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Here are five hunting signs that you should pack it in for the day and start fresh tomorrow. Two more sleeps and then it is off to hunting camp. I can’t wait! I’m so excited just thinking about it. I’m going to hunt all day no matter what the weather is like. I’ll be up early every day. I’m going to shoot animal even if it’s 10 kilometres from the nearest motorized vehicle! The reality of family, work and other activities limits our time in the field. Needless to say, when we do embark on our well-earned vacations, we are … Read more
Avoid ground shrinkage and learn how to take the best animal you can — whatever species it may be — that’s what field judging is all about. Every hunter who has put his or her time into hunting big game has encountered ground shrinkage. It is a phenomena that unfortunately occurs as we approach a downed animal, which we had originally judged to have trophy quality status, only to find that the closer we get the smaller it becomes. It has happened to me on a number of occasions and, needless to say, it is something that none of us … Read more
Before the introduction of modern treestands, stalking game was the only method of hunting and in some countries this is still the prevalent method of the indigenous people. While it is certainly true that hunting deer from treestands has proven to be the most successful hunting tactic for a number of reasons, there are times when spot-and-stalk can be more rewarding and productive. In open areas where there aren’t any suitable trees to hang a stand stalking up on deer is the only option available. There are other instances where I prefer stalking deer. The rut is one example where … Read more
Straightforward it is, but screw up your draw, anchor, aim or release and shot opportunities can go south in a hurry. Shooting a bow with accuracy requires technical expertise. Several muscle groups are mobilized and it demands both mental and physical commitment. Pulling the string, employing consistent form, controlled breathing, concentration and a fluid release all play a vital role in delivering an arrow with downrange accuracy. Shooting at a fixed range, or even on a dynamic 3D course, can be tough enough. Transfer this procedure to a hunting situation and a multitude of variables bombard the senses compounding the … Read more
If you can see the colour of a white-tailed deer’s eyes, you’ve probably broken the 20-yard barrier! When we think of close range deer hunting, we typically think of bow hunting. Imperative for the archer, make no mistake, gun hunters too can capitalize on these five close-encounter tactics. 1 Understand the Feeding & Bedding Areas The first and most important thing we can do is identify the feeding areas. Both whitetails and mule deer invariably visit the most accessible food source with the highest protein value. On agricultural ground where most of us hunt deer, this might be an alfalfa … Read more
