*Choosing when to hunt which stand becomes even more complex the more options that you have. To makes sense of which stand to hunt for the conditions of time of season and time of day, please read “Spook Proof Deer Rotation Guide”.
8. Predatory Trail Cam Use
Many potential sits are hindered each year by trail cam overuse. I rely on trail cams to a great degree for my mature buck hunting efforts, but I am very careful to not add additional pressure to the lines of deer movement on the lands that I hunt. Changing SD cards while accessing bow stands, nighttime social area placement and cell cams are all ways to use trail cams as non invasively as possible.
9. Leave Your Treestand Alone
After your strategy is set, leave it alone! There is nothing better than a high quality early bow season set that has been allowed to age like a fine wine, after weeks of absolutely zero human pressure. Often hunter activity peaks as opening day approaches, so it pays to be one of the few hunters in the area who’s preparation activities are actually decreasing as the season draws near, instead of increasing.
*Make sure to check out my whitetail book series including, “Whitetail Success By Design” and “Food Plot Success By Design”, to help you find mature bucks this hunting season!
10. Defined Hunting Opportunity
If it is warm, hot and windy try waiting for the conditions to improve. Instead of forcing a sit while being controlled by the whims of the weather, try using those same poor conditions to set up the incredible opportunities that will follow shortly behind.
Conclusion
Would you believe I know a lot if hunter who skip the early bow season in favor if the rut? The early season can be one of the best times to harvest a monster with a defined plan of attack. It takes patience and careful planning, but it can be done! Do you have a Summer giant in mind? Make sure that you don’t skip out on this once in a season opportunity, for a precision sit in your favorite bow stand.
