subject: Beginner Whitetail Deer Hunting Tips [print this page] Whitetail deer hunting is one of the most popular hunting sports 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. If you can find a mentor for your hunting experience, it will be more enjoyable.
Experienced hunters recommend checking the hunting equipment when going into the stand, not later when a buck eventually walks 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. Make sure you are familiar with your gear and your rifle or bow.
If you are going to hunt whitetail deer in a food plot or a wide field it is advisable to do it in the evening or after daylight. Understand that deer opt for dense protection so it is most advantageous to try to create a path through the cover that you think these animals might use. The whitetail deer typically selects the most comfortable routes available. Once you have set up a path, hunt over the determined path from a hunting tree stand.
The smartest advice is to hunt each time you get the opportunity. Experience is substantial; only by going out there in the wilderness you will become familiarized with their habitat, eating habits and other features that will make you a champion hunter. Time spent hunting, and time spent with a seasoned hunter will increase the probablility of success and enjoyment of your hunt.
When you are about to hunt in a new area, it is sensible to hunt at a new stand each day for a short time period because this is the most effective way to learn about the deer movement paths. If you see a deer and shoot it, and subsequently you relocate a brief distance from the position you have made the shot, it is wise 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 advisable to wait until the following day.
If you plan on hunting whitetail deer with a bow, master hunters advocate doing it from a tree stand because it is a lot more effective equated to hunting from ground level. Another tip is to use just one pin, because it is more effortless to point high or low on the whitetail deer than to try to remember to use a specific one when the big one walks out.
We hope that our suggestions will come in hand and during your first attempts to hunt these animals and that you will get decent results. Remember-- practice every time you have the chance. Enjoy the great outdoors, and the cherished family tradition of hunting.
