![]() For example, if your camera hangs on the edge of a bedding area you can actually hurt your chances by checking the card when the wind is wrong. Go through the same scent-control procedures as you normally would and try to avoid touching the surrounding vegetation as much as possible. The bottom line is you should treat each trip to your trail camera as if it were an actual hunt no matter what time of year it is. Sure, farmers can probably get away with a little more intrusion but someone like me who specifically hunts mountain bucks, any hint of my presence can spell the end. Especially in areas that receive very little human traffic. The reason is that I don’t think mature bucks can’t tell the difference between the off-season and hunting season. However, if you take that same approach with your trail camera reconnaissance you’re in for a rude awakening. Time to take it easy and maybe get some yard work done. Aside from the shear commotion of reaching your camera, you have to contend with ground and airborne scent that will further educate deer. Return trips to swap SD cards in your camera will ultimately tip your hand. ![]() In other words, the moment the buck you are after know they are being hunted the odds tilt drastically in their favor. The key to killing big bucks (or any buck) is the element of surprise. But when it comes to making a trip to your trail camera being overzealous is the kiss of death. Sure, it is exciting when you reach for that full SD card with visions of monster bucks on it. ![]()
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