Saturday, December 27, 2008

Beginner Whitetail Deer Hunting Tips

By Ethan O. Tanner

Whitetail deer hunting is one of the most popular hunting sports in the entire world, with more and more enthusiasts every year. For a first time whitetail deer hunter it can be a rather difficult thing to do. That is why a few tips and tricks about this type of activity are needed in order to start out with decent results. If you can find a mentor for your hunting experience, it will be more enjoyable.

Adept hunters preach reviewing the hunting equipment when gearing up in the stand, not after when a buck comes out. Check if your scope is well-defined, the shells are in the chamber, or if you use a bow, check if your bow will retract the right way. Be surefooted with your equipment and your rifle or bow.

If you are going to hunt whitetail deer in a food plot or a wide field it is advisable to do it in the evening or after daylight. Understand that deer opt for dense protection so it is most advantageous to try to create a path through the cover that you think these animals might use. The whitetail deer typically selects the most comfortable routes available. Once you have set up a path, hunt over the determined path from a hunting tree stand.

The most beneficial advice possible is to hunt whenever you get the opportunity. Experience is essential; only by going out there in the wilderness you will discover more about their habitat, eating habits and other features that will make you a more adept hunter. Time spent hunting, and time spent with a knowledgeable hunter will increase the success and enjoyment of your hunt.

When you are about to hunt in a new area, it is wise to hunt at a new stand each day for a short amount of time because this is the most effective way to acquire a sense for the deer movement paths. If you see a deer and shoot it, and later you relocate a short length from the spot you have made the shot, it is prudent to keep one's distance and give the deer time to take its last breath. If you shot it during the late hours of the day it is judicious to hold off until the next day.

If you plan on hunting whitetail deer with a bow, experienced hunters recommend doing it from a tree stand because it is a lot more efficient in comparison with hunting from ground level. Another piece of advice is to use only one pin, because it is easier to aim high or low on the whitetail deer than to attempt to remember to use a specific one when the large one walks out.

We hope that our hints will be helpful, and that during your first efforts to hunt these animals you will get decent outcomes. Remember-- practice each time you have the chance. Enjoy the extraordinary outdoors, and the treasured family custom of hunting. - 16887

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