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STILLWATER – For deer hunters across the state and beyond, now is not the time to sit around and do nothing. Yeah, it’s hot, and it’s true hunting season isn’t for a couple more months. But, now is the time to get ready.

Fail to prepare for deer season, and prepare to fail.

There are several things hunters should consider doing to help increase the likelihood of packing their freezers full of their favorite cuts of venison. Sighting in a bow or rifle, and clearing sight lines of tree branches is a good place to start, but Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension specialists suggest alte...