Browsing Category
Hunting/Shooting : Travel & Places
Homer, Alaska Unguided Moose Hunting
Moose hunting is very popular throughout Alaska, especially the Homer area. Rules vary from one Game Management Unit (GMU) to another, but state rules set out by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG) apply to all areas. Unguided moose hunting has some very specific rules and regulations set
Trophy Hunting in Michigan
Hunting has always been a popular activity for locals in Michigan, and with the vast wooded areas and forests, it's not hard to find that trophy buck or bear you've been chasing after for years. But there's much more to hunting than just trekking into the woods with a gun in your hand. There are man
How to Lease Farm Land
Farm land is often leased for different reasons, including crop production and hunting. Because the trend is for farm land to be sold to developers for home and business construction, it is becoming more difficult to locate available land for lease. The process of locating, negotiating and agreeing
How to Sell Hunting Land
Hunting land is generally land that is not developed. Hunters look to buy property that has forest, marshes and grasslands. Selling hunting land is like selling any other piece of land. There are two options to choose from. The owner can choose to hire a real estate agent who will show the prope
Tips for Duck Hunting in Laydown Blinds
Laydown blinds are low profile blinds for duck hunting.duck hunter image by cherie from Fotolia.comLaydown blinds allow a duck hunter to stay concealed as flocks of ducks close-in on the decoys. The blinds are typically made from canvas with an aluminum frame and allow the hunter to move...
Deer Hunting with a Cap-and-Ball Revolving Black Powder Carbine
This hunt brought pride and a sense of accomplishment that could not be surpassed - and only rarely matched. Never before had I taken a buck with a repeating muzzleloading black powder revolver rifle.
How to Track & Find a Porcupine
Porcupines are peaceful herbivores that live on the lower level of the forest eating undergrowth and occasionally climbing trees. If you are looking to track a porcupine, you will find that their tracks are easily discernible, as they are larger in the rear than in the front. Although sometimes rega
How to Deer Hunt in West Florida
Hunting for deer in western Florida requires knowledge of hunting regulations and the proper license. As any experienced hunter knows, hunting begins weeks before the season with proper preparations to scope out trophy deer and locate the perfect site for a hunting blind or stand.
The Best Times to Hunt Deer
Deer activity varies with location, especially as the latitude and climate shift. However, the best daylight hours to hunt in are the hours at the beginning of the day, and those at the end. Dawn and dusk offer the best hunting opportunities, but that said, any hour can be the right one.
How to Make Duck Hunting Laydown Blinds
The laydown blind is ideal for hunting ducks and geese in open fields. The blind allows the hunter to blend with the ground while waiting for birds to fly into the decoys surrounding the blind. It is important that the blind is comfortable and allows the hunter to quickly sit upright when the birds
Rules & Regulations on Deer Hunting From Tree Stands
Deer are often hunted from tree stands.deer image by Henryk Olszewski from Fotolia.comHunting is a fun sport for those who enjoy it. However, rules and regulations must be followed to protect wildlife and other hunters. It is vital to be aware of your state's rules and regulations...
How to Go Turkey Hunting Without a Weapon
Hunting for turkeys without a weapon can be a fun adventure. It can be easy to locate turkeys when they gather into flocks of up to several hundred birds. Unlike hunting quiet stealth-like mammals, turkeys can be quite noisy, making them easier to locate. The turkey population in North America conti
Trap Bedding Tools
The only time an animal trap should move is when the animal steps on the trigger and the trap closes. Other than that, the trap should be bedded rock solid so it doesn't divert the animal's attention.
The Deer's Diet
There are a few reasons that you may want to know more about a deer's diet. General curiosity aside, you may want to plant particular food items so that you can coax deer into a particular area for viewing or hunting. You may also want to know which plants to avoid planting so that deer are less lik
How to Hunt With Predator Calls
Predators are attracted to prey. The natural sounds of small, herbivorous creatures will draw in wary carnivores. Re-creating these noises will lure predators into gun range, allowing you to take the shot, bag your trophy and help protect the local farm animals from predation.
How to Make Homemade Gatorade
Gatorade is a drink that many athletes use to keep energy up during long competitions. Gatorade is a balance of carbohydrates and electrolytes that allows longer extensive physical activity. Gatorade is expensive though. Instead, make your own sports drink that will provide similar proportions of ca
Alabama Hog Hunting
Feral hogs in Alabama are nuisance creatures, spreading rapidly due to quick reproduction cycles. In Alabama, these animals may be hunted on both private and public land, called Wildlife Management Areas, or WMAs. Hunting in these areas is permitted to limit the population.
New Hampshire Fish and Game Deer Seasons
New Hampshire offers 200,000 acres of state-owned wildlife management units throughout the state for hunters and fishermen. Wildlife management units are land areas owned by the New Hampshire government. For hunting, dates differ depending on the state's wildlife management units, while New Hampshir
Missouri Snow Goose Hunting
According to the website for the Missouri Department of Conservation, snow goose hunting is regulated by conservation- and regular season-applicable dates and bag limits.