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Whether you are an experienced deer hunter or will be visiting a hunting ranch for the first time, these tips will help you land the trophy buck of your dreams.

Tip: Perform Some Electronic Reconnaissance From Home

Before you head out to the hunting ranch, you should always hop onto Google's satellite maps and check out the area. While you won't be able to see the deer on the map, you can determine which areas of the ranch look like the best habitat for deer to hang out. Taking the time to scope out the ranchland for likely deer habitat will save you a lot of time and effort when it comes time to hike around and look for a high-quality animal to harvest.

Tip: Avoid All Scented Soaps and Deodorants on Your Hunting Day

Deer are familiar with the scent of humans and know during hunting season that scent can get them killed. If a buck you are stalking catches a whiff of you, then they will immediately bolt in the opposite direction. To prevent your scent from being detected, always hunt downwind from the location you believe a buck to be located. Additionally, avoid using perfumed soaps or deodorants on the day of your hunt. The more you smell like the forest and the less you smell like a well-groomed human, the better when it comes to deer hunting.

Tip: Invest in a Full-Body Safety Harness if You Will be Hunting From a Tree Stand

If you plan to deer hunt from a tree stand, then it is important you invest in a full-body safety harness. Many hunters are seriously injured each year when they get focused on a trophy buck and forget they are teetering on a small platform on the side of a tree and fall off of their tree stands. To avoid injury, buy a quality harness and learn how to use it before you head out for a long day of hunting on the ranch. 

Tip: Select a Hunting Ranch Known for Producing Award-Winning Bucks

The final and perhaps most important tip for landing a fantastic buck on your upcoming deer hunting trip is to select a hunting ranch that is known for producing award-winning bucks year after year. You can have the best hunting skills possible, but if the deer aren't present on the ranch, then you won't be able to successfully harvest one.

For more information on finding an axis deer trophy hunting ranch near you, contact your local sporting goods professionals.