Deer Diary: How to Keep a Hunting Journal Twentieth Century philosopher George Santayana once said, "Those who cannot remember the past are doomed to repeat it." Chances are he wasn't thinking about deer hunting when he spoke those words, but the principal still applies, none-the-less. If you are like me, just remembering what happened on your last hunt is challenging enough. Being able to recall specific details of the hunts from years past would be dang near impossible without having some type of written account. That is why a hunting journal can be such a great resource for the serious deer hunter.
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Top 5 New Products for Turkey Hunters It wasn't too many years back, that outdoor product manufacturers focused most of their attention towards deer hunters. Somewhere along the road, the turkey hunting craze took off and brought a sudden interest by manufacturers. Nowadays, turkey hunters anticipate a vast array of "new" products each spring. Many of these turn out to be improvements on old products, but hidden among the mix are some new, innovative ideas that really make some aspect of a turkey hunter's life easier. This year, the following five products really stood out as forerunners in the world of innovation.
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10 Lynx Kittens Found This Year in Colorado 07/03/09
The Colorado Division of Wildlife announced that 10 lynx kittens have been found so far during the annual spring lynx survey. The kittens--seven female and three male--were the first documented since 2006. [Comments?]
Arizona GFD Offers Grants for Mentored Hunt Camps 07/03/09
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is now offering $25,000 in grant funding to qualifying non-profit hunting organizations, sportsmen's groups, wildlife conservation groups, and rod and gun clubs to host mentored hunting camps for first-time hunters. [Comments?]
No Scientific Basis for Ban on Traditional Ammo 07/03/09
A report issued in late June by the California Fish & Game Commission on blood lead levels in California condors is inconclusive and supports the National Shooting Sports Foundation's contention that there is no scientific basis for the state's ban on hunters using traditional ammunition in condor regions. [1 Comment]
Wyoming HMA Permission Slips Available July 14th 07/01/09
Hunters who have obtained a license in one of the hunt areas where there is also access through the Game and Fish Hunter Management Area (HMA) program can start obtaining permission slips for most of these areas beginning July 14. [Comments?]
Vermont Plans Bowhunter Instructor Training Class 07/01/09
Do you have a passion for bow hunting? There is no more powerful way to give back to what you love than with a gift of your time. If you love to bowhunt in Vermont, there are few better ways of giving your time than becoming a volunteer bowhunter education instructor. [Comments?]
Vermont's Muzzleloader Deer Permits Available 07/01/09
Vermont's antlerless deer hunting lottery applications for the muzzleloader season are available on the Fish & Wildlife Department's website, at Fish & Wildlife district offices, and at license agents statewide. [Comments?]
Successful Oklahoma Deer Hunt I called this 8 point in with my M.A.D. growl call and he came in a hurry. I harvested this deer in Carter County Oklahoma. He scored 120 class.
Shooting Multiple Birds with One Shot Getting more than one bird (e.g. ducks) in one shot is no accident, nor is it luck. Here is how: 1) get good with your firearm (so that you are a good shot); 2) use quality ammo and the correct gun and choke (for regularly taking your waterfowl); 3) deliberately pick a predominant bird that happens to have one or several beside and behind it and deliberately aim at the predominant bird. Then pul...[Read More]
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