twildasin

Ok guys it's here(season)or it's right around the corner. So lets see what is the 5 most important things you take afeild or that you do before afeild or while afeild to be sucessful on shooting your deer!
1. have my clothes ready and de-scented
2. have my equipment ready
3. stands ready and gone over
4. watch the weather!!
5. most of all I try to enjoy myself although sometimes I get frustrated!!
Other things... I got all my tags ready, been shooting, done some scouting but I hunt the same area every year so it does not really change. Always try to watch deer movement and learn when I am in the woods. Trying to get a little more rest than usual these last few weeks cause I know sleep will be limited come hunting season!

drockw

1) Wind
2) cover
3) gear
4) quiet/still slow movements
5) have fun

twildasin

I like number 5 I think alot of guys forget to do that!!

drockw

I also think knowing when to draw back should be in my list somewhere. It takes some years to know how/when to draw back on a deer that is close.

irishiup

@drockw. I completely agree. I look back at all of the bucks that came within range that I never got a shot at and wonder if I should've drew the bow. Last year, for example, I grunted a nice 8 literally to the base of my tree. Problem was, he had his head up looking for the "buck" that grunted the whole time. His peripheral vision busted me as I tried to slowly turn to the other side of the tree and get a quartering away shot at him.

Should I have taken a chance and drawn? Probably. But hindsight is 20/20. Should've just been more patient about when to turn to the other side of the tree.

Brian K

I'd add having confidence in myself and my abilities to that list somewhere. Of course confidence comes with practice and knowing one's limits. But I want to feel comfortable knowing I can make any shot within 20 or so yards.

solocamcan

1. Scent Control
2. Patience
3. Know your limits as far as shooting distances and angles.
4. Avoid becoming predictable to and from your stand, mix it up.
5. And yes...Have Fun!!!!

Ben / PA

1. TP (ya it's number one if you think you might go number 2)
2. Snacks
3. Gameplan for breakfast after the hunt.(Eggs/bacon or French Toast)(Both for me)
4. Cell Phone for txt'n.
5. Extra Sweatshirt to keep warm during nap.

twildasin

Definatly knowing when to draw is a plus. Everytime I draw my bow I am waiting to get busted but never do so guess I'm doing it right. I think it's more instinct than anything. I messed up drawing back alot years ago and learned from all my mistakes. That's another good one to learn from your mistakes in the field it will make you better.

twildasin

How did I forget cell? Duh. And I knew you would have food in there