Does hunting help with overpopulation? Yes it most certainly does. Wildlife is a Public Resource In the old days, anyone could hunt and kill anything, and that meant we might run out of animals to hunt and kill! We don’t want species to go extinct if we can avoid that! Smartly, the North American Model… Read more »
Some hunters hunt for a couple hours, while others do all day hunts. If you’re going to do an all day hunt, how should you prepare for that? Ready for the Grind Well, for starters, get your head in the game. Hunting may look easy but it can be a grind, honestly. It’s kind of… Read more »
So you’re gearing up for a deer hunting trip at Tioga Ranch? Nice! What are some things not to do when hunting deer? Show Up Rusty Before you actually get out on the land in search of deer to hunt and kill, you should make sure you practice using your bow or rifle often. That… Read more »
Are you a hunter? Do you own firearms? If so, it’s important to clean and maintain them. What are some tips for doing so? Before Cleaning Before cleaning or maintaining a firearm you need to make sure it’s unloaded. Once it’s properly unloaded then it’s time to disassemble your gun. You can check the manual… Read more »
Do you consider yourself to be a morning person or an evening person? When are you at your best? You should have an answer in your head. Now think like the animal you want to hunt. When are they most active? Is your animal most “alive” in the morning or early evening? You can do… Read more »
Not everyone likes hunting or endorses the killing of animals, that’s for sure. If you’re a hunter, you know this. If you’re not a hunter, you might be the person who criticizes a hunter friend or family member because you believe certain things about hunting. Keep in mind, though, that people against hunting often believe… Read more »
Are you a hunter? Don’t leave the hunting lodge without taking several things with you. Your hunting “day pack” should contain several things that can help you have a good hunting day. Food and Water First and foremost, you should bring a water bottle with you, because you will get thirsty at some point. It’s… Read more »
When you hunt, you don’t want to get lost. What are some tips on how not to get lost when hunting? The Right Tools For starters, bring a compass with you. Using a compass, you can walk in the direction you want to walk by following the compass as a guide. Next, consider using a… Read more »
Tioga Ranch offers boar hunting, as well as guided deer and big game hunts in rural Pennsylvania. Hunters come from near and far to hunt on “hundreds of acres of the best hunting area in the east.” What are some of the best snacks to pack when hunting? Clif bars are great– they taste great,… Read more »
You’ll hear people tell you they went on their first hunt when they were just a little kid, and it was usually with their dad or uncle or grandpa. But what about those of us who’ve never gone hunting before, anywhere, with anyone? Is it ever too late to learn how to hunt? It’s never… Read more »