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Be Safe – Not Sorry!
Time to Pack!
I have mentioned the importance of being properly dressed when going out hunting. These guidelines/suggestions centered around keeping warm/comfortable and item dependability. There is a third component that is just as important, if not more, and that is “safety”.
The selling of camouflage clothing and equipment is a multi-billion dollar industry. They are so sophisticated that you can become invisible. This extreme has no place in game hunting today. Granted, you want to be concealed as-much-as possible from the game you hunt but not to the point where you can’t be seen by other hunters. There is not much consolation in being totally invisible and winding-up a statistic with a bullet between the eyes – BE SMART!
The International Hunter Education Association (IHEA) strongly recommends that each hunter wears some bright orange hunting apparel for safety purposes. Each state has their own legal requirements for the minimum amount of orange a hunter must wear (www.ihea.com). Be warm, comfortable but stay safe during your next hunt.
Wish Us Luck!
WOW!
For the last several years, we have enjoyed going Quail hunting in Southwestern New Mexico, on property owned by one of our hunting group members. Past years have proven to be fairly productive, with exception of last year which only netted a couple of birds.
This year we are thinking about changing strategy and going to a hunting plantation/sporting club in Florida. This type of gentlemen’s hunting is contrary to anything we’ve done before; so, we do it with some reservations.
Unlike most of our group, with me, the social camaraderie is important; but, my primary motivation is the hunt. As I understand it, you can make it as simple as you want. Paid packages provide for everything except hunting apparel. However, I can’t imagine going without my own Browning 12ga. Shotgun (don‘t think she would allow it)!
A Truly Great Hunter?
Don't Get Caught Short!
Have you ever been driving down the road, while hunting that trophy buck, and out of the corner of your eye saw movement? You jumped out of the truck, as the startled buck started to walk away – took aim, fired, and missed. The buck started to bound; you ran after it looking for a vantage point. The deer stopped, as it moved into a thicket; but, you had a shot! You took aim, fired, and it went “click”. You had no ammo! And, the truck was 100 yards away. As you turned towards the truck, you noticed the deer walking slowly over the distant hilltop.
I would not wish this scenario on anyone. However, and I don’t remember who, but a smarter person than I once said, “the mark of a truly great hunter is one who is always prepared, regardless of the situation or circumstances”
Having replacement ammunition with you at all times is super critical, and the solution is not carrying a few rounds in your pant’s pocket. There are multi-purpose hunting vests that not only provide warmth but ample storage for loose or contained replacement ammunition. A lack of good sense should not be responsible for keeping that trophy mount off of your den wall.
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