When going head-to-head with whitetails, you better make sure you’ve packed the right gear and equipment. Here is a complete checklist of the items you’ll need this season.
• Wind Checker • Rangefinder & Extra Battery • Binoculars • Tree stand Utility Rope • Knife & Field-Dressing Gloves • Toilet Paper (packed in zipper bag) & Plastic Urine Bottle • Scent-Eliminating Spray & Field Wipes • Deer Attractant & Lures • Flashlight & Extra Batteries • Reflective Trail-Markers & Roll of Orange Marking Tape (for tracking deer) • Face Mask & Gloves • Rattling & Grunt Calls • Bow or Gun Hanger • Water Bottle
Scents lure deer straight to a specific location. By using scents, you can set yourself up in the best position possible to put that trophy buck down for the count!
When it comes to hunting in the early part of deer season, using the right scents and strategies can help give you a competitive edge in your quest to take down that target buck. Early season can be one of the best times to catch mature bucks in predictable patterns, but extra attention to detail with scent control and scent choice is a must. Read more to learn the three Cs of early-season scents.