| Stalk hunting whitetail deer is a very difficult | | | | Hunting clothes made of quiet fabric is essential |
| endeavor. Stalking is a hunting method in which | | | | for this method. Keep track of the wind direction |
| the hunter creeps to within shooting range of the | | | | to make sure the deer stays upwind in case it |
| deer. Although a trophy whitetail buck is an | | | | changes. Change the stalking route as needed for |
| extremely wary adversary, with enough skill this | | | | wind change, cover change or if the deer moves. |
| hunting method can be extremely effective. | | | | Stay in cover as much as possible to prevent |
| Hunting whitetails by stalking requires long sight | | | | detection. Always be aware of other deer. One |
| distance. Open fields and clear cut are best so | | | | spooked deer will alert the rest. As the distance |
| that deer may be seen over long distances. | | | | closes, stalking becomes harder so be sure to |
| Binoculars or a spotting scope are used to pick a | | | | take precautions to be as quiet as possible. This |
| likely target from some elevated point. Deer are | | | | may include removing any loud article of clothing |
| usually spotted either walking or bedded down. | | | | or even boots. Never remove any required |
| Take note of any nearby structures or other | | | | hunters orange. It is never worth the possibility of |
| landmarks close to the deer to help keep track of | | | | being shot. |
| the location. Also, check the landscape for the | | | | Stalk hunting whitetail deer is very challenging. This |
| best route to approach the deer from downwind. | | | | method takes time and experience to perfect. |
| Once a deer is spotted and a route is planned, | | | | Learn the basics and practice in order to gain the |
| slowly and quietly begin moving closer to the deer. | | | | skill necessary to stalk a trophy buck. |