What has made you a better hunter?

[Planking]

1. Cell Cams
2. Suppressors
3. Lawful rights to hunt from the road with my thermal at night.
4. Thermal drones.
5. Power windows on my truck.

 

[348Winchester]

There are many good insights here. This lets me know where I need to direct more effort toward improvements.

I could definitely....

stay longer on stand

exploit thermals better

improve the cover in a couple of areas

be more mindful of hunting pressure

pay more attention to approaching stands

slow down even more when stillhunting

behold and appreciate the beauty of nature even more

be more thankful to God for all His blessings


One thing I partially disagree with is the hunt less or only when conditions are perfect. I just love deer hunting so much that maximizing the time doing it makes more sense.

 

[muddyboots]

Getting a better property!

 

[BSK]

Getting a better property!

I hate to say it, but that is a critical factor. Some properties are just better than others due to location, habitat, layout, hunter density, etc.

 

[tickweed]

There are people who hunt, and natural born hunters.

 

[deerhunter10]

Getting a better property!

Very underrated comment. Maybe the most underrated.

 

[Rackseeker]

I can tell you what makes lazy people better hunters. Sit back and watch other successful hunters that do the leg work in the off season, to figure out where they hunt. Move in and hang cell cameras everywhere then move in and hunt. LOL....

 

[swampbadger]

Spot lights

And more Corn! You bring the lights, I will push the wheelbarrow of magic yellow nuggets and we can hunt all night!

 

[double browtine]

I don't hunt a spot unless the wind is right.

 

[Openlake]

Wind. Some stand locations only get hunted once or twice each season waiting on the perfect wind direction.

Entry and egress routes must compliment the wind direction. Always enter from downwind, never cross the area you expect the deer to travel. Use cover scent.

Multiple stand locations for each wind direction.

Avoid the people. Big deer won't tolerate pressure, neither should you.

Deer move locations as season progresses.

Food and pressure will affect where they hang. Cameras can help understand that. Also the time of activity, morning/evening activity can help plan your high percentage hunt time.

Now is the time of year to scout deer sign. Select stand locations and trim shooting lanes now. Maybe find a shed.

Shoot, shoot, study your weapon and be knowledgeable of ballistics. Be very competent is your ability to hit without doubt.

Be quiet in the woods.

Did I mention WIND?

 

[Jon54]

Falling 20' from a tree stand, followed by two surgeries and more PT than I can count. Hung up my gear for good.

 

[Snake]

I can tell you what makes lazy people better hunters. Sit back and watch other successful hunters that do the leg work in the off season, to figure out where they hunt. Move in and hang cell cameras everywhere then move in and hunt. LOL....

It could also cause a problem...I know this from experience.

 

[Rackseeker]

It could also cause a problem...I know this from experience.

yes sir for sure... LOL...