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Information on Hog Hunting
Wild hogs are generally not considered to be game animals, meaning they have no protection from state wildlife agencies. They may be hunted at any time of year, and there is generally no limit on how many may be killed. They are considered nuisance animals in most states, and many states are struggl
How to Measure Chest Expansion
If you want to get a bigger chest through weight training, keep track of your progress. Weight doesn't really give you the information you need, especially if you want to build certain parts of your body; you may gain five pounds of muscle mass, but if that muscle mass is in your legs and you want t
Leatherman Steens Fixed Blade Hunting Knife
Review of Leatherman Steens Fixed Blade Hunting Knife. Very interesting and innovative knife that includes a very impressive bone saw, a diamond sharpener, and a full-size gut hook.
How to Choose the Correct Hunting Stand
Whether you're hunting with a bow or rifle, a hunting stand provides a convenient way to hunt game. Hunters install stands in trees to hunt deer and a variety of other game. A hunting stand allows the hunter to easily monitor the surrounding area, and the elevation helps prevent animals from detecti
How To Plant Food Plots With an ATV
Food plots are a vital part of wildlife management and provide a game attractant. Properly managed food plots supply improved nutritional value, breeding and bedding areas, survey opportunities and safety zones for the wildlife. Today's ATV market is steadily growing with more and more attachments f
Whitetail Hunting Season in Indiana
Indiana whitetail deer hunting is popular, with a record number of deer taken in 2008. Indiana provides almost 100 state hunting grounds for whitetail hunters through the Department of Natural Resources. Many deer are taken on private hunting lands with the permission of the owner. The whitetail se
How to Cut a Deer Antler Into a Handle
With a little work and creativity, deer antlers can be cut and trimmed into beautiful handles for knives. Hunters can choose to use antlers from deer they have harvested or if you don't hunt, antlers shed naturally by bucks can sometimes be found lying in the woods. The best time to look for antlers
Colorado Hunter Safety Requirement
Colorado is a popular destination for hunters of big game, small game, mountain lion, turkey and waterfowl. The Colorado Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers multiple education and outreach programs for hunters such as Elk Hunting University and shooting clinics for youth. The Division of Wi
How Important Is Scent During Hunting?
One of the most important factors to successful hunting is scent elimination. A deer's sense of smell is 60 times as sensitive as that of humans. By applying a system focused on scent elimination, a hunter can gain an advantage and increase his odds for success.
The Top 10 Winter Survival Tools & Tactics
Surviving in harsh winter conditions requires calmness of mind, skill and proper planning. It is also important to have with you essential tools and tactical knowledge that will help make your attempts to survive successful. Even with these essential tools and tactics, surviving in the winter is dif
Definition of Rimless
Definition of rimless as it pertains to guns and shooting. What is a rimless cartridge, and what is it good for? Find out here.
Tips on Bow Hunting Coues Deer
Bowhunting for Coues deer will provide hunters with an extreme challenge.whitetail buck image by Bruce MacQueen from Fotolia.comCoues (pronounced kouse) deer is the smallest of the five sub-species of whitetail deer with the average buck weighing approximately 90 pounds. Couse deer live...
How to Flush Rabbits & Birds Without a Dog
A hunter without a rabbit hound or bird dog can still do well in the field. Hunters who study the habits and habitat of the animals and birds can determine when and where to best hunt the creatures. Rabbits, quail and pheasants will either sit tight waiting for the hunter to pass, run ahead of the h
How to Remove the Loin & Back Strap From a Deer
The loin and back strap of a deer are one and the same. There are many other names that loin is called, including tenderloins. The loin is the tenderest part of the deer and must be removed carefully to keep the loin intact. The back strap of a deer can be found along each side of the deer's backbon
How to Scare Away Mountain Lions
Mountain lions are not usually aggressive toward humans, and most of them will retreat from a hiker as soon as they notice him. Every so often, however, a mountain lion feels threatened by a human or a group of humans and attacks to defend itself or its cubs. Hikers should never run from a predatory
Evening Hunting Tips for Fall Whitetail Deer
Going after whitetail deer is challenging, yet fun, for hunters of all ages. With beautiful racks and tasty venison, whitetail have maintained their place as one of the top game animals in North America. Becoming a successful whitetail deer hunter requires patience, strategy and knowledge--all of wh
Crossbow Hunting in Florida
Crossbows have been around for over 2,000 years and served as a primary instrument of medieval warfare. Modern crossbows have evolved to use advanced materials technology. They present a fun alternative to guns and a more user-friendly alternative to compound bows for hunters and recreational shoote
Food Plots That Attract Deer & Hogs
Food plots are a strategic method to attract particular types of wildlife to your property for a variety of reasons. They can be supplements to support the local herd, to deter them from cash crops grown nearby or to attract them for hunting. Growing the right type of crops can attract deer and hogs
Hunting Deer in North Carolina
Established in 1947, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission regulates hunting in North Carolina. Deer are considered big game in North Carolina, and hunters flock to the area during hunting season.
Deer Hunting in Glouster, Ohio
Located in southeast Ohio's Athens County, the city of Glouster sits in Zone C, one of three statewide deer-hunting zones designated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resource's Division of Wildlife.