Late season bow hunts can challenge your ability to remain still and focused. As the snow piles up and temperatures plummet, deer will be focused on food and shelter. In heavy snow, they may “yard up” or simply seek out southeastern slopes where they receive the benefit of solar gain to conserve energy.
Crop Focus
An unpicked cornfield or soybean crop will be a magnet to deer in late season. When the snow stops, they will find their way to these high-protein feeds and may bed nearby so that they don’t expend excess energy traveling. Snow makes tracking and spotting funnels much easier than on bare ground so don’t hesitate to re-scout your favorite deer woods for the latest action.
Minnesota Winter
Melissa Bachman grew up in Minnesota and few states, save Alaska, have colder hunting conditions. Here’s here best 10 tips for staying warm:
When it comes to late-season bowhunting, dressing for the weather can be downright difficult. The trick is to dress warm enough so you can sit on stand comfortably, but not get too bulky where it’s a challenge to draw your bow.
As a Minnesota girl, I’m pretty tough when it comes to cold weather. I know from experience that cold temps are often great for late-season deer hunting, but sometimes you need to find tricks to keep warm.
Over the years, I’ve come up with many solutions on my own, as I sit on stand freezing with only time on my hands. I’ve also watched and learned from others. Sometimes, I even expand on their ideas, and it has truly made a world of difference.
So, this is a compilation of the 10 best stay-warm hacks that I’ve put to the test over the years. Trust me — they work.
https://www.outdoorhub.com/how-to/2017/12/29/top-10-stay-warm-hacks-bowhunters/
