To ensure consistent bowhunting success, you must stay hidden from your quarry. You can sit as still as a statue, bathe with scent-free soaps, and wear camouflage head to toe, but if your blind or treestand doesn’t hide you, your quarry will spook.
These tips will help you stay hidden and boost your chances of success.
Place your treestand at heights that keep you above your quarry’s detection zone. Most species deal regularly with ground-based predators, so they’re less inclined to look upward unless hearing or seeing movements. Photo Credit: ATA/Lester Photography.
Game animals avoid newly placed structures. Set up your blind weeks before your hunt so animals grow comfortable with its presence. Photo Credit: ATA/Lester Photography.
Camouflage yourself and your stand to prevent your quarry from seeing you. Be thorough. These efforts could make or break your hunt.
Consult your blind or treestand manufacturer if you have questions or concerns about their products. When you’re ready to buy, visit your local archery retailer to review all your options for blinds, treestands and other bowhunting equipment.
