Archive for the ‘Hunting’ Category
May 27th, 2010
While some hunters may prefer to hunt alone, many find the aid of a professional guide service an invaluable resource. The guides spend every day tracking and observing these animals so when pheasant season comes around they can best aid a hunter in limiting out on his fowl. Many services also offer a number of customizable amenities to the hunter looking for a bit of a respite in the evenings after a long day of hunting.
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July 31st, 2009
The North Ranier Elk Herd is one of ten within Washington State. It is located north of Mt. Ranier, in a range that includes King and Pierce counties. The majority of this herd's members are location on the western slopes of the Cascade Range. However, there are also small populations located in pockets of habitat near suburban developments and cities, as well as in the foothills. This elk herd is of value both to the general population of Washington State as an aesthetic, recreational, and economic resource, and as a cultural, subsistence and ceremonial one to the area's native people. In 1989, this herd numbered around 3,400 elk. It has recent declined to around 1,845 elk, a decline of forty-six percent. Current management objectives for elk population of this herd include an increase of herd size to around 2,800 elk.
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July 31st, 2009
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.
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July 28th, 2009
The state of Colorado often brings to mind beautiful scenery and downhill skiers. But for hunters, Colorado conjures a whole other image, one of big game and bird hunting. Colorado offers countless options for the hunter; sporting clays, dog field trials, dog training, and upland bird hunting.
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July 25th, 2009
There are many mistakes you'll make when you begin hunting. It's natural to make mistakes as you start something new. Even experienced hunters make mistakes now and then. The point is to learn from your mistakes and move on, wiser for the experience. There is one mistake that rookies and experienced hunters make, however that can mean the difference between life and death, or at least, going home with a freezer full of venison or spending several hours tracking an injured animal, only to lose it for good.
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July 25th, 2009
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.
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July 13th, 2009
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July 13th, 2009
The trail lead through a frost-touched multicolored forest, the oak and maple trees a riot of crimsons, deep reds and browns. A golden autumn haze filled the valleys, and if you listened you could hear quail calling lonesomely for the lost summer. Grant Hartwell and I were walking this ridge trail, as men should be doing each autumn, our minds on deer, light overnight packs on our backs, wholly content with the world.
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July 1st, 2009
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.
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June 22nd, 2009
Before you run off to hunt, it is important to understand where you can hunt and avoid any type of trouble. The federal government has identified several hunting arenas on their land. It is important to understand in which areas you can legally hunt and in which areas you are not allowed. In this article, we will discuss the hunting areas of Washington, Oregon, and California, the Northwestern corner of the United States.
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