GARY <> THE PA. WHITETAIL DEER HUNTER

Okay, so we talk about a lot of things here, but the best thing we like to talk about is hunting white-tailed deer. It's what we do, so we like to talk about it. And what we're going to start with is some basic stuff to try and get your hunt successful. Here are some tips and tricks to get prepared to hit the field.

Know Your Area

The basics of white-tails are essential to get started, and you can get some basic facts about white-tailed deer here. But even with the basics, every herd of deer is going to be just slightly different than any other. The reason is that the terrain is going to be different, the cover is going to be different, and the food source is going to be different. That means that you need to scout your hunt pretty well before you decide to set a stand.

Head out to your location before the rut and get a look at the lay of the land. Pay particular attention to trails. Try to spot where the deer are moving and what features they seem to be following. And look for natural food sources. Try to pick up on what the deer have been feeding on during the summer. Get an idea for what is coming into season for food, and figure out were these feeding patches are.

Have A Plan

You won't have much luck if you wake up the day before hunting season and just then start to plan your hunt. You need to make sure you've got enough logistics in place to be successful. That means that you have to prep your area, make sure you have permissions, get your gear in order, and do some research into the herd.

You want to know as much about what has been going on with the DCNR's management techniques last year and through the summer, and you want to find out if this is going to affect your plans. Getting successful in the hunt is like getting successful in anything. It's as much about the preparation as it is the actual doing.

Get Your Gear In Order

Make a checklist of things you need to get done for the hunt. This should include checking all your gear to make sure its in good order, lists of supplies that you'll need to replenish before you head out, making sure all your arrangements are in order before you go, and sighting in your rifle or bow.

The last place you want to find out that you're missing something that you need is in the field on opening day. Getting prepared for the hunt before hand will make sure that when you do get out in the stand you've got a good shot at getting a good shot.

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The Pennsylvania White Tail Hunt Team