Animals’ Senses Are Sharp


Posted in: Hunting     

Most animals have exceptional senses - this is what helps them survive in nature as well as during the hunting season. When it comes to hunting game, you have to accept that the majority of nature's creatures have far sharper senses than you ever will. So, to give yourself a shot at, well, having a shot, you need to approach the hunt with care.

Move slow, if at all and mask your tracks as many ways as you can. Remember that deer, elk and similar species can hear even better than they can see, so you'll need to stick to firm ground to avoid alerting those big tufted ears to your presence. And most of all, keep your eyes peeled. The best chance you have of bagging that trophy is ensuring you see him before he sees you, plain and simple.

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A good scope and a pair of binoculars can go a long way toward giving you an edge in the field - so choose them wisely, but use them with care. A hunter with eyestrain is about as much use as a chocolate tea pot.

Disadvantages of Using a Hunting Outfitter


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When you're planning a hunting trip to an area you're unfamiliar with or are going after big game, an outfitter can provide some much needed know-how and essential equipment. Which is great, for some of us. For the rest, we'd rather rely on our own skills and judgement, make the investment in hunt-specific equipment and put in the work to make the hunting experience our own.

The price of hunting with an outfitter is high - often reaching easily over the $5,000 mark. If the cost alone doesn't put you off using a hunt outfitter, the lack of independence might. For some, the thrill of the hunt is exploring the terrain, self-reliance and pitting your wits against those of some of mother nature's cleverest critters.

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Some outfitters offer a sort of half-way house that many hunters find to be a fair compromise between the help they need and the freedom they crave - the drop camp. An outfitter offering this service will usually guide you and your party to an existing camp, leave you there to do as you like and stop back to check on you and replenish your supplies as needed during the week. The outfitter will also haul away your gear and meat once the hunt is done.

Using Scents Wisely: Part 1


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Plenty of veteran hunters will tell you the biggest mistake newbies make is soaping themselves generously in the shower, then slapping on some aftershave and hair products before setting out for the day. There's little that gives you away in the field more than smelling like a drugstore.

There are a number of ways to disguise your scent - some are better than others. Plenty of hunting supply shops offer masking scents, designed to mimic everything from skunk musk or fox urine to the fresh scent of cedar. The important factor here is choosing a masking scent that will be familiar to the animal you're after - don't use the scent of oak to cover your tracks through a pine forest, for example.

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Most advise that the best way to disguise your sent is not to develop one in the first place. Do this by washing yourself in unscented soap and using an unscented shampoo. Don't use perfume or aftershave and avoid scented deodorants. Wash your hunting attire in unscented detergent and dry it in the fresh air outdoors if possible. Similarly, clean your equipment so it does not harbor unnatural odors. Also, while on the hunt, seal anything that is foreign to the environment in a zip-top bag.

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