How to Determine Wind Direction When Hunting

Wind direction is a crucial aspect of any hunting trip as many times it will dictate where you will hunt. Animals have highly sensitive noses and can detect the scent of a human (or anything else) from quite a far distance, hence paying the utmost attention to wind direction is crucial. This article will guide you in how exactly to determine wind direction when in the field.

Things You'll Need

• Small squeeze bottle (eye dropper style)
• Talcum or baby powder
• Compass

Instructions

1. Fill the dry squeeze bottle with the baby or talcum powder ahead of time.

2. Remove the cap from the squeeze bottle and spray a bit of powder into the air, noting the direction that the powder travels.

3. Use the compass to determine which direction the wind is blowing, using the movement of the powder as a reference.

Tips & Warnings

• Use unscented powders as animals have a great sense of smell.