A lot of hunters that are unsuccessful are in such a position because they set up anywhere they can in the woods and simply hope that a deer is going to go by. Other people may set up near a rub, simply hoping that a monster buck is going to stroll right up to their stand while they are hunting. This may be fine and good for some hunters, like some gun hunters for example, because they can touch a deer as far as 300 yards. But if you are a bowhunter, then you are going to need to be within 20 yards or 30 yards, and you are going to need to shoot at just the right moment, and so these techniques simply are not going to be successful and therefore you need to find another tactic in order to find your deer.

The best thing that you can do is to take steps that will increase your odds in a proven way. What this means is walking into the woods with a fairly accurate educated guess about where today’s deer are going to be. The first question that is asked is where are the deer going to be bedded? The time for you to find this out is during the spring and the summer when travel patterns aren’t going to be changed. You should get into the roughest, thickest and ugliest cover that you can find such as swamps and sticker bushes, where it seems impossible to get, and that is where you are going to find the beds you are looking for. When you get there, you should have no trouble finding these bedding areas, as they will be all mashed down and looking rather cozy.

Now that you are familiar with the bedding areas for the herd that you intend to hunt, remember that there are going to be multiple bending areas on your hunting grounds, then you can mark them using a topo map or a satellite picture to keep track of where you’re going. Continue marking your map up with old rubs, current trails, disused trails and possible food sources for your targets. All of these things are going to be clues when it comes to determining what is currently going on with the herd that you are targeting. If the hunting season has already begun for the year, then you may want to take it easy when it comes to the hunt for bedding areas and just assume that the thickest cover that you can find is going to be a good resource for deer.

Once you have marked all the sign areas, you can take a hard look at your map and determine which direction the deep appear to be moving into during the evening hours. Are they looping back to the same bedding areas, or choosing a different area from the morning for the evening. Once you have figured out the patterns of the deer, you are very close to understanding the best possible place for you to set up.

Photo Credits: Pandiyan

Originally posted 2009-08-31 03:02:58. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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If you ask someone that specializes in boar hunting what the best dog breed is for the job, you are going to get a differing opinion than when you ask the next boar hunter that you come across. There are a number of different characteristics that need to be combined in order to create a good dog for hunting wild pigs. Some of the more popular dog breeds for this purpose include the feist, the cur, the pit bull and the American bull dog. Regardless of which breed you end up choosing, the right dog for the job is going to be one that has plenty of stamina because your dog will need it when tracking wild boar.

Boars were first introduced to this country back when settlers brought about domesticated pigs, allowing for them to run loose. Because pigs have such a high intelligence, they were capable of adapting, breeding and thriving in the area. It was not long before their numbers had begun to increase rapidly. Dogs had to be introduced in order to keep the population of wild boar under control. The wild boars were aggressive toward any people that they ended up encountering and they were also ruining vegetation in the area and were killing smaller animals in the wild as well.

Before you decide to set out on a hunt for wild boar there are some things that you are going to need to know. For example, one of the primary things for you to know when hunting wild boar is that the worst possible time for you to go hunting is in December, as this is when the litters are born. During this period of time, the sows, the female boars, become fiercely overprotective because there are young nearby. Not only could your dog potentially be hurt, but you could possibly be hurt as well. The sow will create a small depression in the ground, lining it with branches and grass for her offspring. The bar will take cover in dense grasses while hunting and you may not notice the breeding ground until it’s too late.

One wild boar hunting dog that has developed an excellent reputation is the cur. These dogs are loyal and versatile, and they have the ability to run over long distances and over long periods of time as well. Many hunters also end up relying on the American bulldog for this type of hunt, though there are a couple of different variations of this particular breed that you need to consider. The Johnson line, for example, is a popular line of dogs that involves a Mastiff and an English Bull dog being bred. Another good line is the Scott line which was bred specifically to deal with big game just like the wild boar for example.

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Originally posted 2009-08-27 03:00:27. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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If you’ve ever thought of making your own deer hunting videos but wondered who would want to watch them, you should consider the enjoyment you’ll get from making them. You may be surprised at who would enjoy watching your videos. But even if no one did, you would have the videos to reflect back on and help you relive an exciting hunt.

One way to really capture the memory of a specific deer hunt, a trophy hunt or just a special day outdoors is with a video. You also never know where it may lead you. The late Steve Irwin, famous for running Australia Zoo and being The Crocodile Hunter on television, started out carrying a little hand-held camera when he went for outdoor adventures with his dog. But had he never become famous for it, he enjoyed making the videos and watching them as did his family. Your deer hunting videos will be a chronicle of where you’ve been and where you hope to get with your hunting so you should choose the proper equipment and enjoy the process.

You can take your videos and upload them to YouTube or other video hosting services to share them with other people interested in deer hunting. Doing such a thing can certainly attract many people to you and widen your circle of friends with an interest in hunting and outdoor sportsmanship. You’ll also learn things about hunting as you make the videos and surprise yourself by improving in certain areas because of them. Not to mention how you’ll get the chance to help other people learn things about hunting as people find your video and model themselves after you and your success.

Before you start making deer hunting videos, be sure that you are confident enough in your ability to display it in front of other people. If you’ve never hunted before, your first videos are going to be more for you, most likely. Unless you’re creating a video series to show people the process of learning to hunt and improving each time. If this is the case, be sure and discuss on the video how you chose things like your clothing, your weapon and your location as well as any other equipment that you use. Make it as interesting as possible and it’s sure to be popular among those with a hunting interest online.

Your deer hunting videos can be popular online if they’re clear enough for people to watch. So you need to get the right equipment to be sure that people aren’t annoyed by a fuzzy picture or bad sound. Get the best equipment you can find that can stand up to outdoor elements. A digital recorder is ideal for this type of filming. You can even get a video camera that advertises itself as YouTube compatible. That type of video equipment will let you download your deer hunting videos onto your computer and edit them in any video editing software before uploading them to YouTube or other video sharing sites.

Photo Credits: John Beagle

Originally posted 2010-04-13 03:07:39. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Everyone who hunts would like a hunting trophy at some point. It’s the same principle that makes everyone who bowls want that big bowling trophy or every runner want that first-place medal. Some people are more prone to winning hunting trophies and seem to have a wall full of them. If you want your own hunting trophy then study your sport and keep some things in mind when you’re ready to go deer hunting.

The best time for trophy hunting is during the rut season. Deer are completely preoccupied with mating at this time. They act differently than they do at other times of the year. Their natural instinct to propagate
takes over during the rut.

Male deer, or the bucks, will mark their territory and claim dominance over an area by scraping the ground. They make these marks and other males see them and realized that a dominant male is in the area and prepared to claim the females. The deer will also rub their noses on trees near the scraping to mark the territory further, but you’ll only be able to notice the scrape marks.

Where deer scrapings are found is a good place to find deer and bag one for a hunting trophy. Other deer come along and smell the deer sent, and rub their own in the same area as well as urinate in the area to mark it as theirs. Trees may be scraped up from where the bucks rubbed their antlers against the bark. Their antlers are covered in something called velvet during this time of year and they’ll scrape it off on trees to leave their sent. Because they’re so preoccupied with mating and marking their territory it’s naturally easier to get a deer during this time.

And because the dominant deer are usually the ones with impressive racks they use to challenge other males with during the mating season, it’s a good time to get a 10 or 12 point buck and get a hunting trophy. Does will also come in the area where you can find scrapings because they’ll urinate there to signify that they are ready to breed.

One thing you need to be careful of during the mating season is that the deer may be more aggressive than at any other time. If you should be spotted or a dominant male should feel threatened by you, you could get charged. It’s still not likely even during the rut but that’s the most likely time of year for it to happen. During the mating season you may be able to get away with less worry about your scent, as well. When you deer hunt, you want to go without wearing cologne or aftershave, using unscented soap and unscented detergent on your clothes. If you get a little sweaty or have a slight scent during the rut, the deer are less likely to pick up on it because they’re so preoccupied with their own scents and marking their own territory.

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Originally posted 2010-04-12 09:03:43. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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If you’ve ever gone duck and goose hunting chances are you’ve heard people calling these animals. Many people sit in their blinds or in their duck boats and call repeatedly. Unfortunately, most of them are making sounds that the birds would not recognize as one of their own. That’s why it’s not uncommon to hear people calling and calling without ever hearing them take a shot at waterfowl. The ducks and geese simply know not to come in that area because someone’s making a strange sound that they don’t recognize.

When calling for duck and goose hunting it’s important to get the sound right if you want to attract the birds. Just having a duck call and blowing on it doesn’t mean that you’re going to do a good enough job to actually attract ducks or geese. Many hunters seem to treat these things like they are kazoos and below with all their might as if the sheer volume alone will attract the birds.

There’s actually a technique to proper calling for duck and goose hunting. The first thing you should do is actually listen to ducks and geese. You’ll never hear them call the way many hunters blow on those duck calls. Ducks and geese make very short and simple sounds unlike the trumpeting whale people seem to produce on their calls.

It’s important to practice and when practicing try to emulate the sounds that you hear the birds making. Thinking that perhaps you’ll call louder and longer than an actual bird to get their attention isn’t going to help you. You will get their attention and tell them that there’s not a duck or goose where you are. Listen to the short and choppy quacks and honks that these animals make and practice mimicking those.

Also, don’t be fooled into thinking you need an expensive duck call in order to be successful. You can purchase a cheap duck call. It’s not the call itself but what you do with it that will attract the birds or drive them away. If you’re new to calling and unsure of your ability, stick with duck calls. They are easier to mimic than goose calls because geese are more vocal and have a larger range of sounds.

If you do have trouble mimicking the sounds then a more expensive call might help you by limiting the sounds it’s capable of making. Look for short reed calls especially for goose calls. Acrylic calls over wooden ones may also be better because they also limit the depth of sound you can produce. They are also far easier to blow than the old wooden calls. This means you automatically know you don’t have to blow as hard as it prevent you from creating a mighty honk that will drive all the waterfowl in the area away.

If you’ll spend just a little time practicing calling for duck and goose hunting you’ll do a much better job of attracting the birds when you’re actually in the blind or the duck boat.

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Originally posted 2010-04-06 09:00:56. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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If you’ve ever been on a spring turkey hunt or you’ve ever wanted to, you should consider turkey hunting in the fall, too. Most people think of spring but it’s a fall activity as well. There are some differences between a spring and the fall turkey hunt that the hunter should be aware of to be able to enjoy himself as much as possible.

First of all, the turkeys are different in the fall than in the spring. Spring time is mating season for the turkeys and they’re going to have a very different behavior. There going to be more restless and more animated because they’re trying to attract and find a mate. In the fall, turkeys have passed the mating season and are more interested in feeding and socializing.

So while in the spring you look for turkeys where they mate, in the fall you want to look for them where they eat. Where they nest is also a place to look in the fall not because they’re mating but because they’re going to be sleeping more with the change of the season.

In the fall, there’s a turkey hunting technique known as flock busting. A hunter finds a flock of turkeys and rushes toward them to break them up or sends a hunting dog toward them. This scatters the flock so that a turkey call like a young turkeys “kee kee” call can be used to attract them back. As the turkeys come back you’ve got a prime hunting situation.

Finding where the turkeys eat in the fall is really the key to a good autumn turkey hunt. To find this space simply look for turkey droppings and tracks. Very often these areas are close to water sources.

The time of day you plan your fall turkey hunt makes a difference, too. Before the sun goes down in the late afternoon turkeys will typically be apart but working toward gathering together. By the time the sun comes up, they should be flocked together. It’s a good time for flock busting if you choose to turkey hunt in the morning. Hunting in the evening means the flocks going to be broken up a bit and you’re going to be finding smaller flocks or individual turkeys.

One way to make your fall turkey hunt successful is to learn a few different turkey calls. The “kee kee” of the young turkey is a good option after flock busting because that’s the call that would be answered by a turkey’s mother. But other calls could also work like the gobbler call or hen call, depending on the turkeys you see when you rush the flock.

A fall turkey hunt might not be quite as easy as a spring hunt because they are not mating and not quite as reckless as when they are looking for a mate and driven by instinct to mate. But if you scout out their food and water sources and find where they rest, you’ll have a good turkey hunt.

Photo Credits: gerrybuckel

Originally posted 2010-04-10 03:26:58. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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If you’re ready to go on an elk hunt, there are no doubt a variety of elk outfitters for you to choose from. If you’re hunting in a different state then you may not know where to start. It’s a good idea, if you’ve never been on an elk hunt before, to choose an outfitter that offers a very experienced guide. A guided elk hunt might sound less adventurous than simply going off into the wild on your own, but it will be safer and you’ll learn a lot about elk hunting. Choosing elk outfitters that offer guides is a good way to make sure you understand the basics and learn a little bit about the animals to make hunting easier.

Probably one of the most important things to consider when you’re looking at elk outfitters is that you need to plan in advance. The best ones will book early. You want to decide if you want a guided hunt or not, and don’t forget to consider that if you’re new to elk hunting a guided will make it safer. You can also choose what’s known as a drop camp.

A drop camp at an elk outfitters involves you being essentially dropped off at camp where you can leave to go elk hunting and then left on your own to hunt. Whether you’re choosing a guided hunt or a drop camp is very important to be clear with the elk outfitters on what they provide and what you must provide.

Don’t be stuck in a camp on an elk hunt without the proper equipment. That can happen if you assume that the elk outfitters provides certain things and they actually don’t. Ask for a list of the equipment they provide or a list of what you need to provide, and make sure you understand whether that’s part of the package deal or if there is an extra charge.

You might also want to check your elk outfitters with your state regulatory agency. That will help you know if they are maintaining a good record of safety and quality. For this reason, choosing the cheapest elk outfitters just so you can get to elk hunt is probably not a good idea. Just because they’re the cheapest of course doesn’t mean they are the worst, but if you choose an elk outfitter that’s a little bit more expensive, you have a better chance of getting top quality service.

That’s absolutely not to say you can’t get quality of all kinds from a budget-priced elk outfitter. But it’s just a general rule to follow. To compare elk outfitters, ask each for a list of the equipment they provide and they expect you to provide, and also ask for a standardized price list so you can see how the cost of your trip breaks down into individual areas. Some outfitters rent a variety of equipment to help you if you don’t have it with you. If not, ask specifically about how to transport and contain certain items.

Photo Credits: banspy

Originally posted 2010-04-09 09:23:50. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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For experienced hunters or new hunters alike, caribou hunting is an adventure. Those who are experienced hunting other game animals like deer or elk will find a lot familiar about caribou hunting and yet it will be unlike anything they’ve done. People new to hunting will find caribou hunting an exciting sport.

Caribou hunting is less talked about than things like deer hunting, elk hunting or even moose hunting. But caribou meat is delicious, and their hide is valuable as well. The horns of the caribou can also be sold so there are many practical reasons for hunting caribou. The sheer size of the creatures and their stealth and cunning make them a challenge as well.

For the new caribou hunter, a guide is essential. Whether you’re going to go with a paid guide or just a friend or acquaintance who’s a very experienced caribou hunter, the tips and tricks you’ll learn are invaluable. If you don’t have any close friends or acquaintances who caribou hunt, then investing in a guided hunt is probably one of the best things you can do to make sure that you will enjoy caribou hunting for years to come.

Outfitters will set you up with a guide and take you to the prime hunting spots. They can’t guarantee that you’ll find a caribou or get a shot at one but the odds of this are maximized when you go on a guided hunt with a very experienced guide. They can also help you avoid some of the pitfalls of caribou hunting such as not understanding all the laws surrounding it and complying with them.

Some areas have strict limits on caribou hunting while others are more relaxed. But you’ll need to follow local gun laws and any requirements as far as how you dress the caribou in the field as well as the weapons you use to hunt the animals. The last thing you want to do is have a successful caribou hunt and end up with a hefty fine because you used improper ammunition or you improperly butchered the animal. An experienced guide can lead you through that maze of technicalities.

You’ll also get one-on-one instruction in how to find caribou tracks and figure out where they’re most likely to be found. Through droppings, tracks, and scrapes and rubbings on the sides of trees, guides can pretty much show you the paths that the caribou take each day. Depending on where you hunt, you may be limited to using either a rifle or a compound bow. Areas that allow both typically have a very distinct season for rifle hunters and a distinct season for those who use a bow.

A guide can tell you the best type of ammunition to use as well as the best weight and point weight of arrows, depending on what you choose. This is an important choice because it will determine how quickly and mercifully you kill the animal. A guide or mentor can also teach you how to properly field dress the animal after a successful day of caribou hunting.

Photo Credits: j_silla

Originally posted 2010-04-08 03:14:44. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Mule deer hunts are less well known than things like deer hunts and elk hunts. Mule deer seem less desirable to some people who hunt but they’re a challenging animal to hunt and many people enjoy the meet as much as venison or elk. Mule deer aren’t as plentiful as deer and they’re not as easy to find but that adds to the challenge of mule deer hunts.

Their name is a bit unfortunate because if you’re not familiar with how they look you might picture a mule. And they do look rather like a cross between a mule and a deer, but they are a much more attractive animal then you may be picturing. They have dark, thick fur and they’re fairly small and compact animals. Their ear tips are quite and their tail tips are typically black. Mule deer are also distinctive in the way they move. People who are used to hunting deer know how deer jump and run. Mule deer do something called stotting. Their legs remains stiff and they jump almost like on a powerful spring.

Mule deer hunts are challenging because the animals are also very quiet. A moose call is a popular way people attract moose. There is no such thing for mule deer because they don’t make any such noises. They also have a keen sense of hearing, even more so than their relatives the deer, elk and moose. It’s very difficult to hide from the mule deer. If you thought being quiet when a whitetailed deer approached was difficult, be aware that a mule deer’s hearing is even better than that.

They have an excellent sense of smell and can catch your scent just like a deer, causing them to bolt. You’ll want to follow the same general rules you follow when deer hunting as far as avoiding scented soaps, detergents, colognes and after shaves. You don’t want to smell like a groomed human or they are sure to catch your scent, so be sure to eliminate your scent.

They also have another advantage over other animals in that they are adept at seeing motion. Even if you manage to stay perfectly still, a mule deer that sees the slightest twitch from you can bolt. If you’ve lain in wait and a mule deer has approached, don’t try to make the shot unless it’s clearly concentrating on something else. If it’s just standing there and you make a move no matter how slight to raise your weapon, it will see you. Combine that with their keen sense of hearing, and you can see the challenge of mule deer hunts.

It also may be a change of pace for the deer hunter because you don’t need a tree stand when you’re hunting mule deer. They don’t stay in the cover and around the trees as much as white tailed deer do. They like flatter areas and rockier areas. If you’re not used to hunting in that type of area, then be sure to take someone with you who’s used to hunting mule deer and can help you learn the ropes.

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Originally posted 2010-04-12 03:57:59. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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A deer hunting ranch gives hunters an opportunity to gather together and really enjoy hunting on a whole new level. People who deer hunt individually obviously enjoy the entire experience or they wouldn’t go. For some people it’s simply a solitary way to spend time. But a deer hunting ranch allows for a camaraderie and companionship among hunters that no other place can quite match up to.

For some people, going to a deer hunting ranch is the high point of their year. They look forward to gathering with other hunters and talking about the day’s adventures. It’s not just a place for new deer hunters to go and learn the sport. Many people enjoy going for years even if they’re so experienced they don’t need a guide or anyone to help them.

The most important thing about enjoying a hunting ranch is choosing the right one. Some of these places can all almost be considered hunter spas. Full-service ranches take care of everything for hunters like making sure the permits are correct and that the equipment is in good working order. Meals and all the amenities are included in one price, and in many cases even guided hunts are included in the price. Frequent ranch goers often skip the guided hunts and just go to gather where they’re among friends.

Decide whether or not you’re going for the guided hunts to learn about deer hunting or you’re just going for the group dynamic of it all. That will help you determine which hunting ranch might be best for you. Beyond that, you’ll want to make sure that the ranch you choose has a good history of safety. Your local wildlife Department or the state’s department should have such a record because they’re the ones who licensed the ranch.

Be sure the hunting ranch you’re looking into offers everything you want. You may want a full-service ranch with guides, horses and amenities like those you’d find at any hotel. Other people prefer a more “roughing it” kind of experience where the ranch is little more than a base camp to leave for hunts and gather after they’re over. Many people who prefer this type of experience forgo ranches altogether and instead meet up in what’s known as “deer camp.” People come and stay in trailers and tents and enjoy the camaraderie and atmosphere without all the frills.

You may also be able to find a hunting ranch designed for married couples. Very often the man, or sometimes the woman, will go for the hunting and the ranch will have other activities available for the spouse who doesn’t hunt. At the very least, it may have activities nearby for other people to enjoy while the hunters are out enjoying themselves.

When you’re looking for a hunting ranch, shop around and compare prices and remember that price alone may not be an indicator of quality. A high price doesn’t guarantee a great experience any more than a low price guarantees you’re getting a value. Look online at hunting sites and look for other people’s experiences at the ranch to get a really good feel of how much you’re likely to enjoy your experience there.

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Originally posted 2010-04-11 03:47:36. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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