The #1 Tip for Spot and Stalk Hunting 

My #1 tip for spot and stalk hunting…
This comes from hunting 3-4 months every year with beginners where mistakes are even more unforgiving. I won’t claim to be the best hunter, but working with groups of people (the more people, the higher risk of alerting animals) and beginners in particular (not usually well-educated on avoiding detection) means I have learned a thing or two about spot and stalk hunting.
My first suggestion is the create a field of fire BEFORE the animal walks into view. Many times, especially in thick brush, it is very challenging to get a good shot on an animal even if they are close. If you can see an animal walking through a clearing, setup in the clearing beforehand so you have a good field of fire without needing to move much.
Second, it can be valuable to make some kind of ungulate noise right when the animal is in a good position. I might make a “bahh” goat noise or something that captures the attention of the animal and stops them in their tracks - even for a couple of seconds! This is a risky maneuver if you aren’t ready to take the shot because they will now be aware of your presence. However, if you need just a moment to keep the animal still, this tactic may help.
Finally, check your wind! This is the #1 thing to be aware of while spot and stalk hunting because animals have a keen sense of smell. This sense of smell allows them to understand the past, something most people don’t realize. They can understand when an animal (including human animal!) moved through a region by scent alone.
If any of these things, and the wind in particular, doesn’t cooperate with your hunt, this is where hunting can become a spiritual practice. In life, there are many things we cannot control. How someone else behaves, what happens with the economy.
All we can do is our best and try again. Good luck!
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