Ring in the New Year With These 5 Hunting Resolutions

Written by HLRBO - Alexandra Carter| 1/15/2024

As the calendar turns to a new year, it’s the perfect time to set some hunting goals and resolutions. Making a plan and holding yourself accountable is the best way to become a better and more successful hunter. Here are five hunting resolutions you should consider making this year:

#1 Scout Unfamiliar Areas

One of the best things you can do to improve your odds is scout some new hunting spots, whether they are in a different part of your usual woods or even in a new state. Stepping out of your comfort zone and learning new terrain is a great challenge. Check out leases in exciting new locations with companies like HLRBO to discover ideal hunting grounds complete with lodging.

#2 Upgrade Your Gear

Is your hunting equipment starting to show some wear and tear? Now is the perfect chance to upgrade those aging hunting essentials. Treat yourself to some new high-performance gear like boots, binoculars, a rangefinder, or even a new tree stand to be ready for next season. Making smart investments in quality gear pays dividends out in the field.

#3 Enhance Your Marksmanship

They say practice makes perfect — and that goes double for hunting. Spend more time at the shooting range leading up to hunting, season dialing in your rifle and archery equipment. Work specifically on the kinds of shots you may face out in the timber at various distances and angles. Sharpening your shooting skills boosts both accuracy and confidence once you have an animal in your sights.

#4 Learn New Field Care Techniques

It’s an unfortunate truth that the work isn’t over once you bag an animal. Every responsible hunter should continually work to improve their field dressing, blood trailing, and meat processing skills — whether through online tutorials, books/magazines, or tagging along with seasoned veterans. There are always new techniques to master in order to get the most out of your harvest.

#5 Introduce Someone New to Hunting

Passing on our outdoor traditions to the younger generation helps ensure the future of the sport we love. Make it a point this year to introduce hunting to someone new - take your son or daughter, niece or nephew, or a newcomer friend. Teaching others not only the “how-tos” of hunting but also the deeper lessons on conservation and respect for nature is a rewarding experience.

#6 Find Your Perfect Hunting Location with HLRBO

If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to discover new hunting grounds across the country, HLRBO can help make it happen. Specify your desired state, budget, dates, and type of hunt. HLRBO will search its premier leases in top territories like Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri to match your criteria. They provide flexibility with year-long leases as well as monthly, weekly, daily, and seasonal rentals.

HLRBO will send you lease options fitting your specifics. If interested, contact the land owner directly with any questions or to secure your hunt. Make 2023 the year you explore a new territory out of your comfort zone and finally bag that trophy whitetail! Get started on your search today.