You have the advantage of seeing them before they see you .
Any good predator knows not to move until the timing is perfect . With that in mind , the deer will “ bop ” their heads from side to side , and up and down , to catch any movement there may be in the distance . So , stay still and stay stealthy .
According to a study done at the University of Georgia , deer have a hard time seeing reds and greens , so keep these colors in mind when shopping for gear . Deer are also far-sighted , so minimizing your movement and making sure that nothing is shining in their direction is a plus .
There are plenty of tried and true methods to tagging that trophy buck , especially in the fall season . As we head into the later months , methods will change again . This is why it is important to stay up to date on your technique , and test new products out to see what works for you and what doesn ’ t . Remember , “ you don ’ t gain if you don ’ t gamble .”
If you haven ’ t established food plots on your property by now , don ’ t worry about it . Save that task for early spring , and they ’ ll be ready to go by this time next year . In the meantime , focus on your range . What are you comfortable with , yardage wise ? How sure are you of your timing and accuracy ? These are all good things to brush up on before winter shows up . So , turn up the heat on these bucks this fall , and you ’ ll return home satisfied every time .
THINGS TO REMEMBER :
√ Invest in a base layer for scent control . √ Do not move ! √ Trail cameras are long-term strategies . √ Hunt the wind . √ Look for acorns . √ Use buck scent over doe scent .
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