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HUNTIN' TIPS
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To cover up in a goose spread put a couple of goose shells on top of yourself to break up the outline of your body. Our thanks to Brock for passing this tip along.
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When still hunting or driving deer with a single shot rifle, have a bullet in your mouth, it's much easier to grab it from there then anywhere else. Thanks to Bryan for sending in this tip.
Be very careful while doing this. You don't want to trip and choke on the shell.
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To help cover your scent while deer hunting try this out. Cut an apple in half and rub it on your boots prior to entry into the woods. Thanks to John Sons for sending in this tip.
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Buy disposable surgical latex gloves and wear them while field dressing your deer. This will keep your hands much cleaner. Also cut the bottom out of bread sacks and slide your arms into them. Put your gloves over one end of bread sack and a rubberband over other end. This keeps your arms clean as well. Thanks to J B for sending in this tip.
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When sitting in a stand or blind squirrel hunting, stay still no matter what and always keep your gun set up so you can shoot. A squirrel barker (call) also helps to give you a great shot at a squirrel. Thanks to Timmy Sisock for sending in this tip.
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A good fire starter to have in your survival pack is a 9 volt battery and some fine steel wool to make make sparks. Watch it though you could get shocked.
Thanks to Dustin Wilson for sending in this tip.
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Don't buy scent neutralizer make your own. Use baking soda and distilled water. Mix it 50/50 and pour into a spray bottle. Shake well before spraying yourself. Baking soda is very good at killing human odor and its cheaper then paying for brand name products.
Thanks to Luke Roberts for sending in this tip.
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To help keep the hair off a squirrel while skinning it, wet the fur down first.
Thanks to Cody for sending in this tip.
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When squirrel hunting with an air rifle, always keep it cocked. The noise of you cocking often scares off the squirrels. Remember to have the safety in the on postion.
Thanks to Andy Didsbury for sending in this tip.
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When deer hunting on the ground, go to your spot a day before the opener or get out to your spot early while it's still dark and brush away all the leaves and sticks. When you move the deer won't hear you as well. Our thanks to Dwayne Mugley for sending us this tip.
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To keep moist out of your muzzleloader, place a small balloon over the barrel. If needed wrap tape around it to tighten it onto the barrel. This will keep your gun clean and won't affect your shot. Our thanks to Dan Nyreen for sending us this tip.
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When hunting from a treestand, you don't have to worry about movement as much as you would on the ground because deer have no natural airborne predators so they are less apt to be looking up. Also, try not to place your stand in a tree that is smaller than you are.
Our thanks to JC for sending us this tip.
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When baiting for bears try adding some of these to your bait. Raisin bread, jelly, sweet rolls, candy orange slices or cream filled cookies. The sweeter the better. Bears have a keen sense of smell and a tremendous sweet tooth. They also love Mountain Dew or orange flavored sodas. Many thanks to Ramae Schuver for sending us this tip.
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When about to shoot a deer with a gun, take a half breath then squeeze the trigger. You will be more steady during the shot. Thanks to Garrett for sending us this tip.
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When using a 5 gallon bucket as a seat while hunting, replace the wire handle with a nylon strap or rope. The handle won't bang against the bucket keeping you quiet. Use a strap that is long enough so you can carry your bucket over your shoulder leaving both hands free to safely carry your weapon. Thanks to Bill Seibel for sending this tip.
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When practicing with your bow for the upcoming season, spend your last few practice sessions in your full hunting gear, including your safety harness. This will show any clearance problems and you can correct them before opening day.
Thanks to Nick for sending this tip.
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To make your own cover scent follow this simple "recipe". Take some cedar boughs, pine needles or sage boughs and put in pot. Make sure to get a lot! Cover with water. Boil for at least 1 hour. The longer it boils the more concentrated it gets. Pour off the liquid and place in a spray bottle. When going hunting spray yourself with your homemade cover scent. Many thanks to Larry Pate for this tip.
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If possible, practice shooting your bow from your tree stand. Set up your stand in a tree in your yard and practice out of it. Also set up targets at various distances and at different angles to your stand. By opening day you're be ready!
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A great thing to use when hunting is a 5 gallon bucket with a lid. It can hold a first aid kit, matches, shells, dry clothes, your lunch and much more. Paint it camoflage so it doesn't stand out. It also makes a good seat.
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A common mistake made when using a deer grunt call is calling too much. Blow 3 - 4 grunts and then wait 10 - 15 minutes. Too much grunting may scare them away.
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Here's one we all should know. ALWAYS wear a safety harness when hunting in a tree stand. Wear it while climbing and while on stand. Also wear it properly.
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When squirrel hunting use a dried out walnut to knock against the wooden butt of your gun. Squirrels come out to inspect the noise.
Thanks to Aaron Fowler for this tip.
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You can make a 50 cent squirrel call. Just take 2 quarters and tap them together.
Practice and you can get quite good at it.
Thanks to Aaron Fowler for this tip.
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If you plan on hunting alone, always make sure someone knows where you are going, when you are going and how long you will be gone. Only change your plan if weather related or safety issues arise. Be sure to let someone know about any changes! Should an emergency happen people have a better chance of finding you.
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Hunting usually means walking long distances, sometimes through brush. To help keep your boots tied, wrap a piece of duct tape around the laces.
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While hunting for deer, listen for the high pitched screams and barks of squirrels. They will often give away an approaching deer by barking and calling.
Thanks to Joe Rogers for this tip.
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