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Keeping Notes

hunter taking notesTo be most successful, you should keep a field notebook that you can use to record things you see and hear when you scout your hunting areas.

By the time you finish scouting, your field notes should have:
list bullet Hunting routes on a map.
list bullet A list of contacts and telephone numbers.
list bullet Camping spots and rest sites.
list bullet Fresh water supply.
list bullet Strategies for hunting the area at different times of the day.
list bullet Notes on key habitat areas.
list bullet Equipment and gear lists to fit the area and conditions.

This written log can be worth its weight in gold when it comes time for the hunt, and can also help you remember important details if you hunt this same area again in future years.

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