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Dec 12 2009

Advanced Deer Hunting Tips

Published by John Eagleheart under Outdoor Sporting

If you are an average deer hunter, you have average deer hunting knowledge, put forth average commitment, you will only get average results. It is easy for the average hunter to be able to get a small buck every year or so, but being able to bring home that beautiful trophy buck on a regular basis requires more commitment and more knowledge. In order to help you become a better hunter, I am going to provide you with the advanced deer hunting tips used by deer hunting masters.

1. Scout Out Your Hunting Area – This does not simply mean know where you are going to sit while you are hunting. It means to go out and truly get to know your hunting location. The most successful hunters actually start hunting months prior to the first day of the hunting season.

Get permission to be on the lease you intend on hunting and scout out all the potential hunting spots. You can investigate all the potential hunting areas by “dry hunting.” This is similar to actual hunting, only you bring a camera instead of a gun. You will focus your attention on determining which areas have the most deer movement, the largest bucks, and the highest buck to doe ratio. It is advisable to scout the lease during midday as well in order to find any signs of big bucks.

2. Recognizing The Signs Of Big Bucks – By knowing what signs to look for, you will be better prepared to find the area where the trophy bucks are located. One thing you want to look for are tracks. You want to look at how big the tracks are, how many tracks there are, and in which direction the tracks are going. This will allow you to understand how big the deer are in a given area, how many there are, and what there movement patterns are.

Look for Scrapes. These are the areas where bucks scratch against the ground and urinate to mark their territory and attract does. Usually scrapes are beneath low-hanging tree branches along the edges of heavy brush. Look for Rubs. These are the spots on trees or posts where bucks rub the velvet off their budding antlers, of where they mark their territory in rutting season. If you see six or more rubs in 100 yards, that’s called a “rub line.” You’ll usually find rubs beside a tree on the side that the buck’s traveling from, so you can get an idea of where the deer is moving and mark it down, making it easier to find them.

You should also look for bedding areas and make a note of their size. If you don’t see any bedding, there aren’t any bucks!

3. Know Your Firearm and Ammo – You need to know the ballistics of the bullet and cartridge you shoot. You also need to know how your gun reacts to the distance you are shooting. You need to know how far your shot raises for short shots and how far it falls for longer shots. You should practice judging how far your shots are and maybe even walk off the distances to possible sighting areas. This will allow you to know if you are making a 400 yard shot and also know how much your bullet is likely to drop making this shot. Doing this will enable you to be able to adjust your aim to make a quality shot.

4. Shot Placement; If you master the aim and ballistics of your deer hunting rile, you will be more comfortable with precision shot placement.

I am a “neck shooter,” which means I believe a shot well-placed anywhere on the neck will bring your deer down every time. There are many hunters who disagree with me on this preference. If your shot lands on the lower part of the neck you are likely to sever the carotid arteries; a shot high on the neck can damage the spinal cord; and a hit to the center of the neck can result in a combination of these fatal effects. If you’re shooting from the side, front, hindquarters, or head-on, the neck is the most effective target, even more so than the traditional “behind the lower shoulder” target.

I don’t recommend attempting full rear shots unless you are trying for a trophy buck that you can’t pass up. Cleaning a deer that’s been shot in the rectum is unpleasant, to say the least. Make wise shooting decisions; a quick, efficient kill is the goal of the advanced deer hunter.

5. Attractants, Calls, and Rattling – While we do not have time to go into a lot of detail, it is an important deer hunting tip to use attractants (like natural food plots, salt licks/mineral blocks, feeders, and flavored blocks), deer calls, and rattling methods. You have to do some prep work beforehand with food attractants. Just like any garden, food plots takes a lot of time and attention. You want the deer to get used to feeding in the area of the food plot weeks or even months prior to hunting season. This is important so you know when and where they will be grazing.

Only try rattling for bucks or using calls during rutting season, as that’s the only time it will usually work. Bucks will mostly be attracted to the rattles and calls because they’re curious if not in rut, but while rutting they’ll rush toward the noise, which is far from an ideal situation. You could run the risk of getting run over by bucks if you rattle, so make sure you are prepared to act quickly if you want to do this. It’ll take a lot of time to get good at this. There’s a bit of a learning curve that comes with accurately recreating the sounds of deer fighting, but if you get it right, it’ll be very advantageous.

No matter how interested in deer hunting you are, anyone with the slightest interest dreams of getting a nice trophy buck; you might also be a deer hunting fiend who wants a trophy rack each year. If you want to learn what it takes to be a master deer hunter, keep these deer hunting tips in mind when your next season comes up.

If you really want to learn what it takes to be a master deer hunter, keep these deer hunting tips in mind when your next hunt comes up. And please visit us at www.Deer-HuntingTips.com to learn the secrets and deer hunting tips the pros know.

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Dec 10 2009

Take A Look At Some Of These Online Bass Fishing Games

Published by Chris Douglas under Outdoor Sporting

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Oh, I know, I know—–the world is coming to an end. The day outside is abominable—rainy, blustery, cold—and you were all supposed to go fishing; well, take stock of the situation—-all is not lost, if your computer works. There are all kinds of bass fishing games online just for the looking, and you can find almost anything you are looking for that will take away your doldrums and give you hours of fun chasing fish online, almost as good as the “reel” thing.

Let’s start with one that has become one of the most fun of the bass fishing games available online, because it is so doggone realistic; Bass Fishing Pro. You will find it a real challenge to chase the fish, hook them, reel them in faster and faster, because the faster you get and the more you catch, the higher up in the levels you move. But, keep in mind that as you get revved up and go charging after those bass, your boat does not have an unending supply of gas, and if you run out——nanner nanner——you are now rowing the boat. And what does that action do for your fishing skills and speed—-not much now that you are pulling oars. So, in between steering the boat, chasing fish, hooking them, reeling them in and running around stuff; you have to watch the gas too. Remember, you can upgrade your boat as you become more agile, and you can compete in tournaments, which will help move you up the ladder.

This is a good one when it comes to fun bass fishing games. This is called Fishing Champion and it is cartoon based with all kinds of fun things happening all around you. The casting action that you go through is so realistic you will feel like you are actually fishing and then hooking the fish and finally reeling it in. The object is to hook bigger and bigger fish, because the bigger the fish, the more money goes into your pot; and the opportunity exists to get extra cash by hooking bonus fish. What a trip! Along the way are lots of bass fishing tournaments and as you win at each tournament, you move up from level to level to reach the top. Great fun.

Here’s a real action packed game that is a barrel of fun and laughs for the whole family and that is Fishing Frenzy. As the name implies, you are putting your reflexes to the test here and pitting yourself against the merciless clock as you try to catch as many fish as you can before the clock runs out. When it comes to fun bass fishing games, this one can’t be beat because of the fast paced action and the whooping and hollering of the participants. The fun starts for real as the fish pulls the bobber below the water surface and you set your hook, and WHAM—the race is on to get him reeled in. Run with this one a few times, and you will be having the best time you ever thought possible with a game.

As far as bass fishing games go, this one is a real (or should I say “reel” winner). It’s called Reel Fishing and it tends to lean on the simple side of action, but nevertheless is a winner when it comes to fun for the whole family. The idea is to catch as many fish as you can, while you sit in a stationary boat on the water with the fish swimming as shadows below you. You cast at the shadows as they move constantly around your boat in circular patterns and you aim your line at the moving shadows. But, there is a catch here—-watch out for the level of drag pressure you put on your line, because if it becomes too great, SNAP—-and you are done. Good family game and will keep you entertained for hours.

And another fun game from the arsenal of bass fishing games on the internet, is one call Survivor Fishing. As the name would state, it is up to you to survive this game by living off the land and finding something to eat to keep yourself alive. Near you is a river and it is a plentiful source of fish, so in order to have something for supper, you must employ what fishing skills you have and catch something. But, keep a close watch on how tight your line is getting, because if you pull too hard, your pole will break and your chances both of getting something to eat and winning the game have gone by the by. You can play as a character if you want, or not: some people find that more fun—but it is up to you. Either way, the game is an exciting one.

Even if it is pouring cats and dogs outside and any hope you had of fishing the day away is rapidly washing down the drain, you still have the option of turning on your computer and spending the day or night—whatever the case may be—-fishing to your heart’s content online. There are a myriad of bass fishing games to be found online and all you have to do is browse up “bass fishing games” and you can pick and choose to find the ones that will keep you and your family entertained for hours, and not missing being able to go outdoors at all. Playing games online is almost as much fun as the “reel” thing.

Chris Douglas creates and discusses articles on such issues as Bass Fishing Mexico. For more information on Bass Fishing Reports visit our site.

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Dec 10 2009

Mountainboarding – The Different Kinds Of Mountainboards

Published by Baxter Wells under Outdoor Sporting

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There are many kinds of mountainboards out there, and while they all may look exactly alike there are small differences in each one of them that makes them better for certain things. In this article you will learn about the different kinds.

To help you out in understanding the many different kinds, I am going to run through each one and tell you a little about how they are different from others. The general kinds include; freeriding, freestyle, kiteboarding and all around.

A freeride mountainboard is longer and beefier than other boards. It usually will have larger wheels that make it easier and smoother when riding over rough terrain. If you just want to have fun riding down hills, this is a great board.

For riders that want to bust out tricks, slide down rails or ride at a skatepark, a freestyle board will be what they should look for. The focus on these boards is lightness. Aside from being light, these boards also tend to be shorter so spinning can be done more easily.

Perhaps you want to do both freestyle riding and freeriding. A mountainboard that will do well in both areas will be at the middle of the pack. Its length will be average and its weight will be average. There are many mountainboards in that are great for all around riding.

Besides the different sizes and weights of mountainboards there are also other features that can change the experience. This includes the style of foot straps. Foot straps can either be the kind you can step in and out of without un-ratcheting, or they can be snowboard style bindings where your foot is locked in from the start until the end of the ride.

There are lots of mountainboards out there to choose from. If you take a little time to think what kind of riding you want to do, it will make choosing one much easier. Do you want foot straps similar to a snowboard, or do you want to be able to step in and go with simpler foot straps? Are you an all around mountainboarder, a freestyle rider, or a freerider? Whatever your preference, there is a mountainboard out there for you.

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