How do you hunters prepare for your hunt? The closest I can compare hunting to is fishing. Too often, stories talk about the shot and show the game. There's a certain time and place to go. To make it simpler, can you mention where you hunt and bullet points of your hunt?
I'll start. First, I look at a topo map and research any information I can find. I've met hunters that scout but I don't have time, If so, I would guess that I'm looking at the terrain, shrubbery, trails, water and foot source. I then park close to where I will hunt and hike in. If there's a road, great. In the open, I feel like I'm hunting with clown shoes. I don't understand how you guys walk up to your game. For me, my hope is to see them at a distance and plan a stalk and close the distance as best I can. From experience I learned to hide if I planned to ambush a buck; having been see by the does.
Details would help. Thanks
I'll start. First, I look at a topo map and research any information I can find. I've met hunters that scout but I don't have time, If so, I would guess that I'm looking at the terrain, shrubbery, trails, water and foot source. I then park close to where I will hunt and hike in. If there's a road, great. In the open, I feel like I'm hunting with clown shoes. I don't understand how you guys walk up to your game. For me, my hope is to see them at a distance and plan a stalk and close the distance as best I can. From experience I learned to hide if I planned to ambush a buck; having been see by the does.
Details would help. Thanks