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Ducks Decoying, the fine art of change
2. Never leave your decoys overnight
Ducks are intelligent birds and they will realize your are cheating them if they see
decoys on the same position day after day; obviously that's not a natural behavior and they will stay away from an area where a duck (a decoy one) has not moved an inch in several days!
So, in order to avoid mistakes, put away your decoys every night and set up them again each day; by doing this you will be mimicking natural patterns, furthermore it's hard to achieve the very same decoys disposition each time if you set them every day and such positioning variation will be seen more natural than a long term, once settled decoy on the area.
Ducks are intelligent birds and they will realize your are cheating them if they see
decoys on the same position day after day; obviously that's not a natural behavior and they will stay away from an area where a duck (a decoy one) has not moved an inch in several days!So, in order to avoid mistakes, put away your decoys every night and set up them again each day; by doing this you will be mimicking natural patterns, furthermore it's hard to achieve the very same decoys disposition each time if you set them every day and such positioning variation will be seen more natural than a long term, once settled decoy on the area.
Snowshoe Hare Hunting Tips
Once you have found a proper area, it's time to search for activity signs. Don't try to find a white, small hare on a white, snowy background; it's practically impossible, but if a trail of recent activity from the night before is found, following it will lead you straight to a resting snowshoe hare. These rabbits usually use the same pathways day after day to
move on their territory, hence finding a trail is almost the same than finding the hare itself; you only have to follow the trace to reach the rabbit but it's easier to say it than doing it.
The main problem is to follow the trail on the wrong direction away from the rabbit, to solve such issue it's very helpful to count with canine help such as beagles. The dogs will easily follow hare trace once a trail has been located, then you may be sure to be moving on the right direction.
Remember to move quietly! Snowshoe hares hearing is so sensitive that they will hear even a tiny noise, running away from your sight almost immediately, thus it's mandatory to move quiet and slowly, always prepared to aim and shoot in case a hare appears suddenly.
move on their territory, hence finding a trail is almost the same than finding the hare itself; you only have to follow the trace to reach the rabbit but it's easier to say it than doing it.The main problem is to follow the trail on the wrong direction away from the rabbit, to solve such issue it's very helpful to count with canine help such as beagles. The dogs will easily follow hare trace once a trail has been located, then you may be sure to be moving on the right direction.
Remember to move quietly! Snowshoe hares hearing is so sensitive that they will hear even a tiny noise, running away from your sight almost immediately, thus it's mandatory to move quiet and slowly, always prepared to aim and shoot in case a hare appears suddenly.
5 Deer Decoy Setting Gold Rules
Be sure your decoy may be seen at least 50 yards away in order to attract curious deer towards the intruder.
The only thing driving mad a dominant buck other than an intruder on its territory, it's an intruder trying to steal its does!
Feral Hogs Hunting Regulations
As a general rule if you wish to go for feral hogs southern states are the best option since regulations are almost the same (with quite small differences) and an always raising pigs population allows not only to hunt them but to do it all year long!
The most popular states for feral hogs hunting are California, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Florida even when also there are northern states such Idaho where it's possible not only to hunt these pigs but also to do it without a special hunting license; in fact just a general hunting license is enough for both,
resident and non-resident hunters.
Among southern states one of the most flexible regulations are found on New Mexico where no license is required, only owner permission when hunting on private lands.
Regarding the season, almost all states where feral hogs are hunted allow to do it all year long, moreover, almost all of them has no bag limit, however, as usual, it's important to check local regulations before going out to avoid law infringements.
The most popular states for feral hogs hunting are California, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Florida even when also there are northern states such Idaho where it's possible not only to hunt these pigs but also to do it without a special hunting license; in fact just a general hunting license is enough for both,
resident and non-resident hunters.Among southern states one of the most flexible regulations are found on New Mexico where no license is required, only owner permission when hunting on private lands.
Regarding the season, almost all states where feral hogs are hunted allow to do it all year long, moreover, almost all of them has no bag limit, however, as usual, it's important to check local regulations before going out to avoid law infringements.
The Art of Setting a Ground Blind
Here you'll find some useful tips to help you to learn faster about the art of setting a ground blind for deer hunting.
Hide your blind properly or don't hide it at all!
If you wish to hide your blind, just be sure it's invisible! It's not about to add some tree branches and leaves around, you need to fuse it with the surrounding area making the blind virtually invisible. If you are not willing to do it, perhaps it would be better to set the blind on an area where deer can see it from 100 yards, this way they will get familiar with the blind presence and won't get suspicious later when you are inside.
Hide your blind properly or don't hide it at all!
If you wish to hide your blind, just be sure it's invisible! It's not about to add some tree branches and leaves around, you need to fuse it with the surrounding area making the blind virtually invisible. If you are not willing to do it, perhaps it would be better to set the blind on an area where deer can see it from 100 yards, this way they will get familiar with the blind presence and won't get suspicious later when you are inside.
