Hunting season occurs at different times of the year depending on the animal being hunted and the state you live in. You can check on the internet for hunting season dates in your state. Generally, most hunting takes place September through February, but some birds are hunted in the spring as well.

t is best to avoid wearing white during hunting season. A flash of white may be mistaken for the white of a deer's tail. Items of blaze-orange clothing that are visible from all directions are best to wear. For instance, an orange cap or an orange jacket encircle the wearer in color. Inexpensive orange vinyl vests are easy to come by in outdoors shops or department stores.

Hunt Above The Detection Zone

Tree stands that are set too low increase the risks of being busted by a whitetail's eyes, nose or ears. Hanging stands 20-ft or higher will allow you to get away with a little more movement and noise. Plus, sitting above the detection zone can prevent a swirling or changing wind from exposing your position and completely ruining your hunt. When hunting at extreme heights, exercise precaution and always wear a quality safety harness.

Clear Shooting Lanes

The best hunting setup is practically useless, if you're unable to take the shot once a long-tined giant shows up. This is exactly why you should always cut and clear-out several potential shooting lanes. Some planning and a few minutes with a fold-able handsaw is all it really takes to increase your shooting possibilities. Don't forget to cut at least one shooting lane in the one spot that a buck should never show up at, because this location is probably right where he'll be standing at daylight.

Treat Every Gun Like It's Loaded

Unloaded or not, treat every gun like its ready to fire. Don't point guns at anything you aren't willing to shoot. Store your guns properly when they aren't in use and make sure they aren't accessible to children. Gun safety is an essential part of hunting safely.

Stay Sharp & Accurate

Continuously shooting your bow, crossbow or firearm throughout the entire season is a great way to keep you and your weapon ready for action. It's relatively easy to knock off sights and scopes when traveling to and from your hunting area.

Focus On Overlooked Locations

Massive-racked bucks with pop can thick bases are notorious for hiding and living inside of overlooked locations that simply don't get hunted. Small tracts of land near residential areas or along the edges of town are excellent places to locate an urban monster. Isolated islands on lakes and rivers along with private land that bumps up against public hunting areas all have big buck potential.