Picture this: the crisp morning air, the rustle of leaves beneath your boots, and the adrenaline running through your veins as you embark on the ultimate hunting quest. With your level of preparation, you’re expecting a successful day out in the fields, which may turn out not to be the case. Even the most experienced big game hunters sometimes confess to moments of unpreparedness and poor hunting performance. Below we share some of the top tips and tricks that will help you succeed in your big game hunting adventures.

Prepare Your Gear

Whether you’re coming from a long hunting break or are cleaning up for the next successive hunting adventure, your gear needs to be in shape before you set out for a hunt. Big game hunting is especially demanding when it comes to picking your gear. You have to select the right rifle, binoculars, boots, and ammunition for a successful hunt.

The terrain, hunting ground and the weather are key factors to consider when choosing your hunting gear. You may have to bring your tent in case it rains or decoys and overalls for wading into a pond. A night prior to your hunting day, ensure your magazines are unloaded of all ammunition and cleaned. You can hang them safely on a wall mounted magazine holder for easy access when you need them.

Scout and Stalk Your Hunting Spots

Scouting and stalking actually happen before and during the hunting sessions. If you’re doing this before your hunt, you’d want to find out about the hunting territories and borderlines, so you know where to set up your tents and what to hunt. You’ll also be learning about hunting factors like wind direction and camouflage so you know how to position yourself during the hunt.

During the hunt, you can scout your target game to learn their behavior, footprints, and scent so you can follow and attack without blowing your cover. Good scouting and stalking skills will ultimately bring in the admired success. However, you’ll need time and consistency before you can master the skills.

Perfect Your Aim

Successful hunting is all about hitting the target. One of the areas you should invest most of your training time is in shooting and target practice. Shooting practices not only get you the skills to aim perfectly but also help you build a bond with your weapon.

You will know how to react when your weapon jams and how to adjust your shooting positions accordingly to find the right angle. All in all, you’ll equally master the patience of tracking your target and the stability of taking an accurate shot.

Check Your Hunting License

A lack of a hunting license would jeopardize your return to hunting on opening day. If yours is expired, ensure you renew it on time or register for a new one if you’re going into new hunting grounds.

The best way to secure your hunting rights is to apply for a lifetime license that accords your lifetime hunting rights on a specific spot every year for the rest of your life. You could also include an ‘additional privilege package’ that allows you to access the stated privileges for the rest of your life.

Your hunting success is as good as your preparation and your agility during the hunt. Getting the best results starts by learning your weak areas and working towards improving them. Remember always to exercise care and caution even after you’ve trained exhaustively.