When I was a child, I often go to hunting with my dad. My dad loves hunting. He is a very good hunter. When I recall my those hunting memory, I feel nostalgic.
My dad shares his hunting experience with me. Today I am going to share all hunting tips and tricks, that's what I learned from my father. I believe this writing is a complete hunting tip for beginners.
Hunting is one of the oldest and toughest jobs as well. Mainly hunting is done by us for food, recreation or removes dangerous animals from our locality. In the past, people get their food by hunting. In modern life, it happens for recreation. It is also a kind of exercise both physical and mental.
A Real Hunter’s Feature:
My dad has a strong personality. He is patient, physically strong. His other characteristic is willing to learn.
My dad believes a hunter must have those features. Because hunting is not only fun, it is also a test of your body and mind. Without strong mentality, anyone can not face the blood of a hunted animal.
So, a person who is arrogant, impatient, weak and not interest in learning will never make a real hunter.
Now, we know who is capable of hunting. In the beginning of hunting, you should know some tips and tricks, those can minimize your risk.
Hunting Tips For Beginner:
Here i am discussing 12 most important hunting tips that can be helpful for you,Especially if you are a beginner.
01. Slow & Steady :
The Very common mistake happens by a new hunter, they make hurry. Animals are very cautious they can sound a light noise. So, keep patience and go slowly. You can use your watch as a guide.
While passing through the jungle or hunting area, take time in every step carefully, even 5 minutes. Before taking each step, look around and be careful.
02. Careful About Unwanted Noise :
Animals have very sensitive sense. Must be very careful about making any kind of noise. If accidentally a sound happens, don’t move immediately and stand still as long as you can.
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Animals follow the direction of a sound. So, don’t move and let them go back their work.
03. Smell Minimize :
Animal’s smell sniffing power is amazing. They can smell from a long distance. Especially a deer has terrific smell power. So, you have to take some precaution before going hunting.
Wash your cloth and body. Don’t use any fragrance soap, body spray. Better you put some mud or dirt on your clothes before going to hunting.
04. Weapon Practice :
In hunting, you may need hunting knife, rope, Gun, bow, etc. But you do not carry all weapons at a time, it depends on which animal you decide to hunt. As a hunter, all weapons should be known to run.
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Before going to hunting you must practice your weapons in the preseason. Shoot as much as you can after making hunting plan. You may able to know your abilities and lack by practicing.
05. Select A Suitable Track :
Before Hunting, you may make a plan about hunting track. You select a distinctive object such as a long tree, a big rock, a fence line etc for avoiding getting lost.
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If you are picking a tree or bush track, careful when to shoot the arrows or gun or knife.
06. Stand Opposite Direction Of Wind :
Always try to stand or walk in the opposite direction of the wind. The reason is, the smell of your body does not reach to the animal.
07. Follow With Care :
When following an animal, keep in mind animal are super sensitive sense. Keep patience and try not to make any sound while tracking an animal.
08. Follow Blood Trail :
Mark every spot of blood trail even a small drop of blood. You do not give up an injured animal, it may be dangerous for you.
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You follow the injured animal for a long way so that it can not escape.
09. Careful Of The Instant Drop :
If an animal drop immediately after shooting, be careful. It might be alive and recover from running. So do not happy until not sure it is dead.
When you go to check it, keep a stick or a rock on hand for your safety.
10. Check Carefully Injured Animal :
Examine carefully an injured animal by tossing a stick even its eyes are closed. Wait to see its reaction then shows your victory smile.
11. Bring Sleeping Bag :
Bring your best sleeping bag for cold season hunting. Even if you have an arrangement for tent and wood stove, take a sleeping bag. For summer hunting camp a lightweight bag will perfect.
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12. Take Necessary Things :
Always take essential things in any type of hunting camp, short or long. Take a torchlight, extra battery, Some medicine, painkiller, bandage, antiseptic cream, water bottle, lighter, light alternative dress, small knife etc.
Actually, it depends on your hunting nature what things should you bring.
Final Verdict:
Many of us think hunting is only killing an animal, it’s wrong. Hunting is actually psychological experiments with their own energy capabilities. Hunting is also can be defined at pest control. First, make sure own safety before going to hunting.
I think my dad’s real life hunting tips will help you a lot. These hunting tips for beginners are a complete guide for any hunter as well.
Stay safe!!
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