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| Hunting Tips for Whitetail Deer
1) Always use some kind of scent control. Human odor is your worst enemy when it comes to hunting whitetail, and try to always travel into the wind and wear rubber boots.
2) Use lures that go with the calls you use, example, grunting and rattling go with buck scents, grunts and doe bleats go with buck and doe scents and when putting your scent lures out, walk off the yardage so you know just how far away the deer is, when it comes up to the lure.
3) When using archery equipment, let the game get as close as possible. I myself have a standard of no more than 30 yards away. Because it doesn't take much to deflect an arrow, a twig, bryer or grass stem, can take what looks like an easy shot and turn it into a miss or worse a bad hit. After 30 yards, it is hard to see those small obstacles.
4) It's a good idea to use treestands or hunting blinds. Treestands get you out of the deer's regular viewing area and blinds hid you from their view. Even the best camouflaged hunter can be seen when he moves.
5) Always be sure of what you are shooting at, especially at dusk and dawn. When using treestands, make sure to wear a safety harness. Safety should always come first.
If you follow all of these tips, you will see and kill more deer and be a better hunter because of them.
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