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Alaska is a big state with a big reputation to uphold when it comes to big game hunting. With 350,000,000 acres, Alaska alone is one-fifth the size of the entire United States, making finding and taking big game a challenge. Hunting in Alaska offers many challenges that hunting in the lower 48 does not - lower game density, seasonal movement of game and the distances of movement. Careful consideration of seasons and species is the key to a successful trip. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Wildlife Conservation have put together a "Plan Your Hunt Workbook" that is available on their website as a downloadable PDF. This document encourages you to think your adventure through, then[..]

Arizona big game hunting is a special category of hunting. The state publishes a set of Game and Fish laws every year; complete information on Arizona big game hunting can be found on the Arizona Game and Fish Department website. The Arizona Hunting Regulations book spans a fiscal year, from fall to spring season, identifying the following animals as "big game": Coues Deer, Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer, Buffalo, Pronghorn Antelope, Elk, Desert Big Horn Sheep, Buffalo, Javelina, Mountain Lion, Bobcat, Black Bears, and Merriam's Turkey. Arizona has taken several hunter friendly steps to protect hunters and promote the sport to those who may be challenged. There is a state law that helps[..]

Do you start pulling out your gear several months before you take a hunting trip? If your anything like me, the day after you schedule a hunt, you start preparing for the trip. I spend so much time researching and preparing for a trip, by the time it finally arrives, it's almost a little depressing. If you haven't experienced this part of the hunt your missing a lot of fun and below are some tips to living the hunt, not just while your there, but for months beforehand. Let's use my trip to New Zealand with Craigieburn Alpine Safaris as an example to illustrate the process I go through when planning for a hunt. My father and brother-in-law had booked the trip in my absence at a hunting[..]

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[..]

The history of big game hunting is as old, or older, than man. Depending on your beliefs, big game hunting technically can go back to pre-man animals who hunt each other. For this discussion, however, we will limit to man. In man's history, hunting was essential to survival. Even after the skills of farming and cultivation were spread, man continued to hunt meat. As time went on, man's hunting expanded to sport, for skin, and trophy heads. And, some unscrupulous hunters ignored laws and poached certain animals, which almost led to extermination of some species. Today, big game hunting is an extremely popular sport. It requires licenses or permits in most areas, and big game definition[..]

live anywhere in the U.S. and have never gone through the process of booking a pheasant hunting trip to the Dakota's, it may not be obvious to long time pheasant hunter as to just how to go about doing that. After having talked with and assisted many hunters in answering questions about their trip, it has become apparent to me that there are many facets and phases to pulling off a successful pheasant hunting trip to the Dakota's. So for the first-time non-resident pheasant hunting tourist, I thought I would put together a phased approach "how-to" article on "everything you ever wanted to know about booking a pheasant hunt to the Dakota's" from A to Z". Phase 1 - Researching and[..]

Breakthroughs in archery hunting equipment have occurred through the years, improving on the most simple bow and arrow with regards to accuracy, effectiveness and a slew of other potentials. With the sport of archery being more popular than ever at this point in time, manufacturers are more motivated than ever to constantly innovate bow hunting gear and techniques. The bow and arrow have proven their worth in the sport of game hunting through the centuries. Practice has two great benefits: you are able to take your game down in a manner that is considered humane, and you are able to take your game down in as few shots as possible, which is important when you consider the fact that not[..]

Ready to have a go at the big trophy bucks this whitetail deer hunting season? This will require a little more skill and knowledge of advanced whitetail deer hunting tips and secrets. Big bucks don't let themselves be bagged by any rookie hunters! You gotta get some idea of what you are up against if you want to bring home decent sized bucks or even big trophy bucks. You can have a fine high-powered rifle you bought at a recent gun show, but the deer won't be impressed. Going into the woods with a fine weapon won't make the deer walk in front of your gun. What you need is the kind of deer hunting lore, the kind of whitetail deer hunting tips which are usually passed down by word of[..]

Whitetail deer hunting has been a very popular sport these days. The whitetail deer is a medium sized animal found primarily in the jungles of Canada, Mexican, Peruvian and the US continent. This adorable creature as much as they seem harmless can cause considerable damage to crops and human activity in terms of vehicle fatalities. The hunters are very much required to keep the population in check. If you are interested in white tail deer hunting, there are a few tips you can use to help you plan the best whitetail deer hunting trip. Weapon You can always choose between different weapons of weapons to hit your target. You can opt for a good set of archery equipments or you can choose to[..]

Whitetail deer hunting has been a popular sport of hunters for countless years. However, if you are a novice, you should read this article for valuable whitetail deer hunting tips. The whitetail deer is a medium sized deer found throughout Canada, Mexico, Peru, and most of the U.S., with the exception of Hawaii, Nevada, Utah, and California. When deer populations rise they can cause massive damage to crops, and a large number of vehicle fatalities, which is why it is important for hunters to keep the population regulated. The best whitetail deer hunting tips will be made by yourself over time, but these tips will help you during your whitetail hunting times: - Scout - Every hunting[..]