I’ll just go with things I’ve learned (primarily) from folks on this board. Not necessarily big buck related.
If you’re walking in and bump deer on the way to your spot find a spot to set up; you know where deer are.
Aim for your exit.
Be in a tree, ain’t no deer in your bed.
Practice. Practice shooting. Practice climbing. Practice shooting from elevation. Practice hanging your gear. Every single time you do something makes it easier in the field, especially in the dark.
Listen before you speak. Lot to be learned from the people who’ve been doing this many more years than me. God gave you two ears and one mouth for a reason.
And the number one thing I either learned or remembered thanks to my team for the challenge last year: have some darn fun. We aren’t saving the world here. We’re growing as people, challenging ourselves, and enjoying the outdoors. Celebrate your wins. It’s ok to be as proud of your doe as the person is who just got the drop tine 5 year old they’ve been after. Good lord willing we put some meat in the freezer or the one we dream about on the wall but above all we relish every second we get out there.
If you’re walking in and bump deer on the way to your spot find a spot to set up; you know where deer are.
Aim for your exit.
Be in a tree, ain’t no deer in your bed.
Practice. Practice shooting. Practice climbing. Practice shooting from elevation. Practice hanging your gear. Every single time you do something makes it easier in the field, especially in the dark.
Listen before you speak. Lot to be learned from the people who’ve been doing this many more years than me. God gave you two ears and one mouth for a reason.
And the number one thing I either learned or remembered thanks to my team for the challenge last year: have some darn fun. We aren’t saving the world here. We’re growing as people, challenging ourselves, and enjoying the outdoors. Celebrate your wins. It’s ok to be as proud of your doe as the person is who just got the drop tine 5 year old they’ve been after. Good lord willing we put some meat in the freezer or the one we dream about on the wall but above all we relish every second we get out there.
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