Here are some new lessons I learned last year..

1. Don't expect you will hear oncoming deer.Many deer I saw last year were seen and not heard..Be looking for them.

2. Get as high as you can..most of us underestimate the deer's sense of smell..It's incredible.

3. In a public hunting area...get away from the other hunters..study maps lookng for funnels, creeks , thick swamps etc.

4. Have your weapon tuned and sighted in perfect.

5. Use the right call at the right time. EVery buck I saw..I called in.
My faveorite call "The Can"

6. In thick cover..take the scope off. You may not have time to put the cross hairs on.[:@]BIGGEST LESSON learned last year..

7. Eliminate noise..
I camo taped all moving parts on my Summit..leave food and drinks in the truck, don't move in your stand. If you crap by your truck ..bury it.

8. In the south, don't forgret your Therma Cell ..you don't need to be concerned with mosquitoes..

9. Remember , when your walking to your stand you are still hunting..walk in slow and quiet.pausing a few seconds every 5 steps when you get within 100 yds..climb the tree slowly.you are not in a hurry.

10. DOn't forget to wear your safety harness.