How do you not get bored deer hunting?

1) Plug in
  1. Take a hunting selfie. “Hunting selfies don't take much time but they're a ritual for me when I'm settling into my stand. ...
  2. Text. Text your hunting friends or significant other to keep up with what everyone is seeing.
  3. Play games. ...
  4. Socialize. ...
  5. Read. ...
  6. Concentrate. ...
  7. Yoga/Stretch. ...
  8. Sleep.
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How do you stay still while hunting?

Walk across the grain and perpendicular to contour lines. Stay low, follow natural depressions to remain unseen. Also, use creek beds and other drainages when possible, which offer the added benefit of scent control by allowing you to walk in water as much as possible. 3.
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How do you stay motivated deer hunting?

Whether that be in the treestand, or just having a good time around a fire back at camp, having fun can result in staying motivated. When we take deer hunting so serious 99% of the time, just goofing off or telling stories can help tremendously with staying motivated to be in the treestand.
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What should you not do while deer hunting?

Deer Hunting Mistakes
  • Not Practicing Enough.
  • Checking Trail Cameras Too Often.
  • Scouting Balance.
  • Planning Access Routes.
  • Clothing Choice.
  • Forgetting Equipment.
  • Scent Control and Wind Direction.
  • Hunting the Wrong Conditions.
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How long should you stay in a deer stand?

During all times but the rut, I like to plan for a solid, 3 hour sit. Because of blocked and hidden access there are certain stand or blind locations that I can easily slip into an hour to two hours before dark, even with deer in front of the stand location.
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Is it worth sitting in the deer stand all day?

When the conditions are perfect, sitting in an all day treestand can be anything but, a waste of time. However, if you are sitting in the wrong tree at the wrong time, you will be missing great opportunities somewhere else.
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What time of day is best to deer hunt?

Deer are most active in the morning and evening, which is why many hunters consider these hours the best time to hunt deer. With some exceptions, deer mostly sleep during the day and move more at night.
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Should you shower before deer hunting?

Some hunters will go through all the effort of washing their clothes in a scent-free detergent, take a scent-free shower, and then walk across a greasy gas station parking lot in their hunting boots and camo, or sit in a smoke-filled café before the hunt.
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Do cigarettes spook deer?

A deer or groups of deer might be unafraid of smoking on walking trails, in backyards, or other areas with regular human traffic. That same scent detected in an area with no human traffic will result in a dramatically different reaction from the deer. We have all known the hunter that smokes.
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Are deer afraid of ground blinds?

If you tried that without a blind, you would spook prospective targets before they even entered the field! Unlike a treestand, however, a ground blind will draw a deer's immediate attention. They'll even avoid it for a few days after it's placed. But don't be deterred.
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What are the four C's of hunting?

Always follow the 4 c's: careful, considerate, capable and courteous.
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What color can deer not see?

They can pick out short (blue) and middle (green) wavelength colors, but they're less sensitive to long wavelength colors such as red and orange. “They're essentially red-green color blind,” said Brian Murphy, a wildlife biologist and the CEO of Quality Deer Management Association.
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Can deer smell human pee?

"It (human urine) doesn't bother them (deer) a bit," he says. "Human scent will send deer into the next county, but my experience is that our urine won't. I've watched deer come and smell the spot where I just 'went. '"
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Where do big bucks go during the day?

However, it is much more common to see a big deer on its feet in daylight feeding in a staging area. These can be small food plots, pockets of dropped acorns, etc. Find these locations between bedding areas and major food sources. That's the best way to kill a mature buck while it's eating.
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What time are most big bucks killed?

Most of them are specifically between 9:00 and 10:00 in the morning to be exact. It's a proven time, and it could have a lot to do with the common perception among deer hunters that things slow down once early morning is through.
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When should I start hunting all-day?

For the most part, hunters who only sit early in the morning and/or late in the day steer clear of bedding areas to avoid spooking deer while climbing in or out of a stand. The all-day hunter can get right in the middle of a bedding area, like a creek bottom or swamp, where deer feel safe at high noon.
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Is deer hunting hard?

Deer hunting is a challenging way of life. It isn't easy, especially for those just trying to get into the sport. But for those who have the will, patience and grit to do it, it's well within reach. I recently was reminded that deer hunting can be difficult whether you're pursuing a buck or doe.
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What time should you deer hunt in the evening?

The best time to hunt deer around their feeding schedule is one hour before dark. This feeding typically occurs at a food source that is between a deer's daytime and nighttime bedding spots.
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Should you move around while deer hunting?

If you know where the deer trails and beds are in your hunting area, then move so you can observe them from the side and do not walk in trails. During the fall, and especially during the rut, deer will bed off a game trail but stay in a position where they can observe other deer possibly moving through the area.
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How do you attract bucks to your stand?

For variety and winter cover, you can mix in a few pines or cedars.
  1. Provide minerals. Maybe you're fortunate enough to have a natural mineral site on your property. ...
  2. Add water. ...
  3. Create or enhance staging areas. ...
  4. Add shrubs and vines. ...
  5. Build big buck bedding cover. ...
  6. Create a thermal refuge. ...
  7. Plant oaks. ...
  8. Give them fruit.
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How long before sunrise should you be in your deer stand?

By using the cover of darkness to access your stand, you can arrive and climb preferably, roughly 5-10 minutes prior to shooting light.
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What is the rule of first blood?

The Unwritten Law

The “rule of first blood” establishes a fair way to determine who can claim an animal that has been shot by two hunters. Although it may not have legal grounds, its strength and enforcement lie directly with understanding and true sportsmanship by all responsible hunters.
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