I pay very close attention to every weather forecast--esp the wind direction when I' m going hunting that day ' cause I want to know which way they' re claiming the wind will be coming from.

Even though I KNOW it' s gonna change 180 degrees the minute I' m set-up 20 feet up a tree, I still choose my stands based on the weatherman' s guess.

I' m fanatical about keeping my own scent to a minimum--clothes washed in baking soda/scent-free detergents. Shower with unscented soap before EVERY hunt--including hair.

Get gasoline BEFORE heading out to hunt and carry extra shoes in truck just in case I HAVE to stop for gas.

And STILL, I know the winds gonna change on me once I' m set.