Tips For Kentucky Hunters This Archery Season

Today is the day that many whitetail deer hunters anticipate all summer long. Archery season has officially begun in Kentucky, meaning it’s time to make sure you have everything you need when you head to the woods.

With several weeks of opportunity to harvest a deer, it’s a great time to be in the woods, but you must be prepared.  It’s easy to forget something small, but vital, like the release for your bow or a rope to get your bow up to your tree stand.

Hopefully, you’ve been practicing with your bow or crossbow to make sure you and your equipment are ready to make the perfect shot when that buck makes an appearance.

In addition to your bow, you also need to make sure your pack has everything you need as well.

If you are climbing a tree, you will want to have a safety strap or harness. It’s the best protection you can have to avoid falling out of a tree and becoming injured. Check your straps and seams to check for any signs of wear and tear, and to make sure it’s still strong enough to hold you if something bad happens when you are several feet off the ground.

A phone can be a lifesaver.  Make sure your phone is fully charged and that you have a backup charger with you.  Make sure your range finder has fresh batteries and remember to pre-range a few landmarks to help you determine how far that deer is before you draw your string.

Other things to pack are a copy of your hunting license, a flashlight, knife, field dressing gloves, drag rope, rain gear, and a few of your favorite snacks.

Making sure you have the right clothing packed.  Depending on the weather (which can change in an instant in Kentucky) you may need gloves, a face covering, rain gear, and/or boots.

Hopefully, this checklist will help you stay safe and keep you prepared before you hit the woods this season.  If you find yourself having to choose between tackling that landscaping project that you have been putting off or going hunting, let us help.  Call the professionals at Lancaster Lawn & Landscaping, LLC for all your lawn care and landscaping needs.