Animals’ Senses Are Sharp

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.

Disadvantages of Using a Hunting Outfitter

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.

Using Scents Wisely: Part 1

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.