07-06-2010, 04:25 PM
I like to claim that I hunt 365 days/year, including waterfowl, big game, etc. I'm ALWAYS looking, watching and attempting to get access to where the animals are, etc. I may not be toting a gun, but I'm hunting using all my other senses. If you go out to the marsh and watch the birds you will know the time they fly, where they fly to and where they eat, sleep, etc. This is way more than the average hunter knows. So even though the seasons may not be open, go hunting with your binoculars, spotting scope, etc. Go ask permission to hunt private land NOW, not right before the season. See if you can help the landowner with any chores (repair fences, etc.) and you'd be surprised how friendly they might be. That has helped me the most......knowing the game, where it is, where it might be, etc.
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