December 15th, 2011 — Deer, Hunting
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.
Photo Credits: equality
Originally posted 2010-04-12 09:03:43. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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December 6th, 2011 — Duck, Hunting
Hunting ducks is typically either done in a blind or in the water or next to the bank, or in a boat. Boats for hunting ducks are set up differently than typical fishing boats or pleasure boats. These boats have a flat hull that gives them a very low profile against the water. This makes the boat and you much less noticeable to ducks and passing animals.
But when you’re hunting ducks, the type of boat you use does not determine how many ducks you get. What you do in the boat will make much more of a difference than the boat itself. First of all, you have to learn to be quiet and still. You’ve set your duck decoys and you’re ready and waiting for a shot. If you fidget very much, just the noise of your clothes brushing together may disturb nervous birds and keep them from coming near.
Don’t expect ducks to flock in as soon as you set your decoys. Once you’ve done that, you have to play a waiting game with them and simply be quiet and still is much possible to allow it to happen. If you plan on calling ducks, do it with restraint. Don’t try to out bellow the ducks thinking that the loudest call will attract them more. Try to sound like them with soft, short quacks and sounds. This will attract them much better than an unnatural sounding call.
Boats for hunting ducks do keep you very well camouflaged. Because you want to get flat in the boat, and the best time for hunting ducks is in the cold weather, be sure and bundle up. When you’re on cold water in a boat and lying in the belly of it, you can very quickly get far too cold. Flat bottomed John boats can also be used because of their flat profile and their width which makes them more stable in the water.
These type of boats let you go through high reeds and into places where traditionally shaped boats would scrape the ground. Many avid duck hunters build their own boats for hunting ducks or they do purchase a wide jon boat. Others use a traditional fishing boat to go to the blind where they lay in wait for the ducks rather than in the boat itself. Then they simply use the boat to retrieve the ducks.
Either way, you need to dress warmly and plan to be very patient. Just like the type of football or golf ball a sportsman uses won’t determine how successful he is at the sport, the type of boat or blind you choose will not determine how successful you are at duck hunting. The right kind of boats for hunting ducks can help you lay in wait in the center of the water near the decoys without being as noticeable to the ducks. But ultimately, your calling technique and your patience as well as the trueness of your aim will determine how many ducks you get more than the boat’s shape or size.
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Originally posted 2010-04-05 03:50:24. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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November 27th, 2011 — Hunting, Hunting Trips, Moose
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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October 15th, 2011 — Autumn, Game, Gun Safety, Hunting
Hunting, by nature, is a dangerous and risky sport because it involves firearms, and shooting those firearms. Hunting accidents occur all year long in different parts of the world, which only proves the importance of safe hunting guidelines and why you should uphold them. Deer hunting safety is a truly essential part of the sport at its very core. No matter how long you have been hunting deer, and no matter how much experience you have under your belt, it is still absolutely vital that you practice good deer hunting safety guidelines all the time. Not only are you protecting yourself by practicing good safety when going out deer hunting, but you are also protecting those in your group, and the other people out hunting that may not be aware of your presence.
The best time to go deer hunting, although it is a year long hunting experience, is during the fall in the beautiful autumn atmosphere when everything seems perfect. Unfortunately, this perfect season for hunting absolutely does not rule out the chance that something could go wrong. For this reason, practicing the guidelines for safe hunting during this season is absolutely vital. Keep the following guidelines in mind and everyone around you, including yourself, will be safe.
1 – Make sure that any firearm you are working with is treated as if it is ready to fire and loaded. Keep the safety on at all times, with no exception, and do not take the safety off unless you are actually about to fire. By treating every firearm as a loaded weapon, you will take better care not to accidentally fire.
2 – Make sure that you are always in complete control of your weapon, as you are the only one responsible for your weapon when you are out in the woods hunting for deer. You should only ever aim your gun at something that you are intending to shoot, which means you should never aim your gun at people, windows, homes or other things that you can cause harm to if your gun accidentally discharges.
3 – Make sure that when you are hunting, you only are targeting an area where no one is in close range. Make sure you are the only one aiming for that game, otherwise you may find yourself harming another hunter close by. You should also absolutely never put your finger on the trigger until you are actually ready to pull it!
4 – Always make sure to wear a blaze orange outer layer, or a neon bright outer layer. This way, other hunters in your vicinity will be able to distinguish you from the wildlife, since deer have not yet figured out how to wear bright orange.
5 – In order to make sure that you are never targeted as game while in the woods, make sure that you are always equipped with a flashlight, especially at night when your colors are harder to see in the thickness of the woods.
6 – You could possibly be a danger to your own self as well as others if you do not remain alert while you are hunting. Proper deer hunting safety absolutely depends on your ability to observe and react. If you are impaired in any way because you are sleepy, then bow out and do not participate!
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