One of the most exhilarating and exciting outdoor activities in fall is going deer hunting. However, if you have never done this before, you should prepare carefully to improve your chances of success. From following some best practices to stocking up on minerals from a feed mill, below are several strategies to follow. 

How to Have a Successful Hunt

1. Mask Your Scent

To prevent the deer from recognizing you as a threat, you should cover up your human scent as much as possible. Before you head out, take a shower to clean any lingering oil and pheromones. Then, use an odor blocker spray that will mask your natural human scent.

Deer have an advanced sense of smell to alert them to danger, and can detect humans from a considerable distance. You can also pick up hunting apparel with an activated charcoal lining, which will serve as a barrier to seal in the scent of your skin’s natural oils.

2. Stay Patient

You will likely spend the majority of your deer hunting experience sitting completely still, waiting for one of these majestic creatures to appear. While you might think it’s better to stay on the move—or you want to enjoy a change of scenery—you should avoid this strategy. You’ll have a much better chance of a successful shot if you avoid the sounds, smells, and sights that movement generates.

To create the perfect spot, invest in a tree stand so that you can monitor the forest from above. Or, evade your prey from inside a ground blind, which is a small structure that has camouflage to resemble the trees and brush. If you choose this option, bring a chair to make the experience more comfortable.

3. Lure Them In

In addition to concealing your presence, your main goal should be to lure the deer to your location. Most deer frolic through the woods looking for food, which is why they stick to areas with plenty of bushes, leaves, berries, and acorns. You can attract them to a specific area by laying out feed of your own. Depending on the type of deer you’re hunting, visit a feed mill for corn, soybeans, and grains that will serve as attractive lures.

To stock up on feed and other livestock supplies for your deer hunting expedition, head to Bethel Feed & Supply Pet & Garden Center of Ohio. This feed mill has been providing personalized and attentive service to customers throughout Brown and Clermont counties since 1984. Whether you’re cultivating a garden or taking care of animals, this feed mill will help you find the best items and load them into your vehicle. To learn more about their products, visit them online. Call (513) 734-2246 to speak with a friendly team member.