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Why Elevated and Enclosed Blinds Outperform Tree Stands Early Season
Ground blinds and elevated hunting blinds have some clear advantages over tree stands when it comes to hunting deer, especially during the early season. Enclosed blinds hide your movement, contain your scent and allow you to see clearly in all levels of daylight. Check out our tips, below, for why elevated and enclosed blinds outperform tree stands during early season hunts.
How Weather Patterns Predict Early-Season Success
Opening day in most states comes during the seasonal transition between summer and fall. In many areas of the country, you may still be experiencing summer heat when the bell rings, but other states might already be chilly by the time it rolls around. Either way, the deer will be in tune to the drops in temperature and may change their patterns as the weather changes from the dog days of summer to a hunter’s haven fall. Check out our tips, below, for how the weather patterns might predict early-season success.