Hunting mistakes

[dean.f]

The biggest mistake I make is turning off my alarm and going back to sleep. Every time I regret it and it's easy to do when the weather isn't great but my best hunts are always when I decide to go anyway.

[Sam Menard]

Here a few mistakes:
- Forgetting your ammo or firearm
- Forgetting essential gear like a harness, compass, or knife
- Misplacing your tag
- Trespassing
- Not listening to others and ending up in the wrong place
- Getting to your stand too late
- Leaving your stand too early
- Not “reading” or ignoring game sign
- Being stubborn and not adapting to changing situations
- wearing out a stand
- Ignoring the wind and not accounting for your scent
- Not being quiet or invisible
- Not respecting your quarry’s senses or intelligence.
- Not sighting in your firearm
- Not practicing/shooting enough
- Shooting at game that is out of range
- Shooting beyond your capabilities or abilities
- Not paying attention to your surroundings
- Not taking the time to know what is beyond your target
- Being out of shape and not going for regular checkups
- Hunting carelessly, when under the influence, or when exhausted
- Not studying or learning about your quarry
- Being rude to others
- Not being a mentor to others
- Not appreciating being out in the woods and not giving thanks for the day

I can go on and on!