Deer Season is Almost Here

I find it very difficult to keep calm this time of year. There are so Many things that need to be completed in the next few weeks before the season opens. I am the type of individual who believes being unprepared is one of the worst things anyone could be.

A successful hunt usually comes down to paying attention to the small details in relation to the overall big picture. In the next few weeks we will talk about what keeps me awake at night in preparation for the 2015 PA archery season.

Start rounding up your gear, It's time for a hunting locker inspection.

Bushmaster .223 Range Day

Today was spent sighting in the Bushmaster .223  It was a beautiful day to be outside sending some rounds down range. We were sighting in a new Nikon  3x9x40 scope at the Western Pa Wounded Warriors range. Everyday shooting is a day well spent.

Using the Caldwell lead sled made sighting in easy and the rifle was dialed in pretty quick. The scope was not bore sighted but was on the paper the first shot. Using three shot groups it worked out well. The .223 shot just as well off the bench too. I can't wait for deer season to start.  But until the season gets here, shooting paper targets will have to do...

Pregame Before The Hunt

August.  If you have not started preparing for deer season yet, today is the day.  Hunting season will be here before we know it.

It's time to get your trail cameras out, time to start glassing fields, cutting shooting lanes and most importantly shooting your bow, crossbow or rifle.

Just like professional football players have started training camp, we as hunters need to start practicing our skills and preparing for the season if we want to be successful.

It's also important to take an inventory of your hunting gear. Learn what needs to be replaced, tightened, painted, oiled, cleaned, put new batteries into or thrown out.

If you are a serious hunter, Now is the time to prepare, We owe it to the game we pursue. Check all of your safety equipment, prepare and have a plan for emergencies this season.

Check back and follow along as I prepare for the 2015 deer season.