fidgety hunter
 

any advice for a somewhat fidgety hunter?

RE: fidgety hunter
 

I have the same problem, the solution was to get a treestand. I see much more deer than when I used to sit on the ground. The only time I am on the ground now is when I am still hunting in bad weather.

RE: fidgety hunter
 

A couple double cheese burgers and a Big Mac from Mc Donaldls. That puts me down where I don't want to move. That shoulld keep you still.
Just kidding. Good question. My dad who is in his 60's and my son who is 6 have a hard time keeping still.

RE: fidgety hunter
 

I would suggest less coffee in the morning. But I find if I bring a good book to read while up in the trees help.

RE: fidgety hunter
 

That's like waving a flag! Motion on Stand is #1 NO/NO. You are better off taking a nap!:D

RE: fidgety hunter
 

Bingo!

RE: fidgety hunter
 

get a blind

RE: fidgety hunter
 

will power and self conrol you can't allow yourself to be moving just look how it makes stuff jump out of the background. no caffine in the morning and get all of your stuff together and organized before you hit the woods. get a snack before you go. I promise you will never see as many deer if you can
't sit still they see you before you see them and then they'll be gone. sure a young deer may not notice every nowand then but the big guys will.

RE: fidgety hunter
 

Pretend your filming a hunt for a popular tv show, whisper to yourself like theres cameras pointing on you. I do that alot when im bored lol

RE: fidgety hunter
 

A nice big fat cigar usually gets me pretty relaxed .....:D;)j/k Well not in the deer stand at least.

RE: fidgety hunter
 

I try to keep in my mind that at any second the big one is going to walk out and if I'm moving he will see it. Try to get as comfortable as possible. By that I mean good cushion, warm or cool clothes depending on the weather. That really helps me sit still. I used to have a hard time staying in one spot. I used to think that I might see something around the corner. Seldom have I ever had a good shot when out walking. They will come by you sometime. If you want to stay still and in one place, you will. Or you can always try still hunting, that keeps you moving, slowly, but moving.

RE: fidgety hunter
 

A7Xfan78....almost everyone moves to some degree..just make em real slow. a more comfortable tree stand..larger..more padding will help..maybe practice sitting stiller in the off season when you are not as anxious

RE: fidgety hunter
 

Try taking a benedryl before going out, as it will slow you down, maybe a little sleepy, then you will not fidget as much.

RE: fidgety hunter
 

I have a handheld battleship game that I bring with me into the stand (with the sound off).

RE: fidgety hunter
 

Don't focus juston getting a deer. Enjoy being out side away from all the noise and commotion and watch for different types of birds and animals. That is what I enjoy doing anyway.

RE: fidgety hunter
 

Repeat this sentence over and over until a deer appears "Sitting still WILL increase my odds of seeing a deer." Works every time!