Archive for May, 2010
Our Family’s Rite of Passage
, 05 24th, 2010
Virtually every culture has their own particular rites of passage, and while my family doesn’t celebrate Bar Mitzvahs or Quinceaneras, we do have are own traditions. Whenever a male in the family turns 13, we take them on a ceremonious first hunting excursion. So when my son’s thirteenth birthday rolled around last year, I was ecstatic about the prospect of introducing him to the world of hunting.
For his birthday present, I bought him a complete set of youth hunting camo gear and bestowed upon him the rifle my dad gave me when in turned 13. After that, we headed out for a four-day hunting adventure. Not only was this an opportunity for some quality male bonding, but we were also able to bag a beautiful deer.
Stealth is the M.O. in the Hunting World
, 05 11th, 2010
Only the most experienced hunters have successful hunting trips more frequently than unsuccessful trips. The fact is, some of hunting relies on luck in finding your quarry, but it’s important to stack the odds of a successful outing in your favor. For example, animals have keen senses of smell, often much better than their eyesight or hearing. Some animals can smell as much as a mile away (depending on wind conditions) and will retreat at the first sign of danger. Wearing hunting scents will help a hunter to avoid detection from their prey.
Having all the necessary hunting equipment should be the priority of any experienced hunter. This includes spotting scopes, riflescopes, ladies camo pants and other camouflage accessories. With this equipment and a good deal of hunting experience, you’ll have a much greater chance at a successful hunting trip.