MidwestMatthew
New Member
As a newish hunter, I've been reading everything I can about deer hunting in advance of this year's gun season. My main takeaway so far is that just like in anything else, a hunter's level of dedication is predictive of his success.
My problem is that I don't have funds for specialized gear, such as scent-blocking clothes, rubber boots, and so on. More importantly, family responsibilities and a hunting area two hours from home mean I also don't have time to scout and learn the habits of deer on our property. So although I treat hunting as seriously as I can, I simply don't have the opportunity right now to develop my skills the way I'd like.
Obviously I plan to improve my kit and skills as time goes by. But under my current handicaps, what should I be focusing my efforts on in order to increase my chances of success?
My problem is that I don't have funds for specialized gear, such as scent-blocking clothes, rubber boots, and so on. More importantly, family responsibilities and a hunting area two hours from home mean I also don't have time to scout and learn the habits of deer on our property. So although I treat hunting as seriously as I can, I simply don't have the opportunity right now to develop my skills the way I'd like.
Obviously I plan to improve my kit and skills as time goes by. But under my current handicaps, what should I be focusing my efforts on in order to increase my chances of success?