Category Archives: Hunting

Everything about hunting.

Cleaning and Preserving Game Birds

The care your birds receive in the hours immediately following the hunt are extremely important in determining their table quality. On a warm day it is wise to field dress the birds at the time they are shot. For a … Continue reading

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Wild Rice Dressing for Game Birds and Vension

2/3 cup cooked wild rice 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup cooked diced celery 1 large onion, shredded salt, spices, pepper to taste Melt butter in a frying pan. Add the onion and fry until golden, then … Continue reading

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Care and Preservation of Wild Game

Wild game in its prime, well cared for and properly prepared, should be more palatable than the most expensive cuts found in the supermarket. The best gourmet recipes cannot compensate for improper care and preservation of game animals. A few … Continue reading

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SILLY MISTAKES

Many turkey hunters come home without a gobbler because of silly little mistakes like waiting until the bird was in full view before raising their gun. When the bird is approaching, get your gun up and poised long before you … Continue reading

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SHOTGUNS

A 12-gauge shotgun with a 3-inch chamber is probably the favorite of most turkey hunters but a 20-gauge will also do a good job at reasonable ranges and its lighter weight and recoil make it better for women and young … Continue reading

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TURKEY VISION

Because their great vision is their primary defense, turkeys feel very secure where they can see well and far. They frequently feed in pastures and meadows and gobblers love to strut their stuff out in the open.On rainy days, turkeys … Continue reading

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Deer Hunting Tips – Did You Think About This?

Try wearing a pair of amber shooting glasses whe n hunting on dull days. The glasses will aid in spotting movement, from cottontails to whitetails, by increasing contrast and brightening the woods. Old socks are great for slipping over the stocks of your guns. They will prevent scratches during storage, … Continue reading

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SEEING DEER

This may sound funny to someone who has never hunted deer, but one of the hardest things in deer hunting may be simply to see a deer that’s there to be seen. Mature bucks are seldom caught standing in the … Continue reading

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Getting Fit – Bowhunting

Archers should take a lesson from such other athletes as golfers and skiers who count on a pro or expert to help fit them to their gear. Someone who is just getting into bowhunting, needs to go to a pro … Continue reading

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A PRIVILEGE – HUNTING ON SOMEONE ELSE’S LAND

Hunting on someone else’s land is a privilege and should be regarded as such. It only takes a minute to ask permission to hunt and even less to close gates behind you. Once access to hunt private land is gained, stay safely away from buildings and … Continue reading

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