| Another season for deer hunting in 2009 is upon | | | | comfortable, it does make things better overall |
| us and hunters with itchy trigger fingers are | | | | and not test your patience |
| ready for action once again. There are some | | | | 6. Although heavy rains are not good for deer |
| quick facts you should know that will help you | | | | hunting, light rain will tend to produce deer |
| score the best buck you always dream of, while | | | | movement. Deer appear more relaxed during light |
| educating yourself on the techniques and reality of | | | | rains, so you can take advantage of this with a |
| deer hunting in the upcoming season. | | | | good rain suit, ground blind, or tree stand with a |
| 1. Understand the 3 basics that drive a deer in its | | | | roof. Bring along the proper provisions and be |
| lifetime: food, shelter for sleep, and mating | | | | prepared to sit or stalk for extended periods of |
| characteristics. Clover or rye or any green | | | | time. |
| covered area near trails will be a good location to | | | | 7. Investigate the food source and locations that |
| start as their food source. As for sleep, they | | | | the deer will be eating during the hunting season. |
| prefer very thick and dense brushy areas. As for | | | | 8. Deer are color blind... they will not see you as |
| mating time, the will be active for a longer time in | | | | long as you are immobile. Camouflage is useful for |
| the search for a mate. | | | | bow hunters who want to get in close to the |
| 2. Deer are considered crepuscular animals, which | | | | deer for the best kill. |
| means that they are active during dawn and dusk | | | | 9. Do your research and practice so that you are |
| and tend to sleep during the middle of the day | | | | proficient with the weapon you will use for deer |
| and the middle and late at night. | | | | hunting. This assures you of an ethical and safe |
| 3. You should always try to fire your first shot | | | | hunt. |
| from about 25 yards away. | | | | 10. If you live in the city and away from the |
| 4. Use your computer to download maps, photos, | | | | country, try to contact someone you know in the |
| or information collected during your journeys. | | | | country and find out if they know what areas |
| 5. When it gets hot out, try to enhance comfort | | | | you should hunt in. |
| by using a good seat with back support. This | | | | Please check out my link below for more |
| won't make you cooler, but if you are more | | | | information to come! |