with foil, then run your lamp like you always do. The foil will reflect all of the mantle's illumination in one direction and light up the woods unlike anything you've ever experienced if you haven't tried this before. I use the technique now for everything from searching for deer to night fishing and during power outages. Thanks Steve! Another rule I have about night moves is that I carry three light sources at all times. You only have to grope up a mountainside one time in pitch darkness and try to find something in your pack along the way to know you never want to do it again. Yep, I learned. Now all my lights come with me when the moon's not out. If I stash the pack, the lights stay with me. The final word about moving in the dark is that you shouldn't rush it. Get up earlier and take your time going in, or hunt closer to the road. Getting to your stand at a leisurely pace will keep you from overheating, allow you to move more quietly and keep you in tune with your surroundings - maybe you'll even hear deer if you spook them going in. The dark can be unforgiving if you give it that chance. I prefer to avoid that possibility. That's why I take my time, mark where I'm going and make sure I have plenty of light. Anything else would be asking for trouble. A gas lantern is a great aid in tracking deer after the shot. It will give you a wider view than almost any other light source after dark, especially if you cover part of the lens with foil. 14 WWW.PENNGAMENEWS.COMhttp://WWW.PENNGAMENEWS.COM