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Although archery bow hunting is a super adventure, it is rare to find a successful archery bow hunter. Why? Because, like in all other sports, ther are some very common mistakes that keep hunters away from the trophy. Are you making any of these mistakes in archery bow hunting? Read this article, take steps to correct the mistakes and you are well on your way to bag your prized animal.

The 7 mistakes hunters normally make in archery bow hunting are :-

1. Misjudging distances in archery bow hunting. You can correct this by simply using a range finder and also measuring distances to get an idea before you hunt. This practices is very helpful when you are using a blind or tree stand. If you want to archery bow hunt in a fixed position, a range finder can completely eliminate misjudging distances. Mark distances by using a branch or rock but naturally occurring things like trees work just as well too.

2. Missing the kill zone. It is totally horrible to wound (not kill) and then lose your prey. Imagine how the wounded animal will suffer after that. In archery bow hunting, there is an explicit obligation to be aware of our game’s kill zone so that animals don’t suffer unnecessarily. A deer should be a straightforward broadside shot. Taking a good, sure-kill shot is important too. Take your shot while the animal is facing away from you or with its head behind a tree. Then you are likely to get off a good shot without spooking the animal.

3. Hunting equipment in ill repair. You know how bad it is when you realize that your bow is out of tune. How can you hunt well with equipment this bad? So take the time to properly check and maintain your equipment often. Don’t be caught off guard with poorly maintained equipment or else you are just wasting your time.

4. Drawing too much weight on the bow is another big mistake by hunters. Note that acuracy is much more important to good archery bow hunting than speed and power. If you set your draw weight beyond what you can handle, it will backfire on you as you will not be able to handle the effects.

5. Try to avoid drawing your hunting bow in a tree stand. It is so much easier drawing a bow standing, so if you will be sitting, take this into consideration.

6. Over hunting an area. Every time you hunt in a specific area, you are leaving your own scent there. Leaving your scent behind is like leaving footprints behind and the deer knows it. If you only go to the same place to hunt, you are acutally guaranteeing that no deer will come anywhere close to the place.

7. Shooting before the right time. Don’t get over confident and shoot when you are not supposed to. Wait for the perfect time, take it slow and easy. The best way to approach archery bow hunting is take action at the right place at the right time.

Gary T is the owner of GuideForHunters.com, a website for bow hunters. Get this FREE ebook on how to plan for your perfect hunting trip plus weekly tips & tricks.

If you really want to test your skills in hunting, then you will love archery elk hunting, especially if you are also into bow hunting. The reason is that the hunted prey, the elk, happens to be one of the largest game animals to hunt - and also one of the shrewdest too. It is a challenge every hunter relish. To take home an elk is an achievement in itself, but to take home one using bows and arrows is even better.

Bow hunting in itself is a delicate and difficult sport. But if you are into archery elk hunting, the use of the bow is even more demanding. An archery elk hunter must know his quarry and his weapon on top of being able to calculate a number of variables in a given second it takes to draw and release their bow. This takes skills and precision.

So what are the things to consider in order to succeed in archery elk hunting? Here are some …

1. You need a special type of bow (& arrows) designed to take down a large animal like the elk. This type of bow is an amazing piece of equipment. The bow hunter must learn every aspect and capability of his hunting weapons - bow plus arrows. The hunting arrows must be of the right length. Not only that but the arrows must be able to pierce tough hide and cartilage for a quick kill. It may take you several hours of practice to be ready to effectively bring down an elk which can weigh up to several hundred pounds.

2. You must pay attention to every detail. Spend time learning the location of food and water sources for elk in the area. Find out they behave during certain times of the day and the temperature as well. Spend time reading local wildlife reports for ideas.

3. Practice shooting in heavy coats or coveralls.

4. If hunting from tree stands, you can spend time alternating between 2 or 3 stands in order to gain better perspective of the location. All this will take place before the hunt ever begins.

Archery elk hunting is not easy. Luckily there are guided hunting trips to cater to hunters who want to do archery elk hunting. Outfitters are able to provide services that are tailored to the bow hunting experience.

Even if you are a seasoned hunter, an experienced guide can help you put your skill and proficiency with a bow to the ultimate test. For those who succeed in bagging their trophy, archery elk hunting can be a very satisfying and rewarding sport.

Even if you don’t take home the trophy, you will still grateful for the wonderful learning experience. Knowledge is power and you can bet it will lead to assured, future success in the field.

Gary T is the owner of GuideForHunters.com, a website for elk hunting. Get
this FREE ebook on how to plan for your perfect hunting trip plus weekly tips & tricks.

Arizona elk hunting is to the avid elk hunter what an F1 GrandPrix race is to a racing mad motorist. It is considered one of the best big game hunting available. This happens for elk hunters when the fall season rolls around. It is during this time that they will go for Arizona elk hunting in the hopes of bagging a trophy bull. Even if they don’t succeed, the pure challenge of hunting one of the animal kingdom’s most elusive creatures is motivation enough.

The Rocky Mountain Elk is the most common kind of elk found on an Arizona elk hunting trip. This type of elk is also known as Wapiti. The male Rocky Mountain Elk weighs a massive 700 pounds or even more. Their hide is thick and their large internal organs are protected by a ribcage that consists of very tough cartilage. Because the elk is such a huge animal, you need the right ammunition in order to make a clean shot that is both efficient and ethical. Not only is the elk big, it is also as elusive as an eel. So it is really a challenge even for the experienced hunter.

Arizona elk hunting season begins during the fall months of mid-September all the way through October. This is the time that elk go into their mating season (or the rut). Elk males become aggressive, bugling loudly and looking to mate with other females. During this time, the use of elk calls is one of the most important aspects of the hunt. So it is important to be very familiar with these calls.

There are many types of calls that allow hunters to mimic bull or cow elks. But you need to know that it is important not only to entice the quarry with calls but to know how and when to use them. Too little or too much bugling will tip off the alert elk. They will become completely quiet or move out of the area altogether. Then you lose them.

The use of an outfitter (or experienced guide) is one of the best moves you can make while elk hunting in Arizona. Especially so if you are not well versed with the geographical location or inexperienced with the aspects of hunting this type of large game.

Even if you have experience in Arizona elk hunting, you still need the services of an outfitter, most of the time. A good outfitter guide will be able to offer his tips, tricks and advice for finding and bagging the ever elusive elk. These outfitters can also provide a helping hand in moving the massive creature once it is down. Can you imagine doing it yourself?

Gary T is the owner of GuideForHunters.com, a website for elk hunters. Get
this FREE ebook on how to plan for your perfect hunting trip plus weekly tips & tricks.

Turkeys are very alert animals. That’s why it is so difficult to bag them. If you want to bag a turkey the next time, be sure to get the right bow hunting blinds. They are so important because using the wrong blinds will get you blind sided.

Imagine using nylon bow hunting blinds with things like Velcro window closures etc. That’s the wrong thing to do because the nylon material is so noisy, the turkey will be long gone before you get a chance to shoot.

So what’s a good bow hunting blind? Choose bow hunting blinds that can “camouflage your movement” when drawing your bow. Use a portable bow hunting blind made of lightweight cloth for good results. This type of hunting blinds can easily and quickly be set up where ever you want them. And they are noiseless.

Many hunters don’t even know that they are making noises when moving around. The portable bow hunting blinds have plenty of openings and can hide movements. Portable blinds allow hunters to get a feel for how turkeys behave, so they can become acquainted with turkey’s natural movements.

You should set up larger bow hunting blinds in areas where the turkeys strut, feed, and roost. These larger blinds should be set up a couple of weeks before season. And it should be camouflaged with vegetation native to the area.

If you set up your hunting blinds only a few days in advance, it may still be ok. Turkeys normally will not notice it although it is better to be more prepared and set it much earlier. But where do you set up these blinds? It is a good idea to set them up near large bales of hay or near the center of a field, since turkeys like to be in such areas.

To save money, you can actually build your own portable, turkey hunting blinds. You can get lots of patterns online but it will take some time to do it yourself, of course. Building your own portable blinds will be relatively inexpensive and extremely effective too.

Just be sure to build one with at least 8 shooting ports. You should use a fabric like lightweight cotton, but just to be sure, check that it makes as little noise as possible when you rub it together or shake it. Note that it is equally important that your Bow hunting blind is as quiet as possible.

Lastly, try to make yourself more comfortable by using seat cushions. When you place your blind in just the right place , it will be much easier to remain still. That way, you will not scare the game away from your blind.

It may take hours for a turkey to finally come your way. You don’t want to throw this rare chance away by making noises that will scare the turkey away!

Gary T is the owner of GuideForHunters.com, a website for bow hunters. Get this FREE ebook on how to plan for your perfect hunting trip plus weekly tips & tricks.

Hunting knives are more than a tool for most hunters. A hunting knife is a conversation piece and whether the rugged hunter will admit it or not, it is part of the stylish wardrobe.

You will find that most avid hunters own five to ten guns. But, no hunting kit is complete without the skinning knife. The hunter will have another five to ten knives to compliment his/ her gear.

There are so many hunting knives on the market these days. The prices and quality can vary so much that the task of finding a knife can be overwhelming.

To begin with, the hunter should look for something that visually appeals to him/ her. Let’s face it, we like something that looks good hanging on our belt line. Knife makers and manufacturers know this so they absolutely cater to this fact.

The hunting knife will be used predominately for skinning. So, keep the task in mind. Skinning and cleaning game can be quite the chore without a good blade to do the job. And I assure you, there is more to cleaning game than the actual blade.

The handle of the knife should be very comfortable to grip tightly. A good way to test the grip is to clench the handle with the knife still sheathed. Push the blade against a hard surface to simulate pressing and pushing. How does this feel on the wrist?

Ok, so we’ve established that the grip should be comfortable. Next, you will want to find a handle material that suits you. There are a slew of materials out there so I’ll just go over a few of my preferred.

You will find the Kraton handle to be quite versatile. This is a flexible polymer that is plastic-like and rubber-like at the same time. This material is comfortable to grip and practically indestructible. Fallkniven does wonders with the Kraton handles on their knives.

Many hunting knives utilize a stacked leather handle that looks very nice. The leather is treated repeatedly and hardened to the point that nothing is going to ruin it. This can be a comfortable handle if done properly. Take a look at some of the Marbles knives on the market to see an example.

The bone handled knives are very popular. They bring a bit of a nostalgic feel to the knife. These are tricky to implement into a comfortable grip. But, if done correctly, bone can be very ergonomic as well as downright pretty to look at.

The list of handles goes on and on so I’m not going to exhaust the fingers trying to give my take on every one. Just remember, go with what you think looks good combined with a good grip and feel.

The blade steel is very important in a hunting knife. Weather can cause the blade to rust quite quickly if you are not careful. A simple method to slow down rusting is to lube up the blade with oil and then run it into the sheath repeatedly. This keeps the inside of the sheath oily and your blade can rest in that. Every time you remove and replace the knife into the sheath, it gets a quick lubing.

Knife steels are simply high carbon stainless or non-stainless steel. High carbon stainless is rust resistant though harder to sharpen. Non-stainless high carbon rusts easier but is easier to sharpen. Pick your poison.

You will find that 440 steel holds a better edge and is easier to sharpen than the lower 400 series steels. Yes, all of these numbers do mean something.

ATS-34 steel is superior when it comes to keeping a sharp edge and it is definitely stronger than 440 steel so breaking the tip on this steel will be less likely. This steel is more common in hunting knives than most.

The strongest steel used commonly in knives is 420 steel. The drawback is that it doesn’t cut that well and can be a task to sharpen. However, your forearm will make Popeye envious. You will find this type of steel in more rough use knives like throwing knives.

There are the 440 series of steel. You will find the 440A, 440B and 440C. Each steel gets a bit better at holding an edge as the steel is improved. So, the 440C will require the least amount of sharpening to maintain bragging rights on that blade.

CPM-440V is the best stainless steel blade on the market in my opinion. You can find CPM-440V in many hunting and pocket knives. But, be prepared to pay for the quality.

Last but not least is G2 steel which you will find in most knives. This steel is much like 440C but is a bit stronger. Why do I say that it’s stronger? Because that is what everyone else says. And why make waves? Actually, in my experience, I don’t hesitate to do any prying with G2 steel, within reason.

Well, that’s my two cents on hunting knives. So remember…

*Buy one that looks good. A man’s got to be able to brag.
*A comfortable grip is a must. Arthritis is not.
*Steel is important. The easier it is to sharpen, the more you’ll have to sharpen it.

William “Cole” Doggett is an expert in knives and owns a successful Internet based website, Knife & Supply Company, LLC at www.KnifeSupplyCompany.com. His website is devoted to all things tactical law enforcement, military, outdoors and of course, Knives.

Field dressing a deer is a skill that can be done in a variety of ways. Everyone will tell you their way of doing it and they may have a fine method. What I am going to teach you hear is a method that will be the easiest, the best for getting the most from your kill and the safest.

Some folks are not too keen on actually dressing out an animal. I love it. I take pride in preserving every cut and getting the most use of the animal. My method will aid you in doing just that.

After a long sit in that perfect hunting spot whether it be in a hunting stand or simply plopped down behind a tree, you will finally see that perfect deer. Yes, you will make that perfect shot. At least you hope it was perfect.

With freezing fingers and a cold nose, it may be less than likely that the bullet actually killed the deer right off. With that in mind, be very careful on approaching the downed animal.

Look for signs of life such as thrashing, of course. Look for the rise and fall of the chest and the blinking of the eyes. If there are no signs and the eyes appear glazed, it may be beneficial to actually touch the eye. The animal will not move if dead. If you notice the slightest movement, I suggest a finishing shot.

Your next step is to move the deer to a location that is ideal for dressing as well as safe from other hunters. Jerking and pulling that deer around may draw unwanted attention from hunters and the working ends of their long rifles. So, ensure that you have a blaze orange vest on and tie blaze orange ribbons to your animal while moving it.

The best time to photograph your deer is before you start dressing it. I am sure you did not need to read this article to figure that out. This is simply a reminder, so snap away.

Now, you should position the deer with its head up hill preferably if you choose to dress it on the ground. Do not cut the throat of the deer to bleed it. The deer will bleed out while dressing. Also, ensure that you do not cut the scent glands near the legs. This will certainly ruin the meat.

My choice for the beginning incision is at the top of the breastbone. Insert the knife with the blade facing upward. This prevents damage and cutting of the internal organs. Whenever you dress out a deer or any animal for that matter, insert the knife with the blade facing upward. This tip will save you much headache.

Insert your index and fore finger into the incision and form a “V” with your fingers behind the knife. As you make the cut along the breastbone, the fingers will act as a guide and allow for easier cutting. This cut is made all the way down to the penis or the udder.

Cut around the penis or udder with your knife. Do not cut the urinary bladder. For a buck deer, cut around the penis and testicles so they can be removed. For the doe, cut around the udder and remove it.

The next step requires your sharp knife to be inserted deeply to about three inches between the pelvis and the rectum. You will then cut in a circular motion around the rectum and vagina if necessary. Whatever you do, do not cut the rectum. You can use a string to tie the intestine shut.

You probably should not split the pelvis in the field. To avoid this, push the intestine the hole in the pelvis towards the abdomen.

The next step requires careful cutting with your knife. You will need to remove the bladder and the urinary tract. The bladder is a pear-shaped translucent sac located in the lower part of the abdomen. Pinch of the bladder with your off hand and cut it free with your knife. Remove the bladder and urinary tract ensuring that you do not get urine on the meat. It will taint the meat.

My suggestion is to empty the entrails next. Do this by rolling the deer on its side and the guts should roll out. Some cutting will be necessary especially about the esophagus. Ensure that you tie it off. You do not want the contents of the stomach spilling out. Trust me on that one.

Use your knife to cut the diaphragm away from both sides of the ribs. This is a tough membrane muscle that separates the chest cavity from the stomach cavity.

With your knife in a tight grip, stick both hands into the chest cavity and follow the windpipe and esophagus as far up as you can reach. Cut both free inside the animal. Be careful here. The last thing you want to do is to mistake that knotty index finger for the windpipe while not being able to observe what you are doing. I suggest retaining all fingers for future field dressing.

Roll the body over and drain the contents of the chest cavity. Try not to use water or snow to clean the inside of the cavity unless it has been contaminated by dirt, urine or bile. If you use water, dry it out as soon as possible.

Well, your deer is field dressed. Good job!

The next thing you have to do is remove the carcass from the field. Do not tie a rope around its neck and drag it. I only say this because I have seen it done. It is acceptable to attach a rope to the antlers and front legs to drag, but still not the best idea.

The best method for removing the deer from the field is by sleds or another option that prevents a person from tugging on the carcass.

When you get back to your base camp, suspend the deer in a tree with the head facing down. This will allow the deer to drain a bit more. Ensure that you keep the deer elevated enough so that your trusty Shepherd sidekick is not able to feast away. Also, try to open the chest cavity with a stick or two to allow it to ventilate some.

Do not leave it hanging too long. Give it a bit and then process the meat.

Next step, cook it up and chow down.

William “Cole” Doggett is an expert in knives and owns a successful Internet based website, Knife & Supply Company, LLC at www.KnifeSupplyCompany.com. His website is devoted to all things tactical law enforcement, military, outdoors and of course, Knives.

There are many hunting products on the market, and people generally find it hard to choose one from another. These hunters are from tight hunting communities, and they generally rely on hunting product shopping review sites to let them know if a particular product would be a good buy for the type of hunting that they want to do.

These hunting product shopping and review sites might reserve a section of their website to discuss a multi-tool that you are considering carrying with you into the woods. You might wonder whether the tool would rest comfortably in your pants pocket or if you would have to fix something up to where it could hang off of your belt.

The product might lead you to have several questions that would have to be answered before you committed yourself to buying it. You might wonder what the multi-tool features are on the product, because you saw it advertised in a magazine, but did not have time to read the whole thing. That is when people find hunting product shopping and reviews very helpful.

By taking the time to visit the Internet websites that offer hunting product shopping and reviews, you will be able to hear all of the good things about a certain product from people that have actually purchased them. You will also be afforded the opportunity to see the negative reviews as well.

These user input reviews will allow you to an arena in which you can use the information to form your own opinions about the comments that are made. The negative reviews might be misleading, because they only cover minor comments about how the color runs off of the product onto your pants, or that someone thinks its too bulky to be considered for pocket use.

The hunting products shopping and reviews might provide you with useful information about a product that you might use as a survival tool. One of the features about a harness system, is that can be used as a backpack, but it contains components that can be strapped on, that you can carry water to use in hot climates, and food to nourish your body when you are away from home.

If the review let you know that the food storage and water bottles have a tendency to come loose after a short time, and that the cool water temperature can not be maintained in hot climates, then you could make a quick decision on whether you think that would be a product that you would want to buy.

If you saw a product with an amusing name, would your opinion of it drop slightly? After reading a hunting product shopping and review article about that product, you may just end up thinking it is the greatest thing you have ever saw. You come to the realization that if you had read about this type of hunting product shopping and review sooner, you could saved yourself numerous trips up and down a tree. You are thrilled now to know that this tool will help you fetch any type of article you drop.

Some hunting products shopping and reviews might cover a sensitive area that you do not feel comfortable talking to anyone about, but are very comforted to see it discussed in detail through a product review. Bladder relief when you are in a blind has been a troubling thing for hunters for a very long time. When you see such a great review that is honestly written by someone that has used it, you know that you will want to buy one, and will not have to discuss all the features with anyone. Since you know you can wear it under your clothing, you feel nobody will know you are using it anyway, and that is a very good selling point for some people who prefer to keep things like that private.

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