Everyday Prepper

Today I want to share some thoughts I had while sitting on the deer stand last night.  Sitting and waiting for deer always reminds me of standing guard at an observation post.  You not only need to be still and quiet if you want to see a deer but you must be very aware of what is going on in your zone or area.  I personally believe this will help you build some good LP/OP skills.  Another great thing about deer hunting is that you get to practice your shooting skills on a live sometimes moving target.  The pressure behind that is not to be underestimated, the term “Buck Fever” didn’t come about for nothing.  Note I don’t condone or participate in hunting just for the fun or sport of it, hunting is for food only in my books.

Another aspect of all this is when you deer hunt you get to watch deer walk and be very cautious.  When I started watching the way deer behave I immediately started thinking about a recon patrol.  While on your patrol you should be very much like a deer so you don’t get shot.  Walk for a few minutes then conduct a security halt (basically stop and listen for anything unusual).  If nothing looks, sounds or smells out of place then you can continue on for a few more minutes then stop and repeat the process.  Now deer seem to have this down to an art and do it about every 10 feet but I’m thinking unless you are really paranoid or know for sure this is a dangerous area then that might be just a little to much for walking on a patrol.  Next on the list of things deer do is they always stay alert.  Even while eating deer are scanning the wood line looking for anything suspicious.  They have their guards down some but any quick movements or loud noises will get their attention fast.

Well that’s it for tonight, I hope you can go deer hunting and have some luck.  Putting away enough deer meat for a year is very helpful in reducing the price tag when grocery shopping time comes around.