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[hvyhitter]

Shooting too close can be as bad as shooting too far. Inside 15 feet an arrow is sill going through paradox and can kick sideways on impact halting penetration...............YMMV

[dragonheart]

Carry toilet paper with you.  Bandannas just cost too much.      

[achigan]

Make a list. There are myriad stories about a hunter getting to their stand and realizing they have forgotten....

[dragonheart]

..their shooting glove...

[Tajue17]

the first thing I say to people I have helped into archery which is 3 total is first thing you want to do is look at the property or area and find 2 sections,,,

1st area is that area humans don't want to go,, swamp, briars, scrub oaks infested with ticks and that's where the deer will be so get in between that area and the closest field or power line and pray the wind is not blowing back into that area.  

2nd spot is where are the houses because that's where the deer are right behind those houses so again stay legal but get in between those houses and any field type terrain that opens up and this is another hot spot.. this is urban hunting here and all 3 of those guys consistently take deer using those methods above..  

also, yes you have to use your head or nothing will work,, wear quiet clothes, stay still, pay attention to the wind an so on........  if you put me in big open woods I cannot figure the deer out as easily.

[monterey]

Not a "hunting" tip, but more for after a successful hunt.  Carry two good sized tent stakes in your pack along with some rope.  Use it to stake and tie the legs of your animal up above your head while you field dress.  Not a big deal with deer or antelope, but it's no fun working on an elk on a barren hillside with nothing to tie the legs up with.  Elk keeps kicking ya in the head!

[killinstuff]

Take that hunting trip you dream about without regret while you can still climb that mountain and have a good income.  I can't count the number of times I've heard old times tell me how they "wished they had done that when they were younger" when I tell of my latest trip. You can always make more money but good health has a shelf life.

[Thumper Dunker]

Know the animal your hunting.
Can't get anything sitting at home.
Practice, practice and more practice .

[arrowbuster]

Never set up in a spot with no cover especially behind you to break up your outline. I like to know there is no way they can see me. This will keep you from rushing a shot just knowing that you will probably not be detected by there eyes. Never hunt a bad wind you will get busted no sense in wising them up.

[Charlie Lamb]

Avoid walking where the deer might walk when approaching your stand. Whenever possible I will clear the route I walk of sticks and brush that might make noise as I come in in the dark.

[Cyclic-Rivers]

Good Wind is more important than good camo.

[monterey]

Never wear blue