Whitetail Deer Hunting

This list assumes you have the bare necessities to legally harvest a white tail deer, including things like a bow, knife and required licenses. The rest of the items on this list just increase your odds of success.

1 Satellite pictures of the area you are interested in hunting. I like Google Maps and Yahoo Maps. These two sights show maps from different times of the year for my area. It is nice to see the vegetation as well as distinguish between trees and brush. You can see game trails, drainages, natural bottlenecks clearings etc. I am often able to pick an approximate hunting stand location based on the wind direction just from the information from aerial pictures.

2 Mock scrapes. For only a few dollars in mock scrape starter scent you can establish a route for the bucks in the area giving you a better chance of finding them especially as the rut draws near.

3 Tree Stand. Tree stands help get your scent up off the ground. Most deer predators attack from the ground, so being up in the air puts you in a place that deer do not expect to see predators, so you are less likely to be noticed. Tree stand have an advantage over ground blinds in that they give you a better point of view with less obstruction. They are also more portable than tripod aerial blinds.

4 Camouflage. Camouflage clothing is very important, I like Ghillie Suits but they are not a necessity. Be sure to camouflage your weapon and your face. I been seen by deer more often when my face was not camouflaged.

5 Scent eliminator. Play the wind, use a treestand, but don't forget scent eliminator, it is an inexpensive way to add another few percentage points to your odds.

6 Range finder. All the hard work you have done in the off season, scouting, trail cams, mock scrapes, stand selection is all for nothing if you can't place the shot when it counts.

7 Estrus. When the rut is in full swing, a few drops of this golden elixir is sure to bring the bucks in from downwind.

8 Rattling antlers or rattle bag. From subtle rattling in the October pre-rut to aggressive ratting during the main rut, there is no other audible call more effective than rattling.

9 Good mechanical broadheads. They fly straighter and more predictably than fixed blade broadheads and they often have a greater cutting diameter with less weight.

10 Headlamp. When you place the shot in the waning light and you give it some time to expire it is good idea to try to track that night. A change in the weather could wash away your trail and it doesn't take long for a deer to go bad if it is not field dressed. It would be a shame to do all this work and not to have anything to show for it, more importantly, it would not be respectful of our natural resources.

Scott is the owner of Ghillie Suit Source http://www.ghilliesuitsource.com and has been hunting and fishing the Dakotas and Canada for over 20 years.

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Whitetail Deer Hunting For Beginners

by Razvan Jr

Whitetail deer hunting is one of the most popular hunting genres 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.

Experienced hunters recommend checking the hunting equipment when going into the stand, not later when a buck will eventually walk out. Check if your scope is clear, the shells in the chamber or if you use a bow, check if your bow will draw back properly. There are many issues to take into consideration that is why we strongly advise to prepare well ahead.

If you plan on hunting whitetail deer in a food plot or a large field it is recommended to do it during the late hours of the day. Remember that deer like heavy cover so it is advisable to try and clear a path through the cover that you consider these animals might be using. The whitetail deer usually prefers using the easiest routes possible. Once you have set up a path, hunt over the built path in a hunting tree stand.

If using deer calls isn’t your cup of tea ( mainly because you are afraid of scaring these animals ), it is advisable to use it only after you see a deer that you are not willing to shoot. Once you have done so, you will notice that it doesn’t scare them and you will observe their reactions. Be sure to use the most suitable calls, otherwise the animals will get suspicious.

The best advice possible is to hunt whenever you have the possibility. Experience is crucial, only by going out there in the wilderness you will learn more about their habitat, feeding habits and other characteristics that you will eventually use in your advantage. We strongly suggest that you follow our advice and the next time you have the possibility to hunt, don’t hesitate, you know what they say: practice makes perfect and this is statement is entirely applicable for hunting not only whitetail deer but other animals as well.

When you are about to hunt in a new area, it is advisable to hunt at a new stand each day for a short period of time as this is the most efficient way to learn about the deer movement routes. If you spot a deer and shoot it and afterwards you jump it up a very short distance from the position you have made the shot, it is advisable to stand back and give it time to take its last breath, if you shot it during the late hours of the day it is recommended to wait overnight.

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

We hope that our suggestions will come in hand and on your first attempts on hunting these animals you will get at least decent results. Remember; practice every time you have the chance.



Razvan Marian Jr. is a whitetail deer hunting enthusiast and has plenty of years of experience in the field. He is now sharing his whitetail deer hunting tips with others at www.whitetaildeerhuntinginfo.com.

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