When you’re out hunting, you want to mask your scent. You don’t want animals to know you’re nearby, as many creatures rely heavily on smell for survival. As such, you don’t want them smelling your sweat or the smell of campfire smoke on your clothes, etc. By the way, every human being has a particular… Read more »
If you’re planning a hunting trip, you need to pack for it. Ideally, make a checklist on a piece of paper and list all the items you want to bring. Things like your phone, toothpaste & a toothbrush, boots and rain gear should be on the list. And, for hunting, you might need to bring… Read more »
Someone or something got you interested in hunting. Maybe it was your dad or grandparent. Maybe it was a family friend. Or you saw a show on TV or read a book about it from the local library. However you came to hunting, now that you’ve hunted you know all the good things it adds… Read more »
You don’t want deer seeing, smelling or hearing you. You do not want to scare them off. You’re a hunter and you want to kill as many deer as possible. Can you avoid scaring off deer? Yes, it’s possible. When hunting them, think and act like a predator. Let your hunting instincts kick in. Don’t… Read more »
Do you need camouflage to hunt? No, you don’t, but it helps! That’s the quick and easy answer. The Benefits of Wearing Camo Could you shoot and kill an animal while wearing a Hawaiian shirt and blue jeans? Sure. That said, camouflage can come in handy when hunting certain animals. Think about how animals see… Read more »
When it’s time for winter hunts, it’s a good idea to layer up. Obviously, you don’t want to wear too many clothes that they’d interfere with the job at hand, right? But it is smart to layer clothing in such a way that you’re warm when you need to be warm and cool when you… Read more »
Are you looking for a hunting rifle? Do some research before you buy one. You can read online articles and reviews, of course, but you can also visit gun shops and hold different models in your hands to get a proper feel for what’s available. See what feels good to you! Word of Mouth When… Read more »
Could you hunt in flip flops? Realistically, that would be a bad idea. You could do it, but it wouldn’t be smart. Most hunters wear hunting boots on their feet when they’re out on the land, hunting for the animals they want to shoot and kill. Hunting Boots Should Be Sturdy Yet Comfortable You need… Read more »
Tioga Boar Hunting is located in rural Pennsylvania, where the weather can be downright cold, especially in the winter months. Hunters who hunt in cold weather should know something about frostbite so they can avoid it. Things to Know About Frostbite What is frostbite? It’s an injury brought on by having your body exposed to… Read more »
Are you a deer hunter or know someone who is? What are some things deer hunters do wrong? Not Enough Deer Hunting Practice For starters, a lot of deer hunters just don’t practice enough. When deer hunting season comes around, they haven’t touched their gun in months and they just expect to go out on… Read more »