I have been still hunting for some time now, and here are a few things I know that may help you out if you are new to this method of hunting, or even if you have been still hunting for a while.

 The slower you move through the woods, the better. If you watch a wild animal walk through the wood you notice that they take a couple of steps and then stop to inspect their surroundings before moving on. Walk the same way!! Take a few steps then stop and REALLY look around. I will wait 5-10 minutes before I move again, and then I only take a couple of steps and stop again. Many times if a deer hears you , it will think that it is another deer moving and wait to see if it is.

 The wind plays an all important part in all this, and you must make sure that you move up-wind or cross wind to keep them from winding you. Many time the wind is so light that it makes it hard to judge from what direction it is coming from. I like to tie a small feather to my rifle or bow using a piece of dental floss. Even the lightest breeze will move the feather and tell you from what direction it is coming from. Some people like to use talcum powder, you just blow a little into to air and it will show what way the wind is blowing.

 Your footwear should let you feel what is underfoot so you can avoid breaking sticks and twigs that will announce your presence as well as a loudspeaker calling out "human in the woods!" Place your foot down flat and slowly shift your weight to it. This will compress the leaves and small twigs and keep the noise you make to a minimum. Another method is to place the outside edge of your foot down and roll the sole of your foot flat to the ground slowly. This also makes a minimum of noise and will allow you to feel any sticks or twigs before you place your full weight on them and break them. One method may work better than the other for you, so try them both and use the one that works best for you.

 Remember, the slower you go, the better luck you will have! Take your time, and if you think you are moving slow enough, slow down some more. You are not taking a stroll around the block and you don't have to set any distance records.

I wear wool clothing when still hunting so when I brush up against something there is no noise. There are many great fabrics out on the market with the same properties but it's hard to teach an old dog new tricks so I stick with wool.