The several different things about hunting methods consist of many types of weapons and also the peacefulness of the wildlife and the rush of the closeness of many wild game. My hunting falls into three groups based on the weapons I use: bow, rifle, and shotgun.
First, I use my bow to kill large game. It is a challenge because, I have to be close to my prey and also have steady hands when pulling back my bow. The advantage of using my bow is the silence when it’s shot. I use arrows with broad heads. The broad heads come in many different types and style. My shot is much closer and it will be a much cleaner kill. I want have much damage to the meat after the kill, so the meat is less mangled.
The deer will bleed and makes it much easier for me to find the dead animal after the kill. The disadvantages of using a bow are your shot has to be much closer to the animal. I will also need a clearer path for the arrow to hit, so that my target will not be blocked by any objects. If my arrow misses my target, this will not be a clean kill. If my shot is bad, the deer will be injured.
Second, I use my rifle in shooting larger game such as deer. Bullets for my rifle come in many different calibers and grains. The rifle also fires center- fire ammo. It also has a scope mounted on top of the barrel. It also has a sling which I can use to carry my gun for a long walking distance. It also has loops that will hold my ammunition. These comes in handy for me in reloading my rifle. I use my rifle in my deer stand, in a shooting lane or a highline, and also in baited fields. The challenge for me in using a rifle with a scope is that, I must have steady hands and also a place to rest my rifle. My balance has to be ri...
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...it is the perfect gun. I can use it in duck blinds and boats. It is also easy to maintain and clean. It can also use it for shooting several different types of game just by changing the shells. It is also easier to carry getting in and out of the boats. I can also find my shells a lot easier because of their size and color. Shotguns are also cheaper.
The disadvantages of my shotgun are the loud kick and also the shorter range. It will also jam a bullet a lot quicker than a rifle will. When shooting my shotgun, I have to lead ahead of the duck, or I will miss my shot. Cleaning my kill, it can be difficult because of the pellets that the shells left behind in my game, and I have to pick the pellets out of my kill.
These are some of my favorite ways of hunting, Work, I have enjoyed for many years that have giving me great pleasure and many wonderful times.
For many people, hunting is just a sport, but for some it is a way of life. In Rick Bass’s “Why I Hunt” he explains how he got to where he lives now and what he thinks of the sport of hunting. There are many things in the essay that I could not agree more with, and others that I strongly disagree. Overall this essay provides a clear depiction of what goes through the mind of a hunter in the battle of wits between them and the animal.
The rifle and the coveted shotgun, literally brought home the bacon. With sleek models such as the Winchester .44 in 1873, accurate targeting sights increased a hunter’s ability to take down his prey, even from large distances, often exceeding 200 yards. The other weapon of choice, the shotgun, did not boast a straight, clean shot, but had the capacity to tear anything to shreds in a single blast. A short barrel provided the advantage of a wider blast range and easier handling (Trachtman et al 50). In many battles, the shotguns were often preferred for their simplifying features.
...sed the cross hairs on its chest and took a shot. The deer jumped straight up in the air and then started running right at me. I racked another shell in the chamber. At less than ten yards I took another shot. This time the deer did two somersaults and landed about seven feet from me. Excited I got up to take a look, the deer was definitely dead. He laid there on the ground in front of me with the nerves in his massive body still twitching. He was a nice ten point, this really made me happy because he was bigger than my brothers. My first shot had hit him in that shoulder, because I was probably shaking when I shot and this threw my shot off. My second shot went threw the neck and into the chest. After sitting and enjoying the moment I gutted him and drug him up to the house. This last season turned out to be my best ever because I was persistent and never gave up.
Using archery to kill game animals is known as bowhunting. Using a bow to hunt
I believe that it is time to make Quality Deer Management a part of every hunters game plan. The benefits may not happen right away but after a couple of years you will have years and years of quality hunting. You not only will have a better hunting experience but you will also have fun implementing Quality Deer Management on your land.
Since the beginning of time man has been hunting animals for food. Even before fire, man needed to hunt, because hunting was the only way to eat. At first man used things such as spears and rocks to kill its prey. As man evolved, they started using bows and arrows. Next came an early model of what we use today, the firearm. It is powerful yet easy to carry around. It puts the animal through less suffering and is a lot more efficient than previous techniques. Hunting was once a necessity, but now it is a tradition, passed on from father to son as a way to spend time together, enjoy the outdoors, and experience what our ancestors went through in hunting their dinner. Since it is considered a sport some think we are killing off the deer population, when in actuality, “While most other big-game species have declined with the spread of urbanization, the whitetail has been able to adapt to its ever-changing environment. Through the efforts of state agencies and conservation groups like Whitetails Unlimited, wildlife officials estimate today’s whitetail population to exceed 30 million” (www.whitetailsunlimited.org).
I might not know what is going to happen to me later on in life at a certain moment, whether it’s bad or not, but I can protect myself so much better if I have a gun. It increases the chances of getting out alive in some burglar situation is higher than normal when I have a gun. There are a lot of robberies around our city and they are always carrying guns with them. It makes me feel safer when I know I have a gun right next to me. I can make myself a lot more dangerous to a
Hunters often reveal that being in nature provides time to clear the mind. In the woods, there is no rush, no schedule, and no deadlines; nature moves at its own pace. This interaction provides a deep spiritual connection with the land, the wildlife, and our planet. Hunting has been around since the beginning of time and has been in many people 's lives for generations, these are some reasons why people all across America continue to hunt. Hunting has many benefits such as reducing deer related car accidents, controlling deer densities in heavily human populated areas, creates jobs, and feeding and supporting families. Thus, deer hunting is necessary for several reasons.
What is the importance of the gun? The gun is one of the most important tools in the defense of our nation. Guns are responsible for a lot of death and injuries, but these things were going on before the existence of the gun. Guns aren't the reason for the death and injuries, they are just a means to it. They are tools and an engineering marvel of our age. The gun has evolved from a simple weapon that caused limited destruction to the modern gun that is so fast and powerful it is capable of mass destruction. Through the evolution of the gun, it has become a political tool.
It’s a brisk November morning like any other day, but today isn’t any other day, today is the first day of firearm deer season. Shots are going off everywhere like world war three declared on deer. I’m wrapped in every hunting garment I own but winters cold embrace always finds its way in. My cheeks are rosy red and my breath was thick in the air. As I raise my shotgun and pull the trigger, my heart races and my hands shake. As I race after my prize, the sounds of leaves crunching beneath my feet are muffled by the ringing in my ears. I’m walking face to the ground like a hound on a trail and then my eyes caught it, my very first whitetail. I will never forget my first deer and the joy I felt sharing it with my family. Hunting is a passed down tradition for my family and friends. Throughout the world, millions of people participate in the spoils and adventure of the hunt. Hunting has been a pastime since the beginning of man. Hunting is one of those things either you like or you don’t like. It’s hard to explain the joys of hunting ,because it’s something one must experience for his self. Hunting does have laws and regulations you have to abide by. Are hunting regulations benefiting the hunter or the animal? This paper will discuss some of the regulations and laws, types of game, disadvantages of regulations, the pros of regulations, poachers, and ways to preserve wildlife and there habitat.
I come from a family that is strongly influenced by the outdoors. We spend countless hours outdoors camping, fishing, and hiking. At a young age, I grew a passion and love for nature. That passion soon grew to be an obsession. When I was a young boy, I discovered the sport of hunting while looking at several books and pictures stored in my father’s closet. My father would tell me several stories of when he hunted in Mexico. I was fascinated by this sport and dreamed of one day taking part in the tradition of hunting.
Many people have misconceptions about hunting. One such misconception is that hunting is easy and any person can go sit in the woods and wait for an animal to cross the hunter’s path. However, people who believe this are sorely mistaken. Hunting is not just sitting in the woods with a rifle; there are many other aspects that must be considered. An individual must have all preparations complete, purchase or gather the equipment needed, and know what to listen for while in the woods.
Another thing that will help you is knowing your adversary. Learn as much as you can about the game your hunting. Learn about the habits and life styles, such as when they feed or are laying down. Go deer watching. Yes that’s just like bird watching but for deer. Go sit in their natural habitats and watch the way they move, what they eat, or what happens when they hear noise. This will help you stalk deer.
... I have to do what is best for my family. Even though it is just a BB gun it is still a dangerous weapon to have, someone might get hurt, it is not a toy. The gun is just for protection and after services. I have also considered having my personal gun, and the reason for that is that travel by myself most of the time. I drive far way to go to school, so I am alone during those hours, there is no one to protect me. Another reason is whenever I go to the library from 6pm to midnight, the parking lots are empty. I need some type of protection if there are malicious people waiting for their next victim. It is a crucial decision to consider all the pros and cons when it comes to having weapons, either in the household or with you. This weapon should be use only when there are no other options, it is not for people to go and look for trouble in hopes they have to use it.
It is cruel, immoral, and unnecessary especially in cases where the animal is wounded but not killed. In a 2008 article written by PETA, they revealed that, “A study of 80 radio-collared white-tailed deer found that of the 22 deer who had been shot with "traditional archery equipment," 11 were wounded but not recovered by hunters. (“Sport Hunting”). As motivated as they are, hunters who use traditional archery equipment, guns and other weapons are not always accurate which results in missing the vital organs when they attempt to make their “kill shot”. When a hunter misses the vital organs to make it a quick death, it often results in the animal running off and the hunter not being able to find it to finish the kill, leading to the animals suffering a slow and painful death often even days or weeks later (Lapierre). Even if hunters miss the animal entirely, the stress and fear the animals are put through from loud noises the hunters create makes them not want to eat. Not eating leads to a greater struggle for them during the winter months because they do not have enough fat or energy stored in their bodies (“Sport