Archive for September, 2008

Rabbit Hunting with air rifles

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008
euskar asked:


Used an Air-Source Crosman 2250xt to take this rabbit at about 30 feet.
It made it into a nice stew.

Deutsche Bank: career choice and job hunting tips

Monday, September 29th, 2008
manchestercareers asked:


Deutsche Bank offer employment tips for students about choosing a career or the job hunting process.
More advice and guidance at www.manchester.ac.uk/careers

Why do people who live “up North,” I assume, insist on calling an outdoor cooking device a “barbecue?”

Monday, September 29th, 2008
outdoor cooking
Bluebeard asked:


A grill is NOT a barbecue. Barbecue is MEAT cooked in a certain slow way over certain types of wood. Also the word barbecue can be used to mean a party, as in “We are going to a barbecue tonight.” Barbecue is MEAT, not a cooking device. Learn from people in the South where barbecue started. Any thoughts?

Natural History of Deer Hunting

Sunday, September 28th, 2008
deer hunting
Mitch Johnson asked:


The more knowledgeable a man is about the subject of deer hunting the more are his chances of succeeding. But deer hunting is not a science and there are always uncertainty corner left to be explored in hunting deer. If it is reduced to an exact science much of the pleasure of this sport would be lost.

There were fewer deer during my childhood days, when hunters have to look for other places to hunt. When I was old enough to go to hunt I became interested in hunting and would go to hunt whenever time permits. I would be called whenever the neighbors spots deer. This frequent spotting of deer also helped me to study their behaviors. The knowledge that I gathered from the neighbors and from my own experience have helped me in my hunts and giving people basic information about deer hunting.

In deer hunting, as in any other line of endeavor, the more knowledge a man has of the subject, the more successful he will be; if deer hunting could be reduced to an exact science, much of the pleasure of this sport would be lost. Luckily, this hunting will never reach that stage, for we are dealing with living animals that have individual characteristics that do not always conform to those of the herd as a whole.

No matter how much knowledge we have of the actions of deer, there will always be the element of chance which makes the chase an uncertainty up to the point where the animal is bagged. This pitting of the hunter’s knowledge of deer habits against the uncertain actions of a deer is one of the things that make the sport so enjoyable. Even if the deer is able to escape and the hunt is counted as a failure, there is always the pleasure of studying the result to find out how and why the deer escaped, thus adding to the hunter’s fund of deer knowledge. To many of us, this learning about deer is one of the most satisfactory parts of hunting.

Any person who is fortunate enough to reside in a deer hunting section and who is interested enough to spend the time and effort, should be able to learn enough about deer to become a successful hunter, and, after a few years’ experience, a proficient guide. Those who live in cities far removed from the deer range do not have the opportunity to study deer at first hand. They must depend on others for hunting knowledge, which may be checked and confirmed by occasional short hunting trips to deer ranges.

As a boy, I lived in a farming section where there were very few deer. Most of the men who were interested in deer hunting made annual trips to the north woods for their sport. When I was old enough to become interested in hunting, the deer invasion of the farming country had started and there were enough deer in my “neck of the woods” so that I was able to spend quite a bit of time hunting them and studying their habits. Neighbors knowing I was interested would report to me when and where they saw deer. I did not confine such activity to the deer season, but went into the woods whenever I had time, for I felt that the more I could find out about their movements and habits, the more success I would have in predicting their actions during the open season.

This personal observation plus the information furnished by neighbors soon gave me quite an accurate picture of the range and actions of the few deer that frequented the country within a few miles of my home. The fact that there were few deer was a help in my study as I was able to check each individually. I am sure that some of the things which I learned in those days could not be learned in the same section today because of the abundance of deer in that area. Later I was able to study deer collectively and as a result, I became a fairly proficient hunter. Not because I could kill my share of deer, but because I was able to predict with fair certainty what a deer would do in a given situation.

To be a successful deer hunter learn as much as you can and from experienced sources. This will help you to equip yourself when you are ready to go to hunt deer. And even if you fail to hunt the first time, it will always teach you new things why you failed. The knowledge of deer hunting especially for people living in the cities is a must before stepping into the forest.

My dad is building a kayak for duck hunting for him and the dog, I want to buy him something for it?

Saturday, September 27th, 2008
duck hunting
Emily S asked:


I want to get him something for his boat/kayak thing that he’s building to use on the lake for duck hunting for his 51st birthday… I already got a duck decal… but is there anything else?

Overview of Big Game Hunting

Saturday, September 27th, 2008
rabbit hunting
Daniel Millions asked:


Big game hunting is an incredibly exciting pastime that is designed only for the most passionate and strongest of hunters. To be a big game hunter, you must be willing to wake up extremely early and endure cold temperatures. After waiting for hours, you may not even see a large animal, let alone shoot one. A hunting trip does not need to be successful only if you end up bringing back a trophy. If the experience was memorable and you got to catch a few glimpses of some extravagant creatures, then the outing was surely worth the trouble.

This sport is not for everybody, as it can be dangerous, trying, and sometimes scary. If you come across a huge bear and only manage to injure it, there is a good chance that it will attack you in retaliation. Other animals, such as deer, which people think of as peaceful, are known to attack people if threatened. In order to keep yourself safe, it is important that you are a keen shot with your gun.

To increase your skill, it is best to start out with something smaller than big game, such as rabbit or squirrel. By practicing on smaller animals, you learn to aim properly and kill with one shot. Delivering a one shot kill is especially important with big game, because failing to do so can result in you being attacked or the animal dying a slow, painful death.

Safety is the primary concern during any hunting activity. Therefore, every hunter must be well learned in safety concepts. Many different kinds of safety apply to hunting, and the type that is most important is firearm safety. One must know how to be safe with a gun while carrying, loading, unloading, and shooting it. If you make a mistake with a firearm, the consequences can be fatal.

When you set up a post, you should have a blazing orange flag hanging from somewhere to alert other hunters of your presence. Hunters have been known to mistake people for animals in the heat of the moment, but having an identifiable characteristic helps keep you protected. You can never be too safe when it comes to hunting, and it is recommended that you review safety materials on a regular basis.

In order to be most efficient, you need to take a multitude of materials and tools with you on all of your hunting trips. The most obvious necessity is a firearm of some kind, and all of the obvious accessories that go with it, such as magazines, ammunition, cleaning supplies, and a bag. Besides just a rifle, hunters often carry sidearms. Pistols are good for emergency situations as well as places where using a rifle is inefficient or impossible. Since sidearms are so compact, they do not take up much room and are easy to bring along.

You will also require personal necessities, including food, water, and appropriate clothing. Additional gear is added by preference of the hunter, as they may want to take other things, like an orange flag. If you go hunting at night, the perfect item would be night vision goggles. They allow you to see clearly without using any light that someone else or an animal could see. In fact, you may prefer to go night hunting, as it enables you to be stealthier and harder to see.

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Where can I buy a Youth deer hunting bow?

Friday, September 26th, 2008
deer hunting
Zachary O asked:


Where can I buy a youth deer hunting bow? I’ve looked every where Cabelas, Gander Mountain,Dick’s Sporting Goods I even looked on ebay and there was nothing. Help me Bow Hunting is almost over.

are airsoft & paintball guns considered hunting weapons ?

Thursday, September 25th, 2008
hunting weapons
gladesnotary asked:


i see more & more questions being asked about airsoft & paintball guns.
are those things toys or accepted weapons to hunt with.

if they are toys, is there any way to have the questions directed to the poroper forum ?

Deer hunting tips - oak trees

Friday, September 19th, 2008
survivalistboards asked:


http://www.survivalistboards.com
We had a good crop of acorns, but the wild hogs have already eaten them all. Scouting the area before season, and knowing where the oak trees are is very important.

Oak trees are also an important food source for wild hogs. The hogs will come in and clean out all the acorns from under an oak tree, leaving nothing for the deer or squirrels.

How do you kill the lion in cabela’s big game hunting?

Friday, September 19th, 2008
big game hunting
rockahaulic asked:


It’s pissing me off bigtime.