Keys to Successful Small Game HuntingAll beginner hunters have an inborn longing to hunt, but lack knowledge. There is so much to learn; one needs to experience the real activity to gain knowledge of the sport. As they say "experience is the best teacher".
Here are tips for success:
1. Abide by the laws. At all times follow the hunting laws and take less than your limit.
2. Stay humble. Do not boast about your excellent shooting ability.
3. Never get lost. Always
inform somebody where you will be going especially when you will hunt alone. Look back and study your trail carefully before continuing.
4. Enjoy the game.
5. Identify your target. Never shoot until you are sure of your target; it always pays to be absolutely certain of your target. When in doubt, do not shoot at all but call out; somebody might out there and be mistaken for your target.
6. Listen to the advice of experts. Remember that they are more experienced then you are and although you may have your own ideas about the game, listen to them because you can learn a lot from them and they can answer some of your questions.
7. When in doubt regarding choosing the "shot size" to use, select the much larger one. Even though there are fewer pellets you can create more "clean kills" from a longer range.
8. Choose camouflage clothing with patterns blending to your surroundings; the colors need to be as close as possible to the colors of your surroundings.
9. Wear hunting outfits that provide comfort as well as materials that don't make much noise or a "silent" material to enable you to successfully stalk your target. You will also need an outfit with several pockets in which to carry to water bottles, mini emergency kits and snacks enough to last for one day.
10. Before you head for the hunting grounds, familiarize yourself with your rifle.
11. Know the movements as well as the habits of your target so you are familiar with them and can determine the proper tactics to use.
12. Practice, practice, practice and more practice!
With the passing of time and continuous "in the field" practice, one's "comfort level" increases and the "beginner hunter" becomes a more experienced hunter. Knowledge and skill should not end there: it should be shared with others to guide them as they begin their hunting journey.
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