Hunting Safety Tips

You’ve heard the horror stories or read them online with your WildBlue Deals internet…hunting can be dangerous if it’s performed incorrectly. Here are a few of our best suggestions for enjoying the bounty of the land without getting hurt.
Tell Someone – Before you go, even if you’re leaving at the crack of dawn, be sure to let someone know where you’re going in case something happens. You never know, you could fall down an embankment, break your leg or even have a heart attack – let authorities know where to Read the rest of this entry »

How To Balance Camouflage And Safety

If you are going to be hunting for the first time, you will want to remember that safety is still the number one issue that needs to be remember. People often watch a lot of movies and figure you can throw on a pair of camouflage pants and head out and you have all your bases covered. It is important to remember that there is different camouflage for different areas. You don’t want to be dressed for the desert and then head to the woods, you will be sitting duck. So the place to start is Read the rest of this entry »

Proper Techniques For Stalking Red Deer

Prior to your hunting trip, you should scout the area during off season to check for deer sign. There are some areas that the red deer will frequent more than others. All deer need three essential things; forage, water, and bed-down locations (or safe areas, such as heavy brush). When you are in deer country, scout for heavily used animal trails, which will usually have plenty of deer droppings.Always wear silent clothing and secure any rattling gear, because sound is Read the rest of this entry »

Now That You’ve Made Your Kill, What’s Next

Hunting can be one of the most fun and rewarding ways to spend your time. Everything leading up to the moment that you take your shot is crucial to a successful hunt, but what do you do after you have an animal on the ground?

First of all, breathe! Your adrenaline is sure to be high as the sky after taking a shot, so relax for a minute. Let your heart stop pounding and let your hands stop shaking. Carefully leave your hunting spot and move towards your game. Hopefully, you won’t have to track it very Read the rest of this entry »

Top Ammo Brands For Deer Season

Deer season is a favorite among hunters and preparing for it involves a variety of things. One thing that you must to for deer season is select what brand of ammo that you are going to be hunting deer with. Let’s look at some of the top ammo brands for deer season.

One of the top ammo brands that you can use in your deer hunt is the .308 Winchester softpoints at 168 grain. This ammo is a favorite of many a deer hunter Read the rest of this entry »

History of Bow Hunting in America

The first archers, in the Americas’ hemisphere, were accurate hunters long before the European cultures arrived from other continents. At this time hunters of the open plains were using strong bows, that would release arrows great distances. While the forest people used much lighter bows, along with their great stealth, to bring down their food or enemies. The Eskimos from the Western Hemisphere developed bows that became so important to their culture, they were held in high esteem, as symbols Read the rest of this entry »

Orange You Glad – Vests Save Lives

There are numerous reasons to wear a bright orange safety vest – but, let’s face it . . . the number one reason is to be seen! Whether you’re working construction, directing traffic or on a hunting trip, it is important that you wear it to protect yourself and others from injury.

Our eyes naturally hone in on brightly colored objects. We are immediately alerted by the sight of a blazing orange vest even if our vision is distorted Read the rest of this entry »