How should a hunter react if wildlife approaches their setup?

When wildlife approaches a hunter's setup, the ideal reaction is to remain still and silent. This behavior minimizes disturbance and helps prevent the animals from becoming scared or alerted to the hunter's presence. Many animals rely heavily on their senses, particularly hearing and sight, to detect potential threats. By maintaining a quiet and motionless stance, hunters can increase their chances of observing the wildlife without causing them to flee.

Waving to get their attention, backing away slowly, or making noise all introduce movement or sound that could easily alarm the animals. Movement and noise can trigger a flight response in wildlife, making them more likely to retreat from the area. Therefore, the best practice in this scenario is to stay motionless and calm to ensure that the wildlife remains unaware of the hunter's presence.