The spring hunting season may not be as active as the fall months, but there are still ample opportunities to bag game including wild turkey, feral hogs, and Sika deer. If you’ve had your supplies in storage since last autumn, it’s time to break them out. Read on for our guide to prepping your supplies for North Texas hunting in spring.
Inspect Your Hunting Gear
You should always inspect and clean your firearm before each hunting trip, particularly if it has been in storage for several months. Oil any minor rust or corrosion and replace any damaged parts. Make sure all ammunition is dry and corrosion-free before bringing your firearm to your local shooting range to assess accuracy.
If you’re a bow hunter, inspect your bow for signs of wear and warping. Apply wax to your bowstring and tighten the bowstring if needed. Inspect your arrows and replace any damaged pieces.
Clean and Update Your Hunting Clothes
What you wear will impact both your comfort and your hunting success. In North Texas, spring hunting may only warrant the use of a base layer of moisture-wicking fabric and a light, waterproof outer layer. By early spring, we’re looking at a major return of foliage, so make sure you’ve got appropriate camo.
One of the most important things to update is your boots. Any dry rot, excessive wear, or external damage can make your entire hunting trip a lot less comfortable.
Put Together Your Hunting Pack
Having a hunting pack ready to go can make hunting trip preparation ten times easier. Any good hunting pack is going to include binoculars, a knife, a GPS, and a multi-tool, all of which you should check for damage. Next up is your bug and tick repellent and your first aid kit, which you need to restock with bandages and antibacterial wipes. If you hunt fowl, you may also want to keep calls stored in your pack.
Book Your Spring Hunting Trips
The last thing to do is start mapping out your hunting season. If you haven’t already, now is the time to apply for any applicable hunting licenses and permits, including the Resident Hunting License. Then, start looking into your North Texas hunting options. Here at Nine Bar Ranch, we have great spring hunting packages to choose from. Schedule your next trip now before we book up for the season.