I thought that this would be some good information for the young hunters and those new to the sport.
We as deer hunters are aware of the wind and it's effects on our scent. But, we rarely look at it as a technique to locate game.
As humans when we are outdoors for any length of time, we almost alway by instinct try to get out of the wind. Well, all wildlife practice this hide from the wind game.
Deer hide in cedar and pine thichets, bottomlands, lee-ward side of hills and mountains. Approaching these locations from downwind will eliminate most of the noise and scent you make getting in to your stand.
Waterfowl land and stool on and around points and pockets where the wind and waves are less in force. For the field hunter, get down in the gulleys between two high points in the field, geese flock there on wind howling days.
Upland birds tend to stay in deep pockets of reeds and pines. Plan your hunt so you flush them into the wind, this plan lets you get closer, before they flush and makes it harder for them to escape because their take off is hampered by the wind. If you use a dog, this method allows them to hunt better as the scent is carried to their nose.
Just a few things to think about to make your hunting more successful.
Ryan
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We as deer hunters are aware of the wind and it's effects on our scent. But, we rarely look at it as a technique to locate game.
As humans when we are outdoors for any length of time, we almost alway by instinct try to get out of the wind. Well, all wildlife practice this hide from the wind game.
Deer hide in cedar and pine thichets, bottomlands, lee-ward side of hills and mountains. Approaching these locations from downwind will eliminate most of the noise and scent you make getting in to your stand.
Waterfowl land and stool on and around points and pockets where the wind and waves are less in force. For the field hunter, get down in the gulleys between two high points in the field, geese flock there on wind howling days.
Upland birds tend to stay in deep pockets of reeds and pines. Plan your hunt so you flush them into the wind, this plan lets you get closer, before they flush and makes it harder for them to escape because their take off is hampered by the wind. If you use a dog, this method allows them to hunt better as the scent is carried to their nose.
Just a few things to think about to make your hunting more successful.
Ryan
All Rights Reserved. Copyrights (c) 2005 Wild Outdoorsmen Media, LLC