Getting ready for hunting season during the summer.

Hunting season is just around the corner! Time to get out all the equipment and dust it off and start getting it ready. Now what was it that you needed to get at the end of last season that you forgot about? Do you have fresh batteries for all your toys (most importantly flashlights)?
The only problem with getting ready for hunting season in south Texas is that it is 104 degrees outside. So when cleaning out hunting blinds or cutting senderos or simply walking the fenceline looking for antlers, make sure to take frequent breaks and drink lots of water.
One of the best ways to get ready for the next season is to scout your property. Find out where the animals are moving. Look for trails, rubs and other markings and you can get a good idea of where everything is. At this time of the year the hunting pressure has been off for a while and everything should be moving a little more freely.
It also may be time to climb in the blinds and check all your shooting lanes. Make sure there aren't any branches sneaking into your line of sight. I know I've done my share of shooting through branches that I swore wasn't there when I looked through the scope. That's an easy way to wound a nice buck.
We'll keep on the topic of what to do to start getting ready for hunting season during the summer in the next several posts. Let me know if anyone has any other ideas or thoughts most people may not think about. Thanks.