ChasinTail

Post your early season tips and things you like to do to prepare for deer season.

jrbsr

Exercise, Get in shape.

olsaltydog

excersice year round but if in a hilly area might put more focus on that though.

just get out in the woods if not hunting the same area or if hunting an area that recieved alot of pressure last season make sure you see what is still available. setup trail cameras if you got them. prune previous or even new hunting spots so got good shooting lanes.

practice more often closer to season but several times throughout the summer. i can shoot the bow while on the back porch grilling.

NorthernMi OutDoorsMan

This will be a great thread for us Newbies.

HIN

The best things to do are getting in shape and becoming used to the land before the season starts. This way it's less likely any wildlife element will take you off guard.

Hoyt63

Hunt the outside edge of your property.No need to tip the deer off straight up. As the rut gets closer start working into the core of your area where you know the does are bedding. Hunt the funnels leading from bedding to food. Bucks are still in a feeding pattern at the beginning of bow season. If you did your homework during the summer you should know which food sources he is preferring.

ChasinTail

Good tips everybody.


How many days before season do you stop going near your stands?

Are the wind reports on weather websites accurate or should you always check it yourself?

Hoyt63

Havent been near any stands since the first of August.I use Scoutlook weather. You can d/l it to your computer and as a app to your phone. Check it out you'll love it. Here's the link. http://www.scoutlookweather.com/

Psylocide

Yeah, or you could try this super high-tech gadget...

jerseyhunter

Besides the wind you need to know the geography and thermals. The air will rise uphill as it warms and descend in the afternoon as it cools carrying your scent with it. So plan your sit accordingly, esp on a calm day.