Hunting Hunters

Mountain lion hunting is one of the most exciting hunting sports imaginable. All hunting is exciting, but when you’re hunting the hunter it gives you an extra rush of adrenaline and the knowledge that you’re truly into the natural rhythm of the wild. Hunting a big game cat-like a mountain lion takes skill and caution. Mountain lions are dangerous predators, and one could easily turn around and hunt you, instead.

Most likely, though, a mountain lion would simply run away if it discovered you because they’re not big on confrontation. If you corner one, it’ll attack. But if it has an out it will take it. They prefer to avoid humans at all costs and are adept at hiding. In fact, you may have walked right by one in the wild that knew it was hidden and safe, and never even known it.

Understanding the habitat and the habits of these animals can help you when you’re mountain lion hunting. It’s important to understand that these are creatures that will protect their territory fiercely. And their territory is typically an area of about 300 square miles. Figure about a third of that for the female mountain lions. They’re not really nocturnal and do their moving during the daytime. They’re already very large cats with the males at about 150 pounds and measuring up to 8 feet long. But despite their size, which would allow them to rush and overpower their prey, they choose a strategic and slow approach.

Mountain lion hunting is exciting because mountain lions are such good hunters. They’re slow and quiet, stalking their prey and then springing when the prey least expects it. They tend to gather around areas where deer like to herd. They eat mostly deer, but also kill smaller prey. Mountain lions like areas with brush and cover that can hide them until it’s too late for the deer or other animal. As the animal turns away from them, the mountain lion rushes out and take it down with their sharp claws and powerful jaws.

Mountain lions aren’t just hunted by man. They’re sometimes killed by bears, and occasionally they get into a tussle with hungry wolves. This usually happens when they’re fighting over prey, not because the bear or wolves want to eat them. Mountain lion hunting starts with good tracking. These cats have distinctive tracks, with four toes, the front two of which aren’t right next to each other. It’s quite distinctive from some other cats’ prints.

You’ve probably heard of a duck call, but you may not be aware there’s a mountain lion hunting call, too.  This will only really benefit you if many mountain lions happen to be in the area, which is unlikely.

For safety’s sake, take a dog mountain lion hunting. It’s not as if you’re hunting deer that will simply run away. If a mountain lion really feels cornered or threatened it may turn and attack. If that happens, stare at it or until you can get your weapon ready. Your confidence along with the attacking dogs may be enough to save you.

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Originally posted 2010-03-23 12:08:50. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Blind Planter - This is a name for the person that places the bird or the bumper at a designated spot for the purpose of a blind retrieve.

Blink - This describes the situation when the dog locates the bumper or the bird during the retrieve but does not actually fetch it.

Bloodlines - This describes the family history and traits of the hunting dog. Dogs can come from hunting and working bloodlines, or from show bloodlines. It is important that you choose a hunting dog that is going to have the desired traits that you are looking for.

Blunt - This is a type of arrow tip that does not have a point on it. It is usually used in order to stump shoot or when hunting smaller game.

Bolt - This describes when a dog runs because of a perceived pressure that is too great for them to face.

Bolus - This is a mass of food that has been re-chewed.

Bottom – When a dog has a lot of bottom, this means that they are perceived to be tough, or that they are perceived to be capable of handling a lot of pressure.

Bovid - This word describes animals that possess hooves as well as permanent horns.

Bow Press - This is a device that is designed to hold a bow into a bent position so that you will be able to work on the bow or to remove its string. Today, buying a pocket bow press is relatively portable and inexpensive.

Bow Square – This is used for the purpose of measuring the brace height, or aligning nocking points.

Breaking - This involves the dog leaving the line before it is sent, or leaving the line in a trial or a test when the dog leaves the line before his number has been called by the judge.

Broadheads - These are arrow tips that are specifically designed for the purpose of hunting game. They are typically going to feature at least an inch worth of cutting diameter, and they may either have fixed blades or they may be mechanical.

Brooming - This involves a bighorn sheep breaking the tip off of its horns in order to restore the peripheral vision that is impeded when the horns begin to curl.

Browsing - This describes the way that a deer normally ears. Most deer eat very quickly, only chewing enough that they can swallow. The purpose of this behavior is to limit how much exposure they have to predators.

Browtine - This is the first fork on a deer antler.

Brush Button - This is a rubber round item that is placed on a bowstring in order to keep any brush from catching between the bow and the bowstring.

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Originally posted 2009-11-02 03:11:32. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

There is no shortage of specialized equipment that is available to hunters when it comes to hunting their chosen prey throughout the year. There are a number of different variables that determine what equipment a hunter is going to require including the animal that is being hunted, the setting where the hunter will be hunting the particular animal in question, the size of animal that the hunter expects to catch, any potential government regulations, and so forth. Before doing anything in terms of hunting, it is wise for you to check out the laws and regulations in your area.

There are several types of hunting, and each has its own “tools of the trade,” as it were:

* Baiting – Attracting animals through the use of decoys, bait, lures or other similar things. Decoys and lures can sometimes be hand made, and can be quite the collectors items.

* Blind or stand hunting - This form of hunting involves waiting from a hidden, sometimes elevated, position for the prey to wander by. The blind setup can be quite intricate, mounting to a tree and incorporating cover to mask the location of the hunters. Others can be as simple as a camouflaged tarp

* Calling - similar to baiting, but instead of a physical attractant, the animal is drawn to the hunter via a animal call. The animal call is a device that replicates the sound, even in the frequencies beyond human hearing. Some handmade calls are quite valuable and collectible.

* Camouflage – this is the technique where the hunter will combine clothing, terrain, and even scent to mask their locations. Different animals will respond to different forms of camouflage, so identifying what you will need is going to take a bit of research.

* Dogs – Animals are much better hunters than humans tend to be, given their need of hunting for survival in the wild. Employing the use of dogs for tracking and chasing game is very common because dogs can lead you not only to potential prey, but also to an animal that has been shot down if you cannot immediately tell where it has ended up. Dogs are especially proficient as retrieving fallen fowl.

* Driving – the technique of pushing the herd towards a certain direction, where a trap or other hunter may lie in wait. This task is easily performed by using special gun rounds that emit noises as opposed to firing ammo for penetration.

* Flushing – This is the act of forcing animals out from their hiding spots, and getting them to flee and expose themselves as a result. There are many tools for this type of flushing, some which are more effective than others. Some of these flushing tools will act to impersonate a predator in order to force the prey into flight.

* Netting – In this method, the primary mechanism for hunting is the use of nets to incapacitate the prey. The nets may be a passive part of a trap, or part of a net launching system.

* Persistence Hunting – Here, the hunter will use a variety of techniques to force the animal into exhaustion. A lot of the methods employed will involve tools that are meant to scare the animal into flight. This style of hunting requires much more endurance on your part, but is often quite rewarding in the end because the hunt ends on your terms.

* Scouting – This part of hunting involves studying and searching for an area that is truly prime for the act of hunting. Highly trained or well equipped hunters will be able to identify locations of high animal traffic.

* Stalking or still hunting – Here the hunter will use cat-like, silent movement to better prepare for the strike, or during tracking. This type of hunting is ideal for animals that spook easily and that can easily outrun you. Stalking or still hunting are excellent tactics for sneaking up on the prey so that you can get at a better vantage point without being seen or heard.

* Trapping – The hunter will employ the use of traps, be it snares, cages or what have it. Some traps are designed to catch animals unharmed. Most traps are designed for smaller animals, but there are also traps that are designed for larger prey.

After catching the prey, what comes into question is the intent of the hunter. Trophy hunters will take a part of the animal to use as a trophy; where as those hunting for food will prep and dress the animal before transport, and then do what is necessary for preparing the animal to become palatable.

Hunting is an exciting sport that gets more and more popular year after year. Hunting is something that can be self taught, or handed down from generation to generation. Fathers take their sons hunting. Entire families go hunting. For some people, it is a rite of passage to learn to handle a gun in the wild. The first step to learning to hunt is getting a good working knowledge of laws, regulations, hunting seasons and other vital information with which to operate. Once you know what can be hunted and when, you can start learning how to handle a gun. Hunting is not for everyone, but if you are interested in this intriguing activity, consider www.HuntingHunters.com as your premiere source for the gear, equipment and other accessories that you need to get started hunting.

Regardless of whether your prey of choice is water fowl or elk, HuntingHunters.com has everything you need to bait, trap, catch and hunt your prey from start to finish. We are your connection to all of the accessories, gear, apparel and other things that you need to get set for a hunting excursion. So no matter what it is that you need to get going on the hunting adventure of your dreams, we are set to offer that to you and much, much more.

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Originally posted 2008-09-15 13:57:32. Republished by Blog Post Promoter