Always watch the wind and try to get familiar with what it tends to do in your hunting area. Typically afternoon thermals will change wind directions. Watch out for intersections where winds can tend to swirl unpredictably. Its always worth taking the longer, harder way around to an animal if the wind isn’t right. I carry a wind indicator powder in my pocket at all times. If you are stand hunting, it is worth doing some research on ozone generators.
Also agree with knowing your limit. Myself, I will not take a shot at something that is more than about 50% of my comfortable practice range.
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