| Hunting whitetail deer has always been a popular | | | | blue jeans behind. Choose clothes that keep you |
| leisure activity in America, but did you know that | | | | comfortable and which are appropriate for the |
| their numbers were once almost wiped out due | | | | weather. |
| to excessive hunting? A number of stringent | | | | - Using the right equipment is a must and it's |
| game management measures that were put into | | | | important to practice with a good quality bow, |
| effect over the years, have helped restore the | | | | before the actual hunt. Experienced hunters often |
| whitetail deer population again. The male deer is | | | | advise practicing at a target range first, because |
| called a buck and is easily spotted because of its | | | | you will most likely need to climb trees or hide |
| lovely prominent set of antlers which grow each | | | | among the bushes in order to get a close shot. If |
| year and fall off in the winter again. Female deer | | | | possible, practice aiming at a fixed target from |
| are called does and can give birth to up to three | | | | various angles and heights in order to get a feel |
| babies at one time. Both male and female deer | | | | of what the real situation will be like. |
| have reddish-white-brown coats in the summer | | | | - The location of your hunt is of prime |
| which become a grayish brown color by the time | | | | importance. Whitetail deer eat often and sleep for |
| winter comes. White tailed deer in the wild can live | | | | long periods during the day. Most hunters prefer |
| up to 11 years and probably even longer. In fact, | | | | hiding in greener cover or in thick brushes as |
| hunters often find hunting whitetail deer easier as | | | | these areas are usually the favorite haunts of |
| it has been found that once the deer mark their | | | | deer although it makes sense to stick to a used |
| territory; they are inclined to stay there instead | | | | trail. Seasoned hunters will tell you that the best |
| of leaving their home even if there is a lack of | | | | time to hunt whitetail deer is during the mating |
| food. | | | | season, as bucks tend to search for a mate |
| Must-Know Hunting Tips | | | | longer and also because their senses tend to |
| Seasoned hunters will tell you that the whitetail | | | | become slightly dull in this period as well. This |
| deer has a keen sense of instinct and if you want | | | | means that they are likely to be in the open for |
| to have a successful hunt; then keep in mind that | | | | longer and it gives any hunter an edge. |
| no precaution on your part is too small or | | | | - A hunter needs to have a tremendous amount |
| insignificant. | | | | of luck and skill to get a deer on the first hunt. |
| - Whitetail deer have a highly sensitive nose, | | | | Being prepared and doing your homework is part |
| which means that they can pick up your scent in | | | | of the process. You need to think like a whitetail |
| a hundred ways. It makes sense to clean any | | | | deer, know its hiding spots, water spots and learn |
| hunting products with a scent free detergent and | | | | how to read tracks. A few trips with a seasoned |
| to avoid smoking or chewing tobacco. If you can't | | | | hunter will teach you the many little tricks that |
| do without your tobacco, then be sure to rinse | | | | can help you get lucky on the hunt. |
| your mouth well. Although it may sound weird, | | | | - It doesn't hurt to spend some time reading |
| these deer can also pick up the scent of urine, so | | | | about whitetail deer, their habits, and how to have |
| if you want to do it right; take along a plastic | | | | a successful hunt. In fact there are plenty of |
| urinal bag or a bottle for whenever the need | | | | dedicated whitetail deer hunting magazines which |
| strikes. The slightest smell which seems unfamiliar | | | | are chock full of practical tips and articles by |
| to them can make the deer run for cover. | | | | experienced hunters. If you are bow hunting, then |
| - These deer also notice any movement in a split | | | | subscribe to a few magazines which have tips or |
| second and can vanish just as fast. Hunters should | | | | information on how to nail your target using a |
| camouflage themselves and make the effort to | | | | bow. |
| blend in with the natural surroundings. Avoid | | | | And remember - have fun on the hunt! |
| wearing brightly colored clothes and leave your | | | | |