| Bow hunting is often seen as one of those | | | | Now if you're a tough guy and say I am a big |
| "manly" sports, but there is a small | | | | chicken, let me tell you...it would only take |
| contingent of women that partake in bow | | | | one bad encounter with either bear or hogs to |
| hunting and take the sport to new levels. Bow | | | | change you mind. |
| hunting is growing in popularity throughout | | | | |
| the United States. With bow hunting, people | | | | Many people book bow hunting trips or |
| are getting in touch with the control of the | | | | excursions with a variety of trip-leading |
| hunt and are learning all sorts of new things | | | | companies. These companies typically take a |
| about getting in tune with themselves and | | | | group of hunters into a particular area that |
| with the real roots of hunting. Without the | | | | is noted for having a great deal of the |
| use of a firearm, people find that there is | | | | animals they are seeking. The hunting company |
| less to hide behind with a bow and find that | | | | trips come equipped with a guide that |
| the psychological aspect of bow hunting can | | | | monitors the action from a position of |
| be somewhat intimidating. | | | | expertise and offers tips to the hunters in |
| | | | the party. Hunting trips are often very |
| With bow hunting quickly becoming a new | | | | reliant on the seasonal aspect of hunting, so |
| favorite in those seeking old-fashioned | | | | those seeking a bow hunting excursion should |
| adventure, there are many new additions to | | | | make sure they are paying attention to the |
| the sport that people interested in it should | | | | top seasons of hunting. |
| get to know. One important aspect about bow | | | | |
| hunting is the fact that you have to get very | | | | Always get references that you may call about |
| close to your prey in order to make a clean | | | | guides. If you do not do this, you may have a |
| and successful kill. This close proximity to | | | | good hunt, but you may not. Bagging anything |
| your target is called the "safety zone". | | | | at all is never a guaranteed thing even with |
| While traditional firearms hunters can stay | | | | the best of guides, but you do want to ensure |
| at a relatively safe distance from their | | | | your guide is friendly, knowledgeable, and |
| prey, a bow hunter must creep up on the prey | | | | reliable. |
| and get inside a danger zone with the animal. | | | | |
| This means that the animal could charge or | | | | Much of bow hunting is reliant on the baiting |
| attack at any moment within the danger zone. | | | | or trapping aspect. The aforementioned |
| The hunter should be aware at all times | | | | hunting trips typically supply bait to the |
| because of this. | | | | hunting party. This includes a knowledge from |
| | | | the hunting guide of placing the bait and |
| With some of the new additions in bow | | | | finding a spot to wait for the prey. As |
| hunting, however, some of the guesswork from | | | | hunting guides are professionals, their |
| the hunt is being removed. While many bow | | | | advice should always be heeded. These |
| hunting traditionalists may be against such | | | | requirements for bow hunting emphasize the |
| new additions as GPS sensors and nigh-vision, | | | | importance of selecting a good guide who has |
| others welcome any ally that they can muster | | | | taken the time to prepare game for your trip |
| in this fight for survival and adventure. | | | | months before you even arrive. |
| There tends to be two different schools of | | | | |
| hunters, but all hunters have the same goal | | | | Typically, a hunting guide will take his or |
| in mind whether they are traditionalists or | | | | her party to a location in which the density |
| "new school" hunters. The ultimate goal of | | | | of the hunted animal is known to be highest. |
| bow hunting is, of course, to bring down the | | | | They will then set up a camp or "base" and |
| ultimate prey (or simply to bring home dinner | | | | begin to look for baiting locations. Once the |
| for us non-trophy hunters!). | | | | bait has been placed in a variety of |
| | | | locations, a hunting area will be designated |
| There are several types of hunts that people | | | | for the bow hunters. As the hunters set up |
| go on. Big game hunts are popular and include | | | | shop, the guide will typically go through a |
| elk, wolves, mountain goats, caribou and | | | | few of the ground rules and safety |
| mountain lions. Some danger-seeking hunters | | | | techniques. After a short period of time, the |
| tend to go bow hunting after bears. There is | | | | animals tend to appear and the hunt is on. |
| a lot of demand for bear hunting these days, | | | | |
| especially on archery related hunts. This is | | | | If you are an avid hunter and haul your own |
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| hunt wild boar (hogs as we call 'em) with a | | | | |
| bow if you are not in a tree. Just a little | | | | I hope you enjoyed my thoughts for the day. |
| more thrill than I ever want to experience. | | | | Happy Hunting! |