{"id":422,"date":"2021-09-05T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-05T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev2.therevity.com\/hunting\/preparing-for-the-big-game-hunting-season-2\/"},"modified":"2025-06-24T16:49:04","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T16:49:04","slug":"preparing-for-the-big-game-hunting-season-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev2.therevity.com\/hunting\/preparing-for-the-big-game-hunting-season-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing For the Big Game Hunting Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hunting season is the most exciting time of year for hunters. A close second is the pre-hunting season when you get to prepare for your hunts. It\u2019s incredibly satisfying to plan out your trip, from the game you\u2019ll hunt and the gear you\u2019ll pack to the weather to expect and the food you\u2019ll bring. Even if you just go by yourself it\u2019s important to plan ahead, and can be a pleasurable experience too. Planning with your entire hunting crew can be a fun and smart experience, as well as an opportunity to teach and prepare your younger and newer hunters. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you prepare for your hunting season? There are so many ways to plan for your hunt. Whether you prefer pen and paper, shared online planning sheets, group texts, and chats, or other methods for planning and preparing, it\u2019s important to stop and plan ahead to make sure your hunt is comfortable and safe. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thehuntingcompany.com\/guided-hunts\/\">R &amp; K Hunting provides hunting support<\/a> and private hunting guides to take your hunts to the next level. Today we\u2019re sharing some good ideas for preparing for your big game hunting season. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Preparing For the Big Game Hunting Season<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Start with a Goal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. What are you hoping for your hunt? Is this the season you want to tackle big game for a trophy hunt? Maybe it\u2019s the year you finally teach your son or friend to hunt or try a new target. You need a strong picture of what you\u2019re hoping to get from this hunt and then work backward. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Permits, Licenses, Tags<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you\u2019re hoping to hunt a specific type of game or a particular area, you\u2019ll likely need a permit or tag. You\u2019ll definitely need a hunting license for each person in your hunting party, so start working on getting all the legal paperwork and allowances you will need far in advance. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thehuntingcompany.com\/book-hunting-trip\/\"><b>Choose a Location.<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Once you know what you can and want to hunt, you need to narrow down your location. Having a location can help you plan the best time of year, how long you\u2019ll stay, how you\u2019ll camp or lodge, and other factors like weather, food, and physical exertion. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Research.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Do some serious research into your location, the big game you plan to hunt, the best weapons to use, any hunting gear you\u2019ll need, climate, and any dangers you\u2019ll need to be aware of for your hunting trip. Consider hiring a private hunting guide from R &amp; K Hunting to help you make the most of your trip. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Gear Up<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Begin arranging your gear far in advance of your trip. Lay out everything you think you\u2019ll need for the trip, and don\u2019t be afraid to use a packing list from a hunting guide or our experts at R &amp; K Hunting. Make a shopping list for everything you need, and get it early. For items, you\u2019ll wear and rely on, such as boots and your hunting weapons, break them in with plenty of time to spare before your hunt. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope you have almost as much fun planning your big game hunting trip as you do on your big game hunting trip! <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hunting season is the most exciting time of year for hunters. A close second is the pre-hunting season when you get to prepare for your hunts. It\u2019s incredibly satisfying to plan out your trip, from the game you\u2019ll hunt and the gear you\u2019ll pack to the weather to expect and the food you\u2019ll bring. 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