Posted By: DHarden
Tips and Tricks - 11/04/20 12:07 AM
With the wealth of wisdom in this group I thought it would be appreciated by all if we shared our favorite tip, trick or hack.
Make your own scent cover. Use the vegetation in your area. I use cedar mesquite pine and sage. Put in a pot and bring to a rolling boil for about 10 minutes. Strain into a spray bottle using a coffee filter or paper towel.
If you have a dry bag or large ziplock pot some ice in it to keep your beverage cool on those warmer days.
Pack some vegetation with your hunt clothes to keep the scent of the area you hunt.
Mark blood trails with toilet paper. Easy to see and degrades rapidly.
Make sure others know where you are going and when you will be back. Check ins are important. If you are in the southern areas you may want to notify Border Patrol of your camp and stands for quicker access in an emergency.
Remember to take 2 pens for completing your tag and harvest log. One always seems to fail. I put enough electrical tape on the pen to make sure I can secure my tag to the deer and make sure I have a couple of zip ties as well.
A light behind a water jug makes a a nice lantern by dispersing the light.
Practice walking/stalking with a half bottle of tic-tacs.
The last 30 minutes in the stand is brutal due to the PP dance that is going on. Made a solution with a funnel and old garden hose
I’ll add as I can. Let’s hear yours.
Make your own scent cover. Use the vegetation in your area. I use cedar mesquite pine and sage. Put in a pot and bring to a rolling boil for about 10 minutes. Strain into a spray bottle using a coffee filter or paper towel.
If you have a dry bag or large ziplock pot some ice in it to keep your beverage cool on those warmer days.
Pack some vegetation with your hunt clothes to keep the scent of the area you hunt.
Mark blood trails with toilet paper. Easy to see and degrades rapidly.
Make sure others know where you are going and when you will be back. Check ins are important. If you are in the southern areas you may want to notify Border Patrol of your camp and stands for quicker access in an emergency.
Remember to take 2 pens for completing your tag and harvest log. One always seems to fail. I put enough electrical tape on the pen to make sure I can secure my tag to the deer and make sure I have a couple of zip ties as well.
A light behind a water jug makes a a nice lantern by dispersing the light.
Practice walking/stalking with a half bottle of tic-tacs.
The last 30 minutes in the stand is brutal due to the PP dance that is going on. Made a solution with a funnel and old garden hose
I’ll add as I can. Let’s hear yours.