November’s dry and fresh air signals the deer hunting season that hunters celebrate most. The deer gets its name from the long white hair on the underside of its tail that it raises when it is scared. This tells the hunter that they are not sneaky enough and signals the other deers of danger.

So, you have all your gear in place and have donned your camouflaged attire, but there is one remaining thing. It is never late to brush up on some of the latest tactics for tail deer hunting.

Here are some tips to familiarize yourself with before booking your next whitetail deer hunt at the squaw mountain ranch.

Always mask your odor.

Your odor is the number one deterrent to an approaching deer when hunting, and you need to know how to mask it. Your scent can send a whitetail deer on its four heels in the opposite direction, leaving you wondering what gave you away. Ensure you use an odorless soap when bathing, and do not apply any scented body oil. Then seal your hunting attire in a plastic bag with foliage and soil, which will attract unsuspecting deers.

Cover your nose

One thing about whitetail deers is that they have potent senses and can sense frequencies that humans cannot. A deer can hear sounds far away, and you need to be savvy when hunting. Besides covering up your nose, park at a distance and tread lightly without sounding too much like a human. If you are jostling around a tree stand and your gear collides, stop for minutes for any deer around to calm down.

Learn the deer language

Whitetail deer hunting can be challenging even to the savviest hunters, but learning the deer language is the secret. Deers use different sounds for communication with each other, and you can use them to your advantage.

• A grunt asserts a buck’s dominance over another buck or a doe. The sun can attract a buck that has just charged into the field and is looking for a challenger.
• A rattle happens when two bucks are in a fight. Try a few rattles to gauge their mood if you note a dominant buck in the area. It will come in your direction if it feels challenged.
• A snort wheeze asserts dominance, but you should be careful not to overdo it. Ensure you spot the right duck to threaten their dominance with this call.
• A bleat tries to mimic the call of a doe. When you make this call, it will attract the buck to you, assuming that one of its does is being sought by another buck. Or it can attract more bucks chasing after the does.

Familiarize yourself with a tree stand

You don’t want a tree stand to break and scare away a deer while your shot is pointed towards it. Therefore be keen before positioning yourself.

Tell the signs

It is wise to look out for signs during deer hunting. Fresh scrapes and chewed overhanging limbs are some signs a deer is nearby. Now it’s time to put these hints into use.