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On Guided Hunts

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Many hunters would prefer a DIY hunt to a guided hunt, because it’s cheaper, and because to them it’s more satisfying to know that you owe the trophy to your effort only. But this choice is not always possible, and in any case there are many advantages with a guided hunt. Many hunters who swore they’d “never take a guided hunt!” are quickly won over to not only seeing the benefits a guided hunt may offer, they actually find they enjoy it immensely. You will be more likely to come back with a trophy, learn a few new tactics and tricks, and may form a lasting friendship. Check out a huge selection of guided hunts on BookYourHunt.com

Moose Hunting in Alaska: A Conversation with an Outfitter

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Most first-time moose hunters are surprised by the amount of time you spend sitting under a tarp glassing a valley. You need to be vigilant from sun up to sun down no matter what. The other big surprise is that with moose it’s a really bad idea to just run up and shoot one.

The Desert Oryx: Gemsbok and Gemsbok Hunting

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The Gemsbok are nomadic animals, and spend most of their time following the rains wandering around looking for food. Being a water independent species they graze at night and early morning when plants hold the most moisture, and this is enough to sustain them until they can enjoy a good thirst quenching drink.

The Real Bambi: Roe Deer and Roe Deer Hunting

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The roebuck may not be the first animal that you associate with European hunting. But visit any German hunting lodge or tavern, and you’ll see rows of rows of little roe deer antlers, mounted on the shields in what Americans call “Euro style”. From the vineyards of France to the frozen forest-steppes of Kazakhstan, the delicious venison of the roe deer is a staple food for many European and Asian hunters, in much the same way as the whitetail deer is for Americans.

Cape Buffalo Hunting in Southern and Eastern Africa

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Pursuit of the Cape Buffalo in the traditional way makes for one of the most exciting and memorable hunts you will ever experience.

Eight Questions about Mule Deer Hunting Answered by Guides and Outfitters

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“If I am after that buck of a lifetime with chocolate brown antlers, huge mass and 300 plus lbs of meat you will always find me hunting in the most rugged mountain ranges”

A child in a field looking through binoculars

When to Hunt and Shoot? By Martin Hunt

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At what age should you introduce your child to hunting and shooting? While there’s never a set-in-stone answher, there are some good tips.

The Art and Science of Hunting: Reading the Wind. By Cleve Cheney

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Wind can be your best friend or worst enemy when hunting. If the wind is in your favour, the chances of you being detected through your smell are greatly diminished and the likelihood of a successful stalk is greatly improved. If the air is moving away from you in the direction of the animal/s you are approaching, you are “flogging a dead horse”, so to speak.

Bushpig and Bushpig Hunting: Where, when, and how to hunt

Africa / Hunting Tips and Techniques

A practical guide to bushpig hunting in South Africa—distribution, best areas to hunt, night and daytime methods, bowhunting, hounds, seasonality, habits, and field tips.

Elk Hunting in Montana: What you need to know

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Do you want to hunt elk in Montana? For: the herd with some of the biggest trophies in the USA, striking environment and ample opportunities for combination hunts. Against: prices of non-resident licenses, draw chances for the most popular units, no OTC bull tags. Learn more and make your choice.

A Tip or Two. By Alex McDonald

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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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The state of Colorado is named after the Spanish word for “colorful”, and hunting in this state is precisely that.