Before deer season starts it is a good idea to go through your gear to make sure you have every thing and that it is in working condition. You should wash all of your camouflage clothing with a scent- killing detergent. Hang them out to dry and then store them in an air tight container to keep them as scent free as possible. It is also good to have some Scent- Lok spray to use to make sure you don’t get sniffed out.
Tree stands should be carefully checked to make sure there are no lose or missing parts. Any worn out parts should be replaced and if there is a folding seat then it should be lubed to prevent squeaking. You should also practice hanging your stand close to the ground before you try to do it twenty feet off the ground. Along with your stand, you should make sure your safety harness is not cut or any of the clips broke. It is also good to have a small tool kit to carry just in case you need to fix anything while on a hunt.
The most important thing to check is your bow. If it is not properly maintained then it could ruin your shot on a big buck. Check the strings to make sure they are not nicked or frayed. You should also check the stabilizer, cable guards, sight screws, arrow rest, and quiver. If you have all of this gear checked and maintained then you should be ready to go when season starts.
Tree stands should be carefully checked to make sure there are no lose or missing parts. Any worn out parts should be replaced and if there is a folding seat then it should be lubed to prevent squeaking. You should also practice hanging your stand close to the ground before you try to do it twenty feet off the ground. Along with your stand, you should make sure your safety harness is not cut or any of the clips broke. It is also good to have a small tool kit to carry just in case you need to fix anything while on a hunt.
The most important thing to check is your bow. If it is not properly maintained then it could ruin your shot on a big buck. Check the strings to make sure they are not nicked or frayed. You should also check the stabilizer, cable guards, sight screws, arrow rest, and quiver. If you have all of this gear checked and maintained then you should be ready to go when season starts.
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Another thing to do before the season satrts is to shoot your bow a few times to make sure that it is sighted in. A bow that is not sighted in is worthless!
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