Many people have misconceptions about hunting. One such misconception is that hunting is easy and any person can go sit in the woods and wait for an animal to cross the hunter’s path. However, people who believe this are sorely mistaken. Hunting is not just sitting in the woods with a rifle; there are many other aspects that must be considered. An individual must have all preparations complete, purchase or gather the equipment needed, and know what to listen for while in the woods.
First, an individual must get prepared for the beginning of the deer-hunting season. Contact your local parks and wildlife organization to find out the rules and regulations for that particular season, the dates for the season, and bag limits.
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The first and most important piece of equipment you will need is a riflescope combination. When choosing your riflescope combination, you need to pick the application that is right for the area in which you will be hunting. You will need to decide what caliber rifle and power scope to buy.
In purchasing your riflescope combination you must consider the knockdown power, the type of deer you are hunting, and the distance of the longest shot in your area. And of course you will need to purchase ammo for your rifle. Even though you have your rifle, scope, and ammo, you are still not ready to shoot. You will need to bore sight and zero your riflescope combination to 100 yards. The rest of the equipment you will need is camouflage, feeders, calls, and a blind. When picking your camouflage, you will need to get something that is similar to the surrounding area in which you will be hunting. Also, the camouflage will need to be right for your hunting climate, whether you will be hunting in Alaska or in Texas. It is vital to find the perfect place for your feeders and stand. Stand placement is very important; you should place your stand in the center of high traffic areas. This is usually near a water source or a bedding area. Your feeders need to be placed in high traffic areas that are in clear view of where you place your stand and at least 100 yards away. If you decide that you want to use calls or rattles, there are a variety of choices. There are
Hunting is a common activity all around the world, and if performed properly, can have many benefits to us and the rest of the planet. The art of hunting has been around since the beginning of time. Living off of the land used to be a necessity across the world, until the mass production of food came along. In America, people do not usually need to hunt to survive. However, the population of animal species needs to be controlled. Too many of one type of animal can cause a drastic change to any ecosystem. Food supplies decline quickly, leaving many animals without food. Hunting can help keep the population of a group of animals at a good number, making the lives of the other
This quote said by Henry David Thoreau, “I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees.” This explains the effects from being in the wilderness and the outdoors will affect your life. A outdoorsman also has to have the right equipment for what they will be doing. The outdoors has been a big part of my life, and has impacted how I live. To get equipment to go hunting and fish you need to go to a sporting goods store. The biggest two are Cabela’s and Bass Pro. Cabela’s and Bass Pro are similar and different in many ways including equipment, clothing, and locations.
You also have to have a face mask because your face will shine in the woods. A three quarter facemask that has elastic will hold it into place and you are set. You will also need a camouflage hat to help with the glares from the sun. Gloves are really important as well because gloves have rubber grips in the palm that are helpful to get a good grip on the gun. Another item on our list will be boots, it can be dark, dull, green, brown boots, it doesn’t necessarily have to be camouflage.
Bow hunting is relatively not a cheap sport to do. You must first purchase a tree stand with a ladder or some type of portable ground blind. Set your tree stand in an area you
So to put that into perspective from Kansas, down to Mexico, and from Kansas up into Canada, and all the way to the water on the East Coast. Typically Whitetail Deer in the Midwest will eat on green sprouting plants in the summer when its hot. Such as turnips, clover, alfalfa and even beans and corn before it starts to change in color and start to harden. In the winter time, the Whitetail Deer will move more to cover to keep out of the harsh elements. They revert to acorns falling from the trees and also corn and beans before its about to be harvested. Also having food plots planted for them with greens on it for the late season will also keep the deer on your place. If you leave food on your land and the deer know about it they will be there until you run out. Whitetail deer typically get the biggest out of the four different types of deer. Many Whitetails go beyond the 300 pound mark. Antler size ranges on the Whitetail the farther east u go towards the water. This is because there is less crops for them to eat such as were Kansas, Iowa, and Illinois produce some of the most crops in the United States on yearly basis were North Carolina hardly produces any crops. Typically more food the state has for deer, the bigger the deer will get in body size and also body
One great naturalist and well-known deer researcher, Aldo Leopold, once said, “There is value in any experience that exercises those ethical restraints collectively called sportsmanship.” That quote sums up why the concept of Quality Deer Management is becoming more and more popular in the hunting community today. All over the continent deer hunters are welcoming a philosophy of deer management unlike the traditional methods that they were used to in the past. However, while some parts of North America are welcoming the idea with open arms, others seem to be dragging their feet.
The day of our hunt usually run the same course, however some days will end better than others. The night before we prepare the camo, ammunition, and firing arms. Our boots are set up all in a line. Our guns and bags are set behind out waders. Each bag will contain our own shells, snacks, gloves, hand warmers, drinks, extra hat, and other necessities for the hunt. The final item to have ready to go for the morning is our coats.
“The Facts About Hunting.” Friends of Animals And Their Benefits. Friends of Animals And Their Benefits, Web. 8 November 2013
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