| Every deer hunter wishes he or she could display | | | | amount of deer population and movement, which |
| a trophy buck at some time during their hunting | | | | have the biggest bucks and which areas have the |
| career, some of us are not happy unless we bag | | | | highest buck to doe ratios. I also recommend |
| at least one monster every season. If you are | | | | walking your hunting areas during the middle of |
| going to join the ranks of the elite hunters, then | | | | the day. Note any signs of big bucks, and |
| you need to know the deer hunting tips the elite | | | | regarding signs of big bucks: |
| hunters know. The true masters know the | | | | 3. What Are The Signs of Big Bucks? - If you |
| following advanced deer hunting tips I am about | | | | know what to look for you can determine the |
| to share with you. | | | | areas where the trophy deer live. (2) Scrapes: |
| 1. Know Your Firearm Well - Know the ballistics of | | | | These are areas where bucks scratch the ground |
| the caliber and cartridge of the deer hunting rifle | | | | (usually accompanied with urination) to mark |
| you have chosen to hunt with. You must be very | | | | territory and attract does, typically below low |
| familiar with the ballistic tables to properly adjust | | | | hanging tree branches at the border of heavy |
| for the distance you are shooting. Know the fall | | | | brush during the rut. (1) Rubs: Rubs are areas on |
| on long shots and the rise on shorter shots. | | | | trees and heavy brush where the bucks rub |
| Become an expert on judging distances; 50 yards, | | | | velvet off their antlers in spring and summer, and |
| 100 to 150 yards, 150 to 200 yards. Walk off the | | | | mark their territory during mating season. Look |
| probable sighting areas ahead of time and | | | | for a rub line, a series of rubs, a half a dozen or |
| measure landmarks so if you are making a 400 | | | | more within about a seventy five to one hundred |
| yard shot you know it is 400 yards; and you | | | | yard space. Rubs are normally found on the side |
| know the drop your bullet will realize at that | | | | of the tree that the buck is traveling from, so |
| distance and be able to adjust. | | | | noting which sides of the trees have rub marks in |
| 2. Become Familiar With Your Area Ahead of | | | | a rub line will tell you their normal direction of |
| Time - This means doing more than just choosing | | | | movement. Notice also the size and locations of |
| where you want to sit after you leave the jeep, | | | | bedding areas. If an experienced hunter finds no |
| you should thoroughly get to know the area you | | | | signs of bucks it means little chances for success. |
| are hunting. All of the most successful hunting | | | | These are the deer hunting tips that separate the |
| seasons start months before opening day. Ask | | | | elite from the average hunters. |
| permission to go to the lease you are going to | | | | The average deer hunter with average |
| hunt on and scout all the areas well ahead of time. | | | | knowledge typically gets average results. Any |
| You should scout all the available hunting sites and | | | | hunter can bag a small buck once a year and |
| "hunt without a gun." Act exactly like you are | | | | occasionally get lucky, but bringing home that |
| hunting but don't bring a gun (maybe a camera) | | | | majestic trophy buck with any regularity takes |
| and determine which areas have the greatest | | | | commitment and knowledge. |