2011 Deer season (rifle) in Texas is 1 week away!
So, what rituals and things do you do to prepare? Here is my breakdown of things I have been doing this month to get ready for the season (in no particular order). I have been going out every week or so to pull SD cards from my cameras in anticipation! Trying to figure out when the deer are coming/going as well as WHAT deer are coming/going. It certainly hasn't helped my buck fever. Sighted in the guns. My brother and I went to the range and made sure all the guns were still on target. We each shot the 3 rifles we'll use this season to ensure we are both seeing the same results. We are using: Marlin .30-30 with a Leupold VX2 4-12x40 scope. Real nice brush gun, but I want to put a 3-9x50 scope on it. I have shot maybe 2 deer with this gun. Remington 700 ADL .270 with a Leupold VX2 3-9x50 scope. My first gun, and it has been a solid rifle for years. I have taken MANY deer with this gun. Remington 700 SPS .308 Left handed ...