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How to Hog Hunt With Catch Dogs

Hog hunting has a rich history, spanning thousands of years, and was widely popularized by medieval royalty, who engaged in wild boar hunts for entertainment purposes. Today, hog hunting persists as a personal challenge against a formidable foe, and as a means of controlling growing populations of

How to Cut Burlap for a Ghillie Suit

Ghillie suits are embellished with strips of burlap to mimic natural vegetation and provide camouflage for soldiers, hunters or paintball and airsoft enthusiasts. Making a ghillie suit is not an exact science, and you can use different colors or fabrics to match your suit perfectly to the specific e

Elk Hunting in December Checklist

A December elk hunting checklist is critical to your safety and success.elk in moraine park image by Don Lewis from Fotolia.comElk seasons throughout the West typically take place from September through December. Every month during the season provides a challenge, but the late-season...

Caribou Hunting in East Canada

Caribou hunting in Eastern Canada is limited to the regions of Northern Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador. Hunting seasons generally run from late August or September to December, but there are opportunities to hunt in particular areas of Quebec and Labrador during the winter months. Types of huntin

Black Bear Hunting in Southeast Alaska

In the mainland of southeast Alaska, black bears are open to firearm and bow hunting, and baiting is legal when proper protocol is followed.

How to Build Homemade Bobcat Traps

Although bobcats are fascinating, powerful animals, they can also make a nuisance of themselves. Bobcats can damage property via their methods for hunting; they carry fleas and may even carry disease into your property. They can also be dangerous to your pets. Many homeowners seek to trap these anim

How to Build a Catfish Slat Trap

These catfish slat traps have traditionally been built at home. They are called "square catfish traps" and they sell for about $35 at Alabama catalog companies. Build your own with 2-inch wide thin white oak is the main wood piece. The traps are built 2 feet by 2 feet by 5 feet, with two cone-shaped

Deer Hunting in McDowell County, West Virginia

McDowell County is located in the rugged Appalachian mountains in the coal region of West Virginia. Although West Virginia does not produce a lot of trophy-size bucks, a four-county region of the state that includes McDowell County is reserved for archery hunting only. This means bucks can reach ma

Styles of Whitetail Deer Mounts

Whitetail deer mounts memorialize your hunt and display your trophy deer.whitetail buck image by Bruce MacQueen from Fotolia.comWhitetail deer flourish across the United States and are hunted for meat, trophies and population management. They are beautiful deer that make great mounts of...

Wyoming Archery Clubs

Archery is a sport the whole family can enjoy.elf warriors image by Vasiliy Koval from Fotolia.comWyoming archery clubs promote safety and knowledge that enables their members to improve their skills. Most clubs in Wyoming organize hunting outings that can involve deer, elk or bear in the...

Definition of Zero

Definition of zero as it pertains to guns and shooting. What is zero, and what is it good for? Find out here.

Texas Guided Turkey Hunts

The state of Texas offers a variety of guided turkey hunts.wild turkey image by Bruce MacQueen from Fotolia.comHunting turkeys is a popular pastime among outdoor enthusiasts. There are different turkey hunting seasons depending on the state, the zone and the type of turkey. For example,...

Definition of Soft Point Bullet

Definition of soft point bullet as it pertains to guns and shooting. What is a soft point bullet, and what is it good for? Find out here.

Hunting Life After Death

I continued to hunt after my father died, and the next deer season was my most productive to date. Although tainted by his absence, my best worst hunting season is something I'm proud of, for more reasons than the venison in my freezer and the buck head on my wall. I faced a tough challenge and

How to Field Dress a Deer in Ohio

Ohio's deer season dates vary based on the type of hunting being done. Archery season runs from late September until early February. Early muzzleloader season runs for about a week in mid-October. Youth gun season runs two days on the third weekend in November, while regular gun season runs for a we

How to Make a Tripod Deer Stand

Tripod deer stands are used to elevate a hunter high enough to see more of the surrounding hunting ground. Elevated deer stands can raise a hunter to various heights, depending where the hunt will take place. In a cornfield, for instance, the hunter will need about 6 feet of height to see above the

Tips on Hunting Whitetail Bucks in Light Rain

Hunting whitetail bucks can be exciting and just because a little rain is coming, you don't want to give up on the idea of getting the monster buck you have dreamed about. Many hunters simply give up once they see the rain coming, but if you're prepared, you don't have to go home without trying.

Homemade Portable Deer Blinds

By using a deer blind, hunters can hide in the deer's natural terrain and hunt without being detected. There are various types of deer blinds, ranging from permanent fixtures that are elevated above the ground or portable deer blinds. Although all types of deer blinds help the hunter maintain a good

How to Hunt Deer in Warm Weather

Hunters may not look forward to deer hunting in warm weather, but at times it's unavoidable. If you hunt in the southern parts of the country or during early seasons, you'll be out in warm weather. The good news is that you can successfully deer hunt in warm weather. You'll need to adjust your hunti