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turkey hunting shotguns

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Q: What is a good shotgun for turkey hunting?
I’m new to the turkey hunting scene and having only upland shotguns, what is a good type of shotgun for tukeys? I know everyone will say something different, but I have no idea really. What should I look for, and what should I avoid?

A: I agree with sturno and bigd. The Remington 870 is one of the most versatile shotguns in the world. it does everything the fancy European shotguns can do, and it costs a lot less. I use my 12 guage Remington expressmag for everything from hunting turkeys to geese, ducks, quail, chuckars and pheasants. The most important thing for turkey hunting is to select a very tight choke. when its time to hunt turkeys i simply unscrew my modified choke and screw in my turkey choke. Load it up with some 3 inch heavyshot shotgun shells and you have yourself a lethal turkey killing machine! Good luck!

*another thing about turkey hunting: its really important that you learn to call properly. most of the time when you are turkey hunting you will want to call them to you. Box calls are great for beginers, but a mouth diaphram can be really effective once you get the hang of it. Buy yourself an instructional vidio that goes over the diffent calls that turkeys make. practice at home before turkey season starts and you will have a huge advantage.

Q: Looking to buy a shotgun for Turkey Hunting?
I’m looking to buy a Semi-auto shotgun for Turkey hunting . I recently started hunting again and I’ve falling in love with turkey hunting. I’m looking for something pretty cheap, but reliable. Any ideas on what type of calls I should get and any good web sites to buy from?

A: I would also have to say to go with a stoger 2000 in the camo. The gun has been voted as the best buy for semi auto shotguns. Made by benelli who is owned by Beretta. Both fine gun companies. As for the turkey call I would go on Cabellas website.

Q: I was just wondering whats the best shotgun for turkey hunting?
I am going on this springs turkey hunt in nothern michigan (first time turkey hunting) any sugesstions would be greatly appreciated.

A: A 12ga. shotgun with a tight choke is the best thing for turkey hunting. You should have at least a full choke. There are many specialty chokes for turkey hunting. You’ll need to shoot several different loads to see which one patterns best in you gun. Aim for the head since the feathers can slow or stop the pellets and a turkey shot in the body can run or fly off, possibly dying where you can’t find it. Even one pellet in the brain will drop him where he stands. They often flop around after being shot so be careful when you grab the bird since a tom can have sharp spurs on the back of his legs. All the major manufacturers make turkey loads which are usually copper plated and buffered which helps keep pellet deformation to a minimum. My gun, a Mossberg 500 with a 20″bbl and a ported choke (.675) shoots the best patterns with a Federal Premium Turkey load,( 2oz. of 7 1/2 shot, about 700 pellets). It puts about 110 to 115 pellets on a turkey target at 30 yards. Any shot size from 4 to 7 1/2 will work. Good luck and remember, a turkeys vision is his best defense so sit very still and have everything camoed you should do great.

Q: whats the best turkey hunting shotgun to buy? the most for your money..?
Hey everyone, im in the market for a new shotgun. whats the best turkey hunting shotgun for decent price. i was looking at a mossberg in walmart the other day. that looked nice. i want 12 guage and camo

A: Remington 870 will be a fine choice. It is known for it’s durability and dependability, as well as it’s low price. It also comes in a turkey camo. You can get one with a 3″ chamber or a 3 1/2″ chamber, however I have never found it necessary to use anything bigger than a 3″ magnum.

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/shotguns/model_870/model_870_express_turkey_camo_specs.asp

Q: What is the best shotgun for turkey hunting?
whats the best turkey gun at $400 or less preferably but Im open to all price ranges so please feel free. I would definently like a 12ga or perhaps even a 10ga. single shot,pump and semi-auto acceptable.

A: Mossberg Field Model 500 in 12 gauge pump shotgun.* reasonably priced, light weight, rugged, dependable, smooth working action. Does what all the others do but for a lot less $$$$.*

Q: What is the best 12 gauge shotgun for turkey hunting?
I am looking to buy my first 12 gauge shotgun and i need some sugestions

A: While a pump is not necessary for turkey, it is more versatile. I recommend a Mossberg 500 (or 500 Bantam) for their features:

* Drilled and Tapped – All 12 and 20-gauge models feature a drilled and tapped receiver, factory-ready for scope base and optics installation.
* Quality ques – a combination of dual extractors, twin action bars, positive steel-to-steel lock-up, and anti-jam elevator combine for reliable, smooth operation.
* Ported barrels – select 12 and 20-gauge barrels are factory ported for reduced muzzle jump and felt recoil.
* Fiber optic sights – fully adjustable front and rear fiber optic sights standard on all turkey models – perfect for use in low light conditions.
* Choke tubes – Interchangeable Accu-Choke tube set and wrench and X-Full choke tubes included on select models.
* Turkey features – XX-Full extended choke offered on select turkey models.
* Free gun lock and a 10-year limited warranty
* Made in USA
* Affordable at under $338 MSRP

If money is no object, try a Beretta A391 Xtrema2 Camo KO (MSRP $1,700), a Browning NWTF GOLD Ultimate Turkey (MSRP $1,513), or a Winchester Super X3 NWTF Cantilever Extreme Turkey (MSRP $1,399).

Q: What choke should you use in your shotgun for turkey hunting?

A: Full, extra full, or Turkey (most constriction for dense patterns).

http://www.choketube.com/remington.html

Q: What is the best shotgun for turkey hunting under $400?
I am looking into a mossberg.
Can i have one that can take heavy loads

A: The mossburg 535 is a nice gun for the money ( about $325). Comes with a turkey ( 22inch) and a waterfowl ( 28 inch) barrels fiber optic sights, and mine even came with a tru-glo red dot. Shoots up to 3 1/2 inchers, although i found out that the 3 inch loads, which are not much lighter at all ( only 1/8 ounce shot) shoot much tighter patterns. I use it for turkey and coyotes at night. For the money, I don’t think you can find a better pump.

Q: what season is turkey hunting season in Oregon?
Title says it all. And if I could get specific locations of good hunting ( shotgun preferably) that would be great!

A: Fall turkey season runs Oct.
15-Dec. 31 in most of western
Oregon and you can take either
a hen or a tom. And don’t
forget the statewide spring
turkey hunting season, April 15-
May 31.

http://www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/hunting/upland_bird/species/docs/ThanksgivingTurkeyFlyer.pdf

The spring hunt is generally considered the premium time for turkey hunting. The essence of the hunt is to attract a big tom within shotgun range through concealment and skillful calling. Oregon’s best turkey habitat is in southwestern Oregon, but populations are increasing on the east side, particularly in the northeast part of the state.

http://www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/hunting/upland_bird/species/index.asp

Q: Do I really need to have a camouflage shotgun for turkey hunting?

A: I personally feel the camouflage shotguns look pretty silly. But, I guess I am a bit of a traditionalist.

Many years ago, when I was young and dumb, I used to go turkey hunting in full camouflage. I dunno, maybe I just wanted to look like “Rambo” or something. Nowadays, when I go turkey hunting, I wear traditional upland game hunting outfits (tan and orange barn coat) and it includes plenty of flourecent orange.

The thing with turkeys is that they DO have keen eyesight. But, what spooks them is movement. I’ve had turkeys walk up to within 10 feet of me (out of season) and look me in the eye. They could tell that something was out of place, but did not know that I was a human sitting at the base of a tree. They could obviously see my flourecent orange clothing, but again, as long as I stayed still, they didn’t run.

On the other hand, I have spotted turkeys in a field some 200 yards away when I was sitting in my truck. The moment I opened the door to get out, they flew away.

In summary. Don’t worry about camouflage guns or even camouflage clothing. If you want to hunt turkeys, the key is to stay very still, or try to hunt from behind a blind where they can not detect your movments.

Q: Turkey Hunting?
I live in Mississippi and I’ve never been turkey hunting. I go deer hunting all the time though. Can you give me the basics? I know you can buy blinds and stuff or hide in grass (maybe?) im not sure. but can’t you do it in a stand too? I have a 12ga. shotgun and a .243. i know you’re supposed to use a shotgun but isn’t it legal to use a rifle too? your preference? also where should you go. near water, fields, certain plants? any baits or calls you recommend? thanks for the help

A: first find a call you like then practice, practice, practice. turkeys are very smart and can see even better. i hunt those MS. long beards too just take your time.

Q: turkey hunting?
well i am going turkey hunting soon for the 1st time….what calls do i need? what are the best brands? i know dekoys[ or how ever you spell it] help a lot…so how many of each ’sex’? [ male and female]
how many of them is to many?
i have a 20 gage shotgun for it…i know its not the best but it well work.

any tips or hints well be thanked

ohhh i live in ga if that helps

A: oh man are you in for some fun. who is taking you out? take a hen decoy if on public land . safer that way. use a box call or a slate call easiest to master and sound good. get 3″ winchester supreme ammo in number 5 shot. put your full choke in unless you have a gun that offers an extra full or turkey choke. 2 hens and a Jake decoy are good when there are a lot of dominant gobblers you wont know til you try. if you see turkeys henned up put out 2 hens and a jake. anything more is scary to turkeys they wont approach big groups. set that jake deek out there about 25 yards facing towards you with his back to where you think the turkeys will come from. that way 2 longbeards will come to investigate and want to whoop ass out of your jake for tending hens. you face him towards you so when the toms face him down their back is too you allowing you to move your gun barrel up
welcome to the circus pal!

Q: 1980′S FRANCHI 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN?? TURKEY HUNTING?? BB PATTERN?
I HAVE A 1980′S FRANCHI 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN. I WILL BE USING IT FOR TURKEY AND GOOSE HUNTING. I WAS WONDERING IF I NEED TO ADD A CHOKE TO IT TO MAKE A BETTER PATTERN OR IS THERE ONE ALREADY INSIDE THE BARELL THAT I CANT SEE AND IS THAT GOOD ENOUGH. IF SO WHAT KIND OF BB PATTERN WOULD THERE BE WITH A HIGH DENSITY 4 SHOT SHELL (PHEASANT LOAD). ALSO IF I WOULD NEED A CHOKE WHAT KIND WOULD BE GOOD FOR THE TUKEY AND GOOSE TYPES OF HUNTING AND WOULD BE ABLE TO FIT THIS GUN. THANKS SO MUCH!!

A: If you can’t see the choke sticking out of the gun, then you are going to have to look if you have a screw in choke at the muzzle. MAKE SURE THE GUN IS UNLOADED. Peak down the muzzle. If you see a castle like nut tube inside the barrel then you have a screw in choke otherwise you have a fixed choke. The choke type might be indicated on the barrel. For turkey you need a full or extra full or “turkey choke” for those birds.

Q: what is the best shotgun for turkey and deer hunting?
I have been advised to use a remington 1187. I would just use the modified stock choke for turkey and buy a slug barrel for deer. Is that the best choice? I dont want anything crazy, just a good, reliable and versitile gun.

A: To me, you’re really asking four questions: 1) Remington vs. other brands/makers, 2) semi-auto vs. pump, 3) gas vs. inertia in semi-autos, 4) purpose-built vs. generalist.

1) Remington is a fine brand. If you’re looking a Wal-Mart or the gun store in a smaller community that only has parts for one shotgun, Remington will be it. You can always find a Remington shotgun in your price range and everyone will be familiar with the model nomenclature. Mossberg competes with it in the value (good quality, good price) category, but Remington’s can go up alot in price point too.

2) The 1187 is a semi-auto that has an action that’s been around for quite a while in gun terms. It cycles lighter rounds reliably (Guns, 9/2005), something that can be somewhat of a problem for semi-autos. By definition this action will be more difficult to keep clean, need more care and be more complex to completely disassemble than a pump. (I point this out since you seem to be rather new to shotguns–which is great.) I like pumps most for defensive shooting. There’s not only less to fail, nothing replaces the racking of a pump shotgun as a “Leave now!” invitation. The gas system in the Remington (please don’t call it a “Remmy”–ever) reduces recoil well. I think that can be an important part of your decision. That said, my thin daughters have handled my pump 12 gauges without any flinching since their teens.

3) You can have your semi-auto and still have a lower maintenance gun. There are non-gas, inertial systems such as the one make famous in the Benellis (http://www.chuckhawks.com/benelli_inertia_action.htm). I’m not knocking Remington when I say that I like the Benelli system as well. I have a Browning Gold that is like the Remington gas system and it’s my favorite all-around shotgun. I also have a Super Black Eagle (SBE II). It doesn’t seem to me that it absorbs as much as the direct gas system guns, but it’s easier to clear (gas tube!) and seems willing to run forever without signs of sticking due to fouling. And it costs more… much more. Then there’s the Beretta gas system… It’s supposed to be self-cleaning. You know there’s no free lunch, though. (If you only read one link I’ve given, read this on gas systems: http://www.chuckhawks.com/shotgun_gas_actions.htm. I love Chuck Hawks’ site.) If you hear about the dove hunts in Argentina then you will hear about Berettas and Benellis. I have a Benelli Nova (pump) in camo that goes for around $400 on sales at big gun stores when hunting season starts. I think its a good comparison model for a pump vs. the 1187.

4) There are several sub-models of the 1187. You can get it in a longer barrel for waterfowl. It comes in a mid-length sportsman’s model (good all-around choice) and one styled to be a tactical shotgun. You won’t need the longer smooth barrel for turkey–just a tight choke. (You can buy the gun this way or get an aftermarket turkey choke tube to install.) You can buy the turkey specialist (http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/shotguns/model-11-87/model-11-87-sportsman-super-mag-shurshot-turkey.aspx) and still swap out to a slug barrel (one here with links to others: http://www.cabelas.com/p-0005760212138a.shtml). The thumbhole stock on this sub-model is a personal preference (IMHO). You can get a barrel that is cantilever (scope mounting rail attached to the barrel itself; http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/99537-1.html).

What you most need to consider: fit. It’s amazing how one shotgun may “shoulder” (come up to a natural pointing position and seat well) for you than another. You need to go to a gun store and shoulder a few shotguns one right after the other to see what I mean. Here is where you get into gun geometry and hear terms like “comb” and “pitch” (http://www.gunnersden.com/index.htm.shotgun-stock-fitting.html). When I’ve helped a friend purchase a shotgun, this has almost always (OK, always) settled which one they purchased. If you have to adjust your face to the stock, you may miss a shot. This wastes shells and may lose the game you hunt. Advice is a good place to start, but don’t stop there. Handle some shotguns, listen to advice from someone who can talk to you about how a shotgun fits you. There are many good shotguns (I own six), but not one of them is a gun that won’t fit you.

Q: I am looking to mount a scope on my Mossberg 500 20ga. shotgun for deer/turkey hunting. Any suggestions?
I am looking for something reliable and ecconomical.

A: Walmart and www.natchezss,com economical an reliable.check the online.

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dove hunting shotgun

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Q: I want to buy a shotgun for dove hunting/home defense. Which one should I buy?
I would like to buy one shotgun for dove hunting/defending my home. When not being used to hunt dove this shotgun is ready for home defense purposes… Which make and model of shotgun would work well in both situations??? Which 2 different types of shells should I use in each situation??? Thanks so much… Tim

A: Either the Remington 870 or the Mossberg 500 pump shotgun will do what your asking. I like many prefer a defensive shotgun to have a short barrel 18-20″. While most bird hunters want a longer barrel 24-28″. You can find combo sets that have a short barrel and long with one receiver and stock.

Mourning Doves are a migratory bird and fall under federal law requiring you to have a plugged magazine limiting total capacity to three. You can remove this plug when using it for defense.

I’d stick to small shot for dove say #7 1/2 or #8. Now defensive loads depend on gauge of the shotgun your getting. For 12ga I recommend OO buckshot. For 20 ga I recommend 3 buckshot, if you can find it.

Q: FINE FOR DOVE HUNTING IN INDIANA WITH NO PLUG IN SHOTGUN?
I WAS HUNTING ON OPENING DAY THIS YEAR IN INDIANA AND RECEIVED A SUMMONS FORM A DNR OFFICER FOR HUNTING DOVE WITH A SHOTGUN CAPABLE OF CARRYING MORE THEN 3 SHELLS. I HAD NO IDEA OF THIS LAW. I DID NOT HAVE A PLUG IN MY NEW REMINGTON 870 EXPRESS. “NEW HUNTER” MY FAULT. CAN SOMEONE GIVE ME A IDEA OF FINE AND PENALTY FOR THIS OFFENSE BEFORE I GO TO COURT.
THANKS

A: Put your plug back in, show up to court, say you are really sorry. Hopefully it wont be more than $100. You are lucky, some states would have confiscated your shotgun on the spot and that would have been that.

Q: whats a good cheap shotgun for dove hunting?
???? help on a budget 200 or cheaper or so

A: The Mossberg 500 12 gauge field model is usually on sale at this time of the year…. This 500 is on sale in my area for $209 at DicksSporting goods….

http://www.mossberg.com/images/Mossberg_Guns/930/NEW/50120.jpg

http://www.mossberg.com/products/default.asp?id=3&section=products

Q: favorite shotgun for dove hunting?
i was just wanting to take a survey of what guns people use for dove hunting mine is a stoegor model 2000 semi auto interia driven system

A: Rem 1100 12 ga.

Q: What is the best shotgun shell load between lead, steel, and brass for hunting dove?

A: not suppose to use lead because it my kill other animals by them eating it but steel and brass would both do the same

Q: what would be the best shotgun for hunting duck and dove?

A: Nobody said it so i will Benelli SuperBlack Eagle. you get 5 choke tubes standard
will cycle the lightest dove loads and the heaviest 3 and 1/2 in duck loads. It is the best all around shotgun ever made in my opinion. I hunt everything with it and i own 7 12 guage and 4 20 ga shotguns but the Black Gun comes out when the hunt is important. Some argue they are too expensive. well buy 3 different guns for 3 different shooting applications or one SBE of and the recoil is very easy

Q: what kind of gun would be good for dove hunting?
I am 17 and have just got into dove hunting, i want to know what type of shotgun would be great for my first?
i am on a budget anything under 300 or 250 would be great

ps preferable a pump
thanks

A: Look around and you will find a Mossberg or Remington 870 Express in your price range. Get one with screw in chokes. Buy lots of shells as the shots fired to doves killed ratio will not be in your favor. But you will have fun.

Good luck.

Q: shotguns, dove hunting, help!?
i am going dove hunting friday (not the first time). i have a 20 gauge benelli nova pump youth size. i am woundering if i can take the magazine plug (the red thing in the mag. chamber) out to put more shells in for dove hunting.
thanks
alex
sorry, i live in texas and will be dove hunting in the central zone starting saturday september 1st ( the opening of the season)

A: Only if you want a $250 fine and a suspension of your hunting license. I live in Texas also. Trust me, two in the mag tube and one in the chamber is all you can legally have. There will be game wardens on opening day and they will check your magazine capacity with a specially designed stick. If it goes in past a certain point you are seriously in trouble. DO NOT REMOVE THE PLUG!!!

Good luck on your first hunt. I’ll be out there too. Hope you get your limit. (Speaking of which…do not try to over limit. Sometimes they watch from cover with binoculars and if they see you take too many…$$$$)

Edit> I don’t like to edit, but you should know this immediately. According to TPWD’s website the season starts Monday. Last year they started the Sunday before, I guess they won’t be doing that this year. See ya Monday.

Q: When and where can I legally is hunt dove in Southern California?
I am going to buy a new shotgun for dove hunting and I was wondering about the season for dove hunting here in SO CAL… Thanks for any info you might have in regards to hunting dove in Southern California… Tim

A: September 1 is opening day and there are many areas to hunt pick up some hunting mags they usually spell out the hot areas depends where in CA you are you can hunt dove from Redding to the mexican border lot of public land is good hunting

Q: DOVE HUNTING IN INDIANA WITH NO PLUG. HELP!?
I WAS HUNTING ON OPENING DAY THIS YEAR IN INDIANA AND RECEIVED A SUMMONS FORM A DNR OFFICER FOR HUNTING DOVE WITH A SHOTGUN CAPABLE OF CARRYING MORE THEN 3 SHELLS. I HAD NO IDEA OF THIS LAW. I DID NOT HAVE A PLUG IN MY NEW REMINGTON 870 EXPRESS. “NEW HUNTER” MY FAULT. CAN SOMEONE GIVE ME A IDEA OF FINE AND PENALTY FOR THIS OFFENSE BEFORE I GO TO COURT.
THANKS

A: Always read all the hunting regulations before going afield. Make sure you are in compliance with all state hunting and fishing laws. You will be fined,no way around it. This will teach you a lesson and hopefully you will not repeat it. Do not let this sour your passion for the outdoors or your desire to hunt, just obey the laws in place. A new regular # 2 pencil as a plug will do in an pinch until you can purchase one. It will limit your shotgun to hold 2 shells in the tube. I have used them many times when a replacement plug was not an option.
Good luck.

Q: Caught Dove hunting with no plug in Indiana. Help please!?
I WAS HUNTING ON OPENING DAY THIS YEAR IN INDIANA AND RECEIVED A SUMMONS FORM A DNR OFFICER FOR HUNTING DOVE WITH A SHOTGUN CAPABLE OF CARRYING MORE THEN 3 SHELLS. I HAD NO IDEA OF THIS LAW. I DID NOT HAVE A PLUG IN MY NEW REMINGTON 870 EXPRESS. “NEW HUNTER” MY FAULT. CAN SOMEONE GIVE ME A IDEA OF FINE AND PENALTY FOR THIS OFFENSE BEFORE I GO TO COURT.
THANKS

A: They are going to give you a fine it will cost you some money not sure how much it will not be outrageous just go down and see the y are not going to put you in jail for shooting with out a plug.

Q: Best shotgun for all hunting?
I need a shotgun for under $400, and i want it to be able to hunt dove, squirrel, turkey, duck, and geese with it (i have a slug gun for deer.) I can not decide between anything i find. It has to be a 12 gauge 3 1/2inch because of the waterfowl.

I have done the research and decided that i want a pump action over an automatic.

I have read some automatics will not cycle 2 3/4inch shells.

Unless someone can say a shotgun that can confirm the a shotgun that is chambered in 3 1/2inch chamber can cycle a 2 3/4inch then i am only wanting a pump.

I also know that there is not (to me) that much of a noticeable difference in cycle times between a pump and an automatic.

I am also going to want one with wetland camo due to the fact that i like waterfowl hunting the most, if not then i will just get a wood and metal version.

So can someone tell me a gun that will fit my few needs.
well i just did some research again and it looks as if i will be buying a browning bps or Remington 870, can someone clarify which would be better for my needs.
i now found that some Beretta’s are nice, if anyone can tell me which on is the nicest or best between these 3(i will hopefully use these for my whole life) then that would be nice.
i now found that some Beretta’s are nice, if anyone can tell me which on is the nicest or best between these 3(i will hopefully use these for my whole life) then that would be nice.
nevermind….forget the guns, just say what you guys think are the best for a lifetime, i will not spend more the $450 though
ok…i am deciding between a remington 870 supermag, and can anyone tell me a really good cheap automatic?

A: One of the few Semi-Auto that will cycle 2 3/4″ that also shoots 3 1/2 is the Beretta A391 Xtrema 2 I know for an absolute fact that it works on all loads in all conditions because I own one. I have owned 2 Berettas an AL390 since 1996 and a A391 since 2005 both work great but they cost a little bit more than $400. The Xtrema cost about $1400-$1800 and you still we need to buy a slug barrel. So with that in mind consider a Stoger for Semi-Auto, I know a guy who swears by his but I can’t say for sure. But if you want proven reliability and a fail proof action get a Remington 870 or a Benneli Nova. I have owned both and how seen them in the field with friends for years Both are great pump action shotguns and fit your price tag.

Q: What is a good shotgun?
i am looking for a shotgun for dove hunting and shooting skeet. I prefer a 20 gouge. Any suggestions?

A: Buy Benelli!

www.Benelliusa.com

Q: How do I put a filler in my shotgun?
I have a 12 gauge shotgun with a 4 round capacity. I was going to go dove hunting but the VA Dept of Natural Resources says if it has a capacity of more than 3 rounds it needs to e plugged with a 1 piece filler.

A: I need to do the same thing to hunt all small game in Pa. this is ease to do.You can buy a plug at a sporting good store or a gun shop or you can make one your self.To make a plug just cut a piece of 1/2″ dowel to 5 1/2″ the length of two shotgun shells.Under your barrel and to top of your forearm is a nut or a screw that holds your barrel on take that off.Under the nut should be a retainer to hold in the spring to your tubular magazine take a screw driver and pop it out. drop the plug (filler) into the middle of the spring and put back the retainer and nut and your done. Good luck hunting.

Q: how old do you have to be to buy ammunition?
ok, im 13, and my dad just got me a mossberg 500 for dove hunting. (shotgun) .12 guage. what is the legal age limit to buy ammunition for it. i know im too young to be shooting it over all. but, i will only shoot it hunting with my dad. thanks in advance =)
oh and..do you have to have a gun license?

A: eighteen for shotgun ammo

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best hunting rifles

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Q: Best hunting rifles on the market?
If money was no object what do you think would be the best rifle for deer/bear/moose/elk. I’ve been hearing alot of good things about the Remington 700 series, but they appear to be fairly cost effective, which makes me wonder why. Is there anything better than that? What are some good high end rifles? Also, let’s assume it’s for good/fair weather only, using the best ammo, best optics, etc…

A: Kimber, Thompson, and Weatherby have good rifles

Q: What are the best hunting rifles out there?

A: Ask 10 people your going to get 10 answers…..

Best?? — How deeps your wallet??

Kimber….

http://www.kimberamerica.com/rifles/

Cooper…..

http://cooperfirearms.com/our_rifles_new.php

Empire……

http://www.empirerifles.com/Main.htm

If on the other hand your just a regular guy with a regular working mans budget then surely consider Remington, Ruger and Savage…..

Remington 700 Bolt Action Rifles….

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire_rifles/model_700/

Ruger……

http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/FASubType?type=Rifle&subtype=Bolt%20Action

Savage Arms……

http://www.savagearms.com/centerfire_home.htm

Q: I would like to buy a powerful air rifle… What would be one of the worlds best air rifles for hunting rabbit?
What make and model of pellet should I use with this certain air rifle,when hunting rabbit??? Also,what air rifle might be best for hunting crow from far away distances??? Thanks for the extra details… Tim

A: Crossman Quest C1K77 – $95 bucks at airgundepot.com

Winchester 1000xs – $145 at airgundepot.com

My FAVORITE —– Ruger AirHawk – $99 at sportsmanguide.com

All of these guns are 1000fps and NON-c02, which means VERY POWERFUL. These are also great prices for a pellet gun with 1000fps. Guns like this are commonly almost $200.

And don’t listen to Skip. It’s legal, but you first of all have to have a hunting liscense and have to check with the dfg what your local laws are. Some animals are seasonal only (ie. cottontails and crows have a season). But most of the time you’re fine shooting a pellet gun, as long as you’ve got a liscense. Good luck!

Q: what is the best hunting rifle to shoot bucks?
what’s the best hunting rifle to shoot bucks i want something with really good accuracy and a fairly big shot. just out of curiosity.

A: “Best” is about a subjective word as you can get. Ask 20 hunters, and you’ll get 20 answers. Maybe 30 if they can’t make up their mind. Some of the most popular are .30-30, .243, .257 Roberts, .270, .30-06, .308, 7mm Magnum, 8mm Mauser, 7.62×54R, .300 Magnum, and .338. Any of these can kill just about any deer in the US. Some are better in short ranges, some are better in long ranges.
The bottom line is that the “best” gun to use is one that you can consistently place your shot to kill the deer cleanly. The ability to place your shot well is more important than the size bullet you use. So my best advice is to find a gun you can shoot well, and practice, practice, practice!
Happy hunting.

PS, my favorite is the trusty old .30-30. It’s killed more deer than just about any other caliber, and it’s the first one I reach for on my way out to the lease.

Q: What gun brand has the best deer hunting rifles?
browning, remington, winchester, etc

A: i mean it depends on the model and calibar ur using id say for deer a 22-250 up to a 308 will work winchester is good along with remington so ask around your gun stores for more help. yahoo answers won’;t help you with a gun becuase of the libeals today so go to a real gun store and ask

Q: What is the best 308 hunting rifles out there?

A: Best???……. How deeps your wallet?…..

When I think best — I think Kimber rifles…. Take a look!…

Here’s a Kimber 84M Super America in .308… Its about $2000…..

http://www.kimberamerica.com/rifles/84m/84m_superamerica/32/

and….

http://www.kimberamerica.com/rifles/84m/84m_classic/90/

Or…..

http://www.kimberamerica.com/rifles/84m/84m_select_grade/95/

Heres the one thats on my wish list…. A Kimber 84M Montana in .308…….

http://www.kimberamerica.com/rifles/84m/84m_montana/36/

If these are a little to rich for your budget then surely consider a Remington 700…. I have a 700 SPS and a VTR and both rifles are accurate and have been a pleasure to use……

Remington 700 SPS….

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire_rifles/model_700/model_700_SPS.asp

Remington 700 SPS Stainless…..

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire_rifles/model_700/model_700_SPS_Stainless.asp

Remington 700 Varmint…..

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire_rifles/model_700/model_700_SPS_varmint_specs.asp

Remington SPS write up…..

http://www.snipercentral.com/remspsv.htm

Heres what I have…… I have taken deer with this…..

http://www.snipercentral.com/vtr.htm

.308 Rifle cartridge — Take a look!….

http://www.6mmbr.com/308Win.html

Q: What would you say the best rifles is for hunting deer and an affordable cost?

A: Hello Fullmetal!

The question you ask actually needs a little more information for an informative answer. You do volunteer that rifles can be used in your state for deer hunting. However, what is the terrain like? Your shots will actually be dictated by the terrain and vegetation!

If your terrain is hilly and heavily vegetated, which would limit you typical shot to less than 100 yards, a lever action (such as a Winchester 94 or a Marlin 336) in .30-30 would be adequate and most affordable!

If your terrain is hilly or mountaious, and lightly vegetated, you are going to be looking more at a long shot, perhaps across a valley! Then, a rifle such as a 7mm Rem. Magnum or a .30-06 or larger might be the wiser choice!

However, if your terrain is rather flat and wide open, you will have longer shots, since you will not be able to “hide” closer, so your rifle should be able to reach out and shoot flat … perhaps one of the new “wonder” magnums!

Take a look at where you plan on hunting, and allow the terrain and the vegetation help influence your rifle choice!

Good luck and good shooting!

Q: What is the best hunting rifle for the African plains?
I need a rifle that is new and that can take down Large to medium animals and what kind of cartridge is best used in it.

A: The .375H&H is considered to be the minimum caliber for dangerous game in africa and it works extremely well on the larger plains game such as Kudu, Gemsbok, wildabeast etc as well. Having said that, there are many choices depending on what you are after, and how well you shoot. The .270 winchester has been used to take leopard and many plains animals, but so has just about every other caliber out there. I would prefer to take two rifles to africa, one, my .270 and two, the .375H&H but not if I were going after the big 5. I’d want a lot More cartridge on my side than that.
shoot safe

Q: Best hunting rifles under $500?
I am looking for a rifle to get for a gift for someone and I only have $500 what would be the best one to buy?

Thanks!

A: I like the Remington 700 ADL and the Ruger M77 MKII. But I lean towards the Ruger they have the reputation of not being very accurate, but a 2 inch group at 100 yards will still get you a deer.I have seen both at gunshops for about 400 to 450 dollars with a scope. So the question would be which one fits you the best.

Q: What is the best 30-06 hunting rifle I can get with a Scope under $600?
I am looking for the best rifle and scope under $600. Let me know what you think and why? I would like to find one with a camo stock but havent seen one in this price range. Is a realtree camo stock needed if I will be primarily hunting deer in NC? I want to go with the 30-06 because I want to hunt bigger game also.

A: Go with the Marlin for under $400 but buy a quality SCOPE like Nikon 3-9×40 Prostaff BDC reticle (bullet drop compensating) for less than $200.
I do not recommend a rifle scope that comes as a combo.
Most experts advise that your scope should cost almost as much as your rifle. It will do the job and last for a long time.

Q: What is the best hunting rifle caliber to buy?
Wondering what people think would be the most versatile rifle caliber to buy. 300 win mag, .308, 30-06, 7mm? pros and cons? Brand rifle? Need to stay under $1000.00

A: Web,

I am along time Alaskan hunter, trapper, certified Alaskan Hunter Safety Instructor – and rifle instructor.

They do not make one rifle that does it all. If they did, my wife would have bought me one 30 years ago and sold the other two dozen in the safe.

“Best” rifle depends on what your skills are. Example, I shoot NRA Highpower Rifle – this is 200, 300 and 600 yard competition with open sights – no scope. With a scope – I can put 4 rounds inside the same hole at 200 yards and easily hit coffee cup sized targets at 600. I use a 338 Win Mag when hunting ……… but I did not learn to shoot or train on that 338…….. it would have been way too expensive and put me in the hospital from recoil.

Likewise – if you are not an expert or master level shooter – buying a 300WinMag, 7mm Mag or 30-06 is not going to make you a better shot. You are not going to spend long afternoons at the range shooting box after box of ammo and watch your scores get better by the hour. About the only thing you will accomplish is give yourself a terrible case of flinch, damage your shoulder, and empty your wallet.

What you need is two rifles. Something lite like a 223 or 243 for practice, and, a 300 Win Mag for serious work. Just the money you save in 300Win Mag ammo will easily pay for the second rifle after 2 or 3 years. No doubt you can get a discount buying two identical rifles and scopes. This gives you one light rifle for long range practice – and this lighter rifle will allow you to learn to shoot long distance better because it is effected by wind more – and let you cheaply apply what you learn to the bigger rifle.

As to caliber. Depends where you plan on going the next 20 years. If you never, ever, going to visit Alaska – you will find the 7mm Mag is flat shooting and has all the power you will ever need. If you do plan to some day visit Alaska – then go for the 300 Win Mag. If you are never going to hunt brown bear in the lower 48 – the 308 is the most pefect caliber – but, you will want the added energy of the 30-06 for a lower 48 brown bear. (Alaskan brown bears are much, much bigger than lower 48 due to diet so you need a bigger gun)

Bottom line. You have a choice. Three years from now you can be an awesome shot and own two rifles. Or, you can be a lousy shot like most of your hunting buddies, own one rifle, and have 400-500 rounds of empty highpower rifle brass. (The up side to a 243 vs the 223 is the 243 is an exceptional back up deer rifle. Up side to the 223 over the 243 – the 223 is less expensive to shoot and provides you with an exceptional varmint rifle and a good deer rifle)

Hope this helps. I have owned all of the above rifle mentioned. They all have a place in the scheme of hunting. Feel free to email me if you have more questions.

Kevin

Q: Best hunting rifles.?
Is Sako worth the money or should i just go with a tikka T3 Hunter for $1000 less, Or should i go for a Browning A-Bolt Medallion.

What is everyones opinion on short mags. I was thinking of getting a 270. wsm, 300. wsm in one of the models above. Most people tell me to stick with a regular 270.

A: Go with the Tikka or the Browning, a deer will never know the difference when shot with one- I understand that the .270 wsm is being called the best deer caliber ever made- I have to assume they are exaggerating a bit, but I’m sure it is a fine caliber.

Q: What is the best hunting rifle on the market?
im going to hunt turkeys in Nomber and i wanted to know what kind of rifle is good for that

A: Shotguns are more suited to the job, but I have shot dozens with my deer rifles. .270win, 300sav, 25-06…I used all three effectively, but I was deer hunting and the turkeys came out often after I was about to give it up for the morning. When I am specifically hunting turkey I shoot my Remington 870 with specialized turkey shot.

Q: which of these air rifles are the best for hunting and best in quietness?
the gamo hunter .22 cal, air arms tx200 mk3 .22cal, the air arms s410 FAC .22 cal, or the weinrauch hw97k .22???? i am looking for quietness and power and am looking for the gun that is the best on quality to.

A: It seems you are looking high and low for a good hunting air rifle.

Take a look at the .22 caliber RWS 350 Magnum
http://www.pyramydair.com/p/rws-350-magnum-air-rifle.shtml
Next to the Beeman Kodiak, this is the most powerful spring piston sporter that I know of.

You should get around 25fpe out of the box. If you have the rifle “supertuned” and after use(wear in) you could get 26-27fpe

The Beeman R1 & RX-2 are also very high quality air rifles.

Q: which of these air rifles is best for hunting, and highest in power?
the logun S-16, webley longbow, Diana RWS 350 feuerkraft? I am not driven as much to pcp air rifles because dealing with all the power plant stuff is a pain in the ***.

A: the sweet 16 but if you want real breakbarrel performance get the gamo hunter extreme in .22 i got one and i used it to kill 4 possums and 2 raccoons instantly and the big raccoon weighed 41 lbs! holy crap!but it was a headshot but then again all of them were

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the best hunting rifle

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Q: what is the best hunting rifle to shoot bucks?
what’s the best hunting rifle to shoot bucks i want something with really good accuracy and a fairly big shot. just out of curiosity.

PS, my favorite is the trusty old .30-30. It’s killed more deer than just about any other caliber, and it’s the first one I reach for on my way out to the lease.

Q: What is the best hunting rifle for the African plains?
I need a rifle that is new and that can take down Large to medium animals and what kind of cartridge is best used in it.

A: Web,

I am along time Alaskan hunter, trapper, certified Alaskan Hunter Safety Instructor – and rifle instructor.

They do not make one rifle that does it all. If they did, my wife would have bought me one 30 years ago and sold the other two dozen in the safe.

Hope this helps. I have owned all of the above rifle mentioned. They all have a place in the scheme of hunting. Feel free to email me if you have more questions.

Kevin

Q: What is the best hunting rifle on the market?
im going to hunt turkeys in Nomber and i wanted to know what kind of rifle is good for that

Q: what is the best hunting rifle for elk?
I have hunted with .243 before and I am looking for a bigger gun to knock down elk with. I live in oregon and i have hunted many places for elk i have hunted in these units:walla walla, santiam, and chesnimus. i shot one bull in the neck and killed it. the bullets did not go all the way through. and i need a left handed gun because i shoot that way.

A: Remington 700 XCR chambered in 30-06…. They have a left handed model in it’s chambering… This rifle is a little expensive but its the only Remington 700 that is left handed and has a cartridge big enough for the job…..

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire_rifles/model_700/model_700_XCR_specs.asp

Another good choice would be the Savage model 116FLSS left handed model in 30-06…. This rifle can be had at the gun counter for less than $600…

http://www.savagearms.com/116flss.htm

Q: What is the best hunting rifle for deer hunting and boar?
7 mm

9mm

30-06

.243

270

etc…..

A: I have lots of rifles for deer and hog hunting, and I can tell you with confidence that the best rifle is the one I started to take, changed my mind, and put down just before I picked up the one I’m hunting with.
There are plenty of adequate calibers. None is perfect, and when you are familiar with them, you can make a good choice with little difficulty. A more difficult choice is the rifle to put it in. One of the best for hogs, and for deer in close cover, is one that an old classmate of mine has: a double rifle (side-by-side) in 8×57 JRS. It isn’t the best choice for deer in open areas where shots might be long, but if you have an extra five or six thousand dollars to spend, that’s a great rig to consider. Likewise, if you’re really mad at the hogs or badly need to thin them out, a lever gun will give you the firepower to drop several at once. I’ve dropped five in a matter of a few seconds with a Winchester model 71 (348 Winchester caliber). Again, it’s not a long-range shooter.
Bolt actions are most popular, and whether you want a full-size rifle or a shorter “mountain rifle” or carbine is going to be determined by where you hunt.
A few comments on your list: you should be careful about abbreviations. 7mm is a good bore, but what you’re thinking of and what I’m thinking of may be a lot different. There are lots of cartridges of that size. I wouldn’t normally consider 7mm Waters, for instance, but Ken Waters isn’t a fool, and I’m sure he’d disagree. I like 7mm08 and 7×57 Mauser very much for deer and hogs and don’t have much use for 280 Remington or any of the various 7mm Magnums, but I have buddies who swear by them, and I can see why the favorite “beanfield rifle” chambering in South Carolina is the 280 Ackley Improved. I don’t think you’re likely to find a rifle in any of the old 9mm chamberings, though a 9×57 would be a good short-to-medium-range chambering. Pistol calibers like 9mm Parabellum are grossly inadequate. 9.3×62 is a bit much, but is a popular European choice for boar (and 9.3×64 may loosen a few fillings but you won’t be accused of being undergunned!). 30-06 is also more than you need but there’s nothing wrong with that at all. 243 Winchester is a bit on the light side, and you’ll have to be picky with your shots, but if you’re up to the challenge it’ll certainly do, though it’s really better in its role as a varminter. 270 Winchester is a good choice, especially if you primarily hunt deer in open areas, and 270 WSM will do anything the older cartridge will, but its future is uncertain and might not be a good choice if you’re relying on factory cartridges, which may not always be available.

Q: What’s the Best hunting rifle to buy and why? ?
I’d like to use it for hunting deer/elk. I’m also 5 ft tall & female. If possible, I’d like a rifle with very little recoil. Thanks!

A: .30-06 is the best all around rifle you can buy.

You can get a wide range of shells that can be used for varmint hunting all the way up to Elk.

.30-06 was the original rifle used for Sniping so they are also very accurate right out of the box.

Recoil on the other hand is something you will have to get used to if you want a great all around gun. Try upgrading to a better recoil pad and possibly a muzzle break. Also a HB, Heavy Barrel, 30-06 will kick less as well as a heavier stock because of the overall weight of the gun.

Look at some Remington models, like the Model 7 or 700. They are well priced and out of the box Tac Drivers.

Q: What is the best hunting rifle and which size round would you use?

A: The best hunting rifle is the Thompson Center Encore because you can taylor the gun to the game you hunt. Thompson Center makes last I heard, 86 barrels of different calibers and sizes for this gun. However, there are hundreds of variations and odd calibers that are being made by custom shops. If there is something you want, call a custom shop and they will make it for you.

Q: What is the best hunting rifle for deer and elk for under 1000?

A: Remington model 700 30-06 hands down topped with a Nikon or Leupold scope.

Q: what is the best hunting rifle for me?
i am 12 years old and it is my first time going hunting i will be huntin for deer.it would be good if the rifle had the same or less recoil as a 12 gauge slug gun.i want either a remington or a ruger for under 600.00 and a wood stock

A: If you are going to stick with Ruger or Remington, I would go for a 700 or 77 in any of the short action family rounds. You don’t say how big you are but many 12 year olds do well with full sized stocks, there is a good chance you will out grow a “youth” gun in a year or two. You also did not say were you were going to hunting but if you go with the 308 you will have enough gun for any white tail.

Good luck.

Dave

Q: What is the best deer hunting rifle?
Im looking at getting my first rifle. I was looking at a savage or benelli but I am not sure. What is the best, affordable rifle? Im looking for something with accuracy, durability, and preferably a lower recoil.

A: I like the Savage rifles not only for their accuracy and low price but for the many options and calibers they come in. I like 308, 7-08, 270, and 208. It will be up to you which one you can shoot the best. They all probably can out-shoot you but some have more recoil than others so you need to shoot one of each caliber to see which allows you to hit easily with the lest amount of recoil.
Sarge

Q: What is the best LONG range hunting rifle?
please include,
-caliber
– what optics go best with it
– best hunting game

im going to get a hunting rifle but here is what i want
not an elephant killer aka a huge rifle
something i can go hiking with for days at a time
that has excenlent range and stopping power

A: Even with the details you provided, this is an impossible to question to answer, but we can still give you some things to look for. Since you don’t state a budget, we must assume you can afford the best!

Since you want to hike with it, you don’t want a heavy bull barrel, nor do you really need one for a hunting rifle, which only sees a couple of shots at a time, if even more than one. Many manufacturers offer suitable rifles in large calibers.

Look at .300 Winchester Short Magnum or .300 Winchester Magnum as a lower end for what you describe, but consider the .338 Winchester Magnum, .338 Ruger Compact Magnum, and maybe even the .338 Lapua Magnum if you REALLY want to reach out there and don’t mind the recoil.

For optics, Leupold would be the bottom end to mate with a rifle like this. But if you can afford it, go with Nightforce, which has the best glass designed for resolution at extremely long range. But a Leupold will still do everything you are likely to realistically need and are my favorite scopes for a very good reason. The VX-III and above models will do you even better.

Best game? Alaskan moose. Enjoy.

Q: what is the best hunting air rifle in the uk?
i am wanting to buy a new air rifle for pest control and dont know which one to buy .177 .22 gas ? spring ? ect
please help

A: get a pump action…it builds the pressure up to 10 pumps (or more…but that is not suggested by the manufature…but we sure did it alot).

Or if you don’t mind buying CO2 Cartiges…opt for that one.

Q: what is the best hunting rifle for whitetail deer in alabama: 300, 7 mag, 30-06, or 270. and why?

A: The standard is 30-06 for the all around hunters tool box one gun fits all……..but,either one of those guns would be fine…..and a .270 is more than enough for the deer down there……even a .243 would be fine. If you plan on heading North or West for some bigger critters at long distance such as Moose,Elk then a .300,7mm,30-06 would be much better.

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duck hunting land

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Q: Lookin to buy hunting land. What city/state is best for duck hunting? In AZ, CO, WY, NV, TX, or NM???
Looking for 40+ acres to hunt on vacations. I have recently got into duck hunting and am looking for somewhere that has the right climate and duck population to make it worth buying land. I also love to fish. Don’t know where to start looking. Any info/suggestions/recommendations/websites etc…would be greatly appreciated.

A: Some of the best hunting is in Eagle Lake, Texas and Liberty, Texas.

Q: what websites can I use to find someone to lease my hunting land?
13 acres of primarily duck hunting land with frontage on 2 lakes in Minnesota.

A: It depends on what you are leasing it for.

If it’s a vacation property with a residential house on it, there are several websites where you can advertise your “vacation rental” for lease by the day, week or month. I really like vrbo.com (stands for “vacation rentals by owner”), and there are properties on there from all over the world. I don’t think it’s that expensive to advertise, however I don’t know that the site attracts a lot of hunters.

If you’re trying to lease it for the entire hunting season, you might try putting a small classified ad in the back of a hunting magazine. If there’s no place to stay on the property, however, you might want to keep your listing more local–call around to the local sporting goods stores (Cabellas, for example) and see if they have a bulletin board where you can advertise your land for lease by the day, week, month or the entire season.

Good luck. I’m not a hunter, but I used to live in Minnesota and miss it to death!

Q: where is some good public land for duck hunting a little closer to central oklahoma?
i need a spot for next season

A: Those of us who live in northeastern Oklahoma, where most of the state’s big reservoirs are located, sometimes fall into the thinking that all the ducks that migrate through our state follow the big waters. But big numbers of ducks move through central and western Oklahoma.

When I was growing up in Enid and going to college in Alva, I enjoyed some highly productive duck and goose hunting around Salt Plains and Canton lakes, and on some private-land ponds.

Q: how do i use public hunting land and if im going to duck hunt how do i know how deep the water is?

A: if you go over your head with your chest waders on, you know its deep.

Be safe, the most common reason for waterfowler death is drowning.

use a boat, plant your decoys, have your dog retrieve your birds.

Q: Is there any public land to hunt geese and duck near kennewick, Wa?
I’ve been hunting my whole life but I only for waterfowl recently, I’m looking for public or private land to hunt geese and duck. Please let me know if anyone has any ideas. Thanks.

A: Go to http://huntandshoot.org and they can tell you.

Q: Looking to find some new areas to duck/goose hunting in wisconsin?
I am trying to find some new places to go duck hunting int eh outagamie, calumet, and winnebago counties. I am looking for public/private land to hunt.

Anyone who knows any places that produce well let me know it would be greatly appreciated

A: My brother hunts in Prairie Farm WI.

Q: What is something cheap I can plant in private swamp land to help bring in more ducks for hunting season? ?
I hunt the swamp lands of south east Virginia where wood ducks and mallards are most abundant. Quite a few ducks come in but many fly right over and land a few miles away. What is something cheap and easy I could plant to help bring in more ducks

A: A duck decoy…preferably a few of them. Ducks are flocking animals and prefer to be among other ducks. That’s the whole purpose of a duck decoy…encouraging them to flock together.

Q: Do farmers get pissed when you ask to duck hunt on their land?

A: I’ve always found that if I approach them pre season and ask for permission to hunt their land, in return for maybe helping with some chores, repairing fences ( I even painted a barn for hunting rights) that they are very receptive.

Q: Where can i go duck hunt on public land near fort worth texas?

A: If you contact the local office of the TX DNR, I’m sure they will be glad to offer some suggestions for hunting areas.

Q: do you have to bring your own gun when you go duck hunting?
or can you just wait untill the duck lands and run after it with a hammer or something?

A: better bring some old bread with you, you might be able to get one to get close enough to smack it on the head with a hammer. on bigger lakes the ducks will be fairly tame, and used to people, so getting close isn’t that hard. don’t let anyone catch you, im guessing it would be illegal. also maybe step it up to a large shovel, a hammer is kinda weak unless your good at throwing.

goodluck

Q: Anyone know of public land to duck hunt on near Fort Worth TX?

A: grapevine lake make sure you have a liscence and tags

Q: best state to buy hunting land deer ducks geese cheep land?

A: North or South Dakota, cheap land and the best duck and goose hunting I have ever done in my life and pheasant hunting too. These two states are smack dab in the middle of the Mississippi flyway.

Q: how do i use public hunting land and know where to hunt ducks so i dont need a boat?

A: Migratory waterfowl are either flying, on the water or landing on the water. I’m afraid that if you are going to hunt duck, you need to get wet. A boat may not be required, but waders or at the very least good boots and gear are.

Also, don’t be going in the water or on the water alone if you are inexperienced. The forest can be forgiving but the water will kill you dead in a minute, especially if it’s cold.

As to the use of public land, you will need to carefully read and understand the rules and laws from your state’s wildlife management department. Go to your state government’s website, and you should be able to locate the agency. Often called ‘Dept of Natural Resources’, ‘Fish and Game’, ‘Wildlife and Fisheries’, or something along those lines. They usually have a toll free information number you can call.

You need to find some friends that duck hunt. There is a lot to know about where and how to hunt that you just can’t understand until you go out and experience it.

Perhaps you should hire yourself a hunting guide for a couple of days. For someone that’s new at hunting, there is no better learning experience than having a professional that does this every day take them out.

Q: texas duck hunting help?
i live in texas and I got turned on to Duck Hunting last year, and had a great time and now have that duck hunting fever. im now trying to gain as much knowledge as i can and was seeing if any one had any good tips or any help about hunting public land does any one know of any productive lakes or any information on what parts of the lake work best any informations would greatly be appreciated

A: I’m not sure about Texas but here in NC hunting on lakes is permitted as long as you aren’t within 100 yards of a house. So basically find a place in the back of a cove, or at the entrance to a cove, or on an island on a lake. In these spots try finding downed trees to stash a boat behind, look for high grass, look for places that seem ducky. If you can go out with binoculars and scope out where the ducks like to be so that you can set up and wait on them. Good luck and happy hunting.

Q: Texas Duck Hunting Question-Richland Creek WMA (2009-2010 Season)?
I hunt Lake Conroe near Conroe, TX all of the time, and it seems like the hunter population is increasing and the bird population is decreasing (season by season). Its pretty disappointing. Im looking to expand my hunting grounds to the east and north east. I read an article about some public hunting land near Athens, TX called Richland Creek WMA near Richland-Chambers Resevoir.

I was wondering if anyone has hunted in or around this area and if so, what can you tell me about it? How are the bird numbers? Any Advice? Also, does anyone have a recomendations for other places to hunt in east to northeast texas? Thanks alot!

A: Richland Creek Wildlife Management Area is located in an ecotone separating the Post Oak Savannah and Blackland Prairie ecological regions and the Area lies almost entirely within the Trinity River flood plane. The Area is subject to periodic and prolonged flooding. Average annual rainfall is 40 inches. Soils consist primarily of Trinity and Kaufman clays. These bottomland soils are highly productive and support a wide array of bottomland and wetland dependant wildlife and vegetation communities.

Vast bottomland hardwood forest communities characterized by cedar elm, sugarberry, and green ash dominate the area. Honey locust, boxelder, and black willow are also common. Pockets of bur oak, shumard oak, overcup oak, water oak, willow oak, and native pecan also occur. The understory is dominated by hawthorn, cat briar, poison ivy, and rattan with shade tolerant grasses and forbs comprising the herbaceous layer. Large non-forested areas also occur and are characterized by diverse herbaceous communities.

The vast bottomland hardwood forests serve as nesting and brood rearing habitat for many species of neotropical birds. The Area has numerous marshes and sloughs, which provide habitat for migrating and wintering waterfowl, wading birds and shore birds, as well as diverse aquatic life.

Please note:
Bring your own drinking water.
Restrooms unavailable.
Flooding may occur during heavy rains, so be prepared to move to higher ground.
ATV’s allowed only during special permit hunts.
Each permit holder may possess one dog while hunting waterfowl, squirrels or rabbits. Companion dogs must be leashed or confined within designated campsites.

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deer hunting gear

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Q: Is carrying survival gear for deer hunting silly?
I am a city slicker. Consequently, I don’t hunt without a GPS, compass, map, food, down bag, and a light bivaoc shelter.
This amounts to a good sized 45 pound day pack. My hunting buddies are rather annoyed by this, and point out we are never more than a couple hours walk from the car. I am terrified of stepping off the road unprepared. Are my fears unfounded?

A: Packing survival gear into the woods is just about as dumb as having auto insurance, or a fire extinguisher in your house.

Just remind you hunting buddies that you are the one humping the pack not them, so lay off!

However, I do believe you can probably dial things down a bit. You can leave the tent and sleeping bag off the list and substitute an 8′X8′ tarp and some rope and unless you are hiking into cold, snowy mountain terrain, you can probably substitute a good wool blanket and a space blanket for the sleeping bag.

BTW, if your hunting partners are dumb enough to go into the woods without either compass or GPS, I suggest you find new hunting partners.

I predict that barring a major accident, or a sudden and unexpected blizzard, you will never need the sleeping bag or tent. Your GPS and compass will ensure that you don’t get lost. I can’t make the same prediction for your friends.

Let me give you a for instance, and you might want to tell your friends about it. Many years ago, my old friend Bryant Grace and another fellow hiked far into the swamps to fish in a secluded spring.. On the way out, they were fogged in. They ended up spending a damp and miserable night huddling around a campfire with no food other than some crackers and a couple of unseasoned, half-cooked fish. If that could happen to an experienced outdoorsman in warm weather, hunting in the snow can be disastrous.

Keep up the good habits!

Doc

Q: I really messed up and want to get rid of all the deer hunting gear I bought?
I already had a Remington 700 SS 24″ 7mm Rem Mag and someone convinced me to use that for deer hunting this coming season so I bought an expensive scope, 100 rounds of ammo, an expensive scope mount, and a new cloth case. I was this close to spending $1000 on a new rifle too but I canceled the deal at the last minute. I could probably sell the scope and mount on eBay, but what about the ammo? I tried to sell the rifle before to two different gun shops and an online auction but no one would buy it at what I thought was a very reasonable price.

A: Got a bar of soap? How about a towel? (Because you’re going to need both for that bath you’re about to take!) Selling ammunition can, also, be tricky and is fraught with numerous liabilities for which you might be held accountable later on.

If you’re unable to locate a local buyer who might pay a better price for that 700, then, you’re going to be forced to either keep the rifle, or offer it for sale on sites like: GunBroker.com, GunsAmerica.com, or AuctionArms.com.

Better than this I cannot tell you. Well, you could keep the rifle and shoot it for recreation on weekends; but, from the way your question is posed, I kind ‘a doubt that’s a possibility – huh.

Q: What hunting gear should l get?
Ok,so lve got $800 dollars saved up and want to buy new hunting gear for deer and elk season.What should l get?

A: Well you can start with a gun or a bow, unless you have one. If you looking for camo go to bass pro or cabelas and pick a camo design, but if you want to be more successful, spend the extra money for sent lock

Q: Help with deer hunting gift?
Okie dokie, I have a budget of $150 for my boyfriend’s birthday present. He is really in to deer hunting so I’m leaning in that direction for a theme.. But I don’t know what to actually get him. What do you think? A combination of things would work too, but I’m clueless about hunting gear.. He mostly hunts with his deer rifle but he is considering getting a nice bow this year. Again $150 budget… Any tips?? Thanks guys!!!! )
I just had another idea! What about if I got some camouflage lingere for me to wear on the night of his birthday? Would that be a decent gift?

A: Hunting jacket (water proof, wind proof)
Hunting knife ( buck,kabar,SOG,etc)
Hunting boots (Rocky ,Columbia,etc.) (water proof)
hunting pack
Binoculars ( Leupold,Nikon,bushnell, 8×42,10×42) (water proof)
Ammo
Camo

Q: What gear do i need to go dear hunting for the first time?
I’m 26 and I’m about to go deer hunting for the frist time i have no gun or bow or anything let this guy know thanks

A: what ever weapon you can legally hunt with a sleeping bag if staying the night camo regardless and Patience

Q: Hunting Gear???????????????????????????????
I have a guy friend who is into deer hunting I want to buy him something for xmas but I don’t know the first thing about hunting I don’t have much money so what should I buy him?

A: socks, gloves, flashlight, sent killer products, hats, hot hands{hand warmers}, ammo, magazine subscription. little things like these are inexpensive and usefull no matter how many he has. if in doubt buy a gift card, you cant go wrong!

Q: what is better starting out on deer hunting, to process your own deer or pay a processor each time?
Im about to start probably not this season but next season deer hunting Im trying to figure out the best way to keep this endeavors price down. If you had the money and space available what would you do and why. Would you buy you own gear necessary to process your own deer and make your own sausage, like a sausage press and meat grinder. Would you buy a lifetime hunting and fishing license in Texas? Just trying to do this the financially smart way and want to hear others opinions. Thank you

A: Most of us do it ourselves.

It saves time for me rather than driving it 45 miles to the closest packing house then back when they are done. I don’t really want to spend the money any way.

I can have one done in about 1 hour.That is skint and cut into smaller about quart size pieces. I do the smaller cuts when I thaw the meat each time I cook.

This is not rocket science just remember to cut the steaks against the grain as often as you can. It is hard to mess up.

I use Ziploc freezer bags or vacuum pack it. Freezer bags are good if you eat it fairly quickly. Vacuum packing is better if you leave it in the freezer long enough to get freezer burnt.

I don’t really care for deer burger. Sausage is good but I don’t usually bother. My family loves deer fried with onions. We make stews a lot. Jerky is my kids favorite, you can’t stop eating it.
Anything you can do with beef you can do with deer.

Q: hunting deer vs. deer car impact?
ok. so i know that deer hunting season is coming, so therefore insurance companies are gearing up for insruance claims for deer/car accidents. so let’s just say, if we can hunt them, which is better eradicating as much deer and leaving them for dead or the buzzards meals, or let them cause thousands of dollars for repairs? in my opinoin, i’d rather eradicate as much deer to resolve the accident issue. other opinions?

A: Despite most people’s perception that the deer population is under threat, their numbers have actually been BURGEONING due to humans driving out natural predators while protecting the deer.

The national deer population has exploded from half a million to 25 million in the past century. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6835501/

We’re even working on birth control for deer: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ws/nwrc/research/reproductive_control/gonacon1rev.pdf

The deer overpopulation is damaging the habitat of birds and harming the bird popultion. http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?chanID=sa003&articleID=00047FF0-8A73-1365-897683414B7F4945

I think deer are “pretty” too, but there are just too many of them. City dwellers might not have to personally deal with the impact, but we on the rural fringes have our landscapes and gardens damaged by those “pretty” deer. I’ve been a passenger in a deer collision. The deer bounded up a steep incline to the highway, invisible to those in our car, though people several cars behind could see what was going on and avoid hitting us. It was terrifying.

In my state of Nebraska we have 3,488 collisions with animals (mostly deer) a year; drivers in the neighboring state of Iowa have 8,600 collisions a year. Drivers are trained “Don’t veer for deer,” because attempting to swerve often leads to a more serious accident. (Source: Omaha World Herald, Oct 9, 2007).

I would personally prefer to see far greater population controls put in place. I don’t think that I want my tax dollars going to deer birth control, either. I’m more in favor of increasing numbers of hunting permits, lowering permit price, and controlled culls where the meat is processed and donated to a food bank.

Q: Hunting Rifle Question?
Alright… Here’s the crackdown: I’m 14 years old, and over this coming summer, I’m going to get a job so that next deer season, I can afford to buy myself my rifle, ammunition, and other various hunting gear? Can anyone tell me what kind of rifle would be good for deer hunting? I only like .270 rifles, and I would prefer it to have a wooden stock, and be very reliable/accurate. Price isn’t too much of a factor, just as long as it doesn’t take my dad’s life insurance policy to afford it! Any help would be very appreciated. Also, what kind of cleaning kit would be the best and what kind of hunting backpack would hold a lot of my gear? Thanks… -Garrett

A: excellent choice picking 270

Now, for brands, the big ones are Remington 700, Ruger 77, and Savage 11 and 14.

But basically, all those rifles are going to be quite similar. Buy which one feels best to you, which one is on sale, whatever. The BIGGEST factor is what you choose to chamber it in, and you have already decided to chamber it in 270, which is a great selection.

Regading cleaning kit. The basic rifle kit is made by hoppes, outers, and a bunch of others. Simply choose one for .270, and you will be fine. Something like this
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=480842&t=11082005
Some guys prefer a single solid rod rather than screwing one together out of 3 bits, you can decide that for yourself.

You may also want to consider a “field kit” like this http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=211439&t=11082005 which uses a string to pull the patch through rather than a rod to push it through

I would suggest also planning on purchasing a scope for it. I think the 3-9x is a great multiuse scope. There are brands like Simmons and Tasco that you can get for $50, there are brands like Zeiss and Nikon that go for$500. I think BSA, which usually run about $100 are the best of the cheaper scopes, and Leupold which usually run $200 are best of the “next step up”

Q: Deer Hunting questions?
I’m looking for answers more geared toward Illinois but any info will help

What is the buck to doe ratio in illinois?
How many resident hunters are there and how many non-residental hunters are there
Why is non-resident hunting limited
what is the buck to doe ratio on non-resident hunters, Higher on the buck i would think
what is this about non-residents leasing land and making hunting grounds smaller for residents
What website would be helpful in this area, (dont say the IDNR cause I’ve looked there and it confuses me unless theres a certain page to go to for this info)
Harvest #’s of the 70’s 80’s 90’s 2000’s
Deer killed by Res vs NR

Anything would be helpful

A: This is the same question that you asked again. See your other question for my answer.

Q: I want to Hunt Deer, where do I start?
I’d really like to get into deer hunting, I heard lots of good stuff about their meat and its wonderful taste…Where should I start? Which licenses do I need? What are some of the Laws? Gear/Guns? Are there any deer hunting tour guides to get me started on my first session? Let me know any good websites or anything that can help me get started on hunting deers and eating them..

Thanks!

(Any Trolls / Vegans / Animal Rights Activists / Peta / anything else that doesn’t have anything to do with what I’m asking will get Reported!!)

A: In addition to: (1) the Hunter’s Safety Course AND the hunting license you’ll be qualified for when you pass the final test, (2) the NRA endorsed Firearms Handling and Safety Course you’re going to be smart enough to take, and (3) regular practice with your rifle or shotgun of choice at a local range, you need to know the following information:

Do NOT purchase a firearm until you know what the state’s local hunting regulations are. You’ll, also, need to know the typical topography of the area where you will be hunting. (Shotguns for heavy woods and close-in shots at 40 yards or less; and rifles for longer.) Ask the instructor who teaches the Hunter’s course what he recommends for your area.

Don’t overlook what a tremendous asset magazines like, ‘Outdoor Life’ or, ‘Sports Afield’ can be. I grew up without a father and taught myself to be, ‘better than Boone’ by reading only these magazines and going out in the woods everyday after school.

Many areas have some sort of, ‘partner assisted’ deer hunting programs that will allow you to go out with an experienced deer hunter. Check with, ‘BuckMasters’. You’re right about the venison. Unlike commercial beef, venison isn’t subjected to a force-fed diet of artificial carbohydrates and bromides before it’s slaughtered for human comsumption. By eating more venison and less beef you’ll, probably, put off your first coronary by, at least, 10 years.

Hints:

(1) Carry a daypack with things like: a space blanket, matches, a compass, a coil of rope, some emergency rations, and an area TOPOGRAPHIC map. When you’re hunting locally you don’t need this stuff; but, I used to go on a lot of out-of-state hunting trips; and, one time, I saved myself from a really cold and unpleasant night in the woods by being well-prepared for such an eventuality ahead of time.

(2) Scout! That’s right – Scout! A large part of my deer hunting success came from knowing how deer think, and how they prefer to move. I’d often spend 2 or 3 days cruising through an area before I picked out a couple of places to wait. Look for what they’re eating and how they’re traveling to and from their bedding areas. (Watch southern-facing slopes; in cold weather deer love to bed down on them.)

(3) Learn to recognize the differences between: feeding, travel, and escape trails. The biggest, oldest bucks are going to be on the travel trails the moment the rut starts; and, after opening day, they’ll be using the escape trails.

A drive can always work; but, as the season wears on, deer become more and more nocturnal, and still hunting becomes more and more useful.

Whenever I found sign, I always asked myself, ‘What is, or was, the deer doing here?’ ‘Where did it come from; and where did it go?’ ‘When?’

(4) Everybody knows about the wind; but, learn what thermal air currents are! Generally speaking: ‘Hunt high in the morning’ and, ‘low in the afternoon’.

(5) Be prepared for the kill! Don’t be one of these sissified, ‘cowboy hunters’ who sport big expensive guns and all sorts of fancy gear but haven’t got either the equipment or, ‘the stones’ to properly dress the deer’s carcass and drag it ALL THE WAY out of the woods.

(6) ‘E pluribus Unum’ Here’s a little tip for ya that often yields big results: You don’t need all sorts of fancy scents and calls. Catch up with some common ordinary horse dung. Smear it on the soles of your boots and place a small bag of it near, but not on, your stand.

It’s been my experience that – in the right areas – deer feel safer and frigg ‘in love hanging around near horses. If nothing else, they’re very curious animals; and the smell alone will often bring them in for a peek.

There ya go! This should get you off to a good start.

Q: Where do Britons purchase their hunting equipment and firearms?
Here in Canada, we have large sporting goods stores, and we have numerous gunstores where people can purchase hunting arms such as shotguns and rifles, along with ammunition. Handguns can also be purchased with a license; it is not that difficult to obtain if you do not have a criminal record.

When I go deer, turkey, duck, or elk hunting, I usually have most of my gear already in storage at my house, and if I need to replace something (such as a torn pair of camouflage pants, or a hunting knife), I just drive over to the sporting goods store.

Stores like Canadian Tire also have a good selection of hunting equipment.

Is it mostly the same in the UK? Where do you lot usually purchase your hunting gear? Hunting is very popular across Canada during this time of year, in the fall. Licenses are issued province by province, though.

So for instance if I wish to hunt turkeys in Ontario, I contact the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources instead of the federal government. How does it work in the UK?

A: You buy a gun from a gunsmith such as
http://www.trulockandharris.com/newguns.asp
or

http://www.thomasturners.co.uk/Products/Shooting-Sticks.aspx?gclid=CLO86bP_yp0CFQkwpAodRSvDqw

You can buy your clothes from there or an outfitters such as

http://www.farlows.co.uk/collection.php/category/mens/cPath/2

then you jump in the old jallopy up to the estate and bag a few for the pot

what

Q: Is it okay to hunt and kill animals with guns and arrows (hunting questions)?
Is it okay to kill animals for sport or for food?

My wife doesn’t like the idea of killing animals. I am okay with it sometimes and sometimes think it is better not to.

I like the idea of having a deer. I don’t have any hunting gear and probably wouldn’t for a while at least a couple of years until I have money to do something like that.

Is it consider murder by any to kill animals?
Should more people go and enjoy hunting from the cities?
How does someone like an armature learn to at first with no experience?

What is the Ultimate purpose of hunting?

Thanks!

A: well ,when this world starts to go crazy after the oil runs out and we have vaporised our cities the hunting for food will be a last resort to survival .

Q: Selfish husband during pregnancy…?
I am three months away from having our first baby. My husband seems to constantly be wanting new toys for his “ultimate man” collection. I keep telling him that its not a good time to buy big ticketed items (such as a 2nd canoe, hunting gear to START deer hunting, etc.). I try and explain to him that it would be best to discuss the idea after the baby is born because our lives are going to change drastically once he is born…but he dismisses that and says that we’ve got the money so why not…Any suggestions on how to help him understand that our lives are about to change and he needs to think about the baby first??

A: that just might be his problem. maybe in his mind he thinks if he doesn’t get it all now then when the baby does come he wont be able to get it. i seriously reccomend seeing a therapist on this one. this needs dealt with professionally. also, maybe he is starting to stress out about the baby and his way of trying to avoid the stress is by splurging and buying new things to make himself feel better. it diesnt mean hes not happy, or excited its just getting closer and he knows that, but if its his first child thats probably all he knows. having a new baby is a new world and he cant ever understand that until hes actually living it…

Q: website for hunting clothes?
Hi, my dad loves to go deer stalking etc…i’m trying to think of something to get for him for christmas…what make clothes are the best or is there a website that sell hunting gear?? he has hunter boots and lots of coats, and he has a high seat…any other suggestions?

A: for what?

do you sneek up on the clothes?

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mule deer hunting

Read and learn more about mule deer hunting. For more, visit the Hunting website Hunting FAQ – ICPDLeadersStatement.net

Q: Hey im going hunting for my first time for mule deer help?
ok so my first time going mule deer hunting or hunting at all for that matter. and its bow hunting, im 15 and going with one of my dads friends who i have known for all my life hes a very experienced hunter. were hunting in AZ northern i think not sure but i need 2 know what kind of camo i should buy
any help would be great and any tips would be great to thanx

A: Buy light colored camo or camo like mossy oak thats pattern is very tight. It will make you less visible. Deer can see the colors blue and yellow, but just because they are near COLORblind doesnt mean they have excellent vision for outlines and silhouettes of people.

Q: What is a good mule deer gun for bush hunting with shots 200yds or less?
I already have a .30-06 but im looking to buy a rifle specificly for deer, I was thinking about maybe a .308, but I want to hear about other calibers too. I hunt mule deer in my area. (Coastal B.C Canada) My 30-06 does fine but it is a little big, I primarily use it for elk and moose. Any input is appreciated Thanks.

A: I’m going with Carson on this one. A .30-30. Preferably a Marlin 336 also. Good, solid, utterly accurate gun for the money. .30-30 will easily drop any deer out to 200yds. and beyond (trajectory may become an issue after 200 though…). I’d stick with the .30-06 though. It does a good enough job.

Q: Mossy oak brush camoflauge is it good for Mule Deer Hunting?
I will be hunting in just about everything from sage, pines, aspens, cedars, and mahogany’s. Is this a good camo I will be archery hunting and like the way it looks thanks. Any other suggestions?

A: ‘Good camo’ has nothing to do with what you are hunting, and everything to do with WHERE you are hunting. If you like that pattern, buy it. There is no true universal camo (ask the military, they keep trying), but anything is better than a bright red sweater and jeans.

In the pure sense, open country sagebrush camo patterns, aspen and harwoods are all totally different patterns, and nothing is going to blend perfectly everywhere.

Q: In the game “The Hunter” how do I switch from hunting mule deer to white tail deers?
Please answer this question. It says on my account that I have the trial version of white tail deer. Also after joining the competion how do you play in the competion?

A: maybe ask in the videogame section

Q: sw colorado mule deer hunting?
ok, so i may have a chance at hunting mule deer in SW colorado in late october or november. what would be the likely range of a shot? i dont know the terrian there so i dont know what rifle to take.

if it’s under 250 yards i’ll probably use one of my MN 91/30s.

A: In that area depending on where you are can be very rugged and open or lots of trees. I have seen deer miles away in the open and hard to get close to several herds. You could be faced with a long shot or hoping later for a close up shot in the tree line. Take your long range gun….it could be your only shot.

Q: Would take a .243 moose or mule deer hunting?
My dad just bought a Savage 111FCXP3 package series in .243. I was wondering if you would take it moose hunting. i can drive up to them on my quad to about 50 yards and get out so i thought at 50 yards you should drop em if you put one in the vitals. For mule deer ill be shooting them at about 100-200 yards so i thought a 100 gr will do it.

A: the 243 is one of the best deer rounds on the market, ive seen it used on large elk with no problem. if your an excellent shot you could drop a moose out to 50 or 100 yards no sweat. if your not comfortable hitting a target the size of a quarter i wouldn’t advise it. if you do try to kill a moose with it i would study their anatomy to find the best spots for a clean kill

Q: Which caliber is better for California mule deer hunting, 7mm-08 or 7mm magnum?

A: I’d stick with the 7mm-08, that will be more than plenty for mule deer hunting. It is a good solid performer.

It is true that the 7mm rem magnum fires the same bullet at higher velocities, but this comes at the cost of reduced magazine capacity, longer action, and most importantly more recoil. If you have experience shooting 30-06 level rifles with no hitch you will be fine with 7mm rem mag, but otherwise you have absolutely no need to go to that power level for mule deer.

Q: Where is a good place to hunt mule deer in oregon?
ok please help me. i want to shoot a big mule deer buck because i think it will be my last hunting expeience with my grandpa. we both have 10 prefrence points so i think we could draw any tag. it is his dream to shoot a mule deer before he dies, so please help me!

A: I have never personally hunted it, but I have hear good things about the Whitehorse, Owyhee and Beulah units for mule deer.

Q: is mule deer hunting good in vanhorn tx?

A: It can be good; however it depends on the hunter and the property. It will be a very primitive hunt, in that area. Don’t expect much in the way of blinds and cabins. Expect to hunt wide open, rocky, mountainous terrain. In addition, land management is critical. If you hunt at a guided, managed ranch, you’ll do well. If you are looking at the cheap land for sale on craigslist, or the “ranchette” sites, good luck. There won’t be a road or any utilities on the property and it is in the middle of nowhere. Hot in the summer, like real danged hot, and cold, WINDY, winters. Good luck; don’t buy anything out there without seeing it… The muleys are there, though, but this is the roughest country in Texas. I prefer civilized central Texas, south Texas, or hillcountry hunting. West Texas hunting is like hunting in Wyoming… about as desolate too.

Q: whats a good rifle cal. for a woman to go hog, white tail and mule deer hunting other than 223 and 243?
she needs something with little recoil but packs a punch

A: Moving up, the .257 Roberts and .270. My wife shoots .270 fine.

Q: What is a good book on hunting Mule Deer?

A: I’ve never seen a book, but magazines such as Outdoor Life and Field and Stream always have a few articles about mulies per year. You can also do some research on the web and come up with answers to any questions you have.

Q: can anyone help me find info on hunting elk , mule deer or hogs on my own?
id like to hunt elk , mule deer or hogs on my own without paying an outfitter to help me get what im looking for . if anyone is iterested in hunting with me let me know .

A: what state are you in… that’ll make a big difference…

Q: need advice for Colorado Mule Deer hunting.?
HI, I’m going to Colorado on a self guided Muley hunt. I have drawn GMU Units 4, 441, 214, and 14

Any advice you can give me about these areas would be great.

THANKS IN ADVANCE!

A: Having only hunted 19, 20, and 6 I can’t give you much advice but you might try Cabelas.com and go to their talk forums. There’s a fair amount of people on the site from here in Colorado that have hunted other units.

Q: were is the best mule deer hunting ?
have heard the new mexico has some pretty big mulies

A: New Mexico is “just ok” in my opinion. I live in Montana an apply for Nevada every year hoping to draw a tag for America’s true trophy: a B&C Mule Deer

Q: Which Rifle scope is best ofr Whitetail and Mule deer hunting.?
Having been away from hunting for several years due to overseas work i am now refitting rifles with scopes etc. Considering that I WILL be using something between 3-4 X 9-12 with a 50 mm rec. Im now looking at brands..
Busnell, Nikon, BSA, Leatherwood, leopold. Taking into consideration the bang for the bucks In leaning toward the Leatherwood. We have all heard that its better to have a $ cheaper gun with a $500 scope than vise versa… * Dont always agree with that.* Anyway id really appreciate personal opinions…

A: I can tell you from my experience….. The best scope I’ve used was a Leupold. The glass has very good clarity and can with stand the recoil of any gun. Next in line would be the Nikon, it to has good clarity and with stand the recoil of a semi-auto .30-06 rifle. Bushnell, is third on my list. The clarity isn’t as good as a Leupold or Nikon, but it can with stand the recoil of a .300 Winchester Mag. As for a BSA scope…. I wouldn’t put it on a centerfire rifle. I have my doubts that it can take a blow from a recoil of a deer rifle. I’d keep the BSA on a rimfire rifle.

I have no experience with a Leatherwood scope, so I can’t offer any feedback on that brand of scope.

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compound bow hunting

Read and learn more about compound bow hunting. For more, visit the Hunting website Hunting FAQ – ICPDLeadersStatement.net

Q: What is a good 32 inch draw compound hunting bow?
I need a compound hunting bow, but I have long arms that measure to a 32 inch draw, thus making finding a good compound bow very difficult.

I don’t have alot of money, so the cheaper the better. What is a good and cheap 32 inch draw compound hunting bow?

A: the closest i found to a 32 inch draw length is a ross carnivore 34 from bass pro shops which has a 31 inch draw length

Q: Compound Bow hunting and shaking during full draw?
I have a compound bow I recently purchased, and at “full draw” I have a problem with shaking. Any recommendations on what might decrease the shaking I am experiencing? I have a stabilizer currently on the bow, it is 4.5 oz. Should I increase? Should I decrease? Any suggestions would be appreciated!

A: Your muscles need conditioning.* Start practicing with it with out shooting any arrows from it.* Just keep drawing it over & over again until you can’t draw it any more.* Its called exercising & conditioning those muscle groups you use.* Draw & hold, Draw & hold, Draw & hold over & over & over.*

Q: What is the best broadhead for the money for Whitetail Deer Hunting? (Compound Bow)?
I am new to bow hunting and need some advice. What is the best bang for the buck broadhead to put on my arrows for whitetail deer hunting? Please advise.

A: I agree, Muzzy makes an excellent 3 blade 100 grain broadhead that’s well built and shoots straight.

I can get a six pack of these for around $35

Every year I use last years blades for practicing on a broadhead target then I buy a set of brand new replacement blades for $10 and put them on the night before season starts.

Q: Is it a good Compound bow hunting setup?
I have a 45 pound red zone falcon bow with a 5 pin fibre optic sight and a gel stabilizer with carbon fibre red zone arrows? I do not have any broad heads yet can you please recommend some?

A: Use fixed 3-blade broadheads, 100 grains. Muzzy, is a great make, but use can find others at cabelas.com and basspro.com, or if the store is close to you, you can go and see the selection for yourself.

Good Luck

Q: where is a good place to go compound bow hunting in melb vic?
i know u dont need a licence to use compound bow but need some where to shoot rabbits foxs feral animals etc etc…

A: In most areas of state forest it is allowed to hunt pest animals , but there are exceptions , so you need to check with the relevant office of the Department of Sustainability and Environment. Pick up a 2009 copy of the Victorian Hunting Guide put out by the DSE and it will also help. It is free call them on 136 186 and they will post it out.Otherwise click on the link below for the Sporting Shooters Association.

http://www.ssaa.org.au/

Q: Whats a good beginner compound bow for hunting?
Im thinking about getting into bow hunting for deer. I already deer hunt with rifles though. I want a good bow that doesnt cost alot and is camo. Plus im not that strong for my age (15) so i need one thats not to hard to pull back but will still kill a deer from 30 yards.

A: Get a Bear Lights Out tuned to about 50lbs.

It’s light, zero vibration, maneuverable, real tree camo, and has excellent let off… about 80%. Look up the reviews on it, they are awesome.

Q: what is the best compound hunting bow brand for a beginner bow?
looking to start bow hunting and I need a not too expensive bow to introduce me to the sport

A: Bear bows are what I started with and I really liked mine. Go to a bow shop and shoot the bows in your price range. Then you will be able to make an educated decision. Any bow on the market will kill a deer. The higher end bows are just made a little better. I shoot a Mathews now and it’s a big difference from my old Bear .

Q: What is a good and cheap compound hunting bow?
Im looking for a nice cheap compound hunting bow possibly under $150

A: i agree you maybe able to find a good used bow for that but not new. and yes pse sells bows at walmart for around 200 bucks and they work fine. the bow is only as quiet as you make it. i use limbsaver string leeches and spider leggs and my bow is very quiet. you get the quality you pay for but all the quality gear in the world isnt going to make you any better if you dont practice practice practice. i hunted for years with an old ben pearson bows and cheap tru flite arrows that i bought in a garage sale for $75 they worked great the key is practice

Q: bow hunting? im looking into getting a compound bow for hunting?
im looking into getting a compound bow for hunting, i live in victoria australia. what sort of bow should i get? and where from?
also where can i go hunting in vic?

A: I don’t know about vic but you could try the guys at Eagle archery in Brisbane ((07) 3808 4111) they helped me out and might be able to point you in the right direction down there. There is a lot of people who sell the gear who don’t know squat about it so take care. Look for the specialists in archery and steer clear of the gun shops (just my personal experience). Good luck.

Q: What is a real good compound hunting bow?
Price under about $600 max
Will be hunting whitetail deer if that helps any

A: I have a pse brute and have killed 5 animals. I live in montana and the 5 animals that i have harvested are all large animals and had no problem taking them down and the price and ruggedness is great.

Q: would i be able to kill a kangaroo with a hunting compound bow?
also how far do you think the kangaroo will run before it dies?

A: Piece of cake, as far as power/penetration is concerned. As stated previously by others, it’s a matter of shot-placement. Any animal can be easy to kill if it’s hit right, & can be pretty tough if it’s hit wrong. I’ve shot dozens of deer, (up to 220 lbs/100 kilos), completely through, as well as a similar # of wild/feral boar, (500 lbs/200 kilos),with a 60-70 lbs setup with no problem. (& pigs are big boned & fairly stout.) Any modern compound bow, say 50#’s or more, (with sharp broad-heads), will do the trick. Try to avoid the shoulder bones for example. A shot thru the ribs, tight BEHIND the shoulder, (if he’s on all 4’s) should make for a short tracking job. Good luck !

Q: What is the minimum draw weight for a compound bow for deer hunting?
Looking to buy first bow for whitetail deer hunting. Am going to practice for next year. Want to get a bow that isnt to hard to shoot.

A: As others have stated, it depends on the state you live in. In my state of Louisiana, the minimum draw weight is 30 lbs.You would have to make a perfect lung shot, and use a cut on contact 2 blade broadhead to be successful.

Q: what accessories do I need for a compound bow? hunting deer?
hunting deer in kansas. compound bow

A: You need a bow and arrows and lots and lots of practice with them. Know how it shoots from the ground and from a stand. Be able to make sitting or standing shots.

A range finder can be usefull sometimes. If you know the spot well etc, you will probable know you yardage, if you are in an open new area it may be harder to range your deer.

Q: what is a good compound bow for hunting that i can get for around 200 bucks? even for small stuff like turkeys
im looking to buy a bow that i can go in the bush with and bring back supper. something strong that wont break, and that i can get a turkey with, or other small game.

A: when it comes to bows ur better off buying used u can get a 200$ bow in excellent condition for like 40-60$

Q: compound bow hunting for beginner?
i am a beginner when it comes to hunting.my friend is a compound bow hunter.i liked it but i am not sure if that is what most people do.
i want to hunt for adventure and not to kill.i want to make it as a hobby and want to try something which is hard and requires skills.i feel that compound bow hunting requires practise and skills unlike crossbow hunting..
please anyone tell me about this.are there any other options..
i would like to hunt deers though.
if i wanted to kill,then i would have got a gun.that way u can kill a lot.with compound bow,u need to be a great expert and have good skills to kill..so i may end up killing very few dears,but here i have to develop great skills…hunting is just fascinating in that your mind should work laterally and involves multiple tasking…it may also be dangerous but thats adventure..indoor activities are boring after some time simply because they involve the same thing..
can u people advise me more..thanks for quick answers.

A: If you want to go out hunting for the adventure, try to shoot a recurve bow. I’m going out this Saturday and I’m excited beyond belief. There are no sights, no “give” at the end of your draw, and they’re just so much harder to shoot. Try on a target then switch to live game. I don’t think there will be a time where you pass up an eight pointer just because it was thrilling to see him. Good luck.

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bear hunting outfitters

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Q: Black bear hunting in Maine – outfitter recommendations?
Would like to go black bear hunting in Maine this September, but have never been to Maine, never hunted black bear – any recommendations on good outfitters (and/or preferable regions of Maine)? Any other words of wisdom on black bear hunting also appreciated.

A: Foggy Mountain Guide Service
131 Ladd Road
Sebec, Maine 04481
(207) 564-3404

http://www.foggymountain.com/black-bear-guide.shtml

Q: A place to go bear hunting in Ontario Canada?
Hi looking for a good place to go bear hunting in Ontario next sept 2010. I plan on driving from Michigan, can any one recommend a outfitter,thanks.

A: I have used this outfit and was very happy

http://www.budsqueticocountryhunts.com/

I did the cabin bear hunt and the cabin was comfortable and well equipped

Q: Black Bear hunting help?
I am considering taking a trip from Florida to Georgia for a black bear hunt using this outfitter: http://www.angelfire.com/tn/farner/bear.html

But the thing is I am on a tight budget, do you think 2 days would be enough to bag a black bear from a stand? Or do I need to hunt more days? The way they hunt is still hunt using burn sticks and sow bear urine as an attractant.

Thanks.

A: I learned the hard way on a dream hunt I undertook several years ago. I went to Alaska to hunt Caribou and according to the guide, 4 days was plenty of time. On arrival, the heards had shifted their route and we did not se a single set of horns for the entire 4 days. Luckily I was able to extend the hunt by 3 more days and moved to another location. I bagged a pretty decent ‘bou the next day. My suggestion, plan for 2 or 3 more days on the hunt. that way if you do score early, you can fish etc for the rest of the time and just relax. If not, you have those extra days to hunt.
shoot safe

Q: how and what do i need to start my own hunting guide/outfitter service?
i was wanting to start my own bear hunting with hounds guide service and i need to know how and what all i need

A: Well you have to have a business license, insurance, a big chunk of cash, advertising, all the gear involved, be able to deal with rude clients as in people skills and a high success ratio, for starters.
You also have to have a way to contact emergency medical assistance, be it cell phone or satellite phone, in case a client gets hurt or has an heart attack, CPR training would be a good plan. You will need help; at least one experienced employee and a grunt to pack gear.
You will need to be able to transport the field dressed animal and provide a fast way to have the meat/hide processed.

So figure at least $30,000 to cover all the gear, equipment and other costs to have it together, it cost me and my partner $120,000 to get set up.
You will need an accountant to go over your records for taxes and you must keep good records of everything.

Each state has different laws in regard to being a guide service as well as state and federal lands have different laws also. You will have to do your home work on all this or end up either with a fine or being shut down.

Here is a link about a school for hunting guides;
http://www.guideschool.com/
More info;
http://www.royaltine.com/faqs.php

http://www.guidetraining.com/home_study.htm

Q: which outfitter did Fred Eichler choose for his Alaskan Brown bear hunt?
I’m looking for the outfitter Fred Eichler chose for his Alaskan Brown bear hunt. Thanks!

A: I would contact Eastern Technical Prod, Fred Eichlers YouTube Channel.

Q: What is better black bear or deer hunting?
castle-creek-outfitters.com

A: If you want to come home with something, deer hunting, since there are a lot of deer compared to the number of bears available for hunting. If you want more meat for you shot, then bear, since they are generally bigger. If you just like sitting in the woods in the cold then either will work just fine.

Q: Have you hunted bears in Canada? Is there a guide you can recommend?
I’m looking into hunting bears in Manitoba with my dad. We are looking for a reasonably priced hunt (under $2000 US each). If you know of any outfitters in Manitoba or western Onterio that you would recommend or ones that you would avoid, please let me know. Thanks!

A: Larson’s resort in Nestor falls, ON, not far from the manitoba border. They have a bar in their lodge, and getting a bear is almost a sure thing in that neck of the woods. Great fishing too.

Q: Why does Sarah Palin support the aerial hunting of wolves?
There is no good ECOLOGICAL, SCIENTIFIC or FINANCIAL reason to do this. The only reason is because hunters want it to be easier to kill caribou.

Before you say, ‘animal control’ read the article below.

“Wolf controls have been tried in Alaska but without great success; bears, not wolves, were found to be taking the largest share of ungulates. So wolf numbers may, or may not, significantly impact prey numbers in Alaska.

And as Dr. Kenneth Raedeke, a wildlife specialist at the University of Washington observes, “having a brown bear control program, even in Alaska, is not (politically) acceptable.” This gets to the heart of the matter: the nature of political decision-making. The decision to
control wolf populations was made on the basis of political power, not science, economic efficiency or environmental sensitivity. Wolves, apparently, are thought to be politically acceptable targets
while bears are not.

In Alaska, Gov. Walter Hickel [1990-1994] and special-interest groups such as the Alaska Outdoor Council, a coalition of outfitters, hunters and bush pilots, have used the levers of political control over natural
resources to their advantage, regardless of ecological effects. They want to make it easier for hunters to kill moose and caribou by increasing their populations, even though, as the director of Alaska
Division of Wildlife Conservation admits, “there are no real shortages of big-game animals in Alaska.” This is the predictable result of bureaucratic management in a political environment.”

http://www.free-eco.org/articleDisplay.php?id=338

A: Simple – she’s insane. She thinks you shouldn’t have an abortion under any circumstances, even if you have been raped by a member of your own family, yet thinks it is fine to go out and kill a living, breathing animal like a wolf or a bear, just because you get some sort of sick thrill out of killing things. Anyone who thinks like this is clearly unbalanced – the woman belongs in an mental institution.

Q: Mall Scavenger Hunt List?
My sister is having a 12th birthday party at well, the mall. And it’s going to be like… following this: “For my daughter’s thirteenth birthday she had a Mall Scavenger Hunt and a sleepover. We had to make sure that it was a party she would remember, since she was no longer a kid. INVITATIONS: For the invitations, she made Visa Credit cards on the computer, with the guest’s name on the front, and all of the information on the back. She printed it onto gold cardstock (for thicker paper) and got them laminated. She put them into envelopes along with confetti, and mailed them. She invited 7 people, plus her is 8. DECORATIONS: My daughter’s favorite colors – white/grey and black – created the main color scheme. We had streamers and balloons in all of the rooms the girls would be in, along with whited christmas lights. We also bought black and white plates utensils and cups along with a cake that had white and black icing. PARTY: After arrival the girls just hung out for a while and then we drove them over to the mall. My daughter made a list of items that were needed to be bought at the mall pictures to be taken free items to be collected and a Bonus section. She printed out that list along with the rules such as all team members must be in the pictures etc. All girls pulled a bandana out of a bag and went to their teams (we had 2 teams of 4.) Then they decided amongst themselves who would be the captain. The captain received a cheap purse from the dollar store which held $40, a camera, the list my daughter had made, and the rules. The they had 1 1/2 hours to buy items (such as a stuffed animal or a brown hair accessory), take pictures (such as modeling designer handbags and wearing green lipstick), and collect free items (such as a business card or napkin). Each of these things were worth a certain amount of points – Purchases = 3 pts each; Pictures = 2 pts each; Free Items = 1 pt each. We also gave them about 1 1/2 hours to shop for themselves if they weren’t tired. The girls came home for pizza, cake, and opening of presents. While they were doing this my husband got the photos developed so we could tally up points. The winning team got to pick a bag first. In the bag were the items that the teams had bought. After those were all gone, the girls made t-shirts. We gave them each a white t-shirt and set out scissors, tacky glue, a stapler, fabric markers, glitter glue, and extra multi-colored fabric. Then after 30 minutes, they voted on their favorites. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places got a crown and a huge lollipop. Then the girls had free time and they all went outside to play kick the can. Then they came in at about 10:00 for movies. Downstairs we had set up a snack bar with popcorn soda and boxes of candy. The girls watched a few chick flicks them stayed up until about three talking and listening to music. In the morning, I made homemade waffles and let them add syrup powdered sugar fruit and whipped cream. They LOVED them. Then the girls played around outside until their parents came at 10:30. We gave the girls their goody bags then finally got our rest. GOODYBAGS: For goody bags we gave out – along with the picture frames and scavenger hunt items – a lot of candy and 2 kingsized candy bars. My daughter and all of her friends absolutely loved this party and my daughter doesn’t stop talking about it! I would strongly recommend it to anyone throwing their daughter a 13th birthday party. I hope this helps with your party!” That was from a site and we’ll be following it. >< The stores at the mall are:
abercrombie
Abercrombie and Fitch
aerie
Aeropostale
American Eagle Outfitters
Angel Nails
Ann Taylor
Apple
Art & Frame Plus
As Seen On TV
AT&T
Auntie Anne’s
Aveda
Bakers
Banana Republic
Bandolino
The Barber of Seville
Bath and Body Works
bebe
Blooming Beauty Supply and Salon
The Body Shop
Borders Express
Bostonian
Brighton Collectibles
Brookstone
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Cache
Cakelove
Caribou Coffee Co.
Cartoon Cuts
Champs Sports
Charming CHARLIE
Childrens Place
Cinderella Divine
Cinnabon
Claire’s
Coach
Cold Stone Creamery
Coldwater Creek
CT Boutique
CVS
DaVi Nails
DMV
Easy Spirit
Eddie Bauer
Elite Boardshop
Express
FACES Cosmetics
Family Christian Bookstore
FinishLine
Fontainebleau
Foot Locker
Fossil
French & European Perfumes
Fuzziwig’s Candy Factory
FYE Music
Games Workshop
GameStop
Gap, Baby & Maternity
The Gap
Glory
GNC
Godiva
Golden Links
Gymboree
H&M
Hakky Shoe Repair
Hallmark
Helzberg Diamonds
Hollister Co
Hot Topic
Hour Eyes
The Icing
J.Crew
J.Jill
Jackson Hewitt
Janie &Jack
JCPENNEY
Journeys
Justice
Kay Jewelers
L’OCCITANE
The Leather Store
LensCrafters
LIDS
Lijenquist & Beckstead Fine Jewelers
The Limited
Lord & Taylor
MAC Cosmetics
Macy’s
Men’s Wearhouse and Tux
Michael Kors
Naartijie Kids
Nail Pro
New York & Company
Pacific Sunwear
Papaya
Papyrus
Payless ShoeSource
The Picture People
Pottery Barn
Pott

A: oh wow a scavenger hunt im doing that its would be quite cheap realy im going to invite 10 people and they can go into pairs ill give each group £10 and make a list and the winner gets a prize genius! thanks for a great idia

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black bear hunting

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Q: I am looking to start Bow Hunting for Black Bear and deer, any suggestions of a good bow?
Looking to buy a new bow for Black bear hunting and deer hunting, any suggestions would be great.

Thanks, Matt

A: Ninja Bow

Q: Where is some good black bear hunting in southwest montana?
I’m looking for some good black bear hunting places on public land in Southwest Montana around Butte/Helena/Bozeman and between.

A: Drive your car to SW montana , stop in the woods, get out with your gun and shoot a bear! How hard is that?

Q: Black bear hunting in the United States?
I was wondering if there were states where you can, and people do, successfully black bear hunt in the US? If so what is the best state?

A: We have some black bear hunting in Michigan. Contact the DNR for information about getting the necessary permit.

A: Foggy Mountain Guide Service
131 Ladd Road
Sebec, Maine 04481
(207) 564-3404

http://www.foggymountain.com/black-bear-guide.shtml

Q: How many ft-lbs of energy would you like to have when hunting black bear?
I have a 308 Win that I can nearly drive tacks with (1″ groups at 200 yds consistently) but I am concerned about the terminal ballistics while hunting bear. The bears in my area aren’t too big, 200-300 lbs maybe and I’m wondering what my maximum ethical range should be. Also I dont want to wound a bear and follow it into the brush, not my idea of fun.

A: I am a long time Alaskan hunter, trapper, and military competition shooter.

1″ groups at 200 yards is not tack driving. Shooting at the target, pasting over the hole, and shooting into the same hole again and again all afteroon long – and not having a hole much larger than the first – that is tack driving. 1″ groups at 500 yards is tack driving.

Black bears are no where near as tough as brown. The 308 is probably the absolutly best round to use on black bear from close in to 400+ yards. Black bears do not have a large sectional density – so – any rifle with more power than a 308 is simply just going to pass through the animal and be no help at all………. except to maybe wound a second animal behind the first and make more noise.

Rule of thumb with bear hunting – you keep shooting until the bear stops moving – this rule will prevent you from having to track a wounded bear. Shot placement is only critical when the bear is in a heavy covered brush area and getting only one good shot off is possible……. ideally you want to fire whent the bear has strayed into an area where you can get several shot off at it before it can reach cover.

Generally, if you see a bear today – you can show up earlier and catch it again tomorrow. Keep this in mind – because some bears will look great up front – and their butt or side can be so badly rubbed the hide is worthless and beyond what a skilled taxidermist can fix.

My bear hunting buddy and I were glassing a huge grizzly in Sitka one morning. It was a nice big bear, big head, nice fur on the sides……. and then it turned around and whole butt was totally hairless! It looked like the bear had pulled down it’s pants and was mooning us – just two big bald cheeks and a butt crack a plumber would be proud to own. I couldn’t help myself – I started laughing….I could barely keep it in, my buddy was holding my head to keep the snickers from leaking out….. and the bear heard me and started looking our way. Laughing almost got us killed.

It pays to spend the extra time glassing a bear before you shoot it. But, try to keep out of laughing distance. Bears do funny things.

Your standard 150gr soft point bullet will work fine. Winchester ‘Black Talons’ or any handload using a Barnes X bullet will work best. You want to break bones and damage vital organs – bullets like these – and Nosler Partitions – retain their original weight and do a better job when performing a quartering shot.

Black bear meat is totally awesome! Wondeful pot roasts, steaks and chops – and sausage to die for. Any sausage recipie that calls for pork you can use black bear, just add extra tallow to make up for the bear meat being lean. If you get one – email me – I have some award winning sausage recipies.

That, and black bear tallow and fat makes excellent high quality soap. If you have the fat turned into soap – I can guarantee you, your wife will be all over you asking when you are going to go hunting again.

Hope this helps.

Q: Michigan Black bear hunting tips please?
Hello im leaving to go black bear hunting in Ontanogon michigan. In the Upper peneinsula.

I would just like any tips you guys could give me for black bear hunting since this will be my first time hunting bear.

Any tips would be appreciated .

thank you

A: Been bear hunting my whole life they are my favorite hunt. Hounds and bait work best otherwise glass south facing slopes early in the morning they look like burnt stumps at first so look close. Be carefull not to shoot a sow with cubs even if it is leagle (probably not) it is immoral. Don’t rush your shot bears have poor vision but good noses so wait and harvest humanly. Good luck and the thing you should be most carefull of is becoming addicted and going back year after year. They are very good table fare as well. Salami pepperoni and sausage are best however the backstrap of a well fed baited bear is very nice also…..Now I have to defrost some sausage 4 breakfast tomorow.

Q: what is a good rifle for hunting black bear?
what caliber and rifle are best for hunting black bear and grizzly bear?

A: I have taken both species in Canada and British Columbia. I used a 7mm Remington Magnum and a 300 Winchester Magnum and they both took care of business. If I had to recommend anything else, I would suggest something in 30-06 minimum or larger, preferably a magnum.

Q: I’ll be hunting black bear with a 308win, and most likely not taking a shot beyond 75 yards?
what bullet or factory ammo would you recommend?

A: A 165 gr bullet should do the job, but personally, given the short distances involved with most black bear hunting, I’d opt for the 180 gr. The reason is that black bear can get pretty big. If you get your sights on a trophy of a lifetime, the larger bullet should give you better penetration and carry more energy with it.

For factory ammo, Federal Premium makes some great hunting loads. They make some 180 gr. rounds loaded with Nosler Partition bullets or the Barnes MRX.

Another good bullet is the plain old Remington Core-Lokt ammo (the plain Remington Green box). The Core-Lokt bullets do hold together quite well and I have had good luck with them.

Personally, I think the best compromise between quality and price is the Federal Fusion ammo. They are good quality bonded bullets, but they are still pretty cheap (about the same price as the Remington Green Box). If cost is an issue, I would go with these.

Here is a link to MidwayUSA. They have quite an extensive list of ammo for the 308 Win.

http://www.midwayusa.com/browse/BrowseProducts.aspx?categoryString=653***690***&categoryId=7556&tabId=3&brandId=0&refineSearchKeyword=&sort_results_by=manufacturer_a&pageNum=0&numberOfResults=500

Good Luck and happy hunting

Q: Whats the best gun to use if your going black bear hunting?

A: I personally use a remington model seven rifle in .243 caliber. I like the accuracy and low recoil.

Q: Black Bear Hunting Tomorrow!!?
My Father, My Brother, My Dads best friend and My best Friend are heading up north to do a bear hunt. Me and my best friend, its our first time and i was wondering what you were thinking on the choices we picked for rifles. He picked a Remington Model 700 CDL SF limited edition topped with a 3-9×40 mm bushnell elite 3200 in a 30-06 shooting 180 grain silver tips (not ballistic silver tips, just silver tips) and i picked a remington model 700 BDL topped with a 3.5-12x, 42mm Nikon monarch in a 7mm rem mag shooting 160 grain accubond CT.

I expect to get one because last week a bunch of americans went up to hunt black bear and they got 15 black bears as big as 400 lbs-450 lbs. Now that sounds unreal, dont get me wrong i didn’t believe it at first but its true. Thats one hell of a big hunting party and thats one hell of a turn out. Hopefully my little hunting party can bring home a couple decent bears.

A: True that most Northern Black bears top out at 450 lb, but back in the boonies, some get twice that large. The 30-06 180 grainers at full power and good hits at reasonable range should be fine even on the big ones. The 160 grain 7mm Maggies are a great 700 yard deer or 500 yard elk round (assuming you can hit at that distance), but the “Northern backwoods triple-sized” Black bears are not on the menu. However, the regular 450 lb ones are.

Do be aware that recently Grizzlies have made a comeback in some Northern areas, and 200 grain bullets are absolutely necessary on the bigger ones, with that thick gristle plate on them and that thick skull.

Q: How dangerous is Black Bear hunting? ?
I recently took the NY state hunter education course as a refresher and the instructors described black bear hunting as dangerous, to the extent that I always thought grizzly bear hunting would be. For example they said that other bears can come in after a shot is fired and these bears will potentially stalk hunters that shot at them if they are not killed. Is hunting black bear often a dangerous experience? I know that all bears deserve respect but have any of you encountered dangerous black bears afield? I have little field experience but would like to hunt these animals with the appropriate caliber rifle and cartridge as well as plenty of “range practice” is it a bad choice of game animal to start with?
I appreciate all of the informative responses and personal experiences that you shared. In New York you are not allowed to bait game. Regarding bear meat how does it compare to venison?

A: I am glad I did not take a hunter ed course in NY. It sounds as though you were fed a lot of misinformation.
You have to respect an animal that can turn you into it’s dinner. But, they are not going to stalk you just because they were shot at.
You should use a rifle caliber as large as you can shoot accurately. Shot placement is more important than rifle caliber. Anything .270 and larger, with a well-placed and accurate shot, will kill a black bear. They have been taken with smaller calibers, but I would not recommend it.
If you do shoot a bear, wait a short time before you approach. Watch to see if it is breathing. Approach from behind before checking it physically. This will give you an advantage if it does get back up. If its eyes are closed, it IS NOT dead. Animals do not die with their eyes closed. I have always been of the mindset that another round into the vitals never hurts. Good luck and be safe.

Q: Where are some good berry patches in WA to hunt black bear?
I’ll be hunting bear this fall for the first time, and I would like a general area to start scouting around the East Cascade area. Please help me out? If you’ve seen a black bear up in the mountains/eastern WA that’ll help me too.

A: I dont know where you are in eastern Wa. but accross stevens pass is a place called Tonga ridge thats loaded with blue berries then as well as black bear(big one’s)
or at tunnel creek above there are lotsa bear some grizz
or on your side, across from the smith road follow the dirt road to the top….lots a bears and berries!

Q: When is black bear hunting season in B.C, vancouver?
when does the season start and on march, would you see any black bears around this time of the season? The weather appears to be getting warm.

A: its actaully in september

Q: black bear hunting rifle?
is my 30-06 springfield stong enough to go black bear hunting with a 220 grain bullet.

A: heck yes, put em down brother.

Q: black bear hunting?
how do you feel about black bear hunting… is it cool? etc…

A: It is cool as far as I know, I just wish I could find a way to get out to do it.

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