Where Are The Biggest Bucks?
Getting in your hunting stand or blind before dawn and waiting patiently for that big buck to cross your path is a sure way of seeing big trophy bucks – this method has worked for thousands of deer hunters.
However, what do you do if this approach to hunting deer fails, day after day?
If you have the patience, stay in your blind or stand ALL day (don’t forget to take some lunch and other snacks). Be especially alert between 10:00am and 2:00pm – that smart monster buck who has lived through many deer hunting seasons might show himself – its worth a try!
Don’t climb with your Gun/Bow…
This sounds obvious but you should always leave your gun or bow on the ground when climbing up to your hunting stand.
Make sure your gun is unloaded first, then secure one end of approximately 30 feet of strong cord/rope to your gun. Then secure the other end to you (around your belt).
Simply climb up to your stand, taking your time of course, then take a minute or so to get comfortable and organized. Now you are ready to pull your gun/bow up into your hunting stand.
Cover Your Predator Eyes
This is very important, especially when bow hunting because you need to get as close as possible to make a shot on that trophy whitetail.
COVER YOUR EYES – Your eyes will give you away if a deer looks toward you.
Why? Predators have eyes that point forward (like us), while prey animals have their eyes positioned on the outside of their heads (almost 360 degree view). You need to cover your predator eyes using a face mask, so deer cannot figure out what you are if they look at you. This has worked many, many times for me while bowhunting.
