Hunting Articles

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Bill Miller @ Wednesday, 10th September 2008 @ 12:59 PM

Wow, another deer season is upon us. Many of us have deer hunting trips planned. We think we've though of everything, but have you really? Recently I was cleaning out my Garage and going through some of my deer hunting gear. I have to admit, most of that gear I've had for years. It's reliable (for the most part) and I know it like the back of my hand. I was in for a few surprises though. I have an old set of Ranging 5x32 binoculars that are starting to show their age... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Kristi Ambrose @ Friday, 5th September 2008 @ 8:51 PM

According to a website I found online, well over 11 million people go deer hunting each and every single year, and white tail deer hunting is the most popular of all the hunting sports. A deer can run 40 miles per hour and can leap over a fence 8 feet high. So, what do you do if you want to talk about deer hunting with other people? Or what if you have a question about something that only another hunter would know? There's actually two different things you could do. One is to find websites ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Ann Knapp @ Friday, 5th September 2008 @ 11:05 AM

Hunting is as old as humanity - older, in fact - and as new as the latest high-tech gear they're selling at your local sporting goods store. Fossil evidence indicates that early humans were hunting with spears as long as 16,200 years ago, and scientists estimate that we've been eating meat much longer than that - for nearly two million years, a span of time that long predates the emergence of homo sapiens. And in that time we haven't merely hunted animals - we've made ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Bill Miller @ Wednesday, 27th August 2008 @ 7:34 AM

Deer hunting early part of bow season can be tough. If you learn a few tricks to taking early season bucks, it can be one of the most rewarding times of deer season. You have to remember one thing when looking for Summertime Bucks. They're carrying around antlers on their heads that are covered with velvet that has millions of nerve endings and blood vessels in them. They know they have to protect their velvet from bugs and things that might scuff up their head gear. They pref... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Amit Kheterpal @ Friday, 22nd August 2008 @ 3:33 PM

If you have hunting as a hobby , it can soon become an expensive hobby, with buying rifles, binoculars, accessories, hunting knives, getting outfitters consuming most of you money. No need to shun your hobby but look for options to reduce cost. One option to look for used rifles, which can be quite a bargain if done the right way. A new rifle can cost you upwards of say $700 and it can up to $3000 generally. To slash this cost you need to find a dealer that carries used rifles. Make sure ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Amit Kheterpal @ Friday, 22nd August 2008 @ 3:27 PM

A good binocular will cost you about $250 and above. Spending that much money you would also want to make sure that these binoculars have a long life and remain truthful to the use they are put to. That means that you will need to take good care of the binoculars. Here are some of the tips for taking care of the binoculars: Always buy a cleaning kit for cleaning the lens. Alongside buying the binoculars, make sure you buy the tethered lens cap for the lenses. The tethered lens cap ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Allen Wright @ Thursday, 24th July 2008 @ 5:58 PM

Camouflage is a difficult subject in the arena of tactical gear. There are so many varied operational situations today, it's difficult to match your equipment to the surroundings, much less the varied surroundings in the varied urban environment. A single area of operation can contain woodland, concrete, farms, and possibly even snow in higher elevations. There's no shortage of options out there in camouflage patterns, so how do you make a choice? Tactical Camouflage So let&... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Chelsea Aubin @ Tuesday, 22nd July 2008 @ 1:56 PM

Most of us have heard of or are familiar with night vision binoculars; it might be through the military, movies or through playing video games. What many people don't know is that these types of binoculars are not just used for the military anymore. And in fact is true that many people are using them in the great outdoors, kind of like rifle scopes. People are using these types of binoculars for all different types of outdoor activities, which is fantastic. What's great about th... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By William Doggett @ Tuesday, 15th July 2008 @ 12:25 PM

A scope or a telescopic sight is a mechanism used to give supplementary accuracy as a point of aim for artillery such as rifles, firearms, air guns and crossbows. Variations of sighting instruments are the age old iron sight, the red dot sight and laser equip sights. Scopes are made up of moving and non-moving parts protected by a covering. The Scopes Primary Functions Are: * To magnify a target * Allow the shooter to define a specific target * Lets the shooter achieve a... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Jeffrey Fang @ Thursday, 3rd July 2008 @ 5:40 AM

Compound bow hunting can provide a new challenge to the avid hunter who is looking for something a little different. The hunter who has mastered the art of using a rifle will love the thrill of learning to hunt in an exciting new way. The bow has long been used to hunt game all the way back to the Indians. It has been used successfully for hundreds of years, maybe even longer. But it has changed drastically over time as Man has discovered ways to make the bow stronger and more accurate, i... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Bercle George @ Friday, 27th June 2008 @ 11:36 AM

For the majority of turkey hunters, springtime hunting is where it is. Autumn is a busy time for hunters it is deer season, upland hunting season, waterfowl hunting time- the list goes on and on. For that reason, most hunters put off the turkey hunting until the spring, but this fact can make autumn turkey hunting so satisfying. Hunting turkeys during the fall is less crowded, and you will have less competition for the birds. In addition to that, the fact that autumn tends to be turkey eating s... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Stephen Campbell @ Friday, 20th June 2008 @ 11:09 PM

Turkey hunting can be fun, but it is also a challenge. Every spare time a hunter has to plan the trip and to plan what is needed for the trip is time well spent. Good planning elevates the chance to have a good time on a hunting trip, as well as the probability to bring home a trophy bird to show. When a hunter is able to pack everything needed for a trip, he might not find himself in a situation that can cause trouble. For many hunters, part of the fun of a turkey hunting is the packing... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Amit Kheterpal @ Thursday, 19th June 2008 @ 2:24 AM

With the deer hunting season in full swing, the most important accessory for you is the hunting rifle. Finding a good hunting rifle is easier said than done. Whatever be the kind of deer you hunt , it is important to have the right gun for your hunting needs. What is the definition of a good hunting rifle you will ask ? A good hunting rifle is one which is specifically made for hunting and can withstand years of rough use while hunting. Toughness is one factor that is of prime importance ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Jimmy Cox @ Wednesday, 9th April 2008 @ 12:41 PM

There are few things more disappointing than for a hunter to wait all year for an expensive hunt, spot his game, estimate it as a prize, shoot it, and then come up to find that he has downed a scrawny trophy. Game Size and Hunting Area Perhaps the biggest difficulty in assessing the size of big-game animals has to do with the area which produces the game. A game animal is largely a product of what it eats. With many species, the ranting of the young produces later adult animals of ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Matt Robison @ Tuesday, 8th April 2008 @ 2:18 PM

A compound bow has been modernized and now uses a levering system, which normally uses pulleys and cables that are used to bend the limbs. The limbs on a compound bow, which are stiffer than a longbow or recurve bow, store energy more efficiently than others. But since they are stiff, they are too hard to draw with just a string. The bow has strings fastened to the pulleys and usually has one or more cables attached to the other limb. The pulley is forced to turn when the bows strings ar... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Low Jeremy @ Monday, 7th April 2008 @ 1:36 AM

The African hunting safari will take you to some of the most primitive as well as modern places all across Africa. From the lush forests to the expansive savannahs to the tumbling waterfalls to the lofty mountains there is a land of beauty as well as magnificence that awaits you providing you with the opportunity to hunt the best magnificent trophy animals in complete safety. No Shortage Of Choices The choices of African hunting safaris are many and you would like the South African... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Jimmy Cox @ Thursday, 3rd April 2008 @ 9:08 PM

Finding where the game is located in hunting country is far more dependent upon an understanding of its basic characteristics and traits than upon an ability to follow each consecutive hoof mark in a trail. An experienced hunter in strange country can often take one good look around and estimate fairly well just where any game is apt to be. And by climbing the first big ridge in that area he can also tell what species is there and its approximate abundance. Such skill is not based on magi... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Matt Robison @ Sunday, 30th March 2008 @ 10:59 PM

Compound bow hunting can provide a new challenge to the avid hunter who is looking for something a little different. The hunter who has mastered the art of using a rifle will love the thrill of learning to hunt in an exciting new way. The bow has long been used to hunt game all the way back to the Indians. It has been used successfully for hundreds of years, maybe even longer. But it has changed drastically over time as Man has discovered ways to make the bow stronger and more accurate, i... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Low Jeremy @ Thursday, 27th March 2008 @ 2:12 PM

Some people go on safaris in order to enjoy the sights of nature, others to enjoy the outdoors in exotic locations. Still, others like to combine the two with their love of hunting. Traditionally, hunting safaris in Africa was the main draw and the source for the traditional look you'd expect from these, with khaki clothes, pith helmets, and all. For those who are looking for a new experience while hunting, a safari in Africa may be just what you need, though there are many things to con... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By William Doggett @ Thursday, 27th March 2008 @ 2:03 PM

Before you head out to hunt your deer or wild turkey or whatever is in season, you need to decide on a hunting knife. Which knife is best for you? That depends on if you want something lightweight such as a folding knife or something sturdy and robust like the fixed-blade knife. Being prepared is what hunting is all about and having the right hunting knife is part of being prepared. Folding Knives Folding knives are more compact and easier to carry with you as you go along through ... more...