When you are planning on going on a family hunting trip, there are a number of things that you simply should not be leaving home without. It does not matter what type of game you are going for, there are some things that you really just cannot leave home without. Keep the following list of things in mind when you are packing to hunt with your family.

Bring Granola Bars – Regardless of whether you like them or not, you are certainly going to be glad that you have them if you end up getting lost or hungry. They are definitely easy to keep, they last a long time, and they are packed with good stuff to keep you feeling healthy while you re out on a hunt. They come in a wide variety of flavors and there is nothing wrong with getting the chocolate variety if what’s what will make sure you bring them.

Bring Dehydrated Meals – Everyone seems to hate dehydrated meals, but only until they need them. You do not have to eat them if you do not want to, but you should absolutely bring them anyway. Pack enough to handle three weeks worth of days out there. They are light, small and super portable and they may actually mean the difference between life and death for your entire family. The meats and pasta dishes are generally the best ones to go for. Rice packs are also excellent, and they puff up to provide a lot of food for the tiny package.

Bring Mixed Nuts – Trail mix nuts are great and M&M candies also fall into this category. The candies are going to provide an excellent amount of glucose for keeping your body going, the nuts are going to contribute to the protein that you need, and the salt will also be helpful for obvious reasons as well. Trail mix mixes are not generally perishable meaning that they can be kept for a really long time to sustain you during your trips.

Bring a GPS – This is a must have in this day and age. You can get a GPS that will broadcast your position so that if you get lost, people will know where you are. Make sure that you keep one of these on you all the time in case an emergency happens and you need help.

Bring Extra Ammunition - You will never know when having extra ammunition is going to come in handy, so take the better safe than sorry approach and come prepared for everything.

Bring First Aid - Finally, make sure that you have a first aid kit containing the basic necessities and flares and other things. Make your own if you’re not satisfied with commercial options – Just make sure that you bring a first aid kit of some kind, especially when hunting with your family.

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Originally posted 2009-09-03 03:07:32. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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If you want to avoid looking like a complete rookie when it comes to going hunting or fishing, then you need to know how to prepare and pack. You should start to prepare for a big hunting or fishing trip well before hand so that you can avoid any embarrassment. Nobody wants to have to admit that they forgot something vitally important when it’s too late to go back.

1 – First and foremost, you need to know your destination and your itinerary. Make sure that you are leaving your itinerary and a detailed plan behind with someone responsible, especially if you are going out alone. This way, if you do not return on time, somebody knows that you may need help.

2 – Verify where your final destination is going to be, and how you intend to get there. Will you be hiking or will you be driving? Do you need a backpack? If you need a backpack and specific supplies, make sure that you have enough space for all your gear and that your backpack is comfortable. You should have a backpack with a large and padded belt around the waist so that some of the load is transferred away from your back and to your hips instead.

3 – Divide all of your gear into smaller batches that can be stored separately. Cooking gear can go into one bag, fishing implements in another, camping gear in a third, and so on and so forth. This makes finding your gear quicker and easier, and ensures that nothing is forgotten when packing and preparing for the trip.

4 – If you are fishing or shooting, invest in a hard case. These are available at most hunting and fishing stores, and they are excellent for fishing rods and rifles. Hard cases go for $100 to $400 depending on the case, but they are well worth the investment because they keep all of your supplies together and keep them safe and secure at the same time.

5 -Make sure that you assess the specific maintenance needs of your hunting or fishing equipment beforehand. Always carry your repair tools with you, including screwdriver, cleaning supplies, pliers and oil so that you can repair and maintain your equipment as needed.

6 – Make sure that you have a GPS implement. Handheld GPS elements are a little pricey, but the $125 or so you will spend on a basic one will be well worth the investment the first time you lose your way during a hunting or fishing trip. Make sure that you practice using your GPS instrument before you go out, and make sure that you also have a map and a compass on hand.

7 – Get good boots if you do not already have a good pair, and make sure that you are packing extra socks. Medium weight socks are a good choice, especially if they are wool or a wool and synthetic blend. You may end up spending a little bit of money per pair, but your feet will end up loving you for it.

8 – Finally, make sure to plan for dressing in layers because then you will be able to add and remove layers as needed depending on the weather and climate. You will need to add and to remove insulation as you encounter different situations, so dressing in layers makes this a lot easier.

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Originally posted 2009-08-10 05:38:56. 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.

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Originally posted 2010-04-09 09:23:50. 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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Duck hunt trips aren’t for every hunter. Even hunters used to hunting other animals may find duck hunting a bit different and less desirable. Much depends on the hours you like to keep. Most people who duck hunt get up long before the sun and are on the road before many of us are awake.

If you’re new to duck hunting, do yourself and every other hunter in the area a favor and hunt only with a very experienced person. There are few things worse than a new hunter coming to an area for the first time and being generally disruptive without even realizing it. There are rules and etiquette to everything and that includes duck hunt trips. So go on a guided hunt or take an experienced friend with you to help you learn the ropes. That will prevent other duck hunters from being aggravated with you and will give you a much more pleasant experience.

The idea that anyone who’s ever hunted anything can just grab up a gun and go on duck hunt trip is a false idea. There are skills and knowledge that are required for successful duck hunt. Your experienced friend, mentor or guide can help you learn these things.

If you don’t personally know anyone who duck hunts on a regular basis, simply find one. The Internet has a wealth of information about everything you could want to know about including duck hunt trips. Try looking at different message boards and forums at duck hunting sites. Even if you don’t find someone to go on a trip with you can glean a lot of knowledge from people this way. Look at duck hunting magazines for information and check with local hunter associations in your area.

It’s far better to get a guide or a mentor in your local area because they’re familiar with how things are in that spot. Duck hunting it might generally be the same but in different areas that are different techniques that seem to work better. You might as well learn the techniques that are used in your local area instead of something used several states away.

Duck hunt trips are also not cheap. If you’re looking for an inexpensive hobby, then you may want to look for something else. You need a variety of equipment, not the least of which is a decent shotgun. You may already have that if you’re hunter. But you want to wear camouflage clothing and clothing that keeps you warm enough, and you may perhaps invest in a duck call. There’s also the matter of a duck boat or duck blind. Purchasing a boat for duck hunt trips is a considerable expense. Building a blind isn’t as expensive but it does take a little bit of time and knowledge about how to properly build one. This is one area where having a mentor or guide can really come in handy.

Many decoys are fairly expensive, too. Follow your guide’s advice about which decoys seem to work best on a local duck population.

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

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Guided hunts are a unique way to become familiar with hunting whether you plan on hunting deer, quail or big-game. Various outfitters offer guided hunts and many people take advantage of those each year. There is an impression in the hunting community that guided hunts are somehow less real or less skillful. Some people who’ve been hunting for years and never needed a guided hunt even think of them as a type of cheating. But nothing is further from the truth. Guided hunts are simply a way to help a beginner get started or to give an old pro at new way of looking at things.

Guided hunts might sound like they’re very rigid and strict, but that’s not the case at all. On the guided hunts, the guide is someone who’s very knowledgeable about whatever game you’re hunting as well as the area you’re hunting in. Sometimes guided hunts are done at hunting lodges where there is a vast reserve of land for everyone to hunt on. That means that the guide is familiar with the area and there’s much less risk of an accident or anything happening. That’s an ideal situation for someone new to hunting who is really not familiar with the outdoors or the forest landscape.

The biggest advantage of guided hunts is that you have a qualified and experienced leader. That person can help you navigate the landscape and explain things about the game you’re hunting to help you understand how to find the game, how to track it, and how to take it down.

Guided hunts are especially nice for people who are hunting big game that can pose a danger. Things like black bear hunting, elk hunting, coyote hunting, mountain lion hunting and other types of large-cat or bear hunting can be dangerous. When you’re hunting a hunter, you are the predator that’s tracking the animal that is usually the one tracking its prey. These animals, when cornered, can become dangerous and charge you. But if you learn about these things on guided hunts, you’ll be much more confident when you go to hunt on your own or with friends. And you’ll have the knowledge that might save your life.

Guided hunts have guides who are very familiar with the area. In fact, many of the guides often live right in the area where they’re guiding you. You’ll be able to camp right in the area where the animals are and where they’re expected to be seen. You can learn how to bait certain animals when it’s allowed in your state or your area and how to call certain animals because an experienced guide will demonstrate all these things for you.

Rather than thinking of it as “fake” hunting, think of it more as a sort of mentoring when it comes to hunting. Many professions and hobbies have apprentices who learn from more experienced people and guided hunts are like that with less experienced hunters learning from the experts. You get out of it what you put into it, so choose your hunt carefully and pay close attention to your guide.

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Originally posted 2010-04-01 03:49:23. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Your first moose hunt is bound to be exciting. This is true whether you’re experienced in hunting things like deer and elk or if you’ve never been hunting before. If you’re used to hunting things like deer, then hunting a moose is very similar except the sheer size of the animals is so impressive. Some deer can be quite large but they can’t compare to the size of a fully grown moose. The sense of moving up to that size game can feel like a step up after you’ve been hunting smaller animals. If you’ve never been hunting before, then you’re starting out with a really big game animal by choosing to moose hunt.

Moose have very good senses of hearing and smell. They’re smart animals and not easy to get. And just their size alone makes them very intimidating especially for new hunters. Being close enough to shoot one of them also means you’re close enough for it to charge at you. Fortunately, this is rare and not something to worry too much about. Just be aware that it’s a possibility.

A moose hunt can be very challenging because the animal is so large and smart. The best time to hunt this animal and when they are typically in season is during their rutting season. All animals are distracted during the rut. They’re so focused on their own scent-marking and the scent of the opposite sex that they just don’t have the mental resources available to be as alert for hunters as they normally are.

A moose hunt typically takes place early in the morning or late in the evening because that’s when the animals are most active. And during the rut, the males are so focused on challenging other males and finding suitable females that it’s much easier to get a shot. In fact, a bull moose might know that you’re there but be so focused on a scent that they disregard you for a short period of time.

A guided moose hunt is a good idea for your first hunt especially if you’re an inexperienced hunter in general. You also need to be prepared with the correct ammunition that can bring something as large as moose down, as well as a tarp and a sharp hunting knife so that you can field dress any moose that you get. It’s virtually impossible to drag an intact moose out of the woods so you need to remove the innards in the wild to make it possible.

You also can’t decide that it’s too much trouble and leave the carcass there. You must eat what you kill and you can even be fined or arrested in some areas for not doing so. It’s also a sign of respect of the animal to use as much of it as possible. Be prepared for these things before you go on a moose hunt and you’ll end up having a much better time. Even if you don’t choose a guided hunt, take someone experienced with you who can help you find the moose as well as properly field dress it.

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Originally posted 2010-03-29 03:06:52. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Guided elk hunts are good for both beginners and experienced hunters. Whether you’ve been hunting for years but have never hunted elk or whether you’ve never hunted anything, a guided hunt can help you get familiar with the sport. And for those who’ve been hunting elk for years, a guided hunt can simply teach a few new tricks and offer a new twist on hunting. Those who typically go alone or with just one or two people might enjoy guided hunts for a change because of the companionship and camaraderie you feel with the other hunters.

For those who are new to elk hunting, elk are huge animals and they’re also very smart. That’s why many hunters prefer elk because they feel like they’re being challenged by tracking the animal. Many people prefer to bow hunt elk because it feels like a more natural way of hunting that harkens back to our ancestors. It’s also more challenging than hunting with a rifle or shotgun.

If you’re an experienced bow hunter then you understand what goes into choosing the right type of arrow and what goes into proper technique of shooting your bow. If you’re new to bow hunting, you need a bow with enough weight behind the arrow to bring down a large animal like an elk. But if you’re new to bow hunting you can’t start out with bow like that. You typically have to start with a lighter weight bow and work your way up. Don’t expect to hit the target at first when you’re practicing. And once you master a lightweight bow, moving up to the next weight will affect your aim as well.

Bow hunting on guided elk hunts is challenging to because you need to make sure your arrows are capable of bringing down an elk. They need to be heavy enough with a heavy enough point to puncture the hide of the animal. Guided elk hunts can help you because there are people that are experienced and can tell you where to hit the animal to bring it down.

The guide will also help you learn about where to find elk and how to find their food sources and water sources to be able to find them. Elk behave differently during different times of the day as well as different times in the season. A good guide can help you understand that and make it more likely that you bring down an animal.

Guided elk hunts are also good for someone who’s never hunted in a tree stand before because many people hunt elk from a tree just as they would hunt deer. Having a guide show you how to set up a tree stand and how to get in and out of it safely can really help you feel more at ease elk hunting. Then you’ll be prepared to elk hunt on your own without a guide or with just a few friends who may not be experienced elk hunters either.

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Originally posted 2010-03-27 03:02:48. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Pheasant hunting lodges are the perfect place for the person who loves to hunt pheasant. This can take pheasant hunting from monotonous and almost a competition sport with other hunters who go to the same area, to something much more enjoyable. Take some time to find pheasant hunting lodges near you or in an area where you plan to vacation and you’ll begin to enjoy it again.

Hunting lodges are like the base camp for skiers at a ski resort. After the day’s hunt, the hunters gather in the main room with a fireplace and home-cooked meals and lots of stories about the day’s adventures. Some hunting lodges are very basic and backwoods for the sportsman who likes to rough it. They provide a place to gather and often offer guides for guided hunting. Other hunting lodges are more luxurious.

A hunter can go to one of these pheasant hunting lodges, go on guided hunts during the day and enjoy things like spa treatments and room service at night. The type of hunting lodge you choose will depend on your taste and whether you want to be pampered or whether you want to feel like an outdoorsman who’s roughing it in the wild. The pheasant hunting lodges all do offer one thing in common and that’s acres of land on which to hunt pheasant where every hunter in the area won’t be at one time.

The land is set up in a way that attracts pheasant. It has their favorite habitats and hiding places. And as a bonus to hunters, pheasant are the only birds that they’ll find. Often grouse, partridges and other small birds will find these places suitable as their homes as well. Because it’s practically a protected area out of hunting season, it often has an abundance of different types of birds for the hunter to enjoy hunting once the season opens.

And just like a fine hotel that allows pets, pheasant hunting lodges welcome your hunting dogs. While there may be a few lodges that don’t allow you to bring your own dog, they usually have hunting dogs that have been trained and are friendly that you can use while you’re there. The vast majority, however, understand that you have your four-legged companion trained to go on hunts with you and they allow you to bring your dog.

If you just really want to hunt pheasant than look for pheasant hunting lodges that are pretty exclusive to that species. There may be other bird species living there as well, but the focus is pheasant hunting. There are a variety of lodges that offer pheasant hunting but also offer partridge, dove, quail and other bird hunting. Choose the one that appeals to you the most.

You’ll also want to choose between pheasant hunting lodges that offer guided hunts or those that are self-guided. Guided hunts are ideal for someone inexperienced in pheasant hunting who needs a little bit of help where self-guided hunts are better for the hunter who likes solitude and is familiar with pheasant hunting.

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Originally posted 2010-03-27 09:07:45. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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