Being Impatient
Sometimes hunters will believe everything they see on the first pass. You will miss out if you do this.
Animals tend to blend in with their surroundings so scan the area out more than once. It’s a waiting game, so take your time and scout as many spots as you can.
If you still don’t see anything, stay put. Some hunters will get frustrated and start roaming from ridge top to ridge top or field to field, but this will only make matters worse. Stick to the plan!
You never know what you might have missed or what is just around the corner.
Being Too Visible
Visibility comes in all different shapes and sizes. But one thing is for sure, once your target sees or hears you, it’s over.
Talking is the biggest offense when glassing. Avoid glassing in large groups so you’re not tempted to talk. The littlest whisper can catch the attention of your prey.
Try your best to hide your presence by staying off the skyline using brush, rocks, or shade. The latter is a particularly good choice because shade will help conceal your outline and movements.
And finally, always wear clothing that doesn’t make noise when going through bush or when making any type of movement.