From Deseret News archives:
Expect wet, muddy conditions as deer hunt opens
Which, of course, means it will be muddy and cold and more difficult, especially for those trying to get into the high backcountry.
The season will open at first light on Saturday. Roughly 60,000 hunters are expected to be afield.
Typically, about one in three hunters is successful.
The forecast is that hunters can expected to see a few more deer and a few more of the yearling bucks. Survival this past winter and spring was high.
With only two days to go before the opening of the 2007 Utah deer hunt, it's a good time for hunters to make a checklist of the little things he or she will need in the field.
Like:
• Check the ammunition to make sure it is perfectly matched to the rifle.
It's not uncommon for a hunter to buy the wrong ammunition. Also, it's not unusual for a hunter to forget the caliber of his or her rifle when buying ammunition.
It's also a good idea to make sure the rifle is clean and in good firing order. A dirty barrel can mess up a target.
• A good, sharp knife is one of the most important tools for the successful hunter. A dull knife can be a hunter's worst nightmare. Old knives can be sharpened and should be before each hunt. There are new knives on the market that are made specifically for hunters. One thing a hunter should be sure of is that a folding knife has a locking blade that works.
A good rule of thumb is to buy a knife with a medium-hard blade rather than a hard blade. It's easier to get a sharp edge on a softer blade. It can be nearly impossible to fine-tune a hard blade in the field.
• No-scent clothing. It's also a good idea to wash hunting gear in a detergent that can take the scent out of hunting clothing. The secret, of course, is that once the items are washed, they're kept away from other clothing that can transmit sweet-smelling scents.
• Footwear isn't something to be taken lightly. A good pair of Gore-Tex boots is a worthwhile investment, especially with unpredictable weather conditions.
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