Well, two (that are related) really -As a new hunter, what’s the one tip you wish you were given chasing white tails? Or what’s the one tip you were given that’s proven itself over and over.
I'll second this. My last 10+ bucks have been on the first or second sit in an area. Usually after at least a week rest if it's on the second sit.Well, two (that are related) really -
1) the first sit in a new stand will almost always be the most productive, and
2) use "scouting stands" the first time in a new area. Scouting stands are stands that are backed off, downwind of a spot that you expect to see activity. They will let you pinpoint which tree or where to place your blind exactly when you make your final set in that spot.
Followed by - if the wind is wrong for a stand location, don't hunt it.
Prepare and scout more than you hunt. Trust your gut and try not to overthink things. Don’t get let hiccups ruin your hunt and always be prepared, because your luck can change at a moments notice.