Hunting Articles

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Tuesday, 28th August 2007 @ 10:25 AM

Bear hunting in Alaska is often a hunter's dream come true. The bears in Alaska often break all the records and hunter's flock from all over the world to try their hand at a trophy bear. Alaska offers five species of big game to hunt, including grizzly and brown bears. The only way to successfully hunt Alaska bear country is with a guide. Dozens of guide services are available to choose from in Alaska, but knowing your needs will help to narrow the selection down. Call prospect... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Tuesday, 28th August 2007 @ 10:22 AM

There is no other experience like the experience of bear hunting. If you like an adrenaline rush, nothing beats tracking down a grizzly, brown, or black bear. While it can be dangerous, with safety first, the experience can be thrilling and successful. Grizzly bear hunting is most commonly done in Alaska. Management Units 9 and 21 are dominated primarily by grizzlies, and these are good places to go to ensure a successful hunt. Grizzlies are considered to be one of the most dangerous, un... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Wednesday, 22nd August 2007 @ 7:15 PM

Putting together a gear list for any hunting excursion is essential. Often times hunters get so caught up in the excitement of the planning, it isn't until they're out in the field that they realize they've forgotten something important. Because Elk hunting is considered one of the most challenging hunts, putting together a thorough gear list, and sticking to it, becomes necessary. Having the right gear can either mean a successful trip, or an all out disaster. Th... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Tuesday, 21st August 2007 @ 11:03 PM

Blinds for duck hunting are an essential asset to any hunt. They are designed to conceal the hunter from the ducks, which have very good eye sight. Many times when a hunter thinks he is being perfectly still, the slightest movement can alert a duck to the hunter's presence. The blinds are generally camouflage colored, though some blinds use the natural surroundings, such as grasses and vegetation, to conceal movement. The first decision to be made when choosing a blind is whether to... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Tuesday, 21st August 2007 @ 10:00 PM

Knives are considered essential gear for any hunter. Many knives have many different jobs; some are great for the heavy cutting necessary when cleaning a kill, while other times all that is needed is a small compact knife for every day mundane jobs. A common misconception is that a bigger knife is a better all-around knife, but that is often not the case. They can be much clumsier to handle, and they tend to require more time to care for. Many hunters prefer to carry a smaller, all-purpo... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Tuesday, 21st August 2007 @ 9:41 PM

Turkey hunting can be a very challenging, and a very frustrating sport. Adrenaline can run high in the heat of the moment, so the number one tip for turkey hunting is to consider safety first. In order to put safety first on a turkey hunt, a hunter must be very aware of his surroundings and have a few basic ground rules in his back pocket: * Dress Appropriately. Camouflage is a necessity on any hunting trip. It should be worn from head to toe; some hunters even choose to paint their f... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Steve Nickson @ Tuesday, 21st August 2007 @ 8:04 PM

As you move around hunting, and even when you are just sitting, your body is giving off millions of scent molecules into the surrounding air. The clothes and boots that you wear, and equipment you carry all have odors that add to the scent pool around you. The greatest of the whitetail deer's senses is their nose! In hunting areas that see moderate to heavy pressure, the deer associate human odor with danger and give the hunter very little leeway for mistakes. Deer in ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Steve Nickson @ Tuesday, 21st August 2007 @ 12:06 AM

The key to a successful recovery is what you do following squeezing the trigger or releasing the arrow! Tracking a deer too soon can push that deer off the property you are hunting on, especially if the area you are hunting is small, and onto another hunter's or landowner's property, who may not let you pursue it any farther. Once the shot has been fired [having bright fletch helps see the arrow], watch the reaction of the animal. * If the deer drops straight away,... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Steve Nickson @ Tuesday, 21st August 2007 @ 12:02 AM

There are lots of different hunting environments where it is possible to hang a tree stand. You may be hunting in a wooded area where the trees are relatively straight with few limbs, or you may be hunting in a river bottom where the trees are thick with many low limbs. You may also hunt in brush country like Texas where the only thing that resembles a tree is a cactus. There are 4 main types of stands: * Ladder stand * Climbing stand * Hang on or lock on stand * To... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Gary Toh @ Saturday, 18th August 2007 @ 12:39 AM

Do you love hunting birds? If yes, then most probably you will have your bird hunting dog as company most of the time. But finding good places to hunt for birds (with your hunting dog in tow) is always an issue. It is especially difficult during particular times of the year or seasons because most bird hunting areas are always crowded. In this case, look out for advertisements with wild game habitats or a commercial outfitter operation. These usually come with generous bag limits and can incre... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Gary Toh @ Wednesday, 15th August 2007 @ 12:54 AM

If you are into the challenging adventure of bear hunting, you must know your hunting dogs. These hunting dogs vary in breed and type. The basic hunting breeds are : hounds, water dogs, and terriers. Whatever their breed or type, hunting dogs have been bred over the years to assist their owners in bringing home food for the family. Different breeds of dogs have different sets of skills. For example, bear hunting dogs. Stamina is an important factor but not the primary skill here. It i... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Craig Chambers @ Wednesday, 15th August 2007 @ 12:44 AM

My hunting dogs and I have shared some of the greatest times of my life and some of my most successful hunts. Hunting with a well trained dog offers a great experience like no other. I have owned a few hunting dogs over the years and know from experience that if treated right the dog will become your best friend and become very loyal to you. My dogs have become part of not only my hunting trips but also my family. There are a lot of things that go into choosing the right dog and it is i... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Steve Nickson @ Tuesday, 14th August 2007 @ 9:10 PM

When stand hunting, choosing your location will make the difference between success and failure. Choose a good spot, and as long as you have taken into account wind direction, your scent and the noise on the way in, then you should be able to see deer. Choose a bad location, even doing all the other things right, is unlikely to give you success. If you follow the 10 point guide below, you should see and bag more deer. 1. The first point to remember is that you start by hunting deer, no... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Craig Chambers @ Tuesday, 14th August 2007 @ 2:14 PM

For some of us, investing in an additional property, particularly when paired with the ongoing expense of hunting equipment, maintenance and upkeep of the land, is simply cost-prohibitive. Some will opt to save carefully and pay for a guided or semi-guided package hunt that includes hunting supplies, in an area they've wanted to hunt for years. Others have figured out that a more cost-effective option is finding land to lease, sometimes the land is leased in its entirety, sometimes ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Craig Chambers @ Tuesday, 14th August 2007 @ 2:01 PM

Pheasant hunting is a popular sport and one that I recommend on a regular basis to those looking to get into a new area of hunting. Not only is it fun but it also a good sport for hunters who like a little bit of a challenge. Of all the different types of bird hunting trips I have taken, I have really enjoyed the pheasant hunting trips the most and go out every chance I get. Over the years I have bought a lot of hunting equipment and have developed a few tips and techniques that have ser... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Craig Chambers @ Tuesday, 14th August 2007 @ 2:01 PM

One of the best ways to succeed in your hunting endeavors is to be familiar with the land you're hunting on. Know the terrain. Know the animals that roam it. Know what they like to eat and where they're likely to hide during points in the season when the hunt pressure is at it's highest. What better way to ensure you know every scrape, every low-lying hideaway, than to own the land you're planning to hunt. We can't all have properties dotted across the continent ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Craig Chambers @ Tuesday, 14th August 2007 @ 1:58 PM

Whether you're goose hunting for the first time or a veteran hunter, you will be challenged and satisfied with the results of your hunting adventure. It's generally accepted that bird hunting isn't all about the kill, it's more about accurate marksmanship, precision and sportsmanship. A favorite for the most traditional of Christmas dinners, goose is a popular game bird with hunters. There are five big names in the North American goose game, the black Brant, Ross'... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Craig Chambers @ Tuesday, 14th August 2007 @ 1:56 PM

There is nothing like taking a great hunting trip to help you relax and really enjoy life. It provides you with the opportunity to be with friends or family and enjoy what nature has to offer. Since going on my first hunting trips with my grandpa as a kid, I have always loved hunting and everything about it. The excitement of buying new hunting equipment or packing up your hunting gear for a few days out in the open is exhilarating. I have also loved studying the history of hunting and l... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Craig Chambers @ Tuesday, 14th August 2007 @ 1:55 PM

There's something about a bear. Cuddly, sweet, docile and fluffy - but away from the toy box, the bear is a finely-tuned killing machine. It's a special type of hunter that goes after game that might, well, fight back. And, a bear can certainly dish out the punishment for a hunter who's ill prepared or simply isn't paying close enough attention to his game. Bears are plentiful in North America and some would argue that they're too plentiful, in fact. Ultimately, ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Hunting | By Gary Toh @ Monday, 13th August 2007 @ 12:13 PM

Deer hunting blinds are traditionally used to spot and hunt deer in the wild while the hunter hides among trees in wooden areas. These wooden areas tend to be areas that deer feed and drink. But most of these blinds are permanent blinds erected in specific, highly commercialized, deer hunting grounds. These grounds are part of a deer farm or preserve where hunters pay to use the land. They stay in a cabin or lodge and make use of such blinds on the property. But then some people have ... more...