They were about 100 yards out and my uncle and dad said it was as good a time as any to take the shot because they thought I was comfortable where I was. Turns out I was not comfortable in the slightest I was having to crouch down and prop on the rail on the porch and it was just all a mess from the start! I surely did not want to disappoint them and miss but from where I was if I were to move they would run and we may never had seen them again. I got as good and settled in as I could.…
The whitetail deer The whitetail deer is a staple animal in Arkansas. Arkansas is home to over 200,000 deer. But if there was a lack habitat, light, and nutrition. That number would go down significantly.…
Musk deer they act a lot like mountain goats. Yes these deer like creatures seem almost the same they live in mountains and look a bit like them too. In these next 4 paragraphs you will learn how musk deer look what they eat where they live and some interesting facts about them. Indeed they look do resemble a deer in some ways but they also have the body of mountain goats and the legs of a kangaroo and the fangs of a vampire bat and the skull of a deer.…
“Whitetail deer are one of the most recognized wildlife in Alabama”-(Outdoor Alabama). This quotation proves that Whitetail deer are important to Alabamians and the people of the South-East region. To obtain a whitetail trophy, hunters need to know about the deer in Alabama, specifically the management, population, habitat, and eating patterns, so they can pursue deer hunting as a career. To have trophy Whitetails you need to have three things, and one is good management. To have good management the whitetails need to have a lot of food and cover, you have to apply hard work and a lot of time, have a food plot that fits the situation of the environment, and realize that hunters are very important to the ecosystem and respect your use of time…
Musk Deer Have you ever heard of the musk deer?Not many people have,it is a deer that almost went extinct. You will learn why it is so special in this essay. This essay will provide information on the musk deer and discuss is appearance,habitat and diet,and give you some interesting facts about it. First off, I want to tell you about it’s appearance. They are usually are 86-100 cm in length.…
*talking on phone* Mom, a deer hit my car. Please don’t freak out. It wasn’t my fault. No, the deer hit me.…
My worst experience occurred on October 11th, 2015 during the youth hunt. It was my first time being able to shoot the deer while shooting. It was Sunday, after a full day of seeing a lot of does and 0 bucks. We hunted the morning and didn’t see anything, so we went back to the cabin for lunch. After laying around for awhile I told my dad it was time to go back out to the stand.…
When skinning a deer, you can do it yourself or take it to a butcher. Getting prepared: You will need a tree branch, metal frame or even a tractor to lift the deer up for skinning. You will also need: Strong Ropes Clean Water Securely tie the rope under the deer's head. Achilles tendons can be used to hang the deer. It is much easier to remove the intestines, stomach and other organs when the deer is hanging.…
It was a normal summer day of hunting when first I seen a couple does. Then all of a sudden I heard a buck. The buck was chasing the does right to almost under my stand, and then he stepped broadside at 30 yards. Then I asked my dad if I could take him; he said “yes”. He was about to step into my shooting lane, I hit the safety ‘Click’ the safety clicked to fire.…
Long Range Shooting Tips Shooting at a long range is a lot more difficult than most people think it is. It isn’t as simple as point and shoot. You have to focus on your target and have a lot of different things happen at one time. Otherwise, you may end up way off your target. To help you become a master at shooting things further away, here are a few tips for long range shooting, take a trip through our long range shooting school.…
As a rule I don’t stand up as soon as I see a deer out of range instead I grab my bow and wait until…
One icy November morning in the year 2013, I killed my first deer; the experience taught me that nothing worth having in life comes easy or without work. There were many trials and tribulations leading up to this milestone accomplishment in my life. As a little kid, (8-11 years old) I was just as energetic as I am today.…
Deer hunting with my dad always brings joy to my life. He has taught me everything I know about shooting a gun, and being able to patiently wait for the animal. My dad is a great teacher and super supportive if I miss a shot. Instead of getting enraged, he encourages me try again. Deer hunting is one of the many events my dad and I can do to bond, and strengthen our father and daughter relationship.…
The Highs and Lows in Life The crisp, cold mornings- the ones where you have to wear five layers of clothes to stay partially warm; those are the days I live for. Actually, I have lived for days like those since I was three. There has never been anything more relaxing than being surrounded by nature, on the beautiful Earth God created for us. Anytime I get the chance to be in the serenity of the woods, I am there.…
I thought I was aiming pretty good so I shot at it. I think I hit it a little bit, but it did not die so I got up and I ran closer to it and it started to fly. I aimed at it again and shot it.…