The Emerging Trend of Women Hunting

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Once thought of as strictly a male dominated sport, the doors to the world of hunting have been cracked open by more women in the last few years. While regions with a strong outdoor sports tradition are seeing the largest surge in women who are turning to hunting as a sport, most of the country is seeing some upswing. Women attending hunter education courses and the sale of various permits and licenses for the purpose of taking game have also increased. It doesn't take a male gene to be a good shot, and more women are finding out how much fun … [Read more...]

The Value of Hunting

We have all heard the phrase “ Time spent hunting or/fishing cannot be deducted from a man’s life”. So surely time spent outdoors, hunting, hiking, and fishing must have value, right? President Theodore Roosevelt was once quoted as saying “In a civilized and cultivated country wild animals only continue to exist at all when preserved by sportsmen. The excellent people that protest against all hunting, and consider sportsmen as enemies of wildlife, are ignorant of the fact that in reality the genuine sportsmen is by all odds the most … [Read more...]

Improving Accuracy with an Air Gun

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Stealth, camouflage and knowledge of the quarry – all of these are important factors when hunting with air guns and air gun pellets because a hunter must get as close as possible to the prey to deliver the shot with the utmost accuracy possible. Increasing that accuracy is something for which every hunter should strive. It can be improved by doing several things. Using the right gun Hunters often overlook the importance of gun feel and fit when choosing their weapon. A hunter should be comfortable holding and shooting his air rifle in every … [Read more...]

Rules and Regulations for Night Hunting

Hunting during the day can have its own challenges, inclement weather and extreme heat/cold, and of course, legally hunting at night is far trickier. However, hunting at night offers its own set of rewards and can not only net you some different varieties of game, but can give you some unique challenges as a hunter. It’s important to educate yourself before setting out at night. Follow these simple rules and tips and you will be well on your way to joining the exciting world of night hunting. Don’t forget every state’s rules and regs … [Read more...]