Things you eliminate to better your odds while hunting?
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Things you eliminate to better your odds while hunting?
What are some things you eliminate to better your odds while hunting? Success can be improved by eliminating certain things you do or in your equipment.
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Stanley wrote:What are some things you eliminate to better your odds while hunting? Success can be improved by eliminating certain things you do or in your equipment.
some things i eliminate to make hunt better is
1. i eliminate going fast.... you make alot of noise going fast ,
2. i eliminate making noise.....if your making to much noise your going to fast slow down
3. i eliminate not watching were i step....im always moving a branch with my foot before i step down or a cirten leaf , or what ever may go crunch or snap, braking a branch is the worst thing that could happen when your close in on a big bucks bedding area
4. i eliminate not reading the sign.....you can pass up possible staging areas by not reading the sign and possible bedding areas...i am always reading as much sing as i can in the area
and equipment wise
i put UNCLE Lou's stealth strips on all my stand to make them a complete killing package
i bring as less equipment as possible with me. if it cant strap it to my stand then i don't need it
and i don't wear noise clothing
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Re: Things you eliminate to better your odds while hunting?
Eliminate your scent as much as possible
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dan jr wrote:Eliminate your scent as much as possible
personally i don't worry about my scent....no matter what, if they get down wind of you there going to smell you
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I try to make everything as quiet as possible. Noise has cost me a few deer and I do whatever it takes to eliminate it.
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One thing I did this year was changed quivers. I have used quickie quivers for years but they can be noisy when brush hits them. Also, I used the screw in holder for the quiver so I can remove it while on stand. I changed to a low profile 5 arrow quiver this year that I don't need to remove but can if I want to. My goal is to carry less gear and have less to do to get set up. Leaving the quiver on the bow saves some time.
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I reduce my stress by trying to make my family happy before hitting the woods. I tie up most loose ends at home before going hunting. If I am stressed out while hunting my odds of killing a deer go way down.
I hit the woods with a plan, thereby by reducing my ground scent. I don't like to just wander around the woods looking for a place to hunt, thereby stinking up the place and making a ton of noise.
I try to eliminate any confidence issues I may have, such as the working order of my equipment. I want to know my bow shoots exactly where I want it to when the moment of truth comes to be.
I hit the woods with a plan, thereby by reducing my ground scent. I don't like to just wander around the woods looking for a place to hunt, thereby stinking up the place and making a ton of noise.
I try to eliminate any confidence issues I may have, such as the working order of my equipment. I want to know my bow shoots exactly where I want it to when the moment of truth comes to be.
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I have eliminated hunting with certain friends. I only hunt with 1 other guy now. Got tired of taking guys along only to find they were sloppy hunters. I also have eliminated the pressure I put on myself to kill a deer. This season I am buck-less. But my time in the woods was more enjoyable!
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Re: Things you eliminate to better your odds while hunting?
virginiashadow wrote:I reduce my stress by trying to make my family happy before hitting the woods. I tie up most loose ends at home before going hunting. If I am stressed out while hunting my odds of killing a deer go way down.
I hit the woods with a plan, thereby by reducing my ground scent. I don't like to just wander around the woods looking for a place to hunt, thereby stinking up the place and making a ton of noise.
I try to eliminate any confidence issues I may have, such as the working order of my equipment. I want to know my bow shoots exactly where I want it to when the moment of truth comes to be.
I think confidence and a clear mind are very important.
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Re: Things you eliminate to better your odds while hunting?
Good thread Stanley!
I need to work on eliminating noise when setting a treestand.
I need to work on eliminating noise when setting a treestand.
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Chinook wrote:virginiashadow wrote:I reduce my stress by trying to make my family happy before hitting the woods. I tie up most loose ends at home before going hunting. If I am stressed out while hunting my odds of killing a deer go way down.
I hit the woods with a plan, thereby by reducing my ground scent. I don't like to just wander around the woods looking for a place to hunt, thereby stinking up the place and making a ton of noise.
I try to eliminate any confidence issues I may have, such as the working order of my equipment. I want to know my bow shoots exactly where I want it to when the moment of truth comes to be.
i like your thinking Virginia.......I feel the asame way
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I did my best to eliminate noise on my stand, sticks, and camera arm by adding rubber, cloth, tape, etc. I also eliminated extra stuff that I didn't need to reduce space and weight in my pack. It makes life easier for sure and helps eliminate incidental noise as well. If I eliminated all my camera gear it would help my hunting tremendously, but at the same time self filming provides an extra challenge and lasting memories of the hunt.
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Re: Things you eliminate to better your odds while hunting?
Anything that I would have to take in......in a pack.
I have, with me, bowhunting:
Stand
harness
Bow/arrows
bow hook
haul line
Anything else is (IMO) a potential distraction.
I have, with me, bowhunting:
Stand
harness
Bow/arrows
bow hook
haul line
Anything else is (IMO) a potential distraction.
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i eliminated PRESSURE by not entering the big buck contest this year. i know its all for fun but somehow i manage to make it stressful on myself, sounds stupid but its the truth.
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I am looking to ditch the back pack for Archery Hunting. I need to get shoulder straps to attach to my stand. I will be buying a smaller Range finder. The one I have is quite old and much larger than the newer models.
I do agree with Virginia Shadow also. Having your family circumstances right makes for a clear mind and more enjoyable experience.
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