Basic Clothing For Deer Hunters

Before going off into the great outdoors for a bout of deer hunting, you should carefully consider your gear. Whatever you've packed in your bag could prove essential to your survival, and success, of your deer hunting escapade.

Pack the right clothes

The clothes that you should bring along with you should serve 3 purposes: 1) comfort, 2) camouflage, 3) protection. These factors will guarantee a successful dear hunt, as well as your survival in the wild.

Basic gear for a deer hunter is an all-weather jacket that protects you from the weather. It should be made from a thick and durable material that can withstand the harshest of environments.

Whether it be summer or winter, your clothing should reflect the surrounding terrain since the less probability that the deer spots you increases your chance in landing the perfect shot. Various camouflaged jackets are designed to withstand the heat of summer and the freezing temperatures of winter, as well as the perfect coloring to blend in with the surroundings.

You also need to make sure that your jacket contains enough pockets for various objects like ammunition, compass, scent wash, deer calls and rattles, since all of these are essential to deer hunting.

Have boots will hunt

Your traditional sneakers and rubber shoes won't provide the protection and durability to survive in the wild. Most seasoned hunters prefer to use rubber boots since they provide protection for wet terrains and enough durability to survive the rugged paths.

It is also advisable that you bring an extra pair of shoes or boots when in the outdoors. As most experience deer hunters would quote, it is always a standing rule to be prepared for the unexpected. Extra footwear not only gives you a perfect spare when the first ones gets wet or damaged, but also a nice change when the insides start to smell.

The Dream Season Boots from Robinson Outdoors is perfect for a deer hunting expedition. Aside from the feature that purges odor during trekking, it has a built-in shin guards which provide maximum support and protection. It also has a designed Climb Right Angle heel for superior traction when climbing trees for a strategic hunting. The durable construction, lightweight material and the reinforced toe makes these the perfect footwear for deer hunting.

Don't let the deer smell your odor

Bucks are flighty creatures at best and have a very sensitive sense of smell. Since its part of their defense mechanism for predators, this includes you; they can smell you for quite a distance giving them enough time to get out of range. The Dream Season Base Layer is a perfect undergarment to get rid of those smells caused by microorganism in your body. The undergarment features antimicrobials that kill bacteria upon contact thus eliminating the smell.

Be protected from the weather

When in the wild, weather is the most unpredictable force. A slight change in the weather can turn a sunny warm atmosphere into a cold wet afternoon. Packing extra clothing for any weather is your best bet in surviving the outdoor weather.

When hunting in the wintertime, staying warm is a necessity especially when you lie and wait for your prey. Cabela's Outfitter Fleece Windshear Pullover is the perfect outer garment if you need to stay warm. The windshear features protect you from the cold winds. The hood and the perspiration vapor escape is perfect in trapping the heat inside and letting the frigid air out!

Bring the right clothes and gear before deer hunting not only gives you the edge you need for a successful hunt, but also the comfort and protection that only these gears can provide.

A Phony Deer

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Just like duck hunters who use lifelike decoys to lure ducks to a secluded pond, deer can also be attracted in that fashion. Be it the visual type or by taking advantage of the deer's sense of smell, there are a few tricks to lure the deer that will soon be mounted on the hunter's wall.

Decoying can be a dangerous tactic if you don't follow some safety precautions. Even if deer scamper away by the scent of humans, an aggressive buck is something to look forward to, especially if it starts charging in the hunter's general direction.

There are a few products in the recreational market to emulate certain smells and resemblances of a deer intruding on another's territory. As hunters know deer are territorial in nature and a standoff with another buck would be a sight worth seeing, as long as it's not aimed at the hunter himself.

Realistic decoys can be time consuming, depending on your artistic level. Unless decoy deer are sold at Wal-Mart then it would be easy, but for now it's all about toying with a deer's sense to protect its territory.

Once you've created a life-sized buck in the garage, it's time to eliminate the scent. A decoy deer that smells of paint is something that any creature would be wary about, so it's best to sit the decoy out to air dry before letting it 'loose' in another buck's territory. Spraying some scent removers all over the deer is the perfect way to mask any human smells. The trick here isn't just to lure, but to trigger the buck's aggressive nature as it begins trailing the intruder. The effect can also be achieved by scraping the tree in a similar fashion and spraying it with some synthetic deer urine. That way, it will cause the buck to go crazy and once it's sighted, just get ready to see what Animal Planet would have shown when it comes to deer. Just let the buck vent out a little on the poor, defenseless fake buck before shooting.

Though there are a few stories of failed decoy attempts that may have caused some injury to a hunter, this tactic is an effective way to bring that aggressive buck that will soon be mounted on the wall. Safety precautions and a good, clear position to shoot is also important for the hunter as it may very well mean his life if an angry buck spots him.

A Dummy Deer for Dummies

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Decoying can be considered as a double-edge tactic and facing of an aggressive buck may very well be the last. But for experienced hunters, there are times that the realism factor can determine a successful hunt or a waste of time.

In most cases, creating decoys can be categorized into three different aspects.

Food plots can be used in order to lure at least a handful of deer to a specified area. It's nothing like rat poisoning, although the main concept is to allow a buck to remain while looking for food. It's best if food plots are in wooded areas with a nearby water source in order to feel secure.

The rut phase can be an advantage when it comes to decoying. Synthetic doe or buck urine can be purchased, although it's not always successful. But in order to steer a buck to a breeding or territorial frenzy, which is to mark their territory by rubbing their antlers on trees, it's also good to know a few doe grunts to lure the unsuspecting buck, then tag them.

Then there's the actual decoy, usually hand made with various art materials like Styrofoam or paper and designed to look exactly like the real thing. In this case, a combination of using deer urine and grunts will attract the deer or challenge the decoy into fighting. It can be frightening at first since bucks on a rut can get careless and fearless which may result to charging at the hunter. But it's pretty entertaining to watch a buck savagely charging at a decoy until it's positioned to a perfect kill area.

Decoys aren't considered as cheats, instead as mere implements and tools that will make hunting a more enjoyable sport. It's not like during the old days when hunting was a necessity in order to survive, but considering today's laws that varies in each State, it would be good for the hunter to use all the available tools necessary to tag that next trophy.

There might be manufacturers or home made decoys for sale on the internet, and it takes a bit of patience and vigilance to actually get one. But for now, it's all about settling with the tools available. With a little creativity and experience, it won't be long before the hunter has managed to grab his prize.