Hunting Tips For Everyone

You’ve got the best blind in the business, and now you’re gearing up to hunt a monster buck. Here’s the catch: your hunting gear does not make you a better hunter. After all, your hunting blind is only as resourceful as the hunter using it. Not sure where to start? We got you! Here are 5 ways to get the best bang for your buck.

1) Pick Your Location Strategically

Think like a buck. Where would a whitetail deer want to go?

• Scout first, then set up. If you’ve got your deer pegged, the concealment of the blind is a huge advantage. When you scout first, it aids in your planning and preparation, limiting your visibility with your blind setup and optimizing your hunt.
• Choose a secluded spot, like a food plot or a watering hole. Deer need to eat and drink and will return to these areas repeatedly, forcing them to get used to your blind, fast.

2) Hide It in Plain Sight

Keep your new hunting blind hard to spot by being scentless and camouflaged. Moreover, there are more things you can do to try and keep your blind hidden from sight so that it doesn’t startle off any curious deer.

• Put the blind out early and leave it there long before you hunt. So that deer can get used to it and not get spooked by its sight when you’re hunting.
• Brush your blinds as much as possible. This can be done with dead branches or by placing them beside the roots of a tree. Do anything you can to make your blind blend into the landscape.

3) Don’t Move Around Too Much

Don’t assume that just because you’re blind, deer can’t see you move around.

• Keep your movements minimal because the more you can do to conceal yourself, the better.
• Wear all black. When a deer sees your window, you’ll blend straight into your blind’s interior.

4) Partner Up!

Make a room for you and a hunting mate.

• Bring your best hunting buddy. Ever feel like the best tool in your arsenal is the friend you always go hunting with? We do, too.
• Bring whatever gear you might need.

5) Remember Who the Hunter Is

This last bit is the most important to remember: your blind can’t do your hunting for you. It’s an excellent tool to make you more effective, but remember what you rely on—your skills and preparation. That’s what wins you that trophy kill, not your gears.