Understand The Influences Of Weather

The fifth and final key in the location element to understand the influences weather will have on your choice.

As previously discussed, weather influences play a major role in the selecting the proper spot to hunt. In fact, as the season progresses, weather can be one of the most, if not the most, important factor to consider when choosing the right location to hunt.

Once again, here are five weather factors to look at when deciding where the right spot to hunt will be.

Weather Fronts - is there a front that will be moving birds into the area?

Wind Speed - sustained winds above 15-20 miles per hour can influence bird movement.

Wind Direction - will influence how to set up your spread.

Temperature - has a direct impact on waterfowl energy requirements.

Local Weather Conditions - sunny, cloudy, rainy, snowy, foggy?

LUCK HAS LITTLE OR NOTHING TO DO WITH CHOOSING THE RIGHT SPOT TO HUNT

Although you can never totally eliminate the "luck" factor from the location you choose you can control it to a large degree by using the following measures.

Properly scouting.

Understanding and using the scouting cycle.

Identifying key features and attributes of the area you are hunting.

Keeping detailed records of your time spent in the field.

Establishing patterns and tendencies.

Learn from others.

Use your own experience to its maximum.

Using the measures listed above will take 99% of the luck out of choosing the right spot to hunt. It now rests squarely on your shoulders.

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