Buck firearm season is set to begin in many hunting communities around the United States.
Initial estimates point to good hunting because of a good mating season around the weeks before Thanksgiving. In order to take full advantage of what is sure to be an entertaining year, take the following tips into consideration.
License An Additional Harvest
Make sure that you have the appropriate stamp or license to harvest extra bucks well before the beginning of this year’s buck firearm season. You will have plenty to do in the weeks and days leading up to the first actual hunting day, and you do not want to worry about the appropriate registration when you are finally ready to put all of your hard work into action.
Your license or stamp may vary depending on the following:
If you are checking your gun sights a day or two before the first hunt, then you are preparing yourself for a disappointing hunting season. If you wait this long, you are likely going to run into other problems including worn and damaged gear. These types of problems tend not to show themselves until the moment of truth.
Go through your favorite gear sites to see if any of your favorite brands have been upgraded. If you see something that you like, you may need time for shipping. Factor this in so that you are not receiving gear so late that you have to reschedule your hunting events.
Buy Your Ammo Now
Everyone is going after the same game during this relatively short season. This means that everyone will be going after the same ammo. Buy yours now so that you can stock up. If you purchase too much, you may be able to share a few rounds with friends or even make a few extra dollars on the side.
Take this time to sharpen your blades, check the sites on your bows and your rifles, and go spend a few more hours at the range as well.
Scout The Best Areas
You can bet that the hunters in your area will have already identified the major hunting areas. They are sure to congregate around these areas when the season starts. Take it upon yourself to find the roads less traveled. You will have a better time in a less populated area, and you will probably have more success as well.
Do not be afraid to automate your scouting process. You do not have to be on site 24/7 in order to see where the best hunting will be. Invest in a camera or two to record activity around your chosen areas when you are not there.
~ 1776 Christian
