Archive for April, 2009

It doesn’t need a genius to know that hunting has its own hazards especially when using a stand. No matter how sturdy you think the stand is, it would help if you have something stronger to rely while at the top of the stand.

The safety device that is essential when hunting (especially if you are usually at the top of the stands) is the full body tree harness. These lifesavers can now be purchased along with a tree stand. This allows the hunter to move freely without worrying about accidents during the whole course of his treestand hunting. There are no retractable full body tree harnesses so that the hunter can easily climb up and down without preventing accidents (particularly falls) from happening.

Your safety during hunting is a serious issue. Go get yourself this safety hunting equipment because a simple slip at a tree stand may cause you injuries or worse your life.

There are two kinds of scents that are commonly used when hunting. The Luring Scent and the Cover Scent.

The cover scent is mainly used to disguise the natural scent of the hunter. There is a wide array of cover scents that you can use including the natural scent of the earth, the trees, and alike. On the other hand, the lure scents are used in order to draw the animal near. More often than not, hunters use the scent of an animal mate so they can entice the prey. Both of these scents are now widely available in most hunting specialty stores.

But whatever scent you choose, it would not be an effective hunting tool as long as you have the human scent in you. It can be from your body, from the clothes that you wear, or from the smell of your breath. Remember that animals are very sensitive when it comes to smell. If you want to effectively catch your prey, then let the artificial scent dominate you.

Maintaining your boots even before the start of hunting season is important. Not only that it would last for a longer time but it would also give the performance that you need for hunting as well.

Make sure that you use products that would help you water-proof your hunting boots. But before doing so, see to it that the boots is well-cleaned and very dry. If the dirt has already built up, use a wet brush and scrub it off. Air dry your boots then you can precede to the use of water repellent or waterproofing boot products.

Some of the most waterproofing products that is commonly used by hunters include petroleum jelly, pine tar, mineral oil, silicone oil, lanolin, goose grease, bear grease, and so much more. However, these products must not be used since it can cause the leather to spoil and can even result to sweaty feet as well.

The TMA, a popular hunting association, recently conducted a study along with the CPSC or Consumer Product Safety Commission. These are the reports about the safety of the hunters and why the reasons why they fall (not for a trap, literally fall).

According to the report, more than 80 percent of hunter accidents happen because of the non-usage of body harnesses or fall-restraint equipments.

At least 75 percent of the hunters who had fall accidents are between 30 to 60 years old. The average age for this mishap is 44 years old.

The average distance that most hunters fall? Only 21.5 ft.

10 percent of the fall incidents involve homemade stands.

Every year, there are about 20 reports of this incident.

Some adults also love bears but not in the way that kids do. Black bear hunting is rampant and legal in some areas although these cuddly creatures are considered extinct by animal lovers. If you are living in a region where it is legal to hunt for black bears, here are some tips before you start shooting.

- Make sure that you wash your clothes with unscented detergent and avoid perfumed soaps before hunting. Shampoos, soaps, and the deodorant that you will use prior to hunting must also be unscented as well.

- If you are a smoker, use nicotine patches instead when hunting. This is to avoid the bear from smelling tobacco (they actually know that it came from humans). Bears also have a keen sense of smell when it comes to fire and smoke.

- Always keep quiet and keep still.

- After eating and before heading to the black bear hunting site, use mint toothpaste to brush your teeth. Black bears are attracted to that scent.

When hunting for any kind of animal, you must make sure that you approach carefully and quietly as much as possible. If you have enough time before the hunting season, try to use a rake and clear the twigs and the leaves on the area where you think you would include in your trail. Rake your hunting trail for at least fifty yards starting from your standing point or hunting stand. When the hunting season comes, you can also rake the trail after leaving the hunting stand. It is very important that you keep very quite on the last fifty yards especially if you are hunting in bedding areas.

Deer hunting can be a lot of fun especially if you have the right tools and weapons. With the wide array of weapons to choose from, it can be quite difficult for an amateur to pick his hunting armament. Here is a list of the best weapons that you can use when hunting for deers.

Pistols – .357 Magnum,.454 Casull, and .44 Remington Magnum

Rifles – .250 Savage, .280 Remington, 7mm Remington Magnum, and .270 Winchester

Shotguns – 20 Gauge, 10 Gauge, and 12 Gauge

Bows – 40 pound Bow, 50 pound Compound Bow, and 60 pound Bow

Muzzleloaders – .45 Caliber up to .54 Caliber

Now that you know which are the best weapons for deer hunting you must start practicing before going to the wilds and start shooting at the prey.

One of the most essential things during hunting is to control you scent so you can effectively capture your prey. More often than not, animals rely on their sense of smell to detect if there is an incoming danger. However, you can actually deceive them and hunt successfully by doing these tricks.

· Eliminate your own scent. Do not use deodorants or perfumes that have strong scent. If using any body product, make sure that it is unscented.

· Use natural scents like plants, water, mud, or even the pee from the local animals where you would hunt. Not only that it is effective but cheaper as well.

Try also asking hunting stores if they have anti-scent clothing available. Some online stores actually have some and it comes it different patterns that would help you conceal yourself during hunting at the same time.

When hunting, you must be very careful in concealing yourself in order to successfully catch the animal of your choice. Whether you are hunting for a bear, deer, bird, or anything that moves hiding and concealing is important during the whole course of hunting. Aside from trying to get close to the animal as much as possible, hiding can also prevent attacks especially if you are aiming for bigger animals.

Wear a suit that can blend with the environment. If you are hunting in a forest then a camouflage or any green hunting suit would be best. However, if you would hunt in the snow for some cuddly giant bears, then wear something light in color would do.

You must not also wear accessories that might shine during daylight. It would scare the animal away, losing your chance for a successful hunt.

Your canine is probably the best companion that you can have during hunting other than your next door neighbor. This animal can make or break your hunting escapade depending on the breed, temperament, and even in the supplies that you will give to your dog. If you want to make your canine perform at its best, check out these doggy hunting essentials.

1. Leads and Cords

2. Protective dog hunting gears

3. First-aid kit specially for your dog

4. Dog collars (electronic ones are now available in the market)

5. A beeper that comes with the dog collars so you could easily keep track of your dog’s whereabouts.

Not only that you would easily track and hunt for the animals that you are looking for, these doggy gears will definitely give you and your canine pal a whole new experience when it comes to hunting and master-dog relationship as well.