Hunt all day. Deer tend to pattern themselves after hunters more than you might think. A mature buck, knowing that hunters come out only in the early morning or late day hours during certain times of the year, may begin coming out at midday to feed. If you hunt all day, you'll be surprised at how many more deer you may see.
Pay attention to the temperature. Deer have an sense for barometric pressure and can sense when the cold is coming. It's been found that deer in northern U.S. states are more active when the temperature is colder. They need to keep their strength up to handle the long-term colder temperatures, thus they feed more often. Deer in the southern states, on the other hand, tend to hide when the weather gets cold, knowing it won't last, and they can come out and feed as soon as it gets a little warmer.
Have the right equipment, and know how to use it. This advice does not just apply to your gun or bow. High tech gear like the right rifle scope and rangefinder can help you greatly in making that first shot count, but make sure you have picked the right technology and know how to use it. Your gear should be as compact and lightweight as possible, well made, fast and accurate.
If you're using the right rangefinder, it can replace the heavy binoculars you're used to carrying. Reducing the bulk of the items you need to carry with you will greatly increase your comfort and efficiency on a hunt. Make sure your rangefinder has the ability to compensate for inclines and declines, like if you are shooting up a hill or down from your tree stand. Speed and accuracy are an absolute must. You don't have time to wait on a reading when that perfect target is standing right there. You may only get one chance to get that prize.
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