The best tip we can give you is to be patient and to do your homework. Find out everything you can about the environment and the animals you are hunting before you choose gear or start stalking. Read the Hunting Guide and item descriptions carefully and talk to the experts in the game.

Journal - The Journal is a good tool to use when you're scouting. You can record where you find animal spoor and begin to see patterns of animal behavior in your region. With the camera and the GPS, you should always be able to return to your favorite spots with no trouble. The journal is accessed from the front page of the hunting guide. To enter the journal, click on the 'Journal' link on the front page of the Hunting Guide

Sighting Firearms and Bows - As you hunt, guns and bows become inaccurate due to humidity and jostling. It's a good idea to go back to the Sighting Range at least once in the middle of a week-long hunt to make sure you're still firing accurately.

Account for Distance - When you take a shot, make sure you account for the distance to the target. Remember how far away the animal was in the map view or stand and compensate for that when you fire on the video. For most shots, this means aiming a little bit above your intended kill zone.

Finding Animals - First decide what animal you want to find. Then ask the guide and the warden where to find them. Read the Hunting Guide for even more information. Use the map to go to the area populated by your trophy. Use the "Track" feature to locate spoor and record the GPS coordinates for each discovery in the Journal. You'll soon be able to find the best spots for each type of animal. Use calls and lures if they are appropriate for your game. If you are patient and still, animals will appear.

Trophy Sponsorships - Sponsorships are awarded for sharp shooting and ethical hunting habits. The more shots you have to fire to take down an animal, the less your trophy sponsorship will be. Sometimes, you won't receive any award at all. Make sure you choose sufficient power and reach for your firearm or bow. Line up a kill shot, or wait for a better chance.

Stand/Blind Hunting - If you are in the tree stand and you shoot an animal, make sure you note which direction (on the compass) you were facing when you shot it. This way you can find the downed animal once you leave the stand.

Survival Tips Hunting and camping in the wilderness can have its perils. The following basic survival tips can help prepare you for unforeseen circumstances. Remember that water, food, fire and shelter are the four key elements for survival in the wild.

Water: Set up camp in areas with ready access to water and dry wood. Water from running springs or isolated springs is usually safe to drink. It is usually a good idea to boil water for at least 3 to 5 minutes to purify it. Iodine tablets can also be used to purify water and are easy to carry. Following animal tracks is a good method for locating water.

Food: Always carry enough food in your pack for two days. Plants resembling beans, melons or cucumbers are often poisonous. Safe sources of food in the wilderness include grass seeds and fur-bearing animals.

Fire: Build campfires at least six feet away from any shelter. A fire is the best method to signal for help. Be sure to use dry brush and wood to make your fire. Always carry a lighter or matches as part of your hunting gear.

Shelter: Natural sources of shelter from adverse weather conditions include caves or overhanging cliffs. A lean-to constructed with fallen wood and a covering of boughs and thick grass can provide adequate shelter.

Additional Survival Tips: Always carry a compass, map, and a first aid kit. Avoid contracting hypothermia by keeping dry and warm. Recognize the early signs of hypothermia which include shivering, numbness and a slow pulse.

Familiarize yourself with the characteristics of harmful plant life (poison ivy for instance has three part leaves with jagged edges).