Recently, we have discussed the four various locations where you could set up your stand when hunting for deer. But there are actually two more best places to deer stand hunt and these are the following:

Benches – the benches are the shelves that are located below the ridge top. This is where most deer feed, bed, and make their scrapes as well. The benches are also the perfect locations especially when the woods already give a hunting pressure to the deer.

Saddles – deer loves to pass through the ridges and this could be the perfect spot for you to set up your stand. During the heavy or peek times of the hunting season, you will be able to hunt for numerous deer here in saddles since they would be using it as their escape route.

Here are the other locations where you could best deer stand hunt.

• Funnel areas – These are the bottleneck areas where the deer is forced to go a narrow place due to obstacles such as rivers, lakes, and even open fields. The whitetail deer is flourishing in these funnel areas especially during the hunting season.
• At their habitat’s edges – More often than not, it is the whitetail deer that is usually seen at the edge habitat. Usually they are staying at the edge of the field and forest. During the night, set up your stand near the edge of the field. This is where they usually feed. But if you want to hunt during day time, set up your stand near the bedding area of the deer. Make sure that you don’t place the stand too close to the bedding area or you would scare the animals away.

Watch out for the next blog to know the other places here you can deer stand hunt.

Getting the right location is one of the cornerstones of success when it comes to deer stand hunting. Here are the first two common places where hunters put up their stands to wait for their dear, i mean deer, prey.

• Area where the deer gets its food sources – if you would like to deer stand hunt during the night, it would be best if you do it near the field. On the other hand, if you would deer stand hunt during the day, expert hunters recommend that you locate your position not so far from the bedding area.

• Trails – always choose the trail side where the wind is always at your favor. See to it that you cut the lanes to get a clear shot of the deer.

More location tips on the next blog…

Deer stand hunting is considered as the most effective and the most productive way to hunt for all kinds of deer. The said strategy requires the hunter to sit motionless at the tree stand so that the prey would not be able to detect any from him.

If the hunter quietly sitting at the stand knows how to conceal his scent, the deer will be oblivious of his presence the whole time. With this said, the stand hunter will be a very lethal in hunting the deer.

One of the major factors that would make or break the stand hunter is the wind. More often than not, a crosswind or a downwind location is always customized in order to increase the chance of the hunter’s successful hunt. This allows the hunter to avoid the keen sense of smell of the deer.

Aside from rifle, bow is also one of the weapons used by hunters to catch their prey. Although the hunting bows used today are already developed and can be used with ease, hunters feel more primitive and manly when using this type of weapon. But it is not just all about precision and accuracy. The success of your hunting experience also relies on the tuning and the condition of your bow as well. Prior to your hunting escapade, here are the things that you can do at home so you can tune you bow.

• Use a bow press to change the string of your bow. The price of these bow presses start at $50 up to $100 depending on the brand.
• Keep the string of your bow in good shape by using the D-Loop.
• Upgrade your bow by integrating new bow accessories.
• Check if the sight of your bow is attached properly.
• Start practicing by paper tuning.

If you think you have checked everything and your bow is already well-tuned, start hitting the roads and hunt!

If you are living in the great A state, then you are lucky to be surrounded with different kinds of animals that you can legally hunt. Two of the most popular big game animals that can be hunted in Alabama are the Whitetail Deer and the Wildboar-Hog also known as the Feral Pigs.

But if you think you are not yet ready for these big game animals yet, there is a wide array of small game animals that you can start with. How about hunting for coyote, bobcat, or a fox first?

Alabama is also rich in different bird species as well that can be hunted by adventure enthusiasts like you. For those who would like to have freshly hunted birds served on their plates, some of the bird species that you can hunt in Alabama includes goose, turkey, duck, woodcock, pheasant, and a lot more!

For those who are amateurs or newbies in hunting for mountain goats, here are some tips that you can find very useful.

1. Dress properly – make sure that you dress according to the area where you will hunt for mountain goats. More often than not, these big animals are situated in rocky and mountainous regions. Moreover, you must also have the right hunting equipments as well.

2. See to it that you have comfortable and durable boots. Your trip will be ruined if you hike in the mountains feeling ill at ease with your footwear.

3. Condition your rifle and align the sights correctly.

4. Don’t lose your compass unless you are with a great outfitter.

Optics is an essential tool when hunting. But before you purchase the optics that you think seems right for you, there are two questions that you must answer first.

1. What are the things that you need in an optic?

2. How much is your budget?

Here are some of the things to consider when buying for high-quality optics.

a. The Field of View – some hunting optics has a regular FOV or field of view which only allows you to view only a small range or distance. If you want to hunt a lot or you want to see more area, then go for optics with wide FOV.

b. The Diameter of the Lens – the amount of illumination that would help you see clearly

c. The Eye Relief

d. Exit Pupil

It doesn’t need a genius to know that hunting has its own hazards especially when using a stand. No matter how sturdy you think the stand is, it would help if you have something stronger to rely while at the top of the stand.

The safety device that is essential when hunting (especially if you are usually at the top of the stands) is the full body tree harness. These lifesavers can now be purchased along with a tree stand. This allows the hunter to move freely without worrying about accidents during the whole course of his treestand hunting. There are no retractable full body tree harnesses so that the hunter can easily climb up and down without preventing accidents (particularly falls) from happening.

Your safety during hunting is a serious issue. Go get yourself this safety hunting equipment because a simple slip at a tree stand may cause you injuries or worse your life.

There are two kinds of scents that are commonly used when hunting. The Luring Scent and the Cover Scent.

The cover scent is mainly used to disguise the natural scent of the hunter. There is a wide array of cover scents that you can use including the natural scent of the earth, the trees, and alike. On the other hand, the lure scents are used in order to draw the animal near. More often than not, hunters use the scent of an animal mate so they can entice the prey. Both of these scents are now widely available in most hunting specialty stores.

But whatever scent you choose, it would not be an effective hunting tool as long as you have the human scent in you. It can be from your body, from the clothes that you wear, or from the smell of your breath. Remember that animals are very sensitive when it comes to smell. If you want to effectively catch your prey, then let the artificial scent dominate you.