Why Practicing with Your Rangefinder Helps You Kill More Deer

Why Practicing with Your Rangefinder Helps You Kill More Deer

Just how good are you at accurately judging distances when you’re deer hunting? If you’re pretty good and don’t need a rangefinder then good for you, but if you’re lousy at it then you easily could cost yourself a deer by blowing the shot at the critical moment.

It’s not like you have to go out and practice in the yard every single day with a rangefinder to get proficient. I mean, you could do that, of course. I know a couple of industry guys who used to carry their rangefinders everywhere. They used them at 3D archery events, yard practice, during lunch, sitting at the red light, waiting in line to pick up the kids, out the office window.

Rangefinders are great hunting tools and also can be something to help young hunters stay interested, even during those “dad, this is boring” moments” in a blind.

Most of us, though, won’t be that diehard. Nothing wrong with it but we’re just not. However, every few days take 5-10 minutes to go out and range a few things around the yard and neighborhood. Go for a walk and range the mailboxes, the ducks on the pond, that kid riding his bike along the path or the hay bales by the barn. Just pick out random items, think what you believe the distance is and then range it.

Unless you’re good at judging distance you’ll likely be surprised at how far off you may be. A couple of years ago I was at an event and Bushnell was doing a “judge the distance” contest with three targets. The person closest to the exact yardages won a new Bushnell rangefinder.

Target 1 was at 42 yards, Target 2 was at 68 and Target 3 was set at 202 yards.

My guesses? I guessed 36 yards for Target 1 and while six isn’t terrible, it didn’t make me happy because with a bow in hand I don’t want to be off by six yards. Just don’t.

My other guesses were 110 yards and 289 yards. Yes, I suck at judging long-range distances. I need practice. I now do my best to not go deer, turkey or predator hunting without my old (like, really old!) Bushnell rangefinder or newer Halo XT600 that ranges to 600 yards. My old Bushnell does just what I need it to do — give me the distance without a lot of bells and whistles — while the Halo is updated. I use and like both, and recommend you definitely get a rangefinder to help your hunting.

How will this help you kill more deer? Because if you suck at judging distances and are a bowhunter needing accurate ranges, you don’t want to put a 20-yard pin on a deer standing at 28 or more. If you’re shooting a rifle then you don’t want to be off by wide margins.

Get a rangefinder, practice, learn to judge distances with and without it, and you’ll be a better hunter.

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From Deer & Deer Hunting magazine, the 2015 Whitetails Wall Calendar features the work of deer researchers Wayne Laroche and Charlie Alsheimer, who reveal the 2015 whitetail rut prediction, based on years of lunar cycle research. Utilize this deer moon phase calendar to find out which days the deer will be seeking and chasing, so you can time the rut for the best time to hunt.

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Primos Truth Cam 35 Camera

Primos Truth Cam 35 Camera

TRUTH CAM’S ARE AS SIMPLE AS IT GETS! This could be the easiest to operate camera ever developed without sacrificing performance.

Designed to be your eyes in the woods, the Truth Cam 35 from Primos comes pre-configured and ready to use with 35 infrared LEDs for clear night vision. However–all settings, including camera resolution, are adjustable for your specific needs and conditions. Capable of capturing both still and video images, the Truth Cam 35 offers a 40-foot nighttime range thanks to its 35 LEDs. The fully-adjustable Truth Cam 35 has operational instructions printed on the camera door for convenience in the field. With the aim to catch every movement in the stand, the Truth Cam 35 boasts a trigger speed of 1.5 seconds of out of sleep mode and takes images every 0.3 seconds when active. The camera can be set for multi-shot bursts of 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9 images per triggering. All images are stamped with date, time, temperature, and moon phase information. The Truth Cam 35 features a back lit LED screen with large easy to read menu settings. Designed for concealment, the Truth Cam 35 has a thin, low-profile casing with a Matrix camo finish. Finally, the Truth Cam 35 supports an eight gigabyte SD card for image storage and is equipped with a molded security cable hole for theft prevention.

Features and Specifications

  • Captures video or still images
  • 35 infrared LED bank
  • Stamps photos or video with date, time, temperature, and moon phase information
  • Supports up to 8 gigabyte SD card
  • Back lit LED screen with large easy to read menu settings
  • Live screen preview for setting up field of view
  • Password protection and molded security cable hole through case for theft prevention
  • Nighttime range: 40 feet
  • Trigger speed: 1.5 seconds (0.3-second when camera is not in sleep mode)
  • Image resolution: 3 megapixels
  • Dimensions: 8.75 by 6.625 by 2.875 inches (H x W x D)
  • Power: four D-cell batteries
  • One-year warranty
  • USB reader needed for connection to some Apple laptops

Operating Tips & Troubleshooting

  • Camera ‘Menu’ Mode or Camera ‘On/Run’ Mode: If the LCD screen is displaying the menu or text, the camera is in ‘Menu’ mode and will not take pictures/videos during this time. If the LCD menu is left inactive for 30 seconds, the camera will go into a power saving state. The LCD display will turn off and the camera has switched to ‘On/ Run’ mode and is ready to start taking pictures/video. You can also press the Run/Wake button to quickly exit menu and turn camera into active ‘On/Run’ mode. The LCD menu will not wake up while the Green Status Light is on or blinking. Wait until after Green Light turns off to wake up the LCD screen by pressing any button.
  • Empty Photos/False Triggers: If there are a large number of photos taken with no game present in the frame, first make sure your camera is mounted the correct height and in the right direction. If there are limited, random photos with no game present, the following scenarios are most likely; an animal ran through the picture extremely fast, a smaller animal/bird is around the camera/sensor but is not in the camera field of view, or the sunlight or heat in combination with moving elements (trees, brush, shadows) is causing a false trigger. To prevent potential false triggers, try not to setup the camera directly in the sunlight. You may also change the Camera Sensitivity Setting according to your situation.
  • Blurry Image Quality: Blurry images typically result from objects causing interference between the camera and the intended focal point. Blurry images may also be the result of direct sunlight, fog, condensation, dust or other debris on the camera lens. Carefully cleaning the camera lens window and/or placing the camera in a different location may solve this type of problem. With current available technology for this product, there is no way to eliminate the potential of photos with blur caused by game moving too quickly. We have optimized the TRUTH Cam to limit the number of motion blurred images and provide as many clear, quality photos as possible.
  • Dark or Light Image Quality:  As daylight transitions back-and-forth between light and dark, the camera changes settings to optimize the picture. Some ‘lighter’ or ‘darker’ photos may be captured during the camera transition process. Try to avoid setting up the camera in situations where the sunlight will shine directly into camera lens. With any photo capturing, taking pictures directly into sunlight produces less than desirable results.

List price: $119.99

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7 Online Options for Getting Hunting Gear Cheap

By Mark Kenyon Last week on The Wired To Hunt Podcast we walked through all the gear that Dan and I use on our various deer hunting adventures, and coming out of that conversation I was reminded of an important point….

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Wild Game Innovations Quick Set 225 Feeder

Wild Game Innovations Quick Set 225 Feeder

The Quick-Set 225 feeder has a 30ft/360 degree range and features a 30 Gal/225 LB poly barrel design. It’s built in funnel reduces feed waste and comes with a galvanized steel spinner plate. With 4 available feed times and easy set up this is one versatile unit.

List price: $89.99

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Primos Hardwood Grunter Call

Primos Hardwood Grunter Call

Primos introduced its first deer grunt call in 1984. Made from a select hardwood, this call was an instant winner. Now the quality and rich tones of old have been combined with a few twists of new technology. We have combined the durability, flexibility, and convenience of an extendible grunt tube with the rich tones of a high quality hardwood barrel to bring you the Hardwood Grunter.

List price: $19.99

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Primos Hunting Calls Mastering The Art Turkey Instructional DVD

Primos Hunting Calls Mastering The Art Turkey Instructional DVD

Learn how to Master The Art of turkey hunting, from facts about the species you are hunting to proudly carrying a big gobbler out of the woods. This instructional video has fundamental information for beginners, as well as advanced techniques for experienced hunter. Join Team Primos as we reveal trade secrets that will have you calling up gobblers in no time.

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Outdoor Cap Deer Skull Blaze Orange

Outdoor Cap Deer Skull Blaze Orange

Color: Blaze
6 panel
Structured
(B)Pro Style Mid Crown Profile
Polyester
Pre-curved Visor
(C) Adjustable Tuck Strap with Slide Closure Q3® Sweatband
Flat Stitch Embroidery on Front

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Primos Donkey Juice Molasses Attractant for Deer

Primos Donkey Juice Molasses Attractant for Deer

Primos Donkey Juice is an instant mineral attractant. Traditional blocks and granular pours take time to seep into the ground and into stumps before they become palatable to deer. Donkey Juice is blended with sweet acorn and molasses flavors to bring deer in immediately and the minerals keep them coming back for more.

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