Playing the wind: How to beat an animal’s best defense
Every experienced hunter knows the sound that ends a hunt before a branch even breaks: the sharp, whistling blow an animal lets out after it picks up human scent. It is usually followed closely by the sound of hurried footsteps as your potential target high-tails it to safety. Whether you are sitting for whitetails in thick timber or stalking elk across mountain basins, the best camouflage, most accurate firearm, and quietest boots mean nothing if your scent blows towards an animal first. Playing the wind means more than checking the morning weather report; it requires understanding how ...
