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For those who belong to the cream of society, quail hunting is a top sport. The aristocracies consider it a top hunt and many world leaders and vice presidents practice it even today. This is so because quail hunting demands much less from the hunter as compared to other hunting sports. For instance, it need not be done in the cold or in the morning. Instead, it can be done in very comfortable conditions and one can even call it stylish. This is the reason people of the upper class prefer quail hunting.

Typically, quail hunting involves a pair of dogs and two hunters. The dogs are called bird dogs. The bird dog chases down the quail and after the kill, retrieves the bird. Very often, watchers and spectators attend quail hunts. Sometimes large crowds gather at quail hunts to watch the majestic sport as it unfolds before their eyes. It is beautiful experience, watching the dogs as they do their work in quail hunting, making it an immensely interesting experience.

It is recommended that proper gear be carried while hunting quail. This gear includes proper boots that need to be worn on marshlands and fields. The proper pair of pants are required preferably the ones that are called ‘Brush Pants’ as these match the color of the brush. Additionally, these pants help prevent briars and thorns from getting into them, something that happens very often while hunting quail in the Northern American brushes. The hunter is also advised to wear the appropriate coat or vest in which ammunition and other supplies can be stored. It is best to wear bright colors so that it is easy to spot the hunter in the field and not confuse him or her with the quail.

It is very important to follow the correct strategy and formation while quail hunting. First, the dogs need to go flush out the birds. While this is happening, guns should be prepared to be mounted on the hunter’s shoulders. Ensure that the gun’s safety is on all the time until the hunter is ready to mount it on his or her shoulder and fire. All gun barrels must be pointed towards the prey, skywards and away from other hunters and the ground. After this the two hunters should follow the dog’s line while maintaining a straight line with one hunter behind another. This is an extremely important formation from the point of view of safety. The straight-line formation is necessary in order to prevent one hunter from shooting into the other hunter’s space thereby causing injury or death.

The hunter should always keep a mental note on the location of the other hunter. Even the locations of the dogs should be observed. This is so that the hunter knows the directions in which he or she should not swing the firearm while shooting. It is also necessary to divide the hunting field into two sides with each side belonging to a hunter. It is important that the hunter sticks to his range while firing. This will help avoid poor form and danger.

It is also necessary to avoid low flying quails at all costs. Low flying quails, apart from being dangerous, have also lead to the death and injury of many bird dogs due to the low shots. It is integral that the gun be kept high at all times while hunting quail. This will ensure the protection of all those who are on the hunt.

By: Abhishek Agarwal

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Hunting down pheasants has been a favorable sport of man for ages. The whole scenario of pheasant hunting has changed in a big way in United States. Infrastructural development to make it an attractive sport are extended amount of hunting facilities and relaxation features. No more the hunters are required to go chasing after the birds with all uncertainties. Moreover, in earlier days, the hunters had to also undergo lot of physical strains due to problems of food and shelter for themselves. Besides infrastructural amenities, modern conveniences are fully geared to provide interaction among game lovers to acquire information and plan properly for success. This sport has become very popular and exciting activity in a good number of States in the country. Some of the States have gone much ahead due to their natural pheasant supporting environmental condition. For example, quail hunting is well known for its gaming grounds, particularly in the southern States. There are number of well demarcated hunting down areas well- set for available opportunities.

Being natives of Asia, these birds flock around freezing Himalayas to hot Indonesian forests as their habitat. These birds are among beautiful birds of the world and constitute of good many species and subspecies. They have taken a good number of states as their habitat in the country due to rich potentiality of food and attractive nesting grounds. Like other birds, they follow a set pattern of daily life. Living areas preferred by these birds are from knee to waist high vegetated fields, more preferred are grasslands. Waist high undergrowth at the bottoms of dry lakes is favorite place for them to venture. Before sunrise, pheasants begin their day by flying out to collect pieces for nesting. Normal shooting time starts around 9 in the morning when the birds are busy in feeding activities. Male birds are very colorful and have reddish brown feathers. White ring around the neck adds much to their beauty. Females are shorter with light brown feathers.

The plantation belt in the southern part of the United States has very good roosting grounds for quails. This area has been famous as a prime place of quail population in the world. Many southern states are populated with the ‘bobwhite’ species of the bird. In hunting season, the days are warm and uncomfortable. But, mornings are cool and go well with preferred hunting hours. There are quite a good number of professionally managed tracking preserves. They offer every facility for hunting like guides, shotguns, dogs and such other necessities. A hunter will always return to enjoy the sport of bird hunting.

Although hunting is a popular sport, we do need to understand one basic principle that the hunters must follow it. We can’t afford to wipe out entire population of game leaving nothing for tomorrow. Moreover, we do need to save every species of game birds and other fauna from extinction due to indiscriminate sporting spree of man. There are regulations prohibiting shooting down hens. Hence, hunters must treat the cocks and hens differently and ensure what the target is before pulling the trigger. Experienced hunters know, the hens are mostly silent, whereas the cocks cackle often.

By: Connor R Sullivan

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There are different types of hunting and you need to concentrate much which sort of hunting will give you unlimited joy and pleasure. Specifically, quail hunting is the wonderful source of entertainment. It will make your life happy and charming. Frankly speaking, the elite society or the upscale class is habituated to do quail hunting. The increasing popularity behind the quail hunting is due to the flexible and convenient shooting option. It is void of risks and you will get the fun by shooting the quails at right time.

Basically, it is found that there are many guys who prefer hunting the quail birds for satisfying their eyes and mind. They try to shrug off the mental pressure and trauma by spending some excellent time by shooting the quails in their habitats. The bird dogs are required to chase and force the birds to fly in the open sky. They will fly in a gyre in the blue firmament. They are numerous and myriad in a team. Just let your poodles chase them. Your dogs will flush them to go upward. Now take the gun set it at right angle over your shoulder and keep your eyes open to aim at the group of birds. Your rifle must be efficient and fully loaded for firing several times in the air to shoot the targeted bids.

Please check your sides whether there is any innocent guy who stands and take time to shoot accurately. The quail hunting is always charming and enjoyable. Spectators master strong at the spot to see the shooting programs. Before starting your journey in the wood to hunt the birds, please make it sure that you have taken hunting attachment and gear. You need to wear brush pants for saving your body from the piercing thistle and briars while going deep in the marshland or boggy space. The color of the brush trousers will mix with the green bush.

You can wear gloves for protecting your grips from the cutting and injury. You need to select the competent dogs for chasing the quails. They must be obedient to you and follow your command. Please be careful whether the muzzle of your gun is pointed at the perfect angle on your shoulder. A sling can be chosen for placing your rifle over your back. Every time you must be attentive and careful while shooting your rifle for killing the quails. Be cool minded and much more alert to watch the movement of the birds.

By: Irsan Kao

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Hunting as a sport has grown throughout the United States over the past few years and Ohio is no exception. Several large game species thrive in the varying terrain found in the state. White Tail Deer seem to adapt well everywhere from the flat farm lands in the north to the wooded hills in the south. This is partly due to their ability to take advantage of a variety of food sources. Ohio has some of the largest white tail deer in the country. The deer herds are healthy and well managed allowing as many as 6 deer to be harvested each year in some counties. According to figures reported by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), there are more deer killed in eastern and southeastern counties than other parts of the state. This can be attributed in part to the fact that it is less populated and access to hunting lands can be more readily obtained. There are large tracks of public land, e.g. Wayne National Forest, which are open to the general public for hunting. However, the small wooded plots near open farm fields in the northern counties, where the hunting pressure is low, may offer the best opportunity for bagging a trophy buck.

The reintroduction of the Eastern Wild Turkeys into Ohio by trapping and releasing birds has been very successful. Turkeys seem to be able to survive even where the number of coyotes is on the climb. There are turkeys in wooded areas, especially where there are hills, throughout the state with hunting allowed mostly in the eastern counties. A season exists in both the spring and fall. The number of counties that allows hunting is increasing as the population grows. The bag limit for turkeys has grown from one to two for the spring season. Changes to Ohio hunting laws now allow all day hunting for part of the season.

Wild Feral Hog populations are on the increase in many states causing untold damage on the environment and native wildlife. Some are believed to have gotten loose from private wild hog hunting properties. Once released, they reproduced rapidly. They are considered undesirable nuisance animals due to the damage they cause. Wild hogs can root up large areas of ground, eat farmers’ crops, and wreak havoc on some wildlife species. They can be found in a few counties scattered throughout Ohio. There are not large quantities of them in Ohio but the fear is that they will spread uncontrollably. The ODNR keeps records on counties where they have been spotted but does not have specifics on where to find them. Hunters are encouraged to shoot them whenever they see them with very few restrictions. Therefore, public land is not a likely place to find wild hogs. The best way to determine where to hunt them is to talk to local farmers and get permission to hunt on their private land.

Coyote populations in Ohio have grown. They adapt to almost every environment and have few predators other than man. They eat almost anything including some of the small game species including rabbits. In order to keep their numbers in check, there is no closed season on coyotes in Ohio. They can be shot with few restrictions when hunting other species. They can be seen mostly at night, late in the evening or early in the morning.

A few Black Bear and Bobcats are occasionally spotted in Ohio. Their sightings are recorded by the ODNR. There is no open season on either of them. Some of the bear are believed to have come into Ohio from Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The bobcat is classified as an Ohio endangered species.

Small game species in Ohio include Waterfowl, Rabbits, Squirrels, Quail, Pheasants, and Grouse. There are many bodies of water in Ohio that attract ducks and geese. A hunting license and a stamp are required to hunt them. Cottontails are the most common type of rabbits. They can be hunted within season. There are some Snowshoe Hares in northeastern Ohio. They are protected. Ohio has mostly gray and fox squirrels but black squirrels can be found in some areas. Quail hunting is mostly limited to a few central and southern counties. The population of pheasants is also limited to a few counties with the right habitat. Corn fields are ideal locations to find pheasants. To supplement their numbers, scheduled releases are made in some areas. Grouse seem to be more wide spread but do not exist in large numbers. They are often found in wooded areas. Flushing them in among trees can make a challenging target for any hunter.

By: Fred Kilmore

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While wild pigs and wild boars are different, there are similar tactics used in the hunting of them. There is a certain excitement involved in the pig hunt, and the hunter often feels that he’s doing a great service to people in the area as the feral pigs and boars are highly adaptable and have overrun much of the landscape. In the 1920′s the European wild boar was introduced by a Monterey, California landowner. When it bred with domestic pigs a hog hybrid was developed that is now today’s wild boar. Due to excessive breeding the population of this wild pig has increased exponentially and many states offer open season year round in the hopes of controlling it. These pigs can not only be aggressive, but they damage much of the vegetation and landscape of the area ruining habitat for other, more fragile species. In 1957 the Fish and Game Commision established official seasons on them and it wasn’t until 1992 that a tag was required to hunt them. There are also special rules and regulations regarding the use of hunting dogs in the capture of these pigs.

In California wild pigs are present in 56 of the 58 counties, with a majority of them living on private land. The pig’s behavior has altered greatly to adapt to the hunting techniques often employed to catch them. While they once moved around during the day, they have morphed into a more nocturnal creature, foraging for food at night. The most popular way to hunt these pigs is with hunting dogs, and any number of breeds are used. At one of the only pig hunting dog training schools in the world, Joshua Kauta’s school looks for characteristics such as courage, stamina, intelligence, and tenacity in the training of a good pig dog. One of the most popular breeds used for hunting pig is the bull terrier, along with other breeds such as sheep and cattle dogs crossed with breeds such as the Labrador for it’s sense of smell.

Pig dog training is often in rugged and hilly landscapes and a dog needs a lot of room and open area with well-trained pigs to get proper training. It’s essential for a pig dog to begin it’s training at a young age. There are two types of dogs used when it comes to hunting pigs; those that are used for bailing, which track a pig and keep it at bay by barking at it until the hunter can arrive, and there are the holder dogs, which grab onto a pig’s ears and keep it steady. Whichever type of hunting the sportsmen prefers, wild pig hunting is both exciting and provides a service to many of the local landowners.

By: Abhishek Agarwal

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As in many other states in the USA, Alabama offers a good wilderness for game hunting, particularly goose hunting. The state of Alabama has also formulated regulations for proper conduct by the hunters, which would help in everyone enjoying an exciting game. It is important that every prospective game hunter understands the basic regulations as given below:

1. Hunting License – A license for hunting is an important prerequisite for game hunting in the state of Alabama. This license needs to be obtained for each season. Licenses are issued in the Standard, Special and Youth categories, based on the merits of the application.

2. Federal Regulations – Federal regulations are super imposed over and above the hunting regulations of the state of Alabama. These regulations provide strictures on the method of killing of migratory birds. These rules also prohibit the use of nets, traps or pistols, besides other means of ensnaring the wildfowl.

3. Season – The goose hunting season in the state of Alabama is all-round the year. However, hunters need to obtain license for the game only for a certain open season. The dates of each of the seasons are announced by The Alabama State Department for Conservation Of Natural Resources. You may have to regularly check with them for updated information on the opening of seasons.

4. Hunting Time – Permissible times for hunting are prescribed for each season and these are always confined to the daylight. Hunting during the night, or beyond the specified hours are not permitted and is considered illegal.

5. Shooting From Water – Regulations permit shooting of geese from amidst waters, like from a boat, only when the boat’s motor is not propelling it, or in the case of a sail boat the sails are fully raised.

6. Limits For Bags And Possessions – The limits of bags and possessions for geese hunting are fixed each year and may vary depending on the season. Exceeding the bag limits and possession limits for any waterfowl is illegal.

7. Guns And Ammunition – In the state of Alabama, several restrictions are imposed on the types of gun and the ammunition used. These regulations are applicable for all types of hunting licenses.

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Regulations of goose hunting of the state of Alabama are drawn closely on the lines of similar regulations in the neighboring states. The objective of these laws is to conserve the population of geese and other migratory birds in the woods of the state, while also giving enough room for the hunters to enjoy the sport.

When you think of hunting in Alabama, it is important to take note of the several areas marked as protected, besides the state or federal reserves or parks, where any type of hunting is prohibited. If you are unsure about whether you can hunt in a certain area are not, it is in your best interest to contact the Department of Conservation of Natural Resources to obtain full clarity before you think of proceeding with hunting.

By: Abhishek Agarwal

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I remember well the days of old when there was heavy frost in November and
still enough Bobwhite Quail to stumble upon a covey while walking the woods in
search of deer or squirrels. I remember, many times as a youngster, nearly jumping
out of my boots as a large covey exploded around me. Those were the days.

I was thirteen when my cousin Tommy and his wife Wilma invited me to live
with them in Lynchburg Tennessee. It was there that I developed a passion for the
outdoors that lives and grows stronger everyday. Tommy was well known in the area
for training bird dogs. He really enjoyed training the culls that seemed un-trainable.
Needless to say I followed many dogs many miles along bean fields and creek
bottoms. Some dogs did all right some not so well but the great part of it all was
there were enough birds around that with enough patience and guidance the un-
trainable could be trained. I must admit that some of the dogs may have had a few
quirks but in the end could locate enough birds for us to get a few shots a day
between us and that was enough as it was just being out there that mattered. Or so
I thought.

I was sixteen when we were beginning to notice fewer and fewer quail in the
places we had always found birds. Finally Tommy purchased two top-notch bird
dogs that we had hunted over on previous hunts with their owner. Their names were
Rusty and Sally and I remember the setters well. Alone Rusty hunted a perfect
distance checking back and staying within sight the whole day. Sally on the other
hand hunted wide, too wide really for the many hills and hollers found throughout
Tennessee but in the end her technique helped locate coveys that had grown few
and far between. She could cover an entire farm in no time and would even
remember coveys on certain farms and leave the dog box like a streak of lightning.
When she did this we would hold Rusty in his box until Sally was out of sight that
way we were able to keep Rusty close to hunt the areas Sally missed as she made a
beeline for the covey she had found the weekend before. Sally would hold until we
got there and sometimes it was more than an hour as we could see her pointed atop
a hillside away as we covered the rest of the farm.

I can remember my last quail hunt like it was yesterday. Sally had run off on a
familiar farm and we kept Rusty close. We hunted up to where Sally was pointed.
Rusty backed Sally while we jumped a huge covey. Tommy and I both missed easy
shots and watched as the covey glided off the hill and into the nastiest looking part
of the farm. We knew the shooting would be tough and were not real confident after
blowing such an easy shot on the rise.

Rusty and Sally watched as all the singles settled into the cedars and briars and
then looked back at us as if to asked “what happened boys” before loping off the
sage covered hillside and out of sight inside the thick steep woods below. The air
was cool and the sun was setting. It was going to be our last hunt of the season and
little did I know, as I trudged into that thicket that day, it would become my favorite
quail hunt ever and ranks right up there with the greatest outdoor experiences of
my life, unfortunately it would also be the end to my quail hunting days as I knew
them. Miles of walking with not a single point while deer and squirrels were calling
my name everywhere I turned. It was no wonder I finally called it quits to pursue
other game.

We entered the cedar thicket as Rusty and Sally worked the briars and cedar
tops scattered throughout the rocky slope. Tommy was toting a 12-gauge Browning
automatic while my vest was filled with 16-gauge number eights for my Winchester
single shot. The dogs worked the singles perfectly. Sally stayed in because she knew
the birds were close and Rusty stayed in because Sally did. Before we were out of
the cedar thicket we each had four quail apiece. Jokes were made about me killing
as many with my single shot as Tommy had with his automatic. Tommy mentioned
that the sun was going down and we had better call it a day. I replied that he just
wanted to get out of the woods before I topped his four birds.

We were making our way to the truck, happy with our bird heavy vests, when I
jumped a single. Swinging to my right I took a quick shot just as the bird went into
the top of a cedar tree. Tommy and I both saw the shot part the cedar boughs. Of
course I announced that I had made the shot even though I knew that the cedar had
probably took the brunt of the shot and the quail was gliding safely to a brush pile
somewhere along the creek below. Tommy was sure I had missed and probably
secretly prayed that I had as I was prone to “rubbing it in” back then.

We were both laughing as I told him I hit the bird and we would find him just
the other side of the cedar. He assured me I had missed and I honestly thought I
had as well, that is until I spotted Rusty trotting up the hill, head held high, with a
fat Tennessee Bobwhite in his mouth. I laughed as I bent down and took the bird
from Rusty’s mouth and slid it inside my vest with the others. Tommy just shook his
head.

We made it back to the truck just as the sun was setting and popped the top
on a cold Coca Cola and stood at the tailgate. Shedding our vest and unloading our
shotguns we relived the events of the hunt while Rusty and Sally drank from the
creek and hunted halfheartedly around the truck. I knew and I believe Tommy did as
well, that this was one of those special moments that deserved a little time to allow
it to soak in and make sure every moment of that day was committed to that place
reserved in our minds for special moments in our lives.

We finished our cokes and commended the dogs on a great day afield as the
sun sank lower and the air grew colder. Finally we loaded the dogs and eased the
old Chevy down the gravel road on our way home. I can still hear the gravels
popping underneath the tires. It is hunts like this that need to be remembered. I am
sure that our recollections vary and maybe some memories of the hunt have become
a bit fuzzy, as many hunts have come and gone but this one tends to rise to the top
when I reminisce of the days of the Bobwhite Quail.

By: Ken Mcbroom

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If you want to enjoy a hunting expedition either during spring or fall and also the company of your family, then goose hunting in Klamath Falls can be the answer. Klamath Falls is situated in Oregon, the north of California and on a magnificent waterfall in the mountains. The city is located on the Upper Klamath Lake banks, and provides perfect opportunity for hunting, fishing and hiking.

Goose hunting in Klamath Falls is perfect for vacations too as there is lot one can do. The town is proud of museums, shopping, theatres as well as five star hotels and restaurants. North America’s biggest populace of Bald Eagles is located in Klamath Falls. Hence bird watching is a famous leisure activity for locals as well as visitors. There are not only walking and hiking tracks, day expeditions and horse riding in the warmer periods, but also golfing, fishing, and canoeing for keeping the family busy.

Goose hunting in Klamath Falls has grown in popularity during the last twenty years and has now become a big location for goose hunting particularly for those who enjoy hunting in distant areas. In the Upper Klamath Lake there are abundant Canada and white-fronted geese , but it is compulsory to boat into the location as you can not go by automobile. It is permitted to use decoys, blinds and dogs during goose hunting in Klamath Falls on the lake, on condition that all equipment is removed every day. A guide is needed because very low levels can somewhat be challenging for getting into some secluded locations.

Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge is the first in goose hunting and is about 50miles north of Klamath Falls town. Because the road maintenance is not good there is hardly any traffic to this location only professional guides and hunters pay the visit. There are a number of restrictions for hunting in this area like motorboats are not allowed and in some particular areas loaded guns is not allowed. For those who are not familiar with the site, the access points to marsh can be a challenge to trace and map, so local guide is very necessary. One can reach marsh only two hours before sun rise and all gear inclusive of decoy and blinds are to be taken away at the end of every day. Because the location is a refuge for wildlife use of any kind of motorized vehicle is not permitted within the area.

A unique aspect of goose hunting at Klamath Falls is hunting in far off areas but at the same time one can also enjoy the solace of a big entertaining city within close driving distance.

By: Abhishek Agarwal

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Texas hog hunting is a very popular type of hunting in the state, as there are many hogs in Texas. Very simply, this is a very exotic form of hunting, and while Texas isn’t the only state that offers this, hog hunting in Texas is by far the most popular place to do it in.

Obviously, hog hunting is much less popular and known than things such as deer hunting, duck hunting, moose hunting, etc, and requires a slightly different skill set to excel at it. Here are some important tips if you are to be going hot hunting in the state in the near future.

Before you get started, you will need a Texas Hunting License. These can usually be obtained via the net, and are really not to hard to get. You can either get a resident or non resident license, depending on where you live. Don’t ever go hunting in Texas or any other state without a license, as you can wind up in serious legal trouble.

Of course, one of the most important things to keep in mind about hogs that they are generally very ferocious, and can be dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing. Most of the time, hogs can grow to be enormous sizes, and can be very intimidating to hunt.

Therefore, it is very important that you are an experienced hunter before going hog hunting, as this is one of most challenging kinds of putting that you can partake in. You should never go hog hunting in Texas or anywhere if this is your first time hunting.

If you do plan on going hog hunting, archery hunting is probably the best choice if you are looking for a big challenge. Of course, hunting with a gun is certainly easier, but when you do it with archery, you are going for the full test. This is certainly more challenging than hunting with a gun, because archery requires more hand eye coordination and timing. You also have to hit the hog in just the right spot to kill them. While guns offer a little more room for error, archery certainly does not.

Keep in mind that hog hunting in most places is done year round, because most places don’t want him around. Usually, they reproduce at alarming rates, often times having up to six in 10 hogs per litter. They can literally destroy the land and also spread around diseases very easily.

Therefore, most people agree that the more hunters they go after them, the better. Unfortunately, most hunters try to avoid hunting them because hog hunting can be dangerous when you don’t know what you’re doing, as I mentioned above. Also, this form of hunting is further encouraged because hogs provide a great meal; they are very tasty, and can certainly provide you with a lot of meat for weeks to come.

The best time for Texas hog hunting is the later afternoon to early evening. Very simply, this is when the hogs are on the move the most, and when you have the best chance of finding one. Of course, the best way to do this is to be prepared beforehand; by this, I mean doing your research and finding out where the hogs will go for their feeding, and where they live.

Also, if you plan on doing a lot of hog hunting in the state, you might want to consider obtaining Texas Hunting Leases, so that you can have your own land to hunt on whenever you want. These can usually be found very readily online; while obviously more expensive than simply going to public land, if you find a good piece of property, then this might be a good option for you.

When you know this, you can simply get in between these two areas, and intercept them is they’re going by. You might want to have a tree nearby that you know you can climb, to offer someplace to escape in case you miss and the hog charges you. Ideally, you’d hunt them from a tree stand, where you know you will be out of harms way. Hopefully these Texas hog hunting tips will be to catch a hog in your next excursion, and whether you catch one or not, to come home in one piece.

By: Marcus Thomas

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Saskatchewan has long been considered a top goose hunting destination. Considered one of the Prairie Provinces in Canada, it attracts hunters from around the world to try their luck at goose hunting inside it’s borders. The hunter however should do his research because there are some special tricks and tactics that are unique to Saskatchewan goose hunting. Because of the unique landscape a hunter should do his research before jumping into the field after some fowl.

One thing that is great about Saskatchewan goose hunting is the plethora of other bird species available to the hunter to hunt. While on a goose hunting trip, the hunter could also add some ducks, or sand hill cranes to the mix. Fortunately these seasons overlap, so while the hunter may visit for the goose, he could come home with any number of species to mount. It also makes for interesting day trips to target different fowl throughout the day. Hunters typically prefer to hunt geese in the morning, and then ducks, crane, or upland birds such as partridge or grouse in the afternoon.

It’s important to pay attention to Saskatchewan’s unique terrain. Because of many of the low lying, flat wheat, barley, and oat fields that dominate the landscape, choosing the right blind will be very important. The blind chosen should be very low profile, a lay-down style is best. Pits and pit blinds may also be used; a hunter should take a walk through the terrain and get an idea for the area he’ll be hunting.

Saskatchewan goose hunting will offer the hunter typically three varieties of geese; the Speckle Belly, Canada Goose, and Snow Goose. An advantage to the spring season is that the geese are about as far north as they’ll go; they’ve settled down, and even though they are being targeted, they are more apt to stay in the area.

There are a number of decoys and tactics that Saskatchewan goose hunters use to bring the flock in. Decoys are a natural choice, though later in the season the geese often become weary of them and won’t land. A large number of decoys however could off-set this anxiety as decoys are usually only used in small numbers. There are also decoys available with calls, and electronic wing movements. Another thing the goose hunter employs is the use of a windsock. These are used especially for Canada or snow geese and are painted; the natural movement attracts the geese. Another plus to the windsock is their ease of use and storability. Flags however are not commonly used as they bring attention to the blinds; with the flat landscape, blending into the surroundings is essential for a successful hunt.

By: Abhishek Agarwal

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