In order to be well prepared for the weather, dress in layers. If warm, you can take off layers and if cold, you can put the layers back on.

If you need to store your hunting boots during the off season, for any length of time. Try packing them with crumpled newspaper, this will help hold their shape and absorb any moisture.

Try hunting your favorite stand less frequently during non-optimal hunting conditions. This tactic will reduce the chances of the deer detecting your honey hole.

Wind should determine when you hunt your favorite spot. Always have more than one stand to choose from so you don't hunt your favorite spot during undesirable hunting conditions.

When you are shopping for a new bow sight with fiber optics, the durability of the fiber-optic pins becomes one of the greatest concerns. You should look for a sight that has the fiber enclosed to prevent damage and breakage.

Follow this procedure to skin a bear for a rug mount: Make an incision from vent to neck. At the vent, make a cut on the underside of the bear's rear legs to the heel of each rear paw and sever the paw from the leg bone with a saw or disconnect at ankle bone. At the chest, make a cut on the underside of the front legs to the heel of the fore paws and disconnect them with a saw or at the wrist bone.

Planting high-quality food plots like clover and alfalfa is a sure fire way to attract deer and grow bigger bucks. Food plot products from Imperial are the finest around and are available in different blends to match the soil and conditions in your area.

To locate elk, get out at sun up and find a high vantage point. Use your binoculars or a spotting scope to check out open areas on the mountain sides, drainages, or any part of the forest you can see into. This will save you many miles of walking and you have less of a chance of spooking any game. Evening hours are a good time to do this also.