Eastern Elk had started thinning in numbers around the late 19th century, after which the hunting of the antlers was prohibited in the Virginia area. However, in 1998 efforts were made to breed elk on a larger scale. The numbers have been increasing with the census in 2002 showing a strong populatio......[Read More]

According to Tigers in Crisis, since the early 1900s tigers and their habitats have been reduced by around 95 percent, leaving the future of the tiger in question. In 1900, there were more than 100,000 tigers living around the world. This number dropped to 4,000 in 1970 and continues to drop today.......[Read More]

The Olympic Mixed Skeet (125 Targets) Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medal Winners from the Olympic Games.......[Read More]

Trapping has a rich history in North America. From the first humans on the continent during the last ice age to the mountain men of the 1700s, fur-bearing animals have been used for clothing and food. Raccoons are no different. Nowadays, raccoons are mostly harvested for the fur as well as an additi......[Read More]

For most hunters, the sport is a lifetime love. However, for those who suffer debilitating injuries or conditions, hunting can become significantly more challenging. You can overcome physical restrictions, but it may take a little sacrifice and willingness to adapt. Hunting stands that are open and ......[Read More]

Hog hunting can be very strenuous but very rewarding. Although hogs aren't the most elusive species, hunting them has proven to be more difficult than many think. It is important to learn how to track a hog's potential path, learning their tactics and tendencies, and what methods are most useful whe......[Read More]

Florida's Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has a 37-page booklet covering all the hunting regulations in the state, including whitetail deer. Every hunter should either get a hard copy of the booklet or go on line to MyFWC.com to become familiar with how to have a legal hunting experience.......[Read More]

A trip line trap can be set to release or activate any number of things, depending on the intentions of the trapper. The important part, however, is the trip line itself, which is designed to catch the foot or leg and subsequently release or set something in motion. One common application is a trap ......[Read More]

If you deer hunt, chances are high you use a deer call along with buck scent-lure. Deer calls imitate many of the sounds a deer makes, luring it out into the open for a clean shot. If you do not have a deer call and want to make a simple call, fashion one with a bare minimum of goods. This deer call......[Read More]

The excitement of shooting a deer is one of the most thrilling aspects of the hunting experience. However, many well-placed shots merely wound the animal, allowing it to run up to several hundred yards before it succumbs to its injuries. As a result, deer hunters must understand how to exercise rest......[Read More]

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An ethical hunter knows that his choice of cartridge is appropriate for taking game.deer image by Henryk Olszewski from Fotolia.comA short action cartridge has a shorter length than a standard rifle cartridge. This allows a bolt action rifle to cycle a new cartridge faster and smoother..........[Read More]

There are three species of bluebird in North America, with the eastern bluebird being the most widespread of the trio of songbirds. Bluebirds have seen a steady rise in their numbers after their populations were drastically lowered in the 1960s due to the fact that their habitat was reduced, and the......[Read More]

The ill-conceived assault weapons and high-capacity magazine ban of 1994 came to a screeching halt in September of 2004. Will that make a difference to you and me?......[Read More]

Hunters use hunting blinds to provide cover for themselves, so that animals like deer cannot see them. While there are a variety of blind types available, building a natural blind out of logs does not cost hunters any money. In addition, this type of blind can be especially effective because it stay......[Read More]

Residents of Ohio as well as nonresidents need a license and a permit to hunt and keep deer. The permits and licenses are different prices depending on your age and residence status. There are additional general regulations as well as area-specific regulations that must be followed. There are differ......[Read More]

The deer season had been long, with its share of excitement, accomplishment, and regret. Little did I know what lay in store for me during the final 26 hours of the season.......[Read More]

Recoil buffers protect internal parts from damage, and must sometimes be replaced. Here's how to replace the recoil buffer on a Browning BAR sporting rifle.......[Read More]

Deer are often easier to stalk in the rain.deer image by Henryk Olszewski from Fotolia.comMany casual deer hunters take a sunny weather approach to the deer hunt, seeking shelter from any but the lightest drizzle. For the more dedicated deerstalker, however, a rain shower or storm can.........[Read More]

Deer hunting can be a great way to put food on the table for your family over the winter. Unfortunately, novice hunters do not realize how sharp a deer's senses are. Deer have a very powerful sense of smell, and if one senses any human or other predatory animal's odor at all, it won't come close eno......[Read More]