Archive for the ‘Hunting’ Category

November 15th, 2008

How to Choose the Right Bow for Hunting

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Due to the sheer number of bows available on the market, you should try as many bows as possible. You want to find a bow that feels good in your hands. You also want a bow that is the proper size for your body type. Finally, you want to purchase a bow that will match [...]

November 11th, 2008

Turkey Hunting

One of the most popular ways to hunt turkeys is with a bow and arrow. It is a tradition in North America, apparently, that relies on turkey calling and making the perfect shot. There are many agencies and organizations in place to both put a stop to turkey hunting and to support the tradition of [...]

October 21st, 2008

A History of Hunting

Hunting game for food, clothing and shelter is a big part of the story of the human race. It predates the human civilization we know today in many ways. There are many discoveries that are being made that confirm that notion. An Asian fossilized spearhead discovered recently was dated at over 16,000 years old, for [...]

October 18th, 2008

Quail Hunting

Quail hunting is one of the top sports for those on the upper crust of society. It is considered the top game or hunt of the aristocracy and is practiced by vice presidents and world leaders to this day. Quail hunting is typically considered this way because it demands a lot less of the hunter [...]

October 4th, 2008

Basic Firearm Safety For Hunters

Every year, hundreds of hunting accidents occur across America; just ask Vice President Cheyney. Many of these accidents could have been avoided by practicing a few basic gun safety techniques.
Know your weapon
If your weapon came with an owner?s manual, read it from cover to cover. Practice taking apart your weapon and inspecting it [...]

May 25th, 2008

Why and How to Hunt the Backcountry

Bending down to lift my pack, I could definitely feel the wear and tear of seven straight days in the wilderness.
Sore muscles, blistered feet and a sticky coating of sweat seemed to cover every inch of my body.
We were here by choice, though.
After years of hunting accessible lands that posed no difficulty for the average [...]

May 25th, 2008

Consider Several Spot ‘n’ Stalk Tactics for Elk

Perched high in our vantage point, we tried to hide from the falling rain and occasional lightning strikes that had quickly moved in and overtaken us without notice.
Hunting in the popular Blue Mountains of Oregon meant lots of elk and an equal number of hunters.
Many of our attempts to lure a bull into archery range [...]

May 25th, 2008

Packing Effectively for Spring Turkey Hunts

Many of us spend March practicing our turkey calls and scouting. We also pattern our guns, check our camo, but still manage to hit the woods unprepared.
That’s because spring is a volatile time in the weather world.
How many times have you left the truck with the stars shining overhead only to have a downpour or [...]

May 8th, 2008

And Just How Long Was This Past Winter?

I got an email this morning from Gary Inman from Maine and he said the winter was so long this year that he might need a jump start for his car, pictured below.Tom Remington gary inman, junk cars, photography
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May 8th, 2008

Because It?s An Election Year

This beauty showed up in my inbox this morning!A cowboy named Bud was overseeing his herd in a remote mountainous pasture in California when suddenly a brand-new BMW advanced out of a dust cloud towards him.The driver, a young man in a Brioni suit, Gucci shoes, RayBan sunglasses and YSL tie, leans out the window [...]