Scouting is one of the most important aspects of deer hunting. White-tailed deer are a challenging quarry that requires hunters to study their habits and develop a plan to intersect their movements. Here are a few things to consider when scouting.
To fool a wary whitetail, you not only need to beat its eyes and ears, but also its keen sense of smell. Knowing how to use and control scents is a good tool to add to your deer hunting toolbox.
Missouri's Apprentice Hunter Program gives people a chance to try hunting before getting hunter-education certified, as long as they hunt with an experienced hunter.