Have a general layout of the land in your mind before you go and then have a worst case scenario planned out in case you were ever to truly get turned around or lost.   I always know going in that if all else fails if I go South I will eventually hit the big river,  or if I go East I will eventually run into State Rd ??....etc.
After that trust your compass.  If for some reason you don't have a compass,  always have a general idea where the sun should be during times of the day,  then you can walk with the sun to your back or right shoulder...etc (assuming its not overcast)  There are many ways to get a general determination of direction.

QuoteOriginally posted by emac396:
 

QuoteOriginally posted by graybarkhunter:
never look a deer in the eyes...

I believe this 100% [/b]

I've always had good luck closing one eye. I think deer are looking for predators with binocular vision. if you close one eye, and squint through the other, they seem less likely to spook, even if they're looking at you.

QuoteOriginally posted by johnnyk71:
 

QuoteOriginally posted by emac396:
   

QuoteOriginally posted by graybarkhunter:
never look a deer in the eyes...

I believe this 100% [/b]

I've always had good luck closing one eye. I think deer are looking for predators with binocular vision. if you close one eye, and squint through the other, they seem less likely to spook, even if they're looking at you. [/b]

Next time close them both and see what happens  

I might hit one, haha!  

Hunting is fun..

But if you're really serious about taking an animal, hunt as if your life depends on it !

Never share a turkey blind with a guy who ate at the all you can eat Mexican place the night before.

Cover your face or wear a facemask; you will be amazed at how many more critters you will see.  Cover your hands as well.  Uncovered face and hands are like flashing signs in the woods.

After a shooting session pull your bow with your opposite arm 5-10 times.  You will get almost the same benefit as with your other arm and it will help keep your neck and back in alignment and prevent injury.

Slow down.

The first thing you should do after you hit a deer is check your compass. Things always look different when you walk over to the site of initial blood/impact.

Go for the adventure not the kill,most never get this far.If you do it will never become a job.

After a week in the back country your friends true personality will usually show thru!

To help with scent control wear gloves walking into a set, climbing a tree and pulling up your bow.

Be observant while in the woods, don't just look but see what is there, you can always learn something.

Go slow, three point rule up and down trees, especially when wet or your late.

1. Hunt the wind

2. Be still/quiet

3. snake boots!

4. Use Permanone

ttt
ChuckC

I'll fire off another one to get this rolling again!

Travelling ridges only makes you look like a predator. Stay in depressions or the offside of ridges and animals don't regard you as suspiciously if they see or hear you (this is more of a tip for you western hunters). You can also get away with more movement from a crouch.

Step " toe to heel " when walking. Man is the only thing in the woods that walks heel to toe. Plus it slows you down and makes you look around.

Toilet paper ..... In a zip lock bag (soggy tp is no good)

Always say a prayer thanking The Lord for the gift of the hunt.

Patience..... Always patience

Oh yeah...... When there is no toilet paper,,,,,
"Three leaves and shiny, is not for the hiney"

QuoteOriginally posted by Jake Diebolt:
Pay attention to the wind (I'm still working on this one)

..by tying a thread or such to your top limb...

Has this one been posted yet?

Figure 8 your bow pull up rope around your thumb and pinky and it will unwind without tangling.

Learn to build a fire!!!!!

Anytime, Anyplace, Anyweather... With ANYTHING available!!!

It WILL, save your life!!!!!

I hunted the "Big Woods" for years. I always carried matches, a Bic lighter, and a magnezium fire starter. I've lost count of how many times they ALL got used!!!!!