What are you going to do different this year?

[JMR]

I am going to try hunting from the ground for the entire season. I hunted from the ground a few times last year and I had so much fun I want to try to take a deer from eye level.

[old_goat2]

1.Try even harder to get my wife her first shot! But we are hunting a lot lower elk density area this year so that may be a chore to do.
2. If I get out to hunt deer, be quicker to move the stand if it ain't working where it is.

[Hoyt]

Going to hunt out of hang on stands more this year. Got one of the new Muddy Vantages should be here tomorrow and that will give me two full size  to hang in good spots so I can have them at the ready anytime and one real lightweight..Loc On Limit and Woodpecker Drill to stay up with the fresh sign.

Will still use Lone Wolf Climber and Summit Open Shot also. I'm in the process now of rigging out a new Black Diamond Couloir Climbing Harness that only weighs 12ozs. and will use it in place of heavier Muddy Tree Harness I've been using. Trying to lighten my load I have to pack in every hunt as much as possible.

Also be hunting some with my new Black Widow PTF the early part of season most likely. That's all in accordance to how I recover from having my appendix removed in an emergency operation last night. Can't shoot bow for at least 3wks and one Dr. said 6 so will have to see.

[Tracks]

I'm going to take 3 days off from work so I can actually get out hunting! My leave slip is in and approved!

[Fattony77]

Would love to actually kill something this year! LOL! I'm gonna try to be in better shape to go further into the "mountains" here in OK on my bear huntin' vacation. Come on October!!!!!

[Fattony77]

Also working harder on my form and getting away from a swing draw, so that I can make better shots from different starting positions. So I don't blow it this year, on the unlucky critter that walks out in front of me without cover between us.

[dagwood64]

Go hunting!!!!!
Missed the last three years

[Zradix]

better?....well, not sure if it's better but I'm using my 1st BBO and going to use bamboo planting stake arrows...

[Pheonixarcher]

I'm gonna take the first good shot opportunity that I get, instead of waiting for that "perfect" shot. I could have taken at least three shots last year but didn't because I thought that I was going to get a better shot. Mind you, every time was broadside or quartering away, 20 yards or under.  I just thought that a few steps closer, or a bit more wide open shot was gonna happen, and it didn't. I never dropped the sting once on a deer last year.

[ishoot4thrills]

Gonna be using Magnus 4-blade Stingers for the first time this year. I believe they're a very well made head.

Gonna move my favorite stand location more off the trail this year. Got busted too many times last season from where I had it placed.

And, hopefully kill something this year! Gotten skunked for the last couple of years.   :mad:  

But, as long as my family, friends, and myself stay safe and don't get hurt, then it will be a successful season. Always wear your safety harness when up in a tree!  

[Bowwild]

1. Increased arrow weight 75 grains to 554.
2. Changed hunting bow to TT Titan.
3. Increase draw weight 3.5 pounds.
4. Increase effective range by 10 yards.
5. Hang 2 new stands deeper in my hunting area.
6. Hunt a different species of "deer" in Alberta. I hope to replace the snowshoes hanging above the mantle with something far larger and exciting.
7. 15% less of me by Oct. 31-10% to go.

All but 5,6, & 7 are already in the bag.

More changes this season than any since I returned to curves in 2010.

I will spend my 44th year bowhunting in the trees and stick to the Sika Gear I switched to two years ago.

[skunkhound]

This year ill be shooting wood for the first time, and due to back issues, I might be on the ground.

[Cyclic-Rivers]

Spend less time in the woods.

I hate the idea, but know the reality of sharing a vehicle.  Hope I can maximize my enjoyment during my few stints out.  

Going to Missouri is a huge saving grace that will allow me to hunt for a whole week.

[jcp161]

Hunt more, hunt from the ground and take my first trad deer. It's been a long dry spell.

[twitchstick]

1. I am going to have more time to hunt this year for once! That's going to help a lot.
2. More time spent on water holes for elk.
3. More time camping with friends and family. I tend to spend too much solo time hunting.

[ron w]

Hopefully, just spend more time hunting..... gear is almost all the same, going to use aluminum arrows this year.

[shirikahn]

Hopefully this year I'll be back in the woods!  It's been too long

[RedShaft]

I'm going to actually try to be lazy this year and hunt totally different. I'm going to hunt spots close to roads, the places guys walk by. I have been hunting all over and it's not producing. Everyone seems to walk back in now. So I'm hunting close. The over looked places.

[Wannabe1]

Not sure if it's for the better yet but, hunting from a tree seat instead of my usual spot and stalking.

[Gdpolk]

I'll be using footed carbon arrows with a higher FOC % and higher overall weight.  I'll be getting a new pair of wool bibs for added warmth and new boots because unfortunately mine are dead.  Other than that, I am just hoping to take more game and spend more time with family in the woods.