You will find three great possibilities for you to choose from should you be wanting to buy shooting sticks. The first solution are shooting monopods. A number of the advantages for these kinds of shooting sticks is that they are speedy, noiseless and steady to utilize. They're by far the most compact shooting stick rest solution available because it fits within restricted quarters. An individual shouldn't need to alter the legs or bring gear along with you. Each of these shooting sticks have weaknesses and strengths, it's actually up to you to decide on what design agrees with your taste and wants best. You can look at numerous distinct kinds of shooting rests and examine what kind you prefer. A...
How to Hunt Deer - Temporary Edge Strategy
When you look in detail at any property you use for deer hunting, there are permanent topographic, biological or man-made features which can make deer travel more predictable. Hunters know how to hunt along these permanent features and this is a common. These funnel, bottleneck and edge areas are permanent and popular hunting locations. There is a temporary edge created by standing corn that is often overlooked when going out to hunt deer. Look for any standing cornfield edge connecting two bodies of cover, one body of cover to a hayfield or seasonal food source on the other side, or one body of cover to a water source. Corn funnels are often available only on an annual basis and crop rotation keeps...
Seasonal Camping at Any Time of Year
When it comes to camping with the most comfortable options, then spring and summer are the two seasons that stand out best. The advantage to the spring time is that the overall weather is a bit cooler than the extremely sunny summer. So choose this mild season for your camping if you just can't wait for that first camping trip of the year. Of course the summer will give you the most outdoor opportunities since the weather is really in your favour for taking advantage of the wild. This is when you can enjoy the local lake, go swimming, or stay up in the evening and watch the stars. You can be somewhat less strict about your camping gear as any decent tent will keep you reasonably safe during the...
Buck Fever
Why do we hunt? It is not because hunting is boring and does not make our heartrace. Most of us spend weeks and months doing things that usually do not interest us. Wepunch in on a time clock and have to listen to the rants and ravings of the bosses. We driveto work usually accompanied by bad actors in traffic. Our lives are harried and we operatethat way by means of a schedule which usually adds insult to injury. We haveresponsibilities to our wives, children and mortgages. We tolerate unhappiness most of theyear. How many times during a brutal work day have you dreamed of the solitude andthe freedom of an outdoor experience far from the maddening crowds? Some of us toleratebad behavior by...
Deer hunting is a sport that greatly tests a man's (or woman's) patience. You can be sitting in the same spot for hours and never see a single deer, but you have to remain still and calm during that entire time - otherwise you may end up never seeing one at all! By nature, deer are skeptical. You therefore may not give a deer any reason to suspect you as a potential threat. Of course, if a deer even sees you, it is going to see you as a potential threat. That is why deer blinds are so useful. Of course, just because you are masked by a deer blind, it does not mean that you can move about and make your dinner or scratch at your itches and still expect to see (and shoot) a deer. Even with a deer...
Hunters Now Seek Near-Urban Deer For Low-Cost...
Diminished incomes has caused many hunters who could once afford to go on out-of-state hunting trips to consider hunting closer to home and processing the animals themselves, sometimes even in their own back yards. Even a segment of the out-of-work near-urban population who have never hunted are considering either hunting or salvaging road-killed animals as a way of extending their family food budgets. During the 2009-2010 hunting season every state in the nation reported a rise in the sale of hunting licenses, which many attributed to some of the nation's 8,000,000 unemployed taking to the to woods. This increased averaged about 3-percent and was higher in states like Michigan that had unemployment...
6 Easy Steps to Sighting in a Turkey Gun
When starting out turkey hunting you must first decide on what kind of weapon and what gauge you are going to use. Make sure the gun is sufficient for turkey hunting. Also make sure the gun is sufficient for you as well. You don't want a gun that is to heavy or something you can handle. 1. When you start to sight in a turkey gun I would highly recommend you start with a light load of 7 to 8 shot and at about 15 yards. Also start by shooting at least 3 shots at different targets. These shots will tell you if your gun is shooting straight, right, left, high or low without the fierce pain of the 3 or 3.5 inch shells. Once you have established your gun is shooting dead center, and then we go to the...
p>Using binoculars to give you the best advantage is as important when you are shooting pigeons as when you are stalking deer or birdwatching. This is not to say it is difficult to use them correctly, but a little preparation and practice can make a huge difference to the success or otherwise of your sporting day. The first thing to do when you get your binoculars out of their case is to set the correct width between the eyepieces - these must match the distance between the centres of your pupils. The easiest way to do this is to put them to your eyes, and aim them at something that will not attract your attention and cause you to focus. This is probably best done by pointing them at the sky...
Getting the geese to land near you so that you can bag one is the reason why goose decoys exist at all. They are not new. People who have lived around geese for centuries past have studied their traits. What stirred their imagination to try decoys as a way of persuading the geese to settle where the hunter wanted them to, is unknown. But it appears to have worked, for decoys have been found made out of the simplest material, starting with grass. Geese are sociable by nature - they flock together. When flying geese see geese on the ground, they have a strong tendency to join the party. This is where decoys come in. Build up your own flock of goose decoys and fool those flying over into thinking they...
A good duck hunter knows, or rather, understands the duck. Only then can he manipulate the duck to capture it. You see, ducks have excellent color vision, contrary to the popular idea that they are color blind. They can also survey a wide visual area at one glance. This is due to the wide set eyes on either side of the head that allows the duck to detect predators. The area best to blind to a duck will probably be the region just behind its head. It is not easy to hunt a duck, as its morphology is suited to supreme vision and its natural learning capacity to work against hunters and other predators. Hence understanding a duck and its features helps the hunter take better decisions in duck hunting...
Bushcraft Fire Starting
Using the bow-drill method Before you start your bushcraft fire you will need to collect some dry wood, leaves and foliage from the surrounding area to use as fuel for your campfire. Keep these items as dry as possible. To light a bushcraft fire you will need to create friction. Taking to sticks of wood and rubbing them together will create friction, but this will take far to long to light any campfire. One of the better alternatives for lighting your bushcraft fire is the bow-drill method. To make a bushcraft fire using the bow-drill method you will need to collect the following items from the surrounding area: -o 1 X 8" long stick (drill) - hardwoodo 1 x 24" long stick (sturdy sapling capable of...
How to Make Turkey Calls - Step by Step Guide...
Any professional turkey hunter will tell you that having your own turkey call is a great asset in hunting. The more realistic sound your call produces, the greater chance you will have of catching a turkey. However, calls for turkey that are available in the market do tend to be too costly. Luckily for you, below is a step by step guide on how to make turkey calls without spending too much money. Step 1 The first thing that you should do is to gather the necessary materials. Different calls for turkey are primarily made from dry wood. If you do not want to spend money on buying the wood, you can just use any old furniture that you rarely use anymore. Table tops and legs bear much potential for...
Atlanta, Georgia. Animal rights activist are using the term "bear baiting" that refers to a once-popular sport of pitting bears against other animals in pits or cages until one killed the other, to sully the practice of putting out baits to attract bears for hunters which is legal in a number of U.S. states and Canadian provinces. One reminder of this now-outlawed sport is the designation of "Bull" and "Bear" cycles of the stock market. Black bear are becoming increasingly common in the U.S. Some of the same wildlife conservation steps that have been taken to improve the habitats for deer and other game have also helped bears. Because they breed more slowly than deer, they have not as commonly...
South Dakota Pheasant Hunting - 2010
In early August, I had written concerning the pre-2010 brood count, I highlighted the 2009 report and tried to give my best guess concerning the 2010 South Dakota pheasant hunting season. How did I do? Based on the 2010 report I think I hit it spot on with some areas even showing improvement. The gist of the 2010 brood count is that the overall count shows an increase over the 2009 brood count. In spite of the harsh winter we had and the wet spring that followed. How wet was it? There was an area, that is normally counted, that could not be accessed this year because of the roads having standing water on them. Pheasants in South Dakota face a lot of adversity, predators, hunting, weather, lack of...
World's Best Hunting Binoculars
As far as the world's best hunting binoculars are concerned there is nothing which is known as the world's best. Everything is based on the utility and the purposes that it serves at a given point in time for someone or the other. The need and the utility depends on the kind of activity that you are going to do for the same and it will mean whether you are going for the marine activity or for the birding activity. If you are going for a hunting activity you will need to have binoculars that are easy hanging on your neck and can easily withstand a lot of rugged environment. The birding binoculars in stark contrast to the hunting binoculars need the best of the best field of view. There are a lot of...
Glassing Techniques For A Successful Hunt
One of the most common mistakes people make when pertaining to glassing is not having a system. Just having system, alone will improve the number of game you will see. One way I like to pick apart a mountain side is by first doing a quick scan going left to right and top to bottom. This way you can pick up any game that might be moving. Once I've done my initial scan I begin to pick apart the mountain very systematically starting from the right top corner and moving frame by frame, holding a minimum of 10 secs per frame. I will actually count out 10 sec for the first few to kinda set a pace. But don't keep counting because psychologically you start paying more attention to the counting and not what...
Elk hunting is my favorite type of elk hunting. Waiting for elk season to start is like a child waiting for Christmas. You get excited and make wishes and hope they come true. BUT there are some serious mistakes that hunters make every year that can make you feel like Santa put a lump of coal in your stocking. Most of these mistakes can be avoided with the right know how. 1. Physical preparation - many newer hunters simply do not understand the intense physical challenge Colorado Elk Hunting will be. They do not know there is a way to physically train for the hunt. 2. Weather - Many elk hunters have started a hunt unprepared for different weather conditions. Not just rain - but cold. Colorado...
Duck hunting the late season isn't the same as opening day. The birds have been shot at numerous times and seen almost every spread imaginable. If you want to be successful you have to mix things up. Use these late season duck decoy strategies to fool even the smartest waterfowl. 1. Less is more. Use only a few decoys. Sometimes one to six decoys will out perform a spread of hundreds. The ducks have seen large spreads and will associate them with hunters. Select an area frequented by waterfowl and just throw a couple of decoys out. With less decoys, cut back on your calling. A few quacks to get the passing fowls attention will do. 2. Place your decoys next to each other. As the...
Why Wolves Are a Serious Threat to Our Elk
If you happen to live in any western state west of Colorado and you're a hunter then there's a 99% chance that you've heard about how the Canadian Gray Wolf is wiping out our elk herds in Montana, Idaho, Wyoming with sightings and killings in Northern Utah and soon to be Colorado and Nevada. If you actually look at how many wolves and wolf packs there are in those states and the amount of elk they kill every year the numbers would blow you away. Last year alone wolves wiped out between 300,000 and 400,000 elk, moose, deer and other big game animals. The Montana State University did a study on the amount of damage the wolves have done and are doing to our big game herds. Here's just a few statistics...
Why Summit Tree Stands Are a Cut Above the Rest
If you have been a deer hunter for very many years you probably have spent a small fortune on deer stands. I can honestly say that I could probably buy a nice used truck for what I have spent in the last ten years. I must say that I have tried almost every brand that I have heard of and some that I had never heard of before I bought their stand and have come up with a few that were great and a lot more that I should have left at the store. The stands that have been my favorite through the years are the Summit tree stands. The Summit tree stands are just a cut above the rest particularly when you are dealing with climbing stands. A climbing stand is one area that you do not want to cut corners on...
In most places, hog hunting is permitted all year round unless forbidden in an area for a more specific reason. Since it is allowed all the time and every season, fall would be the opportune time for hunting for hogs. Hunting for these large animals has certain places, tools, and times for which hunting them is the best. Texas, Arizona, Mississippi, Kentucky, Missouri, California, and Georgia are among some of the greatest area for hunting hogs in the United States. Tennessee and Arkansas are also good quality areas to hunt for wild pigs. In Tennessee, where the population is steadily increasing, hunting for them is highly approved and advocated by people in charge of wild life in the state. The...
Scouting For Whitetails With Your Computer
Worry and happiness comes over me as I stumbled onto hunting permission for 300 acres just down the road. Happiness because now I have a totally new piece of property to spend time hunting on, which will allow me to put less pressure on the other properties. Worry because it's October 1st. and I have not set foot on this property yet. With a land plat in-hand, I begin to find the property using some free aerial photo software on the computer. Google Earth, is going to be my computerized scouting tool. I am able to zoom right in on the property and find all the cornfields, pinch points, cut-overs and creeks with ease. You couldn't ask for a better way to scout a property in my opinion. I was able to...
The Newest Way to Hunt
Boar hunting spears are on the way back as more and more outdoor enthusiasts are using this ancient method to hunt with. Many people feel it is more rewarding than hunting with a gun or bow and arrow. There are many groups of hunters that have come together to form clubs with other spear hunters and organize hunts. This method of hunting goes back further than we know and as long as man has been on this planet he has had to hunt for survival. Over time groups of men would hunt together like a pack of animals, this would allow them to hunt larger animals such as the mammoth for food. Most hunters today use them because of the challenge it brings and levels the playing field between man and animal...
Archery bowhunting is a form of sport that many hunters sometimes find difficult to achieve. In order to go deer hunting using the bow one has to have a skill unlike when a person uses a rifle. If a person is new to the sport, they may not understand this and go into the woods blindly. However, if a person takes the time, they can learn many tips and tidbits of advice from experienced hunters thanks to hunt clubs and even the internet. When looking on the internet for bowhunting techniques the first tip is setting up the deer stand. This is critical in keeping on hidden from the animals in both sight and scent. According to many experienced hunters a good way to camouflage one's stand is to cut...
Whitetail deer are found across the North American region, at 29 million strong, including where cities are expanding. These areas intrude on what was once the whitetails domain. As deer become more and more exposed to this humane society, they become less afraid of humans. In these areas you can find deer walking right up to you, not spooked one bit, and coming into your yard to find whatever morsel of food they can find (deer can eat up to 5-9 lbs of food EVERY day). Deer are herbivores and eat a variety of foods. Just like humans, deer have preferences of food. They will eat their favorite whenever given the chance. Some of the foods deer eat a lot are grass, leaves, acorns, apples, corn and...
A Guide to Deer Hunting Accessories
As a deer hunter you should be able to go out and hunt without any hassles in the hunting area. For hassle free hunting you will need to make sure that as a deer hunter you have all the accessories with you. Of course there is no end to the hunting accessories but there are some things that you just cannot ignore. The main things that you need to have in the arsenal are the binoculars and the spotting scopes. Next item is the knife which is a must as we have a lot of folks who would like to have the field dressing done for the deer. If you are new to the area in which you are deer hunting then you need to have a map of the area with you. The main reason is that most hunters would not like to be...
A Travel Guide is Most Certainly a Compass
In order for you to get some pleasure from your holiday, you should be prepared with the names of places that best fit your own temperament. Ask yourself what are the spots you can visit that afford you the nicest time at the best prices. As you prepare for your holiday, you'll discover that a travel guide is most certainly a compass. The guide, like a compass, will direct you to your destination. Of course, it's where you want to go in order to achieve your holiday vacation pleasure and enjoy your vacation to the hilt. If you keep this in mind then your holidaymaking will be a success. Directions No matter how delightful, pretty, or celebrated the place is, the primary job of a guide should offer...
Archery Elk Hunting Videos If you really want to test your skills in hunting, then you will love archery elk hunting, especially if you are also into bow hunting. The reason is that the hunted prey, the elk, happens to be one of the largest game animals to hunt - and also one of the shrewdest too. It is a challenge every hunter relish. To take home an elk is an achievement in itself, but to take home one using bows and arrows is even better. Bow hunting in itself is a delicate and difficult sport. But if you are into archery elk hunting, the use of the bow is even more demanding. An archery elk hunter must know his quarry and his weapon on top of being able to calculate a number of variables in a...
Hunting has often been a prerogative of men. But with hunting emerging as a more popular sport today, women are also taking a "shot" at it. If you are one of them, and want to be a deer hunter, here are some tips that will make your deer hunting expeditions successful. 1. It is better to start hunting with guns than with bow and arrow. Make sure that you get the best gun for your hunting expedition. But at the same time, you should be able to handle it comfortably and effortlessly. There are many varieties of guns available and you need to choose yours. The beginners can choose an ordinary.22 and then as they become accustomed to it, go for the higher calibers and sophisticated guns. 2. While...
Hunting GPS Q&A - What Accessories Would...
Q. What Accessories Would You Recommend For My Garmin Rino 530 HCX Hunting GPS and Why? A. The best hunting accessories for the Garmin Rino 530 HCX are the carrying case, earbud microphone, 12 volt adapter, MicroSD memory card, and and instructional DVD. Carrying Case This carrying case for the Rino is made of flexible neoprene. It will protect the unit from scrapes and scuffs while still allowing you to operate it. It has a clear vinyl lens over the display area and cut-outs for all buttons and antennas. Earbud Microphone An earbud with push to talk microphone is essential for communicating with fellow hunters in the field. By having the earbud attached you eliminate the regular noise associated...
Whitetail Food Plot, Part 2
This is a continuation of my first article where we covered the site location and preparation of a whitetail food plot. Now I am going to get into the planting part of it. Everything I shared with you in my initial article is about to come into play. Most people would be spreading their high quality seed over their whitetail food plot and in a short period of time it would germinate, along with the weeds and grasses and the battle would be on. Of course, it's a battle most are going to lose, and come hunting season the effort they expended in the spring is lost. So what happens? They get to start all over the next year and most probably will end up with the same results. So you can avoid this...
Deer Hunting Techniques - Hunting in a Tree Stand
Are you a hunter who is expecting to go after that big trophy buck this season? If so, you may want to consider the proper deer hunting techniques such as using a tree stand for your hunt. Hunting from the tree stand can be a very effective way to deer hunting. Along with that, you need to utilize your internet resources and find out the best stand for you. Something to keep in mind while deer hunting in a tree stand is the weather. Keeping track of the weather report while hunting out of a tree stand is important to do and will contribute to being safe while in your stand. Along with using your tree stand is having some tools around you that will aid you in your hunt. Practicing the proper deer...
Finding the Best Hunting Ranches
Hunting ranches are a great place for hunters to go to experience a fun hunting vacation. Searching on the Internet is one of the best ways to find information on these vacations. Most ranches will have websites that provide information on their vacation packages. There are many factors to consider before choosing a hunting trip. Decide how much you are willing to spend on the vacation and how long you plan on staying. Information on pricing and travel dates are provided on the websites. The websites will also provide tips for hunting while staying on their land. Many hunting outfitters provide discounted vacation packages. Information on these discounts can be found by calling them directly. Just...
Browning Deer Head Decal - Trick Your Truck...
Browning Deer Head Decal Every year, hunters travel across the country, searching for that ever-elusive 12-point buck or that perfect duck blind. And if you're spending that much time in your truck, well, it almost becomes a second home. If you're an avid hunter, you may have thought about getting a hunting license plate cover or a deer decal. That's great, but why not go all out and really personalize your truck with camo accessories? Here are a few ideas to get you started. Browning Deer Head Decal Starting at the back License plate covers and hitch covers are two of the most obvious places to start. You can find a number of camo license plate covers, including some from major brands like Browning...
When you are going to be hunting you know that your going to want to make sure that you have all the items that you need. However, you will want to know the benefits of using deer hunting blinds for your hunting experiences. By knowing the benefits of these you are going to be able to get more deer than what you ever thought possible. One benefit that your going to find is they will allow you to stay hidden. When you are going hunting you know that you want to stay out of site for your prey. By doing that you will not have to worry about the animal being spooked by you. Another benefit is that these are normally very portable and can be set up where you want to be at. When you are hunting you know...
Deer Hunting Seasons - Will This One Be Your Best?
No matter the differences amongst hunters, the want for each deer hunting seasons to progressively get better is the same across the board. You're competitive, tough and determined to get better. You can of course do this you only need a good guide and time to practice of course. Novice hunters and experienced hunters alike have found one guide to be the best source for sharpening their skill and ability. If you want the same then you too should learn from Joe Pineland. He has a comprehensive guide available instantly online to anyone serious and interested. I bet you are both, and even more anxious for further details. Deer hunting seasons come and go so quickly that even the best intentioned...
Stand hunting for whitetail deer for many hunters is a getaway from the rest of the world. The quiet time in the woods allows for a lot of time to reflect on life. However, for some people this presents a challenge because it does require a lot of patience and persistence to sit in a deer stand for hours on end and many times not see a thing. Many trophy bucks have been harvested from stands because of the determination of hunters to wait it out once it was known the buck was in the area. Before a stand is placed, it is important to scout the land in order to find out where the deer tend to be moving, feeding and bedding down. Look for deer tracks and trails to and from food sources. Deer love to...
Camping and hiking are wonderful ways to get close to nature. Adventuring in the wilderness is uplifting and refreshing. However, there are something important things that every camper should be aware of on a camping trip in the great outdoors. If you're heading off into a remote area, there is always the possibility that someone, adult or child, will get lost. Prepare everyone in your party ahead of time with the do's and don'ts of navigation in the wilderness. Someday you WILL become lost if you wander the backwoods long enough. The important thing is to be prepared when it does happen. Have you ever heard the old adage, "Indian no lost; teepee lost." Be at home in the woods, and you'll never be...
of the most revered animals for those who hunt is the whitetail deer. These magnificent animals have been around for a long time and still capture the imagination of both the hunter and the artist alike. Most hunters are also conservationists at heart, and if they hunt deer, then they more than likely work to keep their population up with donations or other conservation efforts. Deer hunters also more than likely like to collect all things that resemble a deer, and this can prove to be profitable revenue for artists of many types. Finding deer items can be as easy as one two click if one takes the time to see what the internet has to offer in the way of deer collectibles. The human race has always...
Leasing Hunting Land - 3 Factors To Consider
A hunting club starts off by inviting hunters to sign up as members by paying an annual membership fee. Next, the club management keeps a lookout for private landowners who are willing to lease out their land for hunting. The amount collected as membership fees takes care of the lease payments and the members get to use the land for stalking game. Thus, a hunting club and leased hunting land go together! Sometimes, just the availability of leased hunting land brings hunters together to form a club. It is also possible that a hunting club need not look for private landowners outside its circle; one of its own members could be a landowner who is willing to lease out his/her land for hunting. There...
Field Dressing Your Whitetail Buck
After making your kill, you first want to be certain that your prey is dead. Approach it carefully from the rear, and if you are using a tag, remember to validate and attach it immediately. It is recommended to use a good quality, strong bladed knife. Keeping it sharpened ensures an easier time with the procedure. Cutting the deers throat is not necessary, as the blood will drain naturally during the field dressing process. You can use rocks to prop up the deers legs. Start your cutting between the hind legs, and work down to the pelvic bone. After doing this, turn your blade around and cut up through the breastbone, and up the neck as far as you can get. Don't forget to hold the meat and skin away...
Before heading out into the wood always carefully check each and every one of your tree stands for worn or broken hardware. If you have any questions contact the manufacturer of the stand. This is also a good time to check for any squeaks or creaks verses discovery once hung in a tree. When determining tree stand location try not to get stuck on finding the perfect tree. Keep in mind your deer hunting, not tree hunting. Consider trees that are most importantly a comfortable shooting distance from the trail, offer adequate cover, and are downwind from the direction deer are expected to come from. Always remember that once your busted the hunt is over and a trophy buck may even avoid the area in the...
A Brief History of the Cuckoo Clock
There are two legends surrounding its beginning. The first legend is that a clockmaker named Anton Ketterer from Germany's Black Forest added a cuckoo bird to one of his existing clocks around 1738 and the cuckoo clock was born. The second story is that a Bohemian peddler (from what is now the Czech Republic) traveling through the Black Forest sold two cuckoo clocks to the clockmakers there. They copied the clock design and began the thriving cuckoo clock industry of the Black Forest. Since neither tale can be verified, we'll have to be content with the part of the story we actually know for sure -- which came later. The Black Forest had a clockmaking history that began at least a hundred years...
Essential Bowhunting Equipment For Any Trip
If you have plans to go hunting out in the wilderness then you are going to need specific bowhunting equipment that will improve your experience and give you a better chance of killing the animals that you want. To have the best results you will need all the following items - 1. Bow: Having the right bow is an important consideration. You may own a compound bow and a crossbow or are thinking about buying one or the other. Both have merits. The basic design of the compound bow has been in use since prehistoric times and very little has changed. The only alteration since the time of our ancestors has been the introduction of a pulley system which allows the user to bring the string back further and...
The Essential Deer Hunting Gears You Need to Have
Deer hunting is a great outdoor activity. When it is the right season, make sure you do not forget those essential hunting gears in the midst of anticipating the excitement of your hobby. What is needed before packing up to proceed to the woods and forests is the license that shows you have the legit right to hunt the deer. Make sure there is proper legal document or identification with you. If not, you might as well ruin the whole trip. While trying to enjoy a good hobby, it is advisable for you to do it legally. Another essential deer hunting gears is the guns or firearm. Bring along the ones which you need. Choosing the right weapon will affect the outcome of the hunting. There is choice of...
The Right Way to Properly Butcher a Deer
Deer hunting is a popular sport that hundreds of people do in order to have fun and catch some great meat for their family to live on for a month or two. But catching the deer is just one step that they take to preparing the meat. One of the most important steps that needs to be done is deer butchering. The first thing you need to do is to dress the deer with a small incision at the crotch. Make sure to cut it beneath the hide and bring it to the bottom of the sternum. The incision needs to be a quarter and a half inch through the skin. As you go across the stomach make sure that nothing falls out. You will need to remove the internal organs by hand and dispose of them in the proper way. To skin the...
Most bow hunter's today hunt on private property. Over the past few years it has gotten increasingly tougher to gain permission from a land owner to hunt his property. Finding good deer producing property can be a feat all by its self, and sometimes as tough as finding a needle in a haystack, but the more diligent you are the more luck you will have. You should by no means take it upon yourself to hunt any given land without permission, or on the idea that no one will see you. Trespassing is a criminal offense; you can be arrested, prosecuted, fined and even jailed. Not to mention losing all future hunting privileges. Getting permission to hunt any particular land is both the law and a courtesy to...
Bow Hunting in Hot Weather
That first week of Deer bow season had been tough for me. The temperature is always up the mid-80s in Western Arkansas. Needless to say one does not have to wear heavy clothing or even long sleeves while hunting during this time. I arrived at one of my stands around 5:00 a.m. My stand was located on the south side of a 140 acre farm, facing north about 15 feet from one of the most heavily traveled deer trails on the property. From my stand you could see an open field and a beautiful pond on the other side. I settled in and was ready to do what deer hunters do best, patiently wait, and wait A little more. Fifteen minutes later to my surprise a beautiful 9 point buck strolled right past me. I released...
When deer hunting most hunters choose to use an elevated tree stand to shoot from. This gives the hunter many advantages as they have more of a vantage point to view the deer from far distances and also are a little better camouflaged from the deer's point of view. There are many different choices when it comes to choosing a tree stand for hunting. Sometimes it can be challenging to know which type would best suit your needs. However with a little bit of knowledge you can choose the best tree stand for you. One of the first things you should determine is if you will be moving your stand a lot or if you can use a fixed tree stand. With a fixed stand you have many more options for how to organize your...
Although it does not sound like the most exciting task in the universe, it is important to skin a deer once you return form your hunt or while on your hunt. Once you have hunted down the elk, antelope, goat or deer that you were aiming for in your hunting adventure, you need to find out how exactly to go about skinning the animal so that you can get the most of your kill. In case you are just a novice at hunting, this is the article you need to read so that you have enough information on the day of your glorious hunt. Skinning the deer is essentially a very simple task. The general idea behind it is following the built guidelines on the deer's body and work from there. The muscle and skin tissues of...
Why You Should Take Your Kids Hunting and Fishing
There's a popular saying going around now that states: "Kids who hunt and fish don't use drugs and steal." It's safe to say that statement for the most part is very true. Me and my close friends being solid examples. Growing up I was around everything from drugs, alcohol, smoking and stealing. However I was too busy hunting and fishing to get involved in it. Hunting and fishing were my number one priorities in life, they've since moved to my second priority behind my family. I still dream and think about hunting and fishing everyday that I'm awake and moving though. It's safe to say that a person's best memories are when he/she was young and was out hunting or fishing with their father or family. I...