Anyone who's read Beatrix Potter or Richard Adams can appreciate the intelligence and survival skills of rabbits--until they begin destroying your garden. You can discourage rabbits from garden invasions by using snares, poison or guns. But homemade box traps, also known as "Figure 4" traps, can be ......[Read More]

Tennessee enforces deer hunting laws statewide.whitetail buck image by Bruce MacQueen from Fotolia.comTennessee hunters may hunt big game animals such as deer, turkey, bear, elk and wild boar throughout mandated areas in the state. There are restrictive limits on hunting deer in Tennessee.........[Read More]

After a successful hunting trip, mounting a prize buck is a good way of showing off your accomplishment. There are many ways to mount a deer, and a shoulder mount is a common choice. A shoulder mount is where the deer's neck, head and shoulders are displayed on a plaque that you can hang on a wall. ......[Read More]

Shooting game from an elevated hunting stand allows for better views of terrain and clear, aerial shooting opportunities. Building your own stand is often cheaper than choosing a commercial product. Hand-built stands also provide the luxury of customizing the unit to your liking and hunting style. C......[Read More]

The .41 Magnum was introduced in the 1960s by Smith & Wesson. Though never attaining the popularity of the smaller .357 Magnum or the larger .44 Magnum, the .41 Magnum is a useful cartridge for hunters.......[Read More]

Opportunities to hunt and harvest deer are abundant in and surrounding Sudlersville, Maryland. Located in Queen Anne's County--one of nine counties east of Chesapeake Bay comprising the state's Eastern Shore region--Sudlersville is included in Maryland's Deer Management Region B. Sporting a healthy......[Read More]

Sometimes hunters shoot a large deer that they want mounted, but they cannot afford the fees associated with taking it to a professional taxidermist. For some hunters, mounting the animal is an extension of the hunt. Hunters who mount their own deer often do a European mount, which includes the bare......[Read More]

In the state of Texas, sportsmen have a variety of goose species to hunt, from Canadian geese to white-fronted to light geese. Light geese represent the largest populations, with yearly migrations into East and West Texas.......[Read More]

Minnows are often used as bait when fishing for larger game fish in both fresh and saltwater. Although minnows are available for purchase from bait and tackle shops and some outdoor stores, some anglers prefer to catch their own bait or find themselves in a survival situation that dictates bait must......[Read More]

Consulting the Solunar tables for Alabama will help you plan successful hunting days.hungarian vizsla hunting hunt dog pet image by Paul Retherford from Fotolia.comThe Solunar Theory was first postulated by John Alden Night in 1926 when he compiled a list of 33 factors which affect.........[Read More]

The state of Alabama requires all residents who wish to fish and hunt in the state---except those under 15 and over 65---to apply for the appropriate licenses. A person can obtain licenses online, at an Alabama probate court, any office of the Department of Wildlife and Conservation Services, throug......[Read More]

Shrimp traps rely on one basic principle: put out some bait and funnel the shrimp in. Once inside, the shrimp cannot figure out how to leave. There are many ways you can make a trap using whatever materials you have around. If you are trapping shrimp that you don't own, however, you need to check wi......[Read More]

A basic motorcycle ignition consists of an ignition switch, battery and a magneto stator. The switch activates a flow of electrical current from the battery and provides spark needed to start the engine. Once the engine is running, the stator takes over and generates spark at a rate controlled by th......[Read More]

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission declares the state is the "duck hunting capital of the world." Statistics kept by the agency show hunters have harvested millions of ducks during the past decades.......[Read More]

Yarn flies replicate salmon eggs which are a quick, high-energy food for hungry trout. Used during spawning season on salmon runs, yarn flies, while simple to tie, can be a very successful lure. When tying the fly, include a dot of darker color that replicates the oil droplet occurring in natural eg......[Read More]

Savor the time you have to hunt together with your family and friends, because nothing lasts forever. My Favorite Hunting Buddy has gone on to the happy hunting grounds, while I'm left behind here on Earth.......[Read More]

Mirrors are useful because they reflect objects. It is possible to see in blind spots behind the head with a mirror. In hunting, the mirrors are placed on a hat, sunglasses or even tied to a tree so the hunter does not need to move to see all of his surroundings. The use of mirrors in hunting is pri......[Read More]

Feral hogs in Texas may be hunted all year long.Wild boar with small one image by piotrmarkiewicz from Fotolia.comFeral hogs are present in most of the state of Texas. Eurasian wild boars, feral hogs and hog hybrids are considered invasive exotic species that are allowed to be hunted all.........[Read More]

When people talk about the rut in association with deer, they are talking about the period when deer start to breed. A rut includes many different mating steps, but for most hunters and non-biologists, when they refer to the rut they are talking about bucks moving as they chase does. Weather conditi......[Read More]

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