December 16th, 2011 — Hunting
People who don’t hunt or fish or participate in any outdoor sports often like to make fun of things like fishing programs or a hunting DVD. They can’t understand why anyone would want to watch something like someone else fishing or hunting. And while it’s true that many fishing and hunting videos aren’t action-packed, many hunters love them. Even if 20 minutes is spent just listening to the fishermen or the hunter talk about what they’re doing, the observant hunter is soaking up what they’re saying and figuring out how to put it to use on his own terms.
If you enjoy hunting and have never watched a hunting DVD, you’re really missing out on an educational experience. You can find a hunting DVD for every type of game from bison and bear to ducks and quail. Not only do these DVDs let you see beautiful outdoor areas that you might not be able to visit in person, you get the commentary from the experienced sportsmen who are making the DVDs.
Buy: The Modern Day Mountain Man Season 1, Brown Bear, Caribou, Dall Sheep, Wolf, Elk, and Mule Deer Hunting from Alaska and Idaho
Listening to them talk about what they’re doing, how they’re doing it, how they planned it and what they expect can be a very educational especially for someone new to hunting. If guided hunts aren’t for you and you don’t have any close friends that you can regularly go hunting with, a hunting DVD can really fill in that gap of knowledge and experience. Just don’t make the mistake of thinking that since you’ve watched one of those DVDs that you actually have that experience. Be sure and don’t become overconfident, especially since you’re using a weapon.
If you do have friends that you hunt with or you’re not against the idea of a guided hunt, you can still really enjoy a hunting DVD. Some are designed just to show you a special hunt where they’d bagged a trophy winning animal or made an impressive kill. Other hunting DVDs are set up in a certain way to convey specific information.
You might find a white tailed deer hunting DVD that gives you several specific pointers about how to have your first white tailed deer hunt. Another deer hunting DVD may simply be scenes from several of the sportsman’s most impressive hunting trips. Duck hunting DVDs may demonstrate the best calls for certain types of ducks or how to locate a spot and build a blind. Other DVDs may take you on a guided hunt and help to advertise a specific hunting lodge or line of hunting products and gear.
Buy: Majestic Whitetails
Regardless of the focus of the hunting DVD, you can mine it for the information that you really want. Just watching the sportsman’s technique, whether they’re shooting or using a compound bow, can give you a point of reference to compare your own techniques you. And even if you doubt whether or not you’ll get anything educational from the DVD, you still may enjoy following along with the professional hunter and just seeing a different style and technique than your own.
Photo Credits: boboroshi
Originally posted 2010-04-13 09:14:58. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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December 9th, 2011 — Hunting, Mule deer
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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December 5th, 2011 — Bowhunting, Hunting, Whitetail deer
For many hunters, bowhunting white tailed deer is the best hunting experience. Getting the right compound bow, the right gear and then finding the right spot from which to hunt is all part of the fun of going after the trophy deer. Don’t overlook the kinds of arrows you choose, however. The arrow has a lot to do with whether or not you simply wound a deer or you bring home a kill and get to enjoy venison for a while.
You’ll need to decide two very important things about the arrows you use for bowhunting whitetail deer. The weight of the arrows is important as is the stiffness of the arrow shaft. You want to keep in mind the pull weight on your bow and the power that it has too. If you use bow with a lot of power and you regularly shoot very light arrows, you can actually damage the mechanism of the bow. Because of the arrow is so light it can’t absorb as much of the shock when the bow releases it, that shock ends up on the pulleys of the bow and can actually damage them over time.
You’ll need to calculate your bow’s draw weight and figure out the best weight arrow from there. Arrows are measured in grains and so you’ll want to calculate six grains for each pound of pull on your bow. If you prefer hunting with lighter arrows you can go as low as five grains for each pound of pull on your bow. But going less than that is almost sure to damage your bow over time. To follow the guidelines, a 50-pound bow would need a 300-grain arrow, taking 50×6 grains.
The stiffness of the arrow shaft is important to keep your bow in top shape also. You have to judge the weight of your bow and the way you hold and release arrows. Finger released arrows have to follow different guidelines than mechanical release arrows. If you release arrows with your fingers you need a very flexible shaft because the arrow will want to bend and flex more as it leaves the string. Mechanical release bows can handle stiffer arrows because of the way they release them. When you’re bowhunting whitetail deer, you want to calculate this carefully and get the right weight and stiffness so that the arrow flies where you want it to with the power that you need.
To get the right arrows for bowhunting whitetail deer you’ll also need to consider the point weight you’ll be hunting with. This is more important if you use a finger released method rather than a mechanical release. Practice with the arrows and weights that you’ll be using to deer hunt at about 20 to 25 yards from your target to get a feel for how the arrow leaves the bow and travels at that distance. For bowhunting whitetail deer, stick with medium weight or heavy weight arrows because of the way they move through the air and make less noise in doing so.
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Originally posted 2010-04-04 03:24:16. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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November 25th, 2011 — Accessories, Hunting
A hunting magazine certainly isn’t a necessity for today’s hunter especially with the Internet where information on almost anything can be found. But hunting magazines offer just one more way for you to enjoy your support, read about other experiences and learn tips and tricks. You can find a hunting magazine just for white-tailed deer, one just for ducks and geese and other waterfowl, one for quail, grouse and partridge and hunting magazines that cover just about everything you can think of.
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Some magazines are just focused on outdoor hunting and may contain information and stories about all different types of the sport. Know what you’re getting before you pay for it so you’re not disappointed. If you like to fish also you may invest in a hunting magazine that simply covers hunting and fishing and all of its different manifestations.
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There are a number of magazines dedicated to deer hunting. Most of these really only focus on deer with a very occasional article about some other similar hunting like elk or moose. The people who write for these magazines are typically deer hunters who also work as journalists or simply have a way with words. And some of the stories that they publish aren’t by people with much writing skill at all but they are interesting because of the stories themselves.
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These deer hunting magazines have tips and tricks, and sections that are designed to help you become a better hunter. They have columns that focus on a different aspect of hunting each month. One month might talk about tree stand safety while another month might focus on the importance of masking your scent. And of course they have feature articles that give an overview of the sport and focus on a few key points. Some deer hunting magazines are very specialized like a magazine specifically for whitetail deer.
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One of the most popular outdoor magazines in history, Field & Stream, is example of a magazine that covers all different types of hunting as well as fishing. Someone who only deer hunts may be disappointed at the broad coverage in a magazine like this unless they really enjoy reading about other types of outdoor activities too. But it’s ideal for the outdoor sportsman who appreciates a variety of different experiences. Someone who enjoys fishing for a variety of different species as well as someone who hunts throughout several seasons of the year will really enjoy this type of magazine.
Buy: Deer & Deer Hunting (1-year)
A hunting magazine that focuses on just one type of game typically offers more in-depth information than a magazine that covers several different types of game and/or fishing. You’re more likely to find specific tips for scouting out a white-tailed deer in a magazine just dedicated to deer hunting than you will in a broad-based magazine. So if you’re looking for specific information, you may want to subscribe to a very specialized magazine. Choose a hunting magazine that focuses on your sport for information but don’t discount those broad-based magazines for entertainment, too.
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Originally posted 2010-03-26 03:49:54. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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