Master Spotting and Hunting Deer

As many experienced hunters will testify, the chase is always better than the catch. There are simply so many ways to get the job done hunting deer, the most exciting part of the whole thing being going through the tracking process before you actually get to make the kill. When you think about it, there is much more opportunity for variation when it comes to approaching your prey than when it comes to killing it; after all, the killing part usually boils down to you making the right shot, and you know exactly what’s going to happen next. While some of the methods of hunting deer are a bit more sedentary, such as sitting in a tree stand, spotting and stalking sure is one of the most engaging methods of deer hunting available. Keep in mind however that in order to fully go through with the method you are required to have the right deer hunting gear as well as some experience in this line of work.

What this spot and stalk method boils down to is the hunter spotting the deer, and then stalking them within shooting range. Keep in mind that shooting range has a different meaning for various people, depending on their eyesight, natural conditions and their weapon, but in the end it does not change the theory. The goal is to sneak up on your prey, following them around, until you find a good position which will definitely warrant you a clean kill. If you are not sure about the distance you need to be at, consider that in when it comes to rifle hunters the maximum distance from the target is usually around 300 yards.

Regardless of whether you are whitetail deer hunting or going for any other kind of deer, this method will work. There is however an external factor which plays in: the environment. While the technique is in theory applicable everywhere, there is little doubt that there are habitats which are much better suited for sneaking than others. It is recommended that there be as much open space as possible when spotting and stalking your deer, especially if you are a rifle hunter.

In the end, if you are experienced in the sport of deer hunting and want to make your time spent hunting feel much more rewarding then perhaps the best way to do so would be to take a different approach at the whole thing.