Hunting Tips and Techniques – Page 9

A Few Thoughts on Hunting with Night Sights

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Can technology turn night into day?

A Tip or Two. By Alex McDonald

Tipping during a hunting safari is a delicate question that is often a subject of heated discussions. Having been a client myself, been present during tipping in other outfitters operations, as well as the outfitter and PH in charge of the safaris, I have compiled a baseline overview of the discussion which may help you during your upcoming safari in Africa

Elk Hunting in Colorado: What you need to know

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This post answers the most common questions that prospective hunters may have about elk hunting in Colorado, including but not limited to OTC elk tag options, best elk units, best time for hunting, choosing an outfitter and and other tips.

BookYourHunt.com Gear List: 2. Your African Kit

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Peter Ruddle gives a comprehensive list of what to pack for your African safari – and where to keep each item, during travel and while hunting.

A lonely figure of a hunter in the mountains

BookYourHunt.com Gear List: 1. Mountain Hunt in North America

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“What should I pack for my hunt?” This question may challenge even experienced hunters who are planning to break into new territories, to say nothing of those who are only making their first steps afield. To help answer it, here is a generic list of hunting gear for a North American mountain hunt, composed by James Reed.

Hunt, Not Harass: 3 reasons why put a suppressor on your rifle

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Do silencers have a place in the hunting field? Peter Ruddle answers the most common questions about hunting with a sound moderated rifle.

Yucatan: Adventure in the Land of the Maya

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The cradle of the Maya civilization, the Yucatan peninsula in Mexico, is full of exotic plants, big, brightly colored birds and small, secretive animals that dwell under the canopy of the rainforest. A trip to the Yucatan is more than a hunt, it’s an adventure!

Planning Your First Hunt in Africa: Preparation

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In the final part of the series on planning your first hunt in Africa, Peter Ruddle covers perhaps the most important aspect of preparation: the hunter. What are the basic requirements to physical shape and rifle shooting skills?

Brocket Deer: Americas’ Most Mysterious Deer

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Brocket deer inhabit North and South America from Mexico southwards, and are perhaps the most numerous family of American deer (and important for local hunters). However, this family is relatively unknown even to biologists. Here are a few facts about brocket deer and brocket deer hunting.

A Heritage of the Renaissance: The origin and appeal of hunting over pointing dogs

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Hunting over pointing dogs probably originated in the Renaissance Europe. No wonder it is considered by many affictionaldos a form of art!

Black Bear: Bow or Gun?

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If trophy pics at BookYourHunt.com are any indication, about 40% of hunters choose a bow over a rifle or shotgun to hunt black bear. What is the lure of archery hunting for black bears, how does the preference to bow change from East to West, and whether it works best for black bear hunting over bait, with hounds, or spot-and-stalk?

Why Don’t Americans Use Over/Unders for Turkey Hunting?

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Compact action, instant second shot, and choice of different chokes or loads, over/under shotguns seem to be tailor made for turkey hunting. Why do American hunters prefer repeaters?