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I'm a very novice deer hunter and any advice on the subject would be appreciated.
Where to look how to look the whole 9 yards.

Since this is in the Maine forum I guess we are talking Maine hunting ?

First thing when you want to hunt Maine , I do not care what anyone tells you is to learn how to read a compass . So important , I can not say it enough .

Fews things on hunting

Know your gun and have all the faith in it you can .

Always be as sent free as you can .

If you can , hunt with the wind in your face .

Stay still more than you move . Maybe take 10 small steps and wait for 5 minutes looking every where . Do not be afraid of the woods . I would say 80% of the hunters in Maine are afraid of getting lost and do not venture far enough in the woods . Yes you can shoot a big buck in Maine from a dirt road . To up your chances get back there where they are and where they feel safe .

See the ground with your feet . Try not to look down as you walk . Feel the sticks under your feet before you put all your weight down . That way you are looking for deer and not where you are walking .

When you stop , try to stop near a tree or something that will hide you . A tree works great and will give you something to lean against when you shoot .

Thats just a couple things and I am sure more members will add to it .

Scouting for deer . This should be done all year long if you can . Number one scouting tool is a trail / deer camera . Nothing is better and will show you the deer and what time he came through .

Shed hunting is another great scouting tool . If you find sheds this will tell you that the deer are in the area in late season .

Of course look for droppings and old rubs .

These are just a couple things I could think of . I am sure I will think of more and add to it .

Don

Don, thanks

From as Scout leader point of veiw that compass tip is real important.

Scout year round, learn from your mistakes and listen to vetern hunters.Read as much as you can about deer hunting.Still hunting or stand hunting are both very productive.