Hunting Articles

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Thursday, 11th October 2007 @ 3:10 AM

The Labrador retriever has long been considered the best pheasant hunting dog for the job. Not only are they a hunter's favorite, but according to the AKC they are the top ranked family pet. The lab has superior hunting ability, with a gentle and giving personality. They have been bred for centuries for desirable bird hunting characteristics, including a willingness to be trained, loyalty, love for the hunt, and a soft mouth, making him the perfect bird hunter's companion. Labs... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Verlyn Ross @ Wednesday, 10th October 2007 @ 6:51 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 @ Wednesday, 10th October 2007 @ 6:51 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 @ Wednesday, 10th October 2007 @ 6:39 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 @ Wednesday, 10th October 2007 @ 6:39 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 @ Wednesday, 10th October 2007 @ 6:38 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 Doug Garrett @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 2:16 PM

It is nearly Fall. The days are getting shorter and the weather is getting cooler and the rut has already begun. Very soon, those trophy bucks will begin the yearly task of fighting and mating. Get your gear together, scout your deer stand, and site your rifle. What's that? This is the year for your new scope? You better get on it. Here are some ideas to start your search. Buying a riflescope can be a difficult task. With all the available options, it can be difficult to choose a goo... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 1:43 PM

Dove hunting is a difficult skill to master. Many hunters try for years, and yet success still eludes them. The best dove hunters know to watch and observe the bird. Finding the bird's home territory, when they arrive and where they'll feed, are all things a good hunter knows. Dove hunting dogs can be a great asset to the hunt, but they're useless if the hunter doesn't have a basic knowledge of his target. There are many characteristics that a good bird dog must posse... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 1:33 PM

The state of Colorado often brings to mind beautiful scenery and downhill skiers. But for hunters, Colorado conjures a whole other image, one of big game and bird hunting. Colorado offers countless options for the hunter; sporting clays, dog field trials, dog training, and upland bird hunting. Colorado is a great place to hunt for pheasant, and there are a number of other species native to the area; quail, chuckar, and partridge to name a few. The state plays home to more than 40 vast pr... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 1:25 PM

For hunters just stepping into the world of bow hunting there is a lot to be learned, and a lot of decisions to be made. It's essential for a hunter to do his research and have an idea of what he's looking for when he first steps into his local archery shop. Since the invention of the gun, bow hunting has become an ancient sport. Guns were more effective, and much easier to make a kill, which was essential for survival. In recent years though, bow hunting has had a resurgence. ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 1:21 PM

Duck hunting has become one of the most popular forms of hunting, especially in the United States. Here, it is best in the states bordering the Mississippi River, such as Arkansas, Illinois, and Missouri. Most duck hunters swear by a duck boat, but there are many different types available on the market, all with slightly different purposes. Many hunters use their boats in flooded fields, ponds, lakes, and rivers, while others prefer to forgo the boat and hunt on foot around rice and corn fields.... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 1:20 PM

Bird hunting involves much more than just walking into the woods and aiming at birds. It is an intelligent sport that requires a certain amount of finesse to locate the birds and every successful bird hunter has a stock of supplies he uses when bird hunting. The three most popular things found in a bird hunter's stash are bird calls, decoys, and waders. These items are the most basic tools needed for a successful bird hunt, and using them can mean the difference between catching one... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 1:19 PM

Texas is the second largest state in the country which makes it a hunter's playground; doing a simple online search will return to the hunter dozens of results about areas offering deer hunting leases. There is much to choose from and a hunter should choose very carefully; many of the leases are very specific to each place that is offering them, so there are some things to be familiar with: Per Acre: This refers to the amount of land the hunter will be allowed to hunt. The hunter wil... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 1:18 PM

Of the many different types of hunting, duck hunting is one of the most popular. Because of the marksmanship and skill required to shoot a bird in flight, hunters find it especially challenging. It is considered a sort of "gentleman's sport" because of the ethics and standards involved; a hunter never fires unless the fowl is in flight. There is a great respect for the sport and a hunter never approaches it with a thrill of the kill attitude. Shotguns are generally the weapo... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 1:16 PM

Coyotes are considered an incredibly difficult species to hunt. There are extremely smart, and have an innate ability to sense danger. They have a remarkable sense of smell, sight, and hearing which makes coyote hunting some of the most challenging for even the veteran hunter. Because these canines are some of the smartest, planning a coyote hunting trip takes a lot of time and knowledge. As many hunters have found, setting up in the wrong place at the wrong time can make all the difference betw... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 1:15 PM

There are dozens of places on the internet to buy discount hunting supplies; doing a simple Google search will bring the hunter back option upon option. Online stores are able to sell their goods at a greatly discounted rate primarily because they don't have the overhead to pay for as at your local hunting store. A hunter needs so much, often costly, equipment, finding anything at a discount can be a great help for the pocketbook. The most important thing a hunter needs to be aware ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 1:12 PM

Bear hunting in Canada is a hunting experience that goes unmatched. Canada's black bears roam from Ontario to the west coast and grow to a much bigger size than what they do in the U.S. For a hunter who's looking for a spectacular black bear hunting experience, Canada is the number one destination. Due to citizenship laws, planning a Canadian hunting trip requires a few extra steps. Hunters must at all times be wearing an orange hunting vest and cap. There are no exceptions. If... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 1:11 PM

There is no greater adrenaline rush for a hunter than seeing the massive brown bear in person. 95% of the 32,500 brown bears living in the United States are in Alaska. This means a hunting trip in search of these bears will take a lot of careful planning and research. There are roughly 200,000 brown bears in the world, with the majority living in Russia. The brown bears in North America live mainly on the western side of the continent and Alaska. They prefer semi-open areas and mountains... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 1:10 PM

There are many hunting blinds on the market, some of high quality, with price tags to match, and some of much lower quality. Many hunters like to try their hand at building their own blind, with often very successful results. All a hunter needs is a bit of imagination and effort and he can custom build the blind to his specifications. The first step in designing your blind is making a sketch of what you have in mind. Some questions to ask yourself are: * Do you want to lay down or... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 1:09 PM

To be a successful, a hunter must educate himself in all things about his subject. This is particularly important with bow hunting, as the hunter must get very close to the animal. Being sure he has all the right supplies will be essential before he even heads into the field; a hunter often gets just one chance at the perfect shot, and if faulty equipment foils it, the chance can disappear. Elk feed primarily in meadows on wildflowers and seeds and prefer areas with at least 25% vegetati... more...