Recent questions tagged hunting

Description : Why do hunters hunt male elk?

Last Answer : It’s the job of wildlife management to set the limits on male or female hunting of elk. If the numbers are too low then they only allow males to be taken. if the numbers are high then they allow females to be taken also.

Description : Should I continue to let the ill, elderly guy bow hunt on my property?

Last Answer : This might become a self-regulating, non-issue. Last year his aunt told me he probably would not make it another season. Yet, he showed up here at 6:00 AM today. The crossbow (150 pound draw) is already cocked.

Description : Why do compound bows have wheels on the outside?

Last Answer : answer:Reduces friction, making it easier to draw the string, at least, that’s what I’d assume. edit: well, not so much friction, but just makes it easier to draw the string, so you can probably use a much stronger one that you would be able to use without the wheels. (technically pulleys)

Description : After recent social media backlash against the sport hunting industry, do you think sport hunting will continue, but hunters will no longer post and brag about it?

Last Answer : answer:I don't think anything will change. The only reason why this got such publicity is because it was a famous and frequently photographed lion. If it hadn't been a famous lion - but instead ... episode will be forgotten - by everyone - within a month. Passing fad. No serious changes will happen.

Description : How many experience points are you worth?

Last Answer : I am an unkillable NPC.

Description : Why do people feel the need to kill a wild animal for sport?

Last Answer : To have a private zoo that doesn’t need to be maintained or fed.

Description : Were you awakened today by the sound of gunfire?

Last Answer : Update. It is now 8:25 am and there are still a few shots sporadically going off like the last few kernels of popcorn in the microwave.

Description : What kind of physical side effects have you had from an adrenaline rush?

Last Answer : answer:My eyelids move up and down with great rapidity. You could say they vibrate. Doesn’t seem to impede my vision much though.

Description : Any tips for finding lost arrows?

Last Answer : This may or may not work but i would say maybe insert or attach a small piece of aluminum (so as not to affect aerodynamics) and use a metal detector to pick them up. hope this help!

Description : Does anyone know anything about this bow I just got?

Last Answer : answer:Let me get the safety aspect out of the way. A compound bow should never be dry fired (string pulled back and let go without an arrow.). The bow can be damaged, delaminated, or weakened so ... for at least 65 pounds. Practice, practice, practice. You will be sore but it is worth it. Enjoy.

Description : Are there any examples of predators that aim for where prey will be in the near future?

Last Answer : answer:Well if what you mean is, are animals capable of pre-mediatative thought, can they think ahead? Yes. This would be called conditioning and yes, sure, most have that ability. I am on the ... will be most available? lol Have you not learned the hours of your favorite fast food place? haha

Description : Foragers? Anybody know and use Billy Joe Tattum,Euell Gibbons?

Last Answer : We enjoy morels, but other than that I haven’t had the pleasure of wild food foraging. Where I live now there are so many nasty critters with life destroying diseases, and so much pollution, I have no desire to get into the woods. And I love to hike.

Description : Why are steel leg-hold traps still allowed as a way for hunters to catch animals?

Last Answer : answer:I see no difference in a steel trap capture as compared to shooting a deer with a rifle. Don’t get me wrong, I love all animals and I am not a hunter. I believe the idea behind all hunting of animals is harvesting them to keep them in check.

Description : If a man shoots and kills a deer, should he be congratulated?

Last Answer : Whether you agree with the idea of hunting or not (for the record, I don’t), the act of having accomplished something you’ve been striving for is worthy of congratulations.

Description : Has anyone had experience with hiring a trapper to set snares for Coyotes?

Last Answer : I don’t think that will solve your problem. There’s too many of them and they’re too widespread any more. Eliminating the local population will just invite other coyotes into your area. I think you’ll need to adapt to them as is.

Description : Where can I skeet shoot giant marshmallows?

Last Answer : answer:I don’t know, but if you find out, let me know. I’ve skeet shot shaken coke cans before… that was fun… and watermelons.

Description : What's the purpose of camouflage if you wear an orange vest over it?

Last Answer : Deer can’t see colors, the orange looks no different to them.

Description : What is the appeal of taxidermy?

Last Answer : It’s not my bag either. Odd and very creepy. Right. Take pictures. No need to place a stuffed Chester Chipmunk who is mounted a piece of wood, next to the candy dish, thank-ya very much.

Description : Scent free while deer hunting?

Last Answer : Use an unscented glycerin soap as opposed to a standard bar soap when showering. You will not get soap scum left behind on your skin which leaves scent.

Description : "Are there any legal liabilities for scaring the deer away with paintballs and Airsoft?"?

Last Answer : Why not just do what my bitchy, wealthy neighbors did…complain to the DNR? Then you’ll have a sniper come in and take out half the population each year. Be prepared for a fight though! BTW-What you are describing sounds like animal cruelty to this particular animal activist.

Description : What kind of ATV should i get?

Last Answer : We have two Polaris Sportsmans. We have a 400 and a 450. They are both automatic and can switch from 2×4 to 4×4. They can pull a house down and you have to try to get them stuck. The only thing I would do different is get the EFI versions for starting in cold weather. Great machines.

Description : Can anybody explain why the left wants to take my 2nd Amendment Rights away?

Last Answer : Can you post a link or elaborate more?

Description : Are you a hunter, or a gatherer at heart?

Last Answer : Stop being a sissy zen!

Description : Hunting Binoculars

Last Answer : There are literally thousands of binoculars out on the market today, but not all of them are suitable for hunting. Without access to a good pair of binoculars, it may be particularly hard ... kind of activity; otherwise, they are nothing but ordinary binoculars for watching football games or operas.

Description : Hunting in synchronous motor cannot be due to?

Last Answer : Hunting in synchronous motor cannot be due to windage friction.