Camping, fishing and hunting are popular outdoor sports. What makes someone want to do any of those instead of just taking a hike through the woods and going home, or taking a stroll through a field to do some bird watching? Many people prefer the sense of them against nature; living in the wild and fishing and hunting like we used to have to do to survive. Sleeping under the stars and cooking what you caught or killed for dinner is almost a primal need for some people, even though we have comfy beds to sleep in and grocery stores where we can buy meat.
Hunting might be more technological today than ever with laser scopes and precision weapons, thermal underwear and heat packs, but people still want to hunt because of that primal urge that has never seemed to go away-man against nature, struggling to survive. If you want to hunt, but you’re undecided about exactly how to go about it or what you’d like to hunt, here are some basics to help you decide.
Can you tolerate cold weather? A great deal of hunting is done during the winter season. Even more passive methods of catching game like trapping are often done when the temperatures dip. If you’re deer hunting or trapping, for instance, you might need to be out before dawn in extremely cold weather. Are you well-suited for this or do you think you would be miserable doing this as a hobby? At the very least, consider the cost of the equipment you’ll need. You have to have protective clothing and you must dress in layers, with one of them preferably wool. Warm boots that will keep your feet from getting wet, proper headgear and excellent gloves will all be necessary.
Can you climb a tree and sit perched in one for hours? Deer hunting will involve you setting up a deer stand in a tree–often not the easiest of tasks, especially if you’ve never done it before. Do you have someone to help you set up the stand originally? Do you like the idea of climbing up into the stand in the dark and sitting there for a prolonged period of time? If that doesn’t appeal, you might choose to hunt something other than deer.
Do you want to go after big game? Some people enjoy the challenge of squirrel hunting. Squirrels are small, they move quickly and it can be difficult to bag one or the several required for a good meal. But some people dream of taking down the giants like bear, moose and elk. First, consider that just because you want to hunt bear or other large game doesn’t mean you’ll be allowed to. Often areas where you can hunt have draws and only those who draw the tags are allowed to even try. And consider the cost. Often its necessary to travel, and you might need a large gauge (and more expensive) gun as well as other specialized equipment.
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