| Ask anyone who has spent any time in the | | | | game animal in the United States. With a great |
| woods and they will tell you that a hunting ghillie | | | | majority of private hunting land being grabbed up |
| suit is the best camouflage. Long ago, a ghillie was | | | | by developers in many parts of the country, |
| a woodsman in Scotland who was mainly in | | | | hunters are forced onto overcrowded public lands. |
| charge of deer-stalking for the King. Now days, | | | | Here are some deer hunting tips to increase your |
| the hunting ghillie suit is used as a disguise for | | | | success in landing a monster buck. |
| hunters. | | | | * Before heading to the woods, pick up a map of |
| Ghillie suits are typically made from synthetics, | | | | the area to familiarize yourself with the deer |
| burlap, or jute and are available in different color | | | | hunting grounds. Scout your chosen spot as much |
| patterns. The disguises are found from kid size up | | | | as possible prior to your scheduled hunting trip. By |
| to triple X sizes to conceal any hunter from their | | | | seeking out remote areas of the property, you |
| prey. | | | | stand a better chance of running across a trophy |
| The best quality hunting ghillie suit in the opinion of | | | | buck instead of other hunters. |
| most hunters is built on a base of BDUs covered | | | | * Hunt as early in the morning as possible even if |
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| personal preference for synthetic ghillie suits, | | | | all night! The earlier you are on the trail the better |
| which is also the choice of the US Military. | | | | so that all the late rising hunters will be running |
| Synthetics are easier to clean, resistant to | | | | deer straight in your direction. |
| mildew, and hold up much longer than other | | | | * The best deer hunting opportunities usually |
| materials. | | | | present themselves on days that are stifling hot, |
| The hunting ghillie suit pattern should be chosen to | | | | extremely cold, or pouring buckets of rain. The |
| fit the terrain where you will be deer hunting. The | | | | deer may assume the hunt has been called off on |
| most popular pattern chosen is called woodland. | | | | account of bad weather and you will have the |
| Other choices include mossy, timber, leafy, | | | | element of surprise in your hunting ghillie suit! |
| desert, or color combination. | | | | * Know your weapon like the back of your hand. |
| You can also select either an all in one piece | | | | Whether you are deer hunting with a bow, |
| hunting ghillie suit or jacket and pants sold | | | | shotgun, or rifle, it pays for you to handle your |
| separately. Ideally, a poncho is always a good idea | | | | weapon like second nature. Practice shooting as |
| to be prepared for inclement weather conditions | | | | often as possible to build up your confidence in |
| while hunkered down in a blind or on the move. | | | | facing down that trophy buck from any angle |
| The ultra-light synthetic jackets and pants and | | | | that may present itself. |
| jacket come highly recommended for deer | | | | * One of the most important tips anyone can |
| hunting. The hunting ghillie suit is built on a set of | | | | give you is to have a blast when you go deer |
| BDUs with optional camouflage patterns. The | | | | hunting! It is a great opportunity to take a kid |
| most sought after ghillie suits are also known in | | | | along and teach them the basic skills of survival. |
| the field as a special ops deer hunting suit. | | | | Our final deer hunting tip is when you heed the call |
| Deer Hunting Tips | | | | of the wild, be sure to suit up first in a hunting |
| Whitetail deer hunting is the most popular big | | | | ghillie suit to keep the big bucks in your trail! |