Deer & Deer Hunting

10 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR ENTRY AND EXIT ROUTES

Having proper entry and exit routes is one of the most important aspects of a good hunting strategy. The best hunting location will diminish quickly if you spook deer between the woods and the truck.

I believe this is one of the biggest factors separating hunters who kill big bucks from those who kill time. Many hunters spend thousands of dollars on land and equipment only to mess up their chances by not determining the best way access stand locations. They cross deer trails, walk upwind of deer, make too much noise and lower their chances of success before reaching their tree.

Seems counterproductive, doesn’t it? Getting from the truck to the tree undetected deserves as much or more attention as any other part of hunting. Here are 10 ways to increase your odds of doing so.

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