It’s the middle of July and you may only be thinking about where to find the coolest pool, lake or river in which to cool off. But it can also be the perfect time to start prepping for the upcoming deer hunting season. After all, Labor Day will be here before we know it and that means that opening day won’t be far off.
So what can you do in the pre season?
1. Inspect your bow hunting equipment. If you didn’t take a look at everything before putting it away at the end of the season, now is the time to check it out and see what items need to be repaired, upgraded or replaced. If you use a hunting crossbow, that may mean replenishing your supply of bolts. You can often find some good discounts before the season begins.
2. Inspect your stands. I am willing to bet that this is one thing that hunters don’t put enough time into doing. However, it can potentially be one of the riskiest things to overlook. After all, who wants to be sitting in a tree and have the stand give way on you? A season of being exposed to the elements can weaken the structure of the stand. Be sure to check yours to make sure it’s ready to go.
3. Start scouting. The pre-season is the perfect time to pick-up some aerial photos and maps of the area where you’ll be hunting. You can scout out the perfect spots for the upcoming season. Check-out our additional posts on strategies for picking a hot spot for bow hunting.
Your hunting crossbow or compound bow may be away for the summer, but there is no need to neglect it. Pull out your bow hunting equipment and start planning your first hunt.
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