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How to Quarter an Animal Without Gutting It
Quartering an animal without gutting is an efficient method of processing in the field. The technique is best used on deer, elk, moose, caribou and other moderate to large sized game animals. The processing allows you to recover all of the meat without sinking your arms in the bloody body cavity to
How to Build a Live Trap
Although they're cute and fuzzy, rabbits and other varmints can cause extensive damage to gardens and lawns. They also carry disease, fleas and other parasites. If you're attempting to trap rabbits or other pests like skunks or opossums to eliminate them from your garden or property, do so with caut
Information on Nene Hunting
The Nene (pronounced nay-nay) is the state bird of Hawaii and was adopted in 1957 when the numbers of the species were at an all-time low. Due to over-hunting, the Nene has been on the endangered species list since 1967. The Nene was once widespread throughout all of the Hawaiian Islands; today it i
How to Debone an Animal Without Gutting It
Killing game well off the beaten path requires handling methods that differ from those of animals taken close to a road. For larger animals, such as elk and moose, dragging the carcass out of the back country is all but impossible. In these situations, the best technique of caring for the meat is to
How to Make a Snare Trap for a Coyote
Coyotes are predator animals that look like large dogs. These animals most often live in agricultural areas, where they can become nuisances in farm fields. They also are known to prey on the eggs of ground-nesting birds and, if they can, the birds themselves. As a result, coyotes are one of the mos
A Hunting Guide for Canada
Canada has large areas of nature with diverse wildlife. Every year, locals and visitors alike take part in the hunting of various wild animals, that inhabit Canadian forests.
What Does Hunting Mean to You?
Hunting is a very personal experience, and we don't all do it for the same reasons. Or maybe we do, and we don't always express it the same way. Anyhow, this is to be a collection of quotes from readers, telling what hunting means to them.
Taught to Grunt Like a Buck Deer - by a Buck Deer!
One morning in the deer woods, a whitetail buck taught me how to grunt. The worst part is, I didn't even realize it at the time! But I put the knowledge to good use when I called in a buck a few hours later...
Advantages of Neoprene Waders
Being able to catch fish is directly linked to being able to find where they are. There are multiple ways to find them--from the shore, from a boat or by wading. The advantage of wading is that you are able to move around more freely and get into areas that are too shallow for a boat or...
How to Measure Deer Antlers in Inches
Each spring, deer produce a new set of antlers. As the antlers develop, they are covered in a thin sheath of fuzzy vascular tissue called "velvet," which supplies nutrients to the growing bone. At the end of summer, the velvet falls away leaving mature antlers made of dead bone. These antlers are us
Hunter Safety Course Information
The International Hunter Education Association (IHEA) indicates that in addition to safety, hunter education teaches responsibility and knowledge of acceptable hunting behavior. In addition, it encourages involvement in conservation and hunting organizations. Hunter safety courses can help prevent a
How to Build Catfish Traps
Catching catfish is an honored tradition for many expert and recreational fishermen. But you don't need fancy traps to catch your own. For a simple catfish trap that you can make in about an hour, gather a few simple supplies and start planning your next outing on the water.
Boar Hunting in Wisconsin
The U.S. Department of Agriculture considers Wisconsin one of 12 states with emerging populations of wild hogs after sustained reports of sightings of feral swine beginning in 2007. Echoing the response of other state wildlife departments with transitional hog populations, the Wisconsin Department o
Olympic Shooter Kimberly Rhode, Champion Skeet and Trap Shooter
Profile of Olympic Shooter Kimberly Rhode, Champion Skeet and Trap Shooter
Past Olympic Medalists: Shooting: Men's 50m Small Bore Rifle, Team
The Olympic Men's 50m Small Bore Rifle, Team Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medal Winners from the Olympic Games.
How to Clean Deer Skulls
Many hunters hunt and shoot deer simply because they enjoy the sport and enjoy having venison in the freezer. But some of them -- especially those who shoot a big deer -- want to preserve their trophy. One option is to take it to a taxidermist. Those hunters who do not want to shoulder that expense
How to Construct a Ghillie Suit
Popularized in adventure and action movies, the ghillie suit is the ultimate in localized camouflage, allowing the wearer to completely blend in with his surroundings. Combined with slow and deliberate movement, it can allow the wearer to approach an observer within just a few yards without being de
How to Read a Yardage Book
A yardage book is used on the golf course to give the yardage to the center of the green from many different points on a particular hole. While golf courses do provide on-course markers, these books provide additional detail. Yardage books can come with various levels of information, and many profes
How to Trap a Goat
Goats are fast and agile, so trying to chase one down may leave you tired and empty-handed. The best way to capture a goat is by using your brains, rather than your brawn. To catch a wild goat, build a goat trap in an area where you know goats reside. After that, simply wait for the trap to do the w
Montana Prairie Dog Hunting
Prairie dogs, and several species of closely related ground squirrels, are found throughout eastern Montana, and in a few areas west of the Continental Divide. Although prairie dog hunting is not as popular in Montana as it is in other states in the rodent's Great Plains range, several outfitters an