your approach

i have done some wildlife/nature but not lots. i have been wondering what other people do when to go out for wildllife mainly. what i mean is do you go and set up some where with your tripod and just wait in hops of wildlife coming your way? i know with nature it is alittle easier because you can see what your going to shoot and take your time to set up. but with wildlife it could be gone in just the blink of an eye. so what is your adivce? find a spot set up and wait? or when hiking be ready at all times? thank you in advance

A walk by the river.

Detroit Zoo butterfly shots.

Vegetative, rock outcrops, previously fallen limbs or trees, near holes in the ground or mounds above, and brush cover helps, while water is always the # one attraction to wildlife...

Lastly, you could build a heap of a pile of stuff, and give it a while for the critters to start using it for cover...

Also decoys need consideration...while tracks, like foot prints, tells what's around...

and post them here right away... for more imput...

Deer seem to be creatures of habit and use the same trails over and over. Just look for hoof prints and position yourself in a good spot just before dusk. They usually come out when the sun is going down.

Alot would depend on the game you may want to go after. As was stated before deer are pretty easy to catch. Just find a trail and hang out around that area. Be sure to stay down wind from the trail. Here in Alaska, bears are the critter that folks like to see although most don't get the opportunity. I like to set up on the salmon streams in June, July, and August.
One thing that helps me is the fact that I have hunted for about 25 years. Making yourself disappear is the key whether is be by sight, smell, or sound. Some great things to use or do would be camo clothing, cover scents, use calls, cover anything that may reflect light including bare skin. EricL

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guess it depends on the wildlife. I have yet to use a tripod. I like the freedom of hand holding. Went for a walk along a creekbed this w/e and got some dragonflies and spiders, found a local bird refuge with a hide, and got kingfishers, herons, brolgas etc. I got my sparrows by accident, spotted them while driving along a lake, so pulled up, stood on the runner and shot over the roof. I am always keeping my eyes open, and going off the beaten track so to speak. However, here in oz, there are no wild bears etc to be concerned about, thank goodness.

I am loving the bear shot.....That's awesome....well done.

Vicki