| To hunt whitetail deer before the onset of the | | | | Another successful tactic is to hunt in deer trails |
| breeding season, you need to make a close | | | | that have high traffic. These busy trails can be |
| inspection of feeding areas and deer trails, as in | | | | found between bedding and feeding areas. The |
| preparation for winter and the ensuing breeding | | | | stands are generally placed in the wooded part of |
| time, both the male and female deer feed more | | | | the trails. |
| to gain weight. The breeding season or rut varies | | | | Deer are vary animals and can smell, hear or see |
| in different locations, depending on the intensity of | | | | hunters who are well hidden. Therefore, it is |
| the climate and availability of food. The hunting | | | | important to employ extreme caution as the deer |
| season changes likewise. Hence it is best to | | | | are highly guarded even when they are under |
| concentrate on the feeding areas, deer trails and | | | | cover. |
| water holes when you go whitetail deer hunting. | | | | Here is a quick recap of the different tactics that |
| Organize Food Plots with Care: | | | | hunter can employ in order to come up with a |
| Food plots are measured areas of land set aside | | | | prize trophy before the breeding season starts: |
| to plant corn, clover, rye and other grains that | | | | Plant the fodder crops well in time. |
| are good as deer fodder. These plots vary in | | | | Locate frequently used trails to feeding areas. |
| dimension and can be as small as a few square | | | | Place the stands early so that the deer can |
| yards or as big as several acres. Deer prefer long | | | | get familiar with these additions to their |
| and narrow food plots as they provide more | | | | surroundings. |
| security. Tempting deer by pouring grain in | | | | Concentrate on and keep close to feeding |
| feeders or baiting is also an allurement. This can, | | | | area, trails and water holes. |
| however, be risky as there is a law against baiting | | | | If you follow these instructions carefully your |
| in some states. | | | | chances of getting a good memento before the |
| Where to Place the Stands for Effective Use: | | | | rut will be greatly enhanced. |