Hunting at night is indeed very different from during the day, and you need to master some special skills and precautions. The following are some common night hunting techniques, I hope it can help you： ### 1. **Familiar with the environment** -**Terrain understanding**: The field of vision is limited at night, so it is particularly important to be familiar with the terrain. You can walk more during the day, remembering the terrain, water sources, and places where animals often haunt. -**Mark the path**: Mark the path during the day to avoid getting lost at night. Reflective markers or luminous markers can be used. ### 2. **Use appropriate equipment** -**Night vision equipment**: A night vision device or thermal imager can help you see the location of animals clearly in the dark. -**Lighting tools**: Headlights or flashlights are necessary, but be careful not to direct light on animals when using them so as not to disturb them. -**Silent equipment**: Choose silent shoes and clothing to reduce noise while walking. ### 3. **Use animal habits** -**Rules of animal activity**: Understand the rules of activity of the target animal, usually active frequently at dawn and dusk. -**Water and food**: Animals often go to water sources or for food at night, and can wait in these places. ### 4. **Concealment and camouflage** -**Hidden location**: Choose a hidden location, such as behind a tree or in the grass, to avoid being discovered by animals. -**Camouflage clothing**: Wear clothing that is similar in color to the surrounding environment to reduce the chance of being discovered. ### 5. **Sound control** -**Keep quiet**: Minimize talking and moving, and avoid making noise. -**Use bait**: You can try to use recordings of animal sounds or smell bait to attract animals. ### 6. **Safety first** -**Walk together**: Hunting at night is best to walk together and take care of each other. -**Inform your family**: Inform your family of your whereabouts and estimated return time before departure. -**Bring communication equipment**: Make sure to bring a mobile phone or walkie-talkie to maintain contact with the outside world. ### 7. **Law and ethics** -**Comply with the law**: Make sure you have a legal hunting license and comply with local hunting regulations. -**Respect for nature**: Respect nature and animals when hunting and avoid overhunting. ### 8. **Mental preparation** -**Wait patiently**: Hunting at night requires more patience and may take a long time to wait. -**Calm response**: Stay calm when encountering an emergency and avoid panic. I hope these skills can help your grandfather hunt more smoothly and safely at night. At the same time, please also remind him to pay attention to safety and protect himself and the environment.