Tag Archives: adventure
how to have a successful turkey hunting season
February 3rd, 2009. Published under Education, Hobbies, Self-Improvement. No Comments.
You can hunt turkeys in the spring and in the fall. You always need a permit if you are going to hunt turkeys. The spring and fall permits, however, are different. The spring permit allows you to hunt in a specific area during one of the 5-day turkey hunting periods. In the fall, your permit [...]
how to choose the perfect gun for turkey shooting
February 2nd, 2009. Published under Education, Hobbies, Self-Improvement, Shopping. No Comments.
Now that the spring turkey-hunting season is nearly upon us, you should find the right shotgun. As turkey hunting has become increasingly popular, more and more manufacturers have developed shotguns that have more features. There are a few things you need to keep in mind as you search for the perfect shotgun.
You need to buy [...]
Gun Safety for Hunters
February 2nd, 2009. Published under Education, Hobbies, Self-Improvement. No Comments.
There are many reasons that a hunter would get seriously injured, but the leading cause is improper gun handling. Unfortunately, too many hunters ignore vital safety precautions when hunting and do not take good care of their weapon. Hunting injuries or fatalities are becoming all too common in the world of hunting and many people [...]
First Aid For Hunting Safety
February 2nd, 2009. Published under Education, Health, Hobbies, Self-Improvement. No Comments.
Hunting can provide opportunities for many types of injuries. Being prepared is your best defense against disabling injuries or even life-threatening accidents. Knowing some basic first aid and using common sense when in the wild can save both life and limb.
CPR
If you don’t know CPR, learn it. Call your local hospital, EMS, or fire department [...]
Disease and Hunters
February 2nd, 2009. Published under Education, Hobbies, Self-Improvement. No Comments.
There are many possibilities for hunters to get sick. Many critics consider these aspects to be nature’s defense mechanisms towards human interference. Whatever the case may be, care must be taken when outdoors at all times to avoid these diseases and these problems. There are many precautions one can take to avoid getting sick in [...]
The Problem with Canned Hunting
February 2nd, 2009. Published under Education, Hobbies, Self-Improvement. No Comments.
Canned hunting is effectively trophy hunting. A canned hunt is a type of hunt that involves the hunter being essentially promised a kill by a hunting agency or governing body. The activity basically takes place on the grounds that the host of the hunt, whether a hunting agency or private party, captures an animal and [...]
hemingway on safari
February 2nd, 2009. Published under Education, Hobbies, Self-Improvement. No Comments.
In one way or another, we have all had contact with the work or read about the life of the famous American writer Ernest Hemingway. We certainly don’t associate Hemingway with hunting expeditions or wilderness. Those who know a bit about the man have read of swashbuckling tales of drinking, bull fighting and hard living. [...]
Exploring the Dangers of Bear Hunting
February 2nd, 2009. Published under Education, Hobbies, Self-Improvement. No Comments.
For some reason, people seem interested in the notion of tracking down a bear through the wilderness and killing it. While it may seem strange, there is a small cult of people that follow bear hunting considerably and make it an active part of their lives. These people tend to find generalized hunting a little [...]
Basic Firearm Safety For Hunters
February 2nd, 2009. Published under Education, Hobbies, Self-Improvement. No Comments.
Every year, hundreds of hunting accidents occur across America; just ask Vice President Cheyney. Many of these accidents could have been avoided by practicing a few basic gun safety techniques.
Know your weapon
If your weapon came with an owner’s manual, read it from cover to cover. Practice taking apart your weapon and inspecting it thoroughly. If [...]
The Adventure of an African Hunting Safari
February 2nd, 2009. Published under Education, Hobbies, Self-Improvement. No Comments.
Many people love the notion of going on an African hunting safari and feeling the cool African air as they cruise through the jungle. The thought of it is enough to create vacation dreams for many North Americans, yet translating those dreams to reality can be a little bit complicated. Regardless, that does not stop [...]
