Archive for the ‘Hunting’ Category

March 17th, 2009

How to Use a Tree-stand While Hunting

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There are many types of stands and most are safe to use. Some of these include ladder-type stands, climbing stands, and lock-on stands. You can also nail boards to a tree. No matter what type of stand you are using, know that accidents can happen. If a stand seems unsafe to you, do not use [...]

March 10th, 2009

Estimating Cost of Living Expenses

For most people, relocation is an opportunity to earn more money through a job promotion or finding a new job within their field. Along with a higher salary, you may experience higher cost of living. So even though you will be earning more, cost of living may not make it seem too different from where [...]

March 3rd, 2009

Hemingway On Safari

In one way or another, we have all had contact with the work or read about the life of the famous American writer Ernest Hemingway. We certainly don?t associate Hemingway with hunting expeditions or wilderness. Those who know a bit about the man have read of swashbuckling tales of drinking, bull fighting and hard living. [...]

February 21st, 2009

Hunting Safety

Hunting has survived the modernization of civilization. In fact, it has flourished into one of the most popular pastimes and hobbies in the world. Unfortunately, one of the world’s favourite past times can also be one of its most dangerous. Every hunter should know some basic things before heading out into the fields.
The most [...]

January 20th, 2009

Disease and Hunters

There are many possibilities for hunters to get sick. Many critics consider these aspects to be nature's defense mechanisms towards human interference. Whatever the case may be, care must be taken when outdoors at all times to avoid these diseases and these problems. There are many precautions one can take to avoid getting sick in [...]

January 6th, 2009

Tips For Turkey Hunting

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Be prepared to practice patience. Turkey hunting takes a lot of patience. Spring turkey hunting involves less patience, as you make hen turkey sounds to try to get a gobbler to come to you. Turkeys do not mate in the fall, though, so you will have to patiently engage in stand hunting. Stand hunting involves [...]

December 23rd, 2008

Hunting Dogs

Hunting dogs are certainly the best possible ally of the hunter, as they sniff and scavenge for prey in the deepest and darkest brush of the forest. There are many different possibilities for a hunting dog type that you can take on your next trip. The type of dog you should take on your hunting [...]

December 16th, 2008

How to Skin a Deer

While it may not be the most exciting job in the world, skinning a deer is important when returning from a hunt or when still actually on the hunt. If you have taken down the deer, elk, antelope or goat of your dreams in a glorious hunting adventure, you will need to know how to [...]

November 25th, 2008

The Joy of Duck Hunting

Duck hunting is one of the most popular hunting sports in the world. It is as much a social calling as it is a hunt, in fact, representing a whole set of cultural standards and etiquette rules that many people do not even consider. It has a whole culture all its own, from a proper [...]

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 [...]