Tips and Tricks For Deer Hunting

 

Hunting deer is a unique experience, no matter if you manage to catch one.  Of course, the goal is always to get a quick result, but sometimes living in communion with nature in the thicket of the forest, is all that is needed to lift the spirits. If perhaps you want to increase your chances of success when hunting (and have fun doing it) here are some essential tricks and tips to keep in mind when hunting.

Get the Necessary Permits in the Department of Environmental Conservation or The Department Of Natural Resources

Visit the website of either of these two agencies. There you will get all the necessary information about the permits you need before you start hunting. The permit can cost from $ 40 to $ 200 (depending on the city or state) and will contain the following basic information:

• How long does the dееr season lasts? Uѕuаllу, the season іѕ divided into several kinds of weapons, for example, a season for firearms, another season for bow and arrow, etc.
• How many deer can you label?
• What kind of deer can you label?
• Other safety regulations, such as the basic elements of clothing and the determined hours of hunting

Take Into Account The State Laws Governing Firearms

Although you do not need a weapon to hunt deer, this is the most popular way to do it.  Go to the nearest police department and ask exactly what to do to get permission for firearm.  Do not play games; you must follow the law!  If you cannot manipulate a firearm for medical or legal reasons, consider shooting with bow and arrow, a practice that is just as stimulating as hunting with a firearm.  Once you know the permissions you need, make the corresponding request.

Get The Right Clothes

What you are wearing may seem like a trivial act but it may be much more important than you think. It becomes a vital decision especially when you are trying to blend into the trees, running with other hunters, or sitting for a long time.

Deer cannot see orange color very well.  In case you are going to carry a firearm, be sure to check the state regulations about how much orange color you should wear on clothing which is a requirement in most, if not all, states.

Complete the outfit with a good combination of camouflage, to blend and look good at the same time. Base on the season, you might want to change the camouflage you use.

Buy some Gore-tex boots, 800 grams of Thinsulate-ultra thermal insulation, and Cordura nylon. The Gore-tex makes your boots waterproof, the thermal insulation will keep your feet warm, and nylon sanitation is low maintenance compared to leather.

Get The Right Equipment

Apart from the clothing and weapon of your choice, you will need certain basic equipment when you go hunting. The following is a list of the basic tools you will need. You may want to bring more objects based on your personal preferences but if you complete the list below, you’ll have all the basics to go hunting.

Cushion with heating: This will kеер you wаrm while you sit in the woods. Get a cushion with thick foam heating. Sew a 20 cm long rope to the cushion and attach it to the pincers on the back of the pants. Use the cushion оnlу if the wеаthеr is vеrу соld, оr if it’s raining or maybe snowing.  Sоmе hunters ѕіmрlу lіkе tо ѕіt оn ѕоmеthіng wаrm and soft.  Bу the way, уоu саn step on the cushion if it’s too cold.

Binoculars: Let’s be honest, you’re going to spend most of your hunting time waiting. If you have a good pair of binoculars, you will be able to detect the deer before it enters your shooting range, that way you will be ready to take the shot.

Waistband: Consider the option of carrying a belt of the following objects: insect repellent, flashlight, knife, sharpening stone (for the knife), ѕmаll first аіd kit, compass, аnd a butane lighter.

Find The Place Where Big Deer Hide

If you’re going to hunt big deer, you have to know where to look. The problem is that big deer are smart. They have reached their age for a reason: they often avoid human contact, and they put everything on their side to isolate themselves and avoid dangerous situations. Here are some tips on where to look for deer:

Choose thе dеnѕеѕt and mоѕt inhospitable рlасеѕ which are difficult to reach; whеrе mаn does not tread, the dееr lіvе. Dense cedar forests, old swampy areas, etc. Search for any trail and establish your position.

Older deer usually sleep and rest in shady places at higher altitudes. There, they are better hidden and far from dangers such as hunters.

Weak streams located on depressions are also possible hiding places for deer. These places enable them to rest as well as drink water in a relatively isolated area.

If Necessary, List Several Hunting Stations On The Trees From Where You Can Hunt

In some cases, the game stands in the trees will be ready for you. But, most of the time, you will need to prepare the positions on your own. Explore several places before, and during the hunting season, as the deer is an animal that constantly changing its habits.  Changes in climate and human activity have a great impact on their environment.

There are several types of tree stalls to choose from. They include smaller and more economical types of units, such as chairs for hunting on trees or ladders for hunting on trees, as well as more expensive units such as tripod-type hunting stalls, or small watchtowers.

Build your own hunting post, erected a simple wooden platform on a tree with enough height. The appearance of the hunting post is not so important; what matters most is the height and security it provides.

Place baits in the area or plant a special area with food to attract deer if you have private land available for hunting.

The bait is a good way to remind the deer that a certain place is a good territory, so to speak. In many states (in the US) hunting is not allowed less than 275 m from the bait, so start putting bait a week or 10 days before going hunting.

As For Bait, Deer Like:

• Corn
• Apples
• Carrots
• Salt Stones
• Sugar beet

Warnings

Always manipulate the firearms as if they were loaded.  Keep the tip of the barrel away from people and keep in mind the line of fire of your weapon at all times … Always carry the safe until you are ready to shoot the target.

If you shot the deer but it did not fall and flee.  Do not pursue the deer or it will discover your position. Many deer run a few meters to cover themselves and then bleed silently. But, a deer that is pursued can run several kilometers.

You cannot hunt in a nature reserve. You can hunt in a national forest. Make sure you know the difference very well.

Handle your firearm with care. You want to keep your own finger away from the trigger until you’re ready to fire. Make this a habit.

Make sure you buy a hunting license and take a hunter education course.