Hunting Articles

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Gary Toh @ Monday, 13th August 2007 @ 7:42 AM

Whether you are an aspiring or a seasoned deer hunter, Alabama presents an excellent place for you to hunt your prey - especially if you are a true whitetail deer hunter. Alabama deer hunting is a white-tail deer hunter's dream come true because you can hunt for big bucks in specially managed properties there. Note that you can either use a bow or a gun to hunt in Alabama, so the choice is yours to make. If you are a new hunter, you may be interested in the many deer farms and pr... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Jimmy Cox @ Tuesday, 7th August 2007 @ 6:43 PM

In order to enjoy the sport of deer hunting fully, a hunter needs a thorough understanding of the animal and, to a lesser extent, of the country to be hunted. This knowledge cannot be obtained in one short hunt, but must be acquired by years of hunting, by reading or by listening to other hunters who have this knowledge. A very successful hunter once told me that deer hunting was ninety percent luck and ten per cent good marksmanship. He had hunted for a good many years and should have k... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Verlyn Ross @ Tuesday, 7th August 2007 @ 3:15 PM

Known to have one of the largest elk populations around, Colorado elk hunting is a rare adventure that hunting and outdoor enthusiasts will love. There are many hunting grounds, both public and private, for elk throughout the state. These rest in some of the most beautiful landscapes in this world. The terrain can vary greatly, depending on the area one chooses to hunt. Open fields as well as wooded areas and beautiful mountains are available where hunters can find just the troph... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Verlyn Ross @ Tuesday, 7th August 2007 @ 3:14 PM

This describes a popular skill of a respectable segment of elk hunters - that of using black powder cartridge rifles. This is a popular option for those hunters who like to experience hunting like their ancestors did more than one hundred years ago. While some consider this method too smoky and untidy to be of any use, it is also known to be a most precise and efficient method for hunting many different types of game Successful elk hunting with black powder cartridge rifles takes... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Verlyn Ross @ Tuesday, 7th August 2007 @ 3:14 PM

Hunting elk has never been considered an easy task but bow hunting elk can offer that highest level of challenge that many hunters are looking for. Assessing the terrain, getting close, bugling and getting a good shot all have their place for those who choose this method of hunting. One must be able to combine a number of variables in a very short period of time in order to ensure success. For example, knowing how to quickly choose an appropriate location from which to take the... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Verlyn Ross @ Tuesday, 7th August 2007 @ 3:13 PM

Elk are considered to be one of the largest of quarries for a hunter, making elk hunting a special type of activity. These large animals also have larger than life calls and mating rituals. They can be blatantly aggressive or relatively timid. Those who participate in hunting elk on a regular basis are likely to have quite a story or two of coming in close contact with these majestic creatures. A male elk, or bull, can reach seven to eight hundred pounds easily. Regardless of size, many ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Verlyn Ross @ Tuesday, 7th August 2007 @ 3:13 PM

The ring-necked pheasant, native to Asia, was introduced to Iowa about 1900 after being successfully introduced to the North American continent in 1881. Their introduction to Iowa was the result of a storm that destroyed the pens of breeder William Benton of Cedar Falls, freeing about 2,000 pheasants into the wild. In 1910 the Department of Natural Resources began stocking the birds and today the ring-neck pheasant has become the premier game bird of Iowa The combination of... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Gary Toh @ Sunday, 5th August 2007 @ 12:35 AM

Turkeys are very alert animals. That's why it is so difficult to bag them. If you want to bag a turkey the next time, be sure to get the right bow hunting blinds. They are so important because using the wrong blinds will get you blind sided. Imagine using nylon bow hunting blinds with things like Velcro window closures etc. That's the wrong thing to do because the nylon material is so noisy, the turkey will be long gone before you get a chance to shoot. So what's... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Gary Toh @ Friday, 3rd August 2007 @ 12:43 AM

Although archery bow hunting is a super adventure, it is rare to find a successful archery bow hunter. Why? Because, like in all other sports, ther are some very common mistakes that keep hunters away from the trophy. Are you making any of these mistakes in archery bow hunting? Read this article, take steps to correct the mistakes and you are well on your way to bag your prized animal. The 7 mistakes hunters normally make in archery bow hunting are :- 1. Misjudging distances in ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Craig Chambers @ Thursday, 2nd August 2007 @ 3:03 PM

Of all the great hunting trips I have been on and the different types of game I have hunted, I have come to really enjoy bird hunting and often recommend it to my friends who are looking to get into hunting. The hunting trip I took last year with my two brothers was the highlight of my experience with this sport, maybe because it was the most successful of all the trips I have taken. I love this sport for many reasons and have invested a lot of time and energy over the years in learning ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Gary Toh @ Tuesday, 31st July 2007 @ 4:07 PM

Arizona elk hunting is to the avid elk hunter what an F1 GrandPrix race is to a racing mad motorist. It is considered one of the best big game hunting available. This happens for elk hunters when the fall season rolls around. It is during this time that they will go for Arizona elk hunting in the hopes of bagging a trophy bull. Even if they don't succeed, the pure challenge of hunting one of the animal kingdom's most elusive creatures is motivation enough. The Rocky Mount... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Gary Toh @ Tuesday, 31st July 2007 @ 4:06 PM

If you really want to test your skills in hunting, then you will love archery elk hunting, especially if you are also into bow hunting. The reason is that the hunted prey, the elk, happens to be one of the largest game animals to hunt - and also one of the shrewdest too. It is a challenge every hunter relish. To take home an elk is an achievement in itself, but to take home one using bows and arrows is even better. Bow hunting in itself is a delicate and difficult sport. But if you are in... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Ronald Piper @ Saturday, 28th July 2007 @ 7:30 AM

Duck hunting blinds are camouflaged shelters to conceal the hunter from ducks and other waterfowl when hunting. Duck blinds are permanent or temporary. Meant to conceal hunters so ducks do not notice their movements, some duck blinds are on land while other hunting blinds conceal a hunter's boat, vehicle, dog, motor, and other items. There is an almost limitless selection of duck blinds for hunting over water. Hunters can make their duck blinds from natural material such as native grass... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Garnett Johnston @ Saturday, 28th July 2007 @ 7:25 AM

There are many different types and styles of bird hunting. Some hunters like to go for water fowl such as ducks and geese. Others like to go for the land based birds. Upland bird hunting obviously relates to the birds that can be found on land, and not the water. The advantages of going after the upland bird is that you as a hunter won't need to worry about wading through water in order to hunt your choice of bird. Upland bird hunting is also ideal for hunters who prefer... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Ronald Piper @ Wednesday, 25th July 2007 @ 7:37 PM

Duck hunters use duck decoys to lure unsuspecting waterfowl into range so that the waiting hunters are able to shoot the ducks. Although they still use decoys for hunting, many antique and collectible stores have vintage duck hunting decoys in their shops to lure in vintage decoy collectors. In North America, decoy history dates back over two thousand years and even further back in Egypt and other areas of the world. The Smithsonian Museum houses many of the oldest duck decoys found in ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Rickie Smith @ Wednesday, 25th July 2007 @ 6:39 PM

When embarking on the sport of hunting it doesn't take long for one to become very familiar with the necessary and required hunting equipment. Depending on the type of hunt, clothing, decoys, calls and ammunition can all differ. Aside from the basics, some people will swear that a particular piece of equipment is crucial to a hunt. Others might not ever use that piece of equipment. It is not uncommon for a hunter to devise his or her own personalized hunting gear over a period o... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Garnett Johnston @ Wednesday, 25th July 2007 @ 5:20 PM

Traditionally, deer hunting blinds are used to spot and hunt deer in the wild, hidden among the trees of wooden areas where deer tend to feed and drink. However, most of these have been commercial products erected in specific deer hunting grounds that are highly commercialized and often part of a deer farm or preserve, where hunters pay to use the land, stay in a cabin or lodge, and make use of blinds on the property. Of course, some people have long found that they can catch deer ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Garnett Johnston @ Wednesday, 25th July 2007 @ 5:15 PM

Whilst duck and other waterbird populations may change and a hunter's success will vary, duck hunting gear on the other hand just keeps improving. These improvements include everything from ammunition, clothing, blinds, dog training methods, decoys, and other hunting gear. Many hunters believe that modern duck hunting shells and ammunition available today are far better than the lead shot from years ago. Many of the major improvements include higher velocity loads proving greater s... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Craig Chambers @ Wednesday, 25th July 2007 @ 5:14 PM

I have always loved turkey hunting and have tried to make it a yearly tradition when all of the men of my family get together for a few days of fun and relaxation. There is nothing like trying to bring home that bird for the Thanksgiving meal, something we have not been able to do every year but have been able to accomplish quite a few times. Although I find turkey hunting to be a great thrill, it is not for everyone. I have been asked quite a few times what my recommendations are for a s... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Garnett Johnston @ Monday, 23rd July 2007 @ 11:23 PM

Elk are a truely majestic animal and can be one of the biggest challenges available to experienced hunters. The elk is a large animal and if you are ever lucky enough to come across one in your hunting career then you will soon appreciate their size. The elk is as cunning as a fox and is a rare and elusive creature. Many hunters will never come across one and still others will miss the shot as the see the animal disappear. But it is for these very reasons that this is one of huntings greatest pr... more...