duck hunting

Is there a good place to go treasure hunting in or around Nebraska?

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I don't know what treasure you are looking for but you might find arrow heads and gold nuggets. I've never heard of anyone finding treasure here, but I don't know everything.

Is a Savage Arms 110GXP3 a good hunting rifle or just a waste of money?

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if its not that great then what is something to look into for around $600...i would like to have a scope already mounted and bore sightedIs a Savage Arms 110GXP3 a good hunting rifle or just a waste of money?
I have a 110GX in 25.06 and it's a very accurate rifle. The trigger is a little heavy but because of concerns about lawsuits that's common on rifles now. The wood isn't as pretty as some of the guns in my safe but as far as function, it's a great gun. My advice would be to get the Savage and the best scope you can afford. The gun is only as good as the optics.Is a Savage Arms 110GXP3 a good hunting rifle or just a waste of money?
Great Rifle, however a new gun doesn't shoot any better than a used one.* Buy used and save $$$$ on the Gun %26amp; Scope.*
It's a lot of gun for the money.
If that's the right Savage for you, then go for it. With a good scope, it should be able to shoot fairly well, but as another poster said, they don't put a lot of work into their wood stocks. If you want to tighten your groups up a little more, getting a good bedding job would certainly help. For the $600 I assume you're looking at a new one. All the new centerfire Savage rifles are now being produced with the Accu-Trigger, so while the old triggers were stiff unpleasant, the new models all come with a very nice adjustable trigger. They're an excellent rifle to shoot, and unless you're going to sit in your tree stand looking at the wood, the Savage should suit any hunting role it's placed in, caliber permitting.
Savage rifles may look rather no-frills, but the action, if stiff, is strong and reliable, and the barrels are very, very accurate. I had a .243 that shot 1/2 MOA with 100gr. and 1/3 MOA with 80gr., this with factory remington ammo.

The only thing that might concern me about the Savage is the stock-to-barrel fit, if your rifle doesn't shoot well, have this checked out, with the right fit it may be a tack-driver after all.
savage rifles are mostly all good guns, make sure you get a good scope to compliment your good rifle
A quality rifle AND a scope are pretty hard to come by for $600. You might try the used gun market. The Savage rifle is a pretty good buy for the money.
I've owned a 30-06 110E for 12 years. Puts meat in the freezer every year. I highly recommend the 110 series rifles.

How do I get my friend into hunting?

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She say's she hates it but I don't think she does she always wants to shoot my bow and arrow and my guns.

I told her I would go take a hunters safety course with her but she says no.

How can I get her into it????How do I get my friend into hunting?
get a coyote after her. hand her a gunHow do I get my friend into hunting?
don't?

there's a big difference between target shooting and hunting.

if she doesn't want to do it, it's her choice not to, never force anybody to hunt, if you like it, that's your choice. keep in mind that if you try to force a friend to do something they really don't want to do, you might hurt the friendship a bit since you'd be practically giving that person orders. you should respect what she wants to do, if she's a target shooter, then thats what she is.

you never know, see might come around on her own and want to join you on one of your hunting trips, always invite her, but don't bug her about it, let her make her own choice.

I have friends who don't hunt, just like the idea of perfecting a form of art, making a new record is their goal, ours is bagging that animal.
DON'T try to push her into it, she'll only hate it more and you might lose a friend..and dare i say it...she might even join PETA. o.O

maybe offer to take her hunting with you, if she spends enough time out in the woods she might start liking it, and also want to hunt.

there's lots of people that shoot bows/guns and haven't hunted a day in their life. hunting isn't for everyone.

edit: wow i dropped your little friend a e mail trying to tell her why we hunt...not because we think ';they did something wrong'; no..that would be retarted. but no she must turn around and be immature and throw around names. maybe try finding a friend thats more mature...

funny to, because i bet she eat's meat...wonder what that cow did wrong?
FIRST.. if shes an anti-hunter, forget about it you cant change there stubborn minds......

SECOND.. tell her how fun your having, tell her how the woods come to live when your sitting out there. show her some pictures.

THIRD...tell her you aint letting her shoot your guns untill she comes with you, if she dont come with you, i bet shell stop asking to shoot your belongings....:)
Suggest its good times to be had and fun memories to be made, in the end its not about the actual harvest but quality time spent with family and friends, good luck
Cook her an awesome meal with wild game.
Show her some photos and how much fun she will have if she agrees... You never no what she might say.
uh oh well your in the dog house.. don't force her

let her decide i'm a hunter
The only problem I have with hunting is that fact that you are KILLING inocent animals that have done nothing wrong.

I will take the course with you and get the license but I will not be going hunting

EDIT: Oh and too the person that said cook her wild game, I have had wild game before and that doesnt change my opinion about hunting

What air gun should i buy for Rabbit hunting?

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nothing like ';buy a .22LR and use that';

it's in my garden with a rabbit investation

Please less than $45(low on cash)

Shooting Jackrabbits and CottontailsWhat air gun should i buy for Rabbit hunting?
%26gt;%26gt;$45 airgun for rabbit hunting?%26lt;%26lt;

There are going to be very few airguns in that price range capable of taking a rabbit.

You need a minimum of 5.0fpe at impact with a perfect head shot to make a clean, humane kill on a rabbit.

The Daisy 880s(rifle + scope combo) sells for $39 at my local Wal-Mart. The 880 generates a muzzle energy of 7.6fpe** with pellets, so you should be able to hunt rabbit at close range. I would suggest no more than 20 yards and 15 would be better

**665fps with 7.7gr pellets(7.6fpe) %26gt;according to the manual for the Daisy 880

Daisy 880s - Specs - Reviews

http://www.pyramydair.com/p/daisy-880s-c鈥?/a>

Pyramyd Air has 715fps with pellets, which seems to be in error. The manual is more accurate(665fps)

IMO, if you could go just a little more($60), the Crosman 2100 is a much better choice. The 2100 actually does get 725fps with 7.9gr pellets(9.2fpe)

http://www.pyramydair.com/p/crosman-2100鈥?/a>What air gun should i buy for Rabbit hunting?
Add some more amount. bellow is the best:

Crosman Recruit Pump Pellet %26amp; BB Rifle with Scope and Adustable Stock

Description:

The Crosman Recruit is one of the best multi-pump rifles we have seen on the market as of late. With an adjustable stock and rear sight makes this gun excellent for back yard bench shooting with both BBs and Pellets. With an easy to use pump mechanism you can expect hours of fun as you shoot papers targets, shatter blasts and breakable targets!

Features:

Includes 4x15 Targetfinder Scope with Rings

Multi-pump pneumatic (up to 10 pumps)

Shoots steel BBs or .177-cal. pellets

BB reservoir holds 200 BBs, spring-fed magazine holds 18 BBs

5-shot clip holds pellets

Repeater (1-10 pumps for each shot)

Adjustable buttstock changes pull length from 12.25'; to 14';

Fiber optic front sight

Adjustable rear sight

Scope rail

Up to 680 fps with steel BBs and up to 645 fps with pellets

Never shoot steel BBs at hard objects

Specifications:

Max Velocity: 680 fps with BBs

Loudness: 3-Medium - Similar to a low powered nail gun

Weight: 2.95 lbs

Overall Length: 38.25';

Capacity: 18 round(s) magazine with 200 round BB reservoir

Cocking Effort: 15 lbs

Barrel: Smooth bore

Front Sight: Fiber Optic

Rear Sight: Adjustable for windage and elevation

Scope Rail: 11mm dovetail

Trigger adj.: Single-stage

Buttpad: Adjustable from 12.25'; to 14';

Suggested for: Backyard Bench Shooting, Plinking, Youth and Family Fun

Action: Single shot bolt-action

Power Plant: Multi-pump pneumatic (Maximum 10 pumps)

Safety: Manual

Repeater: Yes
sorry i missread the question, well if i would realy try to get a second hand one and if your hunting rabbits it realy needs to be a decent power, id never try to use these smoothbore pump up rifles like daisys it would be inhumane.

Id get a .22 spring piston air rifle, id recomend a breakbarrel as they are faster to reload or you could get a co2 rifle like the smk 78 i think you call it xs78 but its a full power chineese copy of a old crossman rifle and it is very good for hunting and no recoil but east co2 and would cost about 70$

So for the price range your pretty much stuck wih a bottom of the range chineese rifle like a b2 or that one that looks kind of liek a ak, in this price rane with the chineese id avoid getting a breakbarrel as they tend to have a loose fitting soemtimes so would go for a under or side lever with abit of work you can redo the stocks and tune up the rifle and it wont be a bad hunter, but if you can save up abit of cash id get a xs78 for abit more and if you dont want a co2 id get a xs19 its lightweight, powerfull and accurate and realy good quality for the money.

Happy hunting
If your operating budget is less than $45, then there are really only three choices: the Daisy 880, the Crosman 760, and the Tech Force庐 15.

The Daisy 880 is a 10 pump pneumatic air-rifle built by Daisy. It shoots 7.7 grain pellets at up to 665 fps for 7.6 ff-lbs of muzzle energy. (In reality you're more likely to see around 650 fps with 7.9 grain pellets which works out to around 7.4 ft-lbs.) Its reasonably accurate. More to the point, Walmart usually sells Daisy 880s for around $40. Even though the Crosman 2100 is a better choice for hunting rabbits, given that its the best option in your price range, this is the gun I'd recommend.

The Crosman 660 is a 10 pump pneumatic airgun built by Crosman. Unlike the Daisy 880, most of the time these are smooth-bores. It shoots a 7.9 grain pellet at up to 600 fps for a muzzle energy of 6.3 ft-lbs of energy. It usually costs somewhere between $30-$40 at Walmart.

The Tech Force庐 15 is a cheap Chinese spring piston rifle. It claims a muzzle velocity of 650 fps but doesn't say with what weight pellet. Assuming the pellets are 7.9 grain it should deliver around 7.4 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. Compasseco lists it for $31.96, but you'll have to add shipping into that which should put it up to $40 or slightly more.

To hunt rabbits, the gun you chose needs to deliver an impact energy of 5 ft-lbs. All three of the guns I mentioned can do that out to 20 yards. Maybe 25 yards for the Daisy 880 with pointed/round nose pellets (though that's really pushing the envelope and I'd feel more comfortable taking the shot at 20 yards).

To hunt jackrabbits, you need an impact energy of 8 ft-lbs. None of the rifles I mentioned above can do that. (The Daisy 880 comes closest at 7.6 ft-lbs nominally.) In order to get the 8 ft-lbs of impact energy you need for jackrabbits, you're going to have to spend some more money to get a rifle like the Crosman 2100 (7.9 grain pellet @725 fps for a muzzle energy of 9.2 ft-lbs, $60), Daisy 22SG (14 grain pellet @ 600 fps for a muzzle energy of 11.2 ft-lbs, $96), or a Crosman Phantom (7.9 grain pellet @ 1000 fps for a muzzle energy of 17.5 ft-lbs nominally (7.9 grain pellet @ 850-900 fps for 12.6-14 ft-lbs muzzle energy is more likely), $90). Any way you go, you'll probably be limited to no more than 20-25 yards with the multi-pumps and maybe 25-30 yards with the springer.

The Benjamin 392 and Benjamin 397 (along with a host of springers and PCP guns are available in the more than $100 category, but I tried to hold my recommendations to under $100 on the better options for rabbit/jackrabbit hunting which is why I'm not including details on them.
With $45, all you can get is something that can accomplish a serious wound and a prolonged death. When you get $100-110 saved up, get an entry level ';1000 fps'; break barrel like Crosman Storm XT. Until you have the proper rifle and the skill to kill in one shot, please leave the rabbits alone and be an ethical ';hunter';.
i would use a daisy pump rifle where the forearm of the airgun pumps. pump about 20 times for a good hit. it is recomended just to pump ten times but it won't hurt anything except the airtank and the rabbit. mine lasted 10 years and i used to pump it up to 100 times.
crossman 760, daisy 880 from any sporting goods or walmart! most swap meets carry the chinese b-3 for $30 in 22cal.. just keep your shots under 15yrds!

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Should I take my GF on a romantic hunting date?

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What should we shoot, or kill? Rabits, Deer, Birds, or should I go fishing, or what!!! I want our anniversary to be awesome for me.Should I take my GF on a romantic hunting date?
I personally love to kill innocent birds...

maybe she prefers a romantic dinner date, you selfish guy. ;)Should I take my GF on a romantic hunting date?
well if you want your aniversery to be perfect make your gf happy dont make it all `bout you.personally i hate hunting and every other girl i know hates hunting to.so if i were you go take a romantic walk around a romanitc lake at night that would be the perfect date!!!!!!!oh and then set up a picpik down at the lack for when your done.
Good advice: Take her to diner...don't catch her diner.

Bad advice: Make the anniversary all about you and your wants.

The Plus:Have fun either way one way you get laid...the other you get to kill wabbits.
Um.Most girls don't find killing romantic.How about thinking of something that would make your anniversary awesome for HER??? That's if you want there to be another anniversary.Next year.
Yes. You should hunt doves, or go on a adventure to find bigfoot. OR maybe you should go to the forbidden Romanian Forest, and look for aliens.
If you live in a good area, Pheasants I'd say. Or squirrel, if you think that would go over well. Deer won't be huntable for a while.

Fishing would be good to.
hunting?!?

how about thee mall fool :)

%26amp;%26amp; some diamonds

and a chanel purse

or N0. 5 perfume by Chanel
it's sick that people find killing other creatures ';fun';

do something a little more humane, please

our wildlife is already dying out from pollution and deforestation, don't hurry along their extinction
Go fishing with dynamite!
sure if your hunting for dresses, diamond or the nicest resturant
I think you should try to do it all! LOL
UGH! I'd never date a guy that kills anything!
wow uhm i'd say no unless shes really into that thing and you know that FOR SURE

Is there a good place to go treasure hunting in or around Nebraska?

2010-08-24T20:24:00.000-07:00

I don't know what treasure you are looking for but you might find arrow heads and gold nuggets. I've never heard of anyone finding treasure here, but I don't know everything.

Is a Savage Arms 110GXP3 a good hunting rifle or just a waste of money?

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How do I get my friend into hunting?

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Does Sarah Palin still smoke Marijuana when hunting from planes?

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Will this result in a hunting ';accident'; similar to the one involving VP Cheney when a drunken Cheney shot one of his hunting partners?

In addition to hunting from planes, does Palin fish with dynamite?Does Sarah Palin still smoke Marijuana when hunting from planes?
All of this is very possible and might come out as the campaign progresses. We already know that she's corrupt because she tried to fire her brother in law from the Government, to help out her sister who had marital difficulties. All this of course is the tip of the icebergDoes Sarah Palin still smoke Marijuana when hunting from planes?
Palin has no concern for the Polar Bears or Climate Change either

She also wants to plunder the Wildlife reserve
Is your boy Osama still using cocaine? Remember.....he's an admitted cocaine user.
dose it matter when its legal in alaska

lol

I she did maybe more people would vote for mcpain

Where online or elsewhere to find list hunting clubs looking for membrs ?

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In the area of Jacksonville Fl and surrounding counties?Where online or elsewhere to find list hunting clubs looking for membrs ?
http://hometown.aol.com/tomlaubach/HuntC鈥?/a>Where online or elsewhere to find list hunting clubs looking for membrs ?
ducks unlimited, and in florida NWFL wood and rivers club. that club is in florida. go to www.woodsandrivers.com. im in ducks unlimited, sometimes in that they have programs where u can go fishing, shoot clay pigions, learn calls for different animals and everything. its pretty cool

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I'm want to buy a machete for my brother in law to take hunting. Anyone know of a good one to buy?

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Brand, quality.. Im not too sure what to look for. Any websites you could suggest?? Thank you!I'm want to buy a machete for my brother in law to take hunting. Anyone know of a good one to buy?
If you really want to spend the money and get the best, go for a US military issue machete available from countless online suppliers.

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/axeshatc_鈥?/a>

Cold Steel makes a great line of machetes that will last a lifetime.

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/36697-126鈥?/a> One of my favs.

My recommendation, though? It's going to be so sparsely used, a $6 Walmart one is about the best you can get. Think of it like a disposable lighter....use it and get the use out of it, but don't plan for it to last forever.

If you plan to cut firewood with it, don't! Buy a good hatchet or camp axe instead!

Addendum to Pierre:

I consider them to be disposable because they aren't designed nor intended to last longer than one or two seasons at most. A machete isn't a ';knife'; in the classic sense. It has no design for long-term function. It's simply a piece of cheap sheet steel with a rough edge ground on it. That's why they tend to sell for less than $10 in most cases. You use it til it's used up (bent, dull etc) and you toss it and buy another.

If you buy a $10 machete, even using it one season to cut the weeds out of your favorite duck blind, you got your money's worth of use out of it. You come out far better by simply tossing it and buying another rather than spending even an hour taking care of the old one. It's like reloading ammo....there comes a point whereby spending time reloading ammo just isn't cost effective when the same ammo can be bought in the store for half that amount.I'm want to buy a machete for my brother in law to take hunting. Anyone know of a good one to buy?
Walmart*...
hunting, with a machete? what are you hunting? snipe?
';Cold steel'; its a brand, look em up on the net

What is the nh age laws for hunting deer?

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I'm 16, and I've become rather interested in hunting, but I don't know if I can because of my age.

is it possible for me to go with an adult that has a hunting license?

do I have to get license, and if I do, how much do they usually cost?What is the nh age laws for hunting deer?
At 16 you need to purchase an adult license and can hunt without supervision. A license will cost you $22 plus any special permits for different species. You will need to complete a hunter safety course before you can purchase a license. This site has the info you need.

http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Hunting/鈥?/a>What is the nh age laws for hunting deer?
In the time you asked on here you could have gone to your states hunting regs web site and got all the info you need straight form the horses mouth as they say.

Would you support an inner city youth hunting group?

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We need more funds to recruit new members. Those little bastards are FAST!Would you support an inner city youth hunting group?
LMAO!!!!!

Bad, bad, bad....

Let's have a car wash on the weekends and a bake sale!! :)Would you support an inner city youth hunting group?
lol

Yeah.....the youth could even supply their own equipment. Can you use a pistol instead of a rifle though?

Where online or elsewhere to find list hunting clubs looking for membrs ?

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I'm want to buy a machete for my brother in law to take hunting. Anyone know of a good one to buy?

2010-08-24T20:21:00.002-07:00

Would you support an inner city youth hunting group?

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For hunting whitetail deer is used cooking oil a good attractant?

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I am in west central louisiana and was wondering if anyone knows if the oil used to deep fry the turkey would be good to poor out in the woods as an attractant.For hunting whitetail deer is used cooking oil a good attractant?
mix with deercorn oatmeal and acorn all ground up with some malases. and you basicly have yourself a salt block. but as for the oil alone i dont beleve that there would be any reason that the deer would be attracted to thatFor hunting whitetail deer is used cooking oil a good attractant?
NO NO NO NO a deers sense of smell is their most valuable tool for survival,so if they smell something they are not used to you will never see them. what i use is a coon piss cover scent on my boots and scent wafers usually acorns.
Deer do not watch TV so they don't know about McFries, McChips or other McCrap.

Who put you up to this Wesson Oil, or Larry the Cable Guy?
used cooking oil works for bears, but it would tend to spook off a white tail. Scents like apple, or estrus work much better.
split apples, sugar beets, young green corn stalks %26amp; sugar cane stalks, make good attractants
No, DO NOT use this at all! It will drive the deer away as they are herbivores and not carnivores. Go to your local outdoors store and buy some Tink's #69.
Also from central louisiana Grey. NO don't do it.

What is the nh age laws for hunting deer?

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What is the difference between shooting and hunting?

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in the UK, does ';hunting'; mostly means fox hunting (which is forbidden) and shooting - game shooting?What is the difference between shooting and hunting?
Shooting is projecting an object at speed using some form of 'equipment' e.g. a gun, sling / catapult, pea shooter at a target.

Hunting is looking for prey with the aim of killing it, the activity a cat, owl, weasel or fox does.

Fox hunting is not forbidden, it was made illegal to use dogs to pursue them!What is the difference between shooting and hunting?
Shooting is for killing enemies or hitting a point and hunting is to killing or catching animals for food.
In america, everything you hunt for is considered hunting. Shooting is more when you murder someone with a gun.
Shooting means using guns. Hunting foxes means a pack of beagles and a troop of horses and riders.
they are basically the samething but wen hunting they use all kinds of things to kill the animal or watever.

well.. in the US shooting is just having fun shooting targets and clay birds.. and hunting is when you go out int he woods and kill animals to eat them lol.. pretty simple
Shooting is just that, shooting a weapon. Hunting means that you are on the look-out for something to shoot.
they mean the same thing except when to hunt to use guns, traps, etc....
They both mean you have a little penis.

Is hunting prairie dogs good with a 410 shotgun?

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i have a 22. a 410 shotgun and a 20 gage shotgun which is the best?Is hunting prairie dogs good with a 410 shotgun?
Do not Liston to that fake he dosent know guns at all ! Start by distance 410 forty yards and less 20gage fifty and less but is kind of overkill ur choice on that and 22 cal 200- and less I prefer the 22cal because ammo is cheaperIs hunting prairie dogs good with a 410 shotgun?
ur a fag! u dont know what ur talking about! i didnt see anything that had 2 do with shot size!besides i use my 20 guage (a gun something u dont own, or know a thing about) on squirrels

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all of them will get the job done effectively and quickly heres my rating (best being 1, worsst being 3)

1. 20 gauge

2. .22

3. 410

you can kill a prarie dog from as far as you can hit it with a .22 (unless u have incredible aim) but i personaly wouldnt shoot at praire dog from farrther than 50 yards with a 20 gauge

Where can I find the Wooden Ammo Box/Crate that Wal*Mart Sells during hunting seasons?

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I went into walmart today and they are all sold out and won't be getting anymore in till next year! Where can I find me one of these nice Wooden Ammo Boxes that have like outdoors/wilderness art work on the font of it?Where can I find the Wooden Ammo Box/Crate that Wal*Mart Sells during hunting seasons?
Another Wal*Mart. (Don't you have more than one where you live? We've got THREE. . . )Where can I find the Wooden Ammo Box/Crate that Wal*Mart Sells during hunting seasons?
i looked at those 2. they seem nice. If i were u i wud either make one or u cud use a metal ammo box from the army. otherwise just wait til next year. I have also seen these at gander mtn. and bass pro so u might check there if u have ur heart set on it.
Bass Pro, Cabala's, Gander Mountain any of these carry the box you are seeking.
Walmart may have them online all year? Just a thought.
what Ultra said.

Thank God we only have one Wal-Mart where I live.

I was going to start a haggis hunting business, is it a goer?

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All you Americans could come to Scatland and I could take you up the hills to help catch the critters..what do you say?I was going to start a haggis hunting business, is it a goer?
I know that gag. I think it's a pretty funny one, like the australian drop-bears. They're like koalas, excapt they're man-eaters that drop out of eucalyptus trees, and they're just as real as a haggis.I was going to start a haggis hunting business, is it a goer?
We Americans have a sense of humor. We also are smart enough to know what haggis is. What you said simply wasn't all that funny. But try coming over here and we'll be sure to take you on a great snipe hunt. I'll even supply the bag to catch them.
Firstly, you had better get a book and see what haggis is. It is nothing you can shoot.
You're an idiot. Haggis is made of sheep innards.

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Do any of you fellow hunters enjoy hunting exotics?

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I really enjoy the sport of Exotic hunting how many of you out there do and what animals have you taken ?Do any of you fellow hunters enjoy hunting exotics?
Bighorns, Oryx and Gemsbok so far. Unlike a lot of ';meat on the table'; deer hunters, I prefer unusual game and fortunately live where they are readily available to hunt right here in the US or just a short trip south in Mexico.

Rumor is that Pumas are breeding like crazy throughout the Rockies and Sierras and causing all kind of problems, and I've never bagged a big cat so that's on my radar.Do any of you fellow hunters enjoy hunting exotics?
excuse me for my lack of infomation but what do you mean by ';hunting exotics';?
it's too costly for me but sounds like a good time

Is a Savage Arms 110GXP3 a good hunting rifle or just a waste of money?

2010-08-24T20:19:00.000-07:00

Does Sarah Palin still smoke Marijuana when hunting from planes?

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I'm want to buy a machete for my brother in law to take hunting. Anyone know of a good one to buy?

2010-08-24T20:18:00.002-07:00

Would you support an inner city youth hunting group?

2010-08-24T20:18:00.001-07:00

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What is the difference between shooting and hunting?

2010-08-24T20:18:00.000-07:00

For hunting whitetail deer is used cooking oil a good attractant?

2010-08-24T20:17:00.003-07:00

Where can I find the Wooden Ammo Box/Crate that Wal*Mart Sells during hunting seasons?

2010-08-24T20:17:00.002-07:00

Is hunting prairie dogs good with a 410 shotgun?

2010-08-24T20:17:00.001-07:00

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I was going to start a haggis hunting business, is it a goer?

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How can you keep Armadillos out of your flower beds, I thing they are hunting slugs.?

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What I usually do when I want to protect small trees, bushes or flowers from armadillos is to build an electric fence all around the place you want to preserve.

The electric fence should be at a height of 4 inches or so, and to avoid loosing the electricity you should cut the grass first wherever the fence is going to be over. Or you just can spray that line with glyphosate (Roundup).

The electric fence won't kill them, just keep them out or that square.How can you keep Armadillos out of your flower beds, I thing they are hunting slugs.?
move to the yukon territory. the weather is too cold for armadillos to survive.

but then again, most of your flowers won't either. lolHow can you keep Armadillos out of your flower beds, I thing they are hunting slugs.?
they will also eat bulbs and so on just place moth balls in the corners and the trails of the areas or buy some lion or bear or puma crap from the zoo and slice a small slice and place it in a cheese clothe and hang it near the corners of the garden or the yard the predator smell keeps them out and a little is enough for years and lasts wrapped up in the freezer prices are steep fot the more exotic predators are worth it like lion stuff
I would so love to see an Amradillo in the wild - they're neat!

I live in Australia and have never seen one.....sorry not much help am I? I don't know how to keep them out of flower beds....to keep creatures out of flower beds over here we fill empty plastic coke bottles with water and leve them discreetly around the garden beds. Now I don't know why this work but it does!
hook up your trailer and go park it somewhre else

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Do any of you fellow hunters enjoy hunting exotics?

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How can I created a appropriate topic sentence for the following subjecTips for job hunting in today's market

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a good topic sentence would be: ';todays job market is full of competition and the constant stuggle for the best jobs available.';

Hope I helped

What are the regs. of bringing a hunting/fishing knife on a plane?

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I'm going on a trip to N.J. to fish the coast. I have a lucky knife that I take EVERYWHERE I go. My best friend left it to me in his will after dieing in a boating accident. I would feel terrible if I had to leave it behind. A relative of mine in school for a commercial Pilot's License told me that I can bring it as long as I put it in my Luggage that goes beneath the plane(As apposed to carry on). What are the regulations on bringing it along with me on a commercial aircraft. Anyone know any websites that could help?What are the regs. of bringing a hunting/fishing knife on a plane?
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/p鈥?/a>

That is the link to the TSA website they set the regulations on what you can and can not take on the aircraft with you in both your checked and carry on luggage. You will see that you are allowed to pack a knife in your checked luggage.

Hope this helps and have a great flight!What are the regs. of bringing a hunting/fishing knife on a plane?
It can not be done.
It MUST be checked. You can not carry it on. For more information, see the link below
Cant bring any kind of knives aboard the plane.. sorry.
luggage compartment
go to the website: US Department of transportation for your answer

Merry Christmas!!!

PS: don't take your knife or you could federal express it to your destination then you'll have it when you get there and you could federal express it back home before you leave...
Check the air port website. You definitely can't carry it on, but some will let you put it in your check.
You cannot carry it on with you. It has to go in your non-carry on luggage.
Travel light. Leave it at home. Buy what you need when you arrive.
Not allowed
uh get put off the plane
not allowed

How can you keep Armadillos out of your flower beds, I thing they are hunting slugs.?

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You have armadillos???? That's really cool! All I ever see are bunnys and birds in KY. Sorry no good answer for you, I just think it's cool that you have armadillos!

P.S. I just let the bunnys chew on the stuff in my garden because I think they are cute to see in the morning.... everyone needs to eat!How can you keep Armadillos out of your flower beds, I thing they are hunting slugs.?
Buy a powder that kills the slugs.How can you keep Armadillos out of your flower beds, I thing they are hunting slugs.?
More likely they are hunting GRUBS. You can apply a grub pesticide. You can also try spreading mothballs or cut-up cayenne peppers in your garden to repel them, or actually live-trapping them with a Hav-a-hart trap and them relocating them.

Another idea: Amazon carries an impulse sprinkler that has a motion detector attached to it. When an animal walks in range of the detector the sprinkler fires out a spray of water to scare it away. :-)

What is the best, thinnest socks for keeping your feet warm and dry for hunting ?? ?

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The boots I bought don't have a lot of extra room for thick socks. That's why I thought I'd ask if there are any good thin socks that work well for hunting weather.What is the best, thinnest socks for keeping your feet warm and dry for hunting ?? ?
Ive been experimenting with with different sock combos over the last few years and I think I finally found the ultimate cold weather sock combo. Start by putting on two pair of thin dress sock (the stretchy black ones with patterns on them that you wear with suits), then slide a medium thickness wool sock on over them. People swear by the unnatural material such as polypropylene because it does not absorb moisture but they do not insulate as well as cotton or wool. By combining the two materials and creating a wicking barrier your feet will stay dry and that leads to warmth. What is the best, thinnest socks for keeping your feet warm and dry for hunting ?? ?
I dont know about for hunting but for hiking I find that merino wool socks are thin yet really warm and they will even work if they get wet. They range in price- $4 for 74% merino wool to $20 for the same or sometimes even less merino wool. Costco or sams club has the less expensive but are just as good as paying for a brand name
try a light wool or polypropylene sock and layer with a waterproof sock like ';sealskin';,gortex seem to help retain heat since they don't breathe as well. This should keep you feet warm and dry if you cannot get a bigger boot size.
silk

Why do Libs want to dictate what kind of firearm I can own? I have heard countless libs say, ';Oh a hunting?

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rifle or maybe a small caliber pistol will be OK but not a semi-auto or ';assault rifle';';. And please don't say that according to conservatives rocket launchers or explosives should be an option as they are not.Why do Libs want to dictate what kind of firearm I can own? I have heard countless libs say, ';Oh a hunting?
Gun control will never happen in the US. 1, the Constitution is on our side, and 2, it is impossible to round up, much less even account for, all the firearms in this country.

I don't own any, as far as you know. I gave all mine away last week to a criminal on the corner. Since only criminals should have guns, I wanted to get rid of mine.Why do Libs want to dictate what kind of firearm I can own? I have heard countless libs say, ';Oh a hunting?
Well, since you already agree that some weapons should not be legal--such as rocket launchers--then you agree that the line must be drawn somewhere.

If you want to change where the line is drawn, it's up to you to persuade us that the line should be drawn in a different place. So why do YOU think semi-automatic rifles are a good thing to own?
Why do conservatives dictate whom I can and can't marry?

A bad marriage is less dangerous than a man with a grudge and heat.

Guns kill. Gays don't.

Addendum:

To keep us safe from a tyrannical gov, right?

Who keeps everyone else safe from a handful of madmen with full autos?
why does anyone ever need an assault rifle for anything other than killing someone.

a hunting rifle actually has a use that doesn't involve murder.

I don't know, it makes sense to me.

i don't think that has to do with your political party, i just think i has to do with some common sense.
Actually the Supreme Court dictates. In 1939, the Supreme Court ruled that sawed off shotguns were not needed by militia (all Americans). The Supreme Court basically said military rifles are legal since they are needed by militia.

United States v. Miller

http://www.law.cornell.edu/supct-cgi/get…

And in 2008, the Supreme Court ruled that hand guns are legal (even though they are not needed for militias).

Obama is on video saying he agrees with banning handguns(which has been proven unconstitutional).

http://www.youtube.com/v/-wu9jE1MnAE
WTF does anyone need an assault rifle for? Honestly!

Have guns that's fine and very few people dispute that. But no one should have a gun in their house that should only be used in a war. THAT'S RIDICULOUS!
Because it's a lot easier to shoot up a school with an assault rifle than a single shot rifle with 5 rounds in it.

And before you get all hyped up about how we should not punish those not doing the crime, people steal weapons to do this.
libs don't. i'm a lib and have several semi-autos and rifles. being a good machinist i could make them full auto if i wanted, not that i want to. just don't tell me what i think or what i dictate. speak for yourself, think for yourself
Well Quan. I'd much rather have a semi automatic weapon at my disposal if an intruder came into my home than have to lug out a big bolt action rifle.

That's what I need an assault weapon for.

And I own 2 just so you know.
It is because they do not understand the intent of the second amendment.

The 2nd amendment is not about hunting. It is not defense from criminals.

The 2nd amendment was written so citizens could defend themselves from an tyrannical government.
It's just their way of incrementally eroding the 2nd Amendment.

He Quan....you're an idiot. If I want an assault rifle, that's my business and you'd be smart to stay out of it. Liberal wacko.....
It goes against the Second Amendment.

It's not that i want a big gun like that,

it's the fact they're trying to change my rights.

Expecially ones for my own protection.
I don’t know about the “Libs”, but I need a gun that can shoot one million rounds in 60 seconds.

Even “Independents” understand why our forefathers felt the need to arm “we the people”.
And why should your weapons be limited to firearms? Have you seen the latest in cell-phone detonators for explosives?
unarmed people are slaves. Armed people are citizens
the 2nd amendment says we can have weapons to have a militia in case the government turns against the people
Because when you wind up shooting them in the face, they still want to be ';recognizable';.
Yes

Why not. Assault weapons are made for hunting humans. Have at it, Hoss.

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Why are so many people against hunting?

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I have taken a hunting class which has taught me that hunting is a form of population control. I also wanna know if the people against think its worse than the fact that we herd cattle for years just to kill them?Why are so many people against hunting?
Because they are ignorant of the facts, which they regularly ignore, even when proven to be true. In fact, the anti-hunters tend to scream all the louder, as the truths are proven again and again.

Humankind survived for well over 100,000 years because of hunting.

Your second question is an accellent question.

Farm raised beef cattle wander around limited acrage with not much of a life.

Wild game race through forests, enjoy their freedom and make babies with their mates. They live much as they did 500 years ago.

The problem is that as they make more and more babies, they use up the grazing lands. The result is that they all start starving to death.

The very reason that we have so many richly populated hunting lands, full of fresh and healthy game...is because of a hunter. A hunter whom also happened to be the President of The United States.

His name was Teddy Rooseveldt.

He created the National Parks Service. Demanded that hunters buy a hunting license, and the funds be used to preserve state and federal hunting lands, national parks and game preserves.

Trust me, if the ';Anti-Hunting'; crowd had their way, there wouldn't be a game animal left on this planet after a hundred years.

They'd all be dead from starvation or disease.

As usual, ';Liberals'; do not think ahead when it comes to the cost of their wild, emotionally motivated lawsWhy are so many people against hunting?
* They are not against Hunting.* Only 15% of all of the people in America are against Hunting.* 75% of the People approve and are in favor of Hunting.* 10% have not made up their mind one way or the other.* You are mistaken about the Majority being against Hunting.*
Because of ignorance. Some people fail to remember that we (humans) are animals too. And because of our high intelligence we have in some ways become apex predators like sharks, wolves, and lions. An animal lover will go on and on about this and that but fail to remember that animals kill each other every day and we are as I said also animals.

Oh and about being cruel and inhumane, how does it feel to be shredded in a sharks mouth? Not a nice way for a seal or tuna to go. I'm in no way saying to kill off the sharks but just pointing out, humans are not the first species to kill.
It depends on if you are hunting for something that you will consume (eat, use it's fur, etc), or hunting because you like to kill things especially if they are endangered or not in season.
They are ignorant and ignore the fact that us hunters are helping nature by keeping game species numbers in check so that they won't overpopulate and starve and negatively affect other species.
Because people are stupid, that's the simplicity of it. Good luck with your hunting.
Because they are ignorant.
They are animal lovers which is wrong.
who cares.....it's legal to do and they can't do anything about it
population control?? u guys r destroying species in a cruel and hurtful manner.. how about you control the population by shooting yourself and then come back and ask why people are so against hunting
cuz bullets hurt like hell. imagine u getting shot n suffering and considering that as a ';sport';. that's why. cuz it's cruel.
because is cruel,and nobody can take the life from any alive being
because it is murder

Does anyone know of a good hunting camp in southern Ontario?

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I'm going hunting with my dad and we are not sure wether to go in the summer or wait until fallDoes anyone know of a good hunting camp in southern Ontario?
Go to http://huntandshoot.org they may have Canada on there.

What do you think that the best gamelands in NC are for deer hunting?

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why do you think this, and have you hunted it? does it consist of mountians, swamps, woods, or fields?What do you think that the best gamelands in NC are for deer hunting?
I think the Pisgah game lands in the mountains are the best I have hunted there for over 20 years . It consists of steep mountains where I hunted . Its easier to find where the deer are for me because the love the acorn flat areas in the steep mountains and its easy to find funnel areas there . Deer take the easiest course around the mountains and I focus on flat areas ,bedding and funnel areas from one set of flats to the other. I hunted at around 4000 ft elevation not far from the blue ridge parkway

There are not large numbers of deer there but that is helpful when hunting big deer . I have found the biggest deer are in areas that arent over populated .

There are old age class deer there also and relatively low hunting pressure . I killed a 10 point that was aged at 8 1/2 yrs old and I am sure there are many more that die of old age in the mountains. My smallest deer from the mountains was and 8 point with a 16 inch spread . most bucks I see there are big.

here are some pictures of bucks from that area

http://i1.tinypic.com/4rcwk09.jpg

http://i5.tinypic.com/2ibzwbt.jpg

me and Dad with a couple 8 points

http://i17.tinypic.com/62poy0y.jpg

my first deer way back in my long hair days

http://i3.tinypic.com/61y5ci8.jpgWhat do you think that the best gamelands in NC are for deer hunting?
Dismal swamp, it's a swamp. My cousins husband got a 12 point last year that set the county record.Plenty more big ones in there.

Are there any old movies about hunting in africa?

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Ive seen a few like the killers of kilimanjaro and more recently the ghost and the darkness which were great but was wondering if there are any more?Are there any old movies about hunting in africa?
you gotta check out the ghost and the darkness...with val kilmer and michael doughlas..awsome movie about hunters that try to save a tribe from a pride of lions that hunts on its poepleAre there any old movies about hunting in africa?
Tons of them.

I just watched ';Mogambo'; with Clark Gable last night.

Also try ';Hatari'; with John Wayne

';King Solomon's Mines'; with Stewart Granger, ';The Last Safari'; with Granger again.

Also, try ';White Hunter, Black Heart'; with Clint Eastwood, and ';The African Queen'; with Humphery Bogart.

And, of course, don't forget the various ';Tarzan'; films!
The Naked Prey(1966)

It starts out as a safari movie and then turns into something much much more. A great classic!
watch-movies-links.net , you can look up a genre or the name of the movie , derectors , ect and watch it there or download it.
White Hunter, Black Heart

http://www.netflix.com/Movie/White_Hunte鈥?/a>
if you watch REALLY old scary movies then you will release a ghost from the movie. i advise you not to watch an REALLY old one.
Jumanji
Roots
its not old but primeval

Is it illegal to go bird hunting with a bb gun?

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Well, I am a kid, and I have a bb gun. I was looking on youtube and someone commented that bird hunting was illegal. Well, is it?Is it illegal to go bird hunting with a bb gun?
You are asking way to broad of a question here is a quote from your question guy said';bird hunting was illeagl. Well, is it?';. So in a nut shell no. Bird hunting in general is not illegal. There are laws in using airguns on small game just like there are laws on using .22's on small game. If you are talking about air soft or whatever that crap is called than that is probably illegal because it won't generate enough energy. Give us more details and we can tell you. For example pellet or airsoft type of bird. Hunting song birds is ilegal in many areas and can result in a fine. Although there are many poachers on youtube that have never held a small game license and post videos of them with a 4 foot line of squirrels they killed that afternoon.Is it illegal to go bird hunting with a bb gun?
Game bird season is closed this time of year. You wouldn't want to shoot a bird and have her babies starve, would you?

Non-game birds - tweety birds - are always illegal to shoot. Typically, when you read your state hunting regulations it will say that any species not listed in the regulations may not be taken. However, if you state has pests - starlings and rats are a good example - the state may have determined there is no limit and no closed season.

Bottom line. You need to surf to your official state web site and read the hunting regulations.
You would have to find out your local laws and what type of bird you are wanting to hunt to find the season if there is one fo this type of bird so to answer your question is very hard because it all depends on alot of other needed info.
I don't know all the laws for North America but generally anything but hunting legal game birds with shotguns of legal gauge and legal capacity with legal ammo in the legal season is illegal. Some places allow archery.
if it's a game bird it should be ok. In vermont people do it all the time.
yes, don't always trust the people on youtube.com some of them are stupid.

What do you think about Sunday Hunting?

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Here in NC we are debating the no hunting on Sunday law. Allot of other states allow it. Does anyone know of any problems that have really happened because of hunting on Sunday?What do you think about Sunday Hunting?
The ban should be lifted , and the state loses dollars because hunters go to other states like SC to hunt because they have the Sunday hunting there.

Its tough on a man who works all week and just has Saturday to hunt ,the extra day would be nice , its unfair and an old law that i dont likeWhat do you think about Sunday Hunting?
Hunting on sunday should ABSOLUTELY be allowed in all cases. Most people work monday thru friday and can only hunt on the weekend. That leaves saturday and sunday and now the government is trying to take away sundays, which essentially leaves only saturday. If you're an old fart and have a problem with hunting on sunday then don't hunt on sunday. More animals and hunting for me.
SIX (6*) Days a week is more than enough Hunting..... Give the Wildlife a break... enough is enough...
When I was in Wyoming I talked to a Game Warden who said he wouldn't live in a state that didn't allow hunting on Sunday. I'm a Christian and see nothing wrong with hunting on Sunday. The real Sabbath is Saturday, and I think it's ok to hunt then too. Here in Virginia it's illegal to hunt on Sunday and I don't like it. Makes me want a silencer...
Nothing wrong with hunting on Sunday. Lots of people I know do it, and they go to church, even when they go hunt on Sunday, myself included.
I think that is a violation of church and state. Although I am religious and law-abiding I still don't agree with that law.
I say there in NC y'all need to strongly look at who your elected officials are that are proposing such BS and and let them know they will not be getting re-elected. Then you might propose the law to the people of NC if y'all should allow public hangings of corrupt elected officials for abusing the office they hold and trying to take away a God given right to man.
Most people have Sat. and Sun. off work. If the law was like that here it would take away 50% of my hunting time. I don';t understand why a Sate would have a law like this. God don't care if I hunt on Sunday. If it is a religious thing I am sure that there is a law against that law. Are not State and Religion suppose to be separated.
It's just a religious thing. The kicker is Saturday is the actual Sabbath.
What difference would it make? Obviously it's just a religious concern for all the bible thumpers.

It's unfair because that's the day of rest for all of the animals?

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Where is some good black bear hunting in southwest montana?

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I'm looking for some good black bear hunting places on public land in Southwest Montana around Butte/Helena/Bozeman and between.Where is some good black bear hunting in southwest montana?
Drive your car to SW montana , stop in the woods, get out with your gun and shoot a bear! How hard is that?

What is the name of the book with a guy on the cover holding a gun with a jeep. He is hunting some man.?

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NOT THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME BOOK!!! it is some guy hunting another guy in the desert and the guy being hunted hides under the sand to kill the hunter at the end.What is the name of the book with a guy on the cover holding a gun with a jeep. He is hunting some man.?
you could try asking this question at www.whatsthatbook.com but there will be so many adventure stories with sim ilar covers that i think it unlikely you will find the one you are looking for

What is the best tactic for hunting deer In 80 deg. weather?

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It is season and I live in southern NM. I have my thoughts just looking for a different look.

no tree stands you need trees for that.What is the best tactic for hunting deer In 80 deg. weather?
stay near food and water spots. if you can find a area where they bed down i would hunt that during the heat of the day, because most deer bed down during the high heat.

and dont forget to bring your self lots of water to.What is the best tactic for hunting deer In 80 deg. weather?
Find a good higher elevation, sit prone for hours while waiting for a deer to come into view, and than take him down. at a long range, you can cut out, scent lock supplies, bring 3 liters of water, you should have a liter of water a day but un hot weather you should have 2. you wont sweat because you wont be moving, it' actually kind of relaxing. bring a magazine or gameboy or something and just sit by yourself, if a deer comes you'll take it. the more relaxed you are the better the shot you are. stay away for your morning coffe though. even an ounce of caffine or ginsing will make you too jittery to make a long shot. try milk or hot chocolate. you wont have to pact to heavy, water, intertainment(that dosnt require moving), gun, ammo, cell, gps,....Etc... you think of them.
mule deer im assuming idk much about then but its always a good idea to grunt and rattle and hunt ridges overlooking shaded spots during the day find a funnel if you can and hunt near it keep your eyes and ears open and have patience
look for water, beds, and shaded spots during the day. In the early morning and late afternoon look towards their feeding areas.
spot and stalk they'll be in the shadows of brush or rocks! if you have a partner take turns with mini drives, pushing them into each other
Hunt water sources early and late in the day.
try to hunt the early morning and late afternoon hours
be out there very early, stay near water. good luck.

I am interested in buying some hunting gloves that I can shoot with. Which ones should I buy?

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These gloves will double for the not so cold bird season and the extremely cold deer season. I need to be able to shoot with them on. Which ones?I am interested in buying some hunting gloves that I can shoot with. Which ones should I buy?
My favorite pair are made by Outfitters Ridge, they are warm, %26amp; the glove part stops at your knuckles for easy shooting, but they have a mitten like cap that will pull over your fingers when not shooting %26amp; when you need to shoot it velcros back to the glove on the top of your hand.I am interested in buying some hunting gloves that I can shoot with. Which ones should I buy?
I don't know.

It's like asking - Should I answer this question or the duplicate ones you've asked ?

What is the minimum fps for hunting small game with an air rifle?

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%26gt;%26gt;What is the minimum fps for hunting small game with an air rifle%26lt;%26lt;

That would depend on the weight of the pellets.

IMO - from 46 years of hunting with and shooting air guns, the minimum fpe necessary to take small game such as rabbit/squirrel is ';around'; 6fpe(at impact), if you use proper shot placement and hunting pellets.

.177

575fps - 8.2gr=6.02fpe

.22

435fps - 14.5gr=6.09fpe

These would be ';around'; the minimum at impact for each caliber.

I have heard as low as 3-4fpe, but IMO that's really pushing it.

http://www.network54.com/forum/79537

This is the best airgun forum I know of.

Jim Chapman - With his favorite small game hunting air rifle a ';Beeman C1 .177';

http://www.americanairgunhunter.com/webc鈥?/a>

Notice the photo of him taking a rabbit at 44yds with his .177

I'm not a Dr. nor did I stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night, but, that rabbit does not look ';wounded'; to me.

His Beeman C1 .177 has a MV of 840-850fps.

For those that don't know how to calculate FPE on target.

850fps MV with RWS Superdome pellets equals 574fps at 44yds or 6.07fpe

One Shot - One Kill - Gamo Hunter Extreme .177 - 180lb hog

http://video.yahoo.com/video/play?vid=55鈥?/a>

Watch the video.

%26gt;%26gt;Seems a lot of sickos are into wounding small mammals, which is pretty pathetic%26lt;%26lt; By making a blanket statement such as this you include the vast majority of small game airgun hunters on the European continent and their less than 12fpe air rifles.

I will patiently await a credible source that it requires over 20fpe at impact from a .22 caliber air rifle for a clean, humane, ethical, legal kill

.22 - 800fps - 14.5gr=20.61fpe

Later: ';Joe S'; %26gt;%26gt;I think it was ';maybe'; at the muzzle%26lt;%26lt; I didn't see that in his answer did you? This is a long running thing, he has said 20fpe before. And again states 800fps from a .22 caliber air rifle which IS 20.61fpe. with (14.5gr) pellets. I'm not confused. The Q is %26gt;what is the minimum%26lt; his ONLY statement is 800fps from a .22 which only backs up what he has said before, and of course NEVER backs up what he says with sources/numbers/etc. while I do.

%26gt;%26gt;Hurling insults%26lt;%26lt; He called those of us who hunt with the .177 %26gt;%26gt;sickos%26lt;%26lt; Who the heck is hurling insults. I just ask him for once to actually back up his statements with facts %26amp; sources.What is the minimum fps for hunting small game with an air rifle?
It all depends on what caliber you're using and how far you're shooting at. It also means that shot placement is very critical. Meaning, no body shots, all head. This question comes up all the time. And two of the people who answered this question have no clue to this question you asked. They may think they do, but they don't.

For a .177, a minimun distance of 20 yards out to 30 yards, 600-700 fps. For a .22, minimum of 20, max of 40, 750-800.

These numbers is what I would be using for these calibers, just for the fact that I want one shot, one kill. You also have to remember, when you're shooting at a squirrel for example, it may not sit still for very long. To get a one shot, one kill hit, you're aiming for a very small target. (head) Now I don't know about you, but most people that go out to hunt don't use a shooting bench. They all shoot ';off hand.'; (standing and holding the rifle) Most aren't very accurate, and can't hit a 3-4 inch target 20-30 yards away while holding and trying to aim. Althoght they think they can. I can't hit the side of a barn while shooting off hand myself, so I brace myself again't a tree, or stump. Something so I can steady my shot. 3 out of 5 shots will hit. That's what people need to learn, learning how to make accurate shots. Power isn't really everything, it helps, but if you can't make that shot, you'll need all the power you can get.What is the minimum fps for hunting small game with an air rifle?
700
About 800 fps is minimum.
Most air rifles are unsuitable for hunting. A high powered air rifle will cost more than a good bolt action .22 and require a lot more maintenance. Figure that a .17 pellet rifle needs upwards of 700 fps... closer to 1,000 would be better, but that's in the competition range. There are no CO2 rifles that will work, you'll have to get a breakdown single shot rifle. In most locales, these are considered a firearm - as you approach the velocity of a .22 long rifle, they become as dangerous, so you'll have to observe all relavent hunting, carrying and registration laws for your locale.
There is no minimum here in New York. It is illegal, no matter what the power of the gun.
I would say 700 minimum but i would lean on going at about 800+ so they dont suffer if your getting a gun for small game i would get a .22 short. Thats just me they cost as much as a good air rifle.
20 fpe at impact? Who said that. I think it was maybe at muzzle. CF_45, you seem to be a bit confused.

20 fpe at the muzzle is probably 10 fpe or less at impact if the distance is 50-75'. I'm not going to debate ballistics with you. You should be careful about hurling insults when it is YOU who seems a bit confused!

As for the question, the answer is the rifle capable of delivering at least 10 fpe at point of impact. FPS is not the only factor, the weight of the projectile is probably more critical.

I don't want to get hit by a piano falling 50 ft per second, but I've been hit by airsoft bb's traveling 300 fps. I'm going to go out on a limb and say the piano is more deadly even if the bb was traveling 10x faster.
750 feet per second.
Wouldnt go any less than 1000fps
If you are using .22 caliber pellets - 800 fps.

If you are using .177 caliber pellets - not applicable.

I love to see how many thumbs down I get when I suggest something with enough power for a clean, humane, ethical and legal kill. Seems a lot of sickos are just into wounding small mammals, which is pretty pathetic.

To peeople who have hunting dogs like coon hounds and go hunting with them?

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I have a question. Do u ever get afraid they will get lost in the woods or wherever you're hunting? If you don't, why not? And if you do what are you thinking? (I don't mean that in a mean way.)To peeople who have hunting dogs like coon hounds and go hunting with them?
I do boar hunting and large game hunting with italian mastiffs and they wear a protective flare vest with a trafficing beeper on it...not to mention commands that they know which means for the them to return to me.....To peeople who have hunting dogs like coon hounds and go hunting with them?
Most hunting dogs are trained to do what they are supposed to do. Ex. tree the coon, bay until owner shows up, stay at the tree.

The dogs have different bays/barks for different situations. The owners can tell if they have treed a coon, have lost it at the waters edge, have lost the scent totally, have picked up the scent again, etc.

I'm sure every hunter worries about losing their dogs. That's why they train them to come when called and leave a trail if they are called. Sometimes dogs do get lost, but usually find their way home or back to the camp.
Hunting dogs often get lost in the woods. That is one of the reasons that hunters would use tracking collars (which are now outlawed in most states). But those dogs are also trained to bay when they are on the scent of prey, so the hunter is able to track them by hearing them.
My dogs are close-ranging *%26amp;* come when they're called! Ain't that magical?

Those w/big-running dogs use LOCATOR collars....tiny radios.

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Where is a website for legal hunting calibers?

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I was reading through a few questions and it doned on me that i didnt know.( I dont hunt) I live in TX. I was reading where a gent said mich was divided into to sections. first where it is only rifle and the other where it is open for shotgun(slugs) and 44 mag.... what is it for TX?Where is a website for legal hunting calibers?
For the most part, in TX you can use any caliber that you want. However, you are not allowed to use rimfire ammunition to hunt deer, sheep, or antelope - the primary rimfire round used today is the .22 which is too small to humanely bring down a large animal at distance.Where is a website for legal hunting calibers?
Each state has different laws that permit hunting with rifles or shotguns. I live in virginia on the coast and my county is one of the last counties that is legal for hunting with rifles. It mostly has to do with population density in the county you live in. Most rifles carry a lot further than shotguns, so if there are a lot of houses and people around a rifle round may accidentally shoot someone. Im sure that a lot of texas is legal for rifle hunting, but you would have to check the laws for the county you live in.
Check the Texas DNR website.

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/hun鈥?/a>

What is the purpose of hunting seasons?

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I'm assuming there are good reasons other than some bureaucrat's need for control. How did hunting seasons get started and what purpose do they serve?What is the purpose of hunting seasons?
Aquakit gave a good answer!

How it got started was that in the late summer to fall was the mating season for many herbivores such as deer, moose and elk. So the animals would be more concentrated during the rut and gathering for the fall migration with some. This was also harvest time for locals and the ambient tempreture was getting lower allowing for less spoilage of meat. However man hunted year round to feed their families. In the USA it became clear regulations were needed to prevent over harvest. It was the hunter president Teddy Roosevelt that helped pass many laws to save wildlife and set aside national parks. Before that some were actually using punt gun and cannons filled with shot to kill hundreds of waterfowl at once, that was then sold for food. The fall was selected for some game to allow them to care for their young. Biologists and wildlife agencies have adjusted the seasons over the decades to what we have now.

Its now set up to reduce over population in a given area to control disease, reduce auto deer accidents, reduce crop damage, property damage, prevent over grazing and provide food for hunters. The money the hunters spend on permits, licenses etc are then invested in wildlife habitat, wildlife research and agencies that helps the animals and their environment.What is the purpose of hunting seasons?
Ok, the deer's mating season is called the rut, and not all states have a hunting season that coincides with it (here in WI our deer season is slightly after the rut).

You don't want to be hunting the animals when they have young, so the hunting season must be placed accordingly. You also don't want to disproportionately harvest animals. You want a nice balance for proper population control. It all depends on which animal it is and where you are located. The winter cold starts earlier up north and later down south.
Hunting seasons and regulations are very important, if hunters harvested too many or too little animals problems could occur such as too much food for the animal or not enough.

If there were open hunting seasons all year, some animals could go extinct or their population could be hurt greatly, and when they are being hunted it's hard for them to breed therefor the breeding seasons are usually restricted or limited for hunting, and if they let you hunt in the spring for big game, you could possibly shoot a mother and kill the babies hurting the population and killing them inhumanly.

If not hunted enough, there could be too many animals causing unneccesary diseases which nearly wipe out the population, not enough food causing famine, damaging peoples property and farmers land more than ever and causing unhealthy herds.

Hunting is a neccesary proccess, but it must have it's limitations.
They serve to control the population of certain animals that have the possibility of overtaking an area. The reason many animals can only be hunted during certain seasons is because they can't be hunted during their reproductive seasons. That would disrupt their ability to produce offspring, and the purpose of hunting seasons [and hunting in general] is not to make an animal extinct, but control the population
the purpose of a hunting season is to prevent over hunting of a certain species or gender of animal. also, during the warmer months, an animal is more likely to have an infestation of parasites (like worms, fleas, etc..) that can be harmful to a person who comes in contact with it or eats the animal.

and usually the seasons are when the animals breeding season is, which means it (for say) is easier to harvest the animal because they will be more responsive to calls/scents (if used) and they'll be a hair less aware of their surroundings- but ALL animals are VERY aware of their surroundings
The hunting season are determined by the states conservation departments. Biologists determine the times between breeding cycles for game species that would be least detrimental to the population. That's when the Hunting season begins. State biologists also determine what sex, size and number of the game animals that can be harvested. That way a healthy population can be maintained through out the year.
actual hunting seasons started back in the 1700's and was one of the reasons many a wanderer kept going west to escape Govt control. I suppose it does also keep every body from running out and exterminating all the wild life. It's both a boon and a bane.( to fellas like me)
It's mostly based on when the animals breed. It is to control the population numbers. For example, when deers breed, the does will be taking care of the babies. If you shoot a doe, you basically kill it's young. So when they breed, you can't kill does. But you can kill them when breeding season is over and they have no young.

It's a way to regulate the population of the animals.
* Primarily for Conservation and Food purposes.* It is a Renewable Resource that way by having Seasons and Bag or Harvesting Limits on the Wildlife it guarantees a healthy supply of Wildlife that can support itself in the Wild Outdoors.*
Deer hunting season generally runs throughout their breeding season. It give hunters a better chance to bag a deer, they're a lot smarter than you think.
Lot's of good answers here, but beeds covered it all and said it best. A good accurate representation of why be have hunting seasons and how they came about.My hat's off to beeds!
During the last depression all most all wild game was taken for food . So states came up with hunting seasons .
um....food?

When did your kids start hunting?

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My boyfriend and I have a baby on the way. Since we both hunt, we have been talking about when to take our child hunting with us. We were thinking about teaching the responsibility of a gun at around 5 years old. Once he/she is comfortable and responsible with a gun we were thinking of taking him/her hunting around 6 years old. We have plenty of time to think more about this, i was just wondering if that's too young...should we wait longer? What age did you/your kids start hunting?When did your kids start hunting?
I took my son with me when he turned 5. (My Father started taking me when I was 4, but times have changed.) My wife actually would have approved of an earlier age as she hunts too, but we wanted him to learn more about the sport first. My father and I taught him responsible gun safety and use and repeatedly had him start taking apart and cleaning the guns at age 9. My dad gave him a single shot .300 sav at age 10 and I hunted with him for three seasons before I let him start hunting on his own. Of course we used walkie talkies and I stayed fairly close by most of the time. He is 21 now and loves the sport. He is going to be teaching my grandson to hunt pretty soon so it will be fun to watch the course repeat itself.When did your kids start hunting?
He can ride along with you as long as he will behave at 4 or 5 years old. I didn't pull a trigger until I was around 9 or 10 but I rode in the truck and helped carry in birds and watched my dad clean his guns at the kitchen table afterwards. For one thing they have to lose the animals are just cute fuzzy things that most parents bestow on ankle biters these days and secondly they need to lose the aura of guns being something more than a power tool or wrench. Once they are very familiar with the process you can judge for yourself if they are ready for the killing part.
I started hunting with my dad at 6yrs of age. I went along with him, didn't hunt. I got my first BB gun at age 8 and my first shotgun was an H%26amp;R single shot 410 at age 10, 12yrs. old I got my first .22 So I would start taking your child early, like around 6 or 7. Let the child start out with a BB gun at around 8 or 9 and you'll have a future Safe and well knowledged child. Congrats! On keeping the shooting and hunting experience alive for our future children!
Let them move on their own course, with a lot of emphasis on training and learning the skills. I started shooting around the age of 6, hunting pheasants at 11 , and going on deer trips at 12. However you are the camp gopher for a couple of years before you hunt. I got my hunter safety for the rockies when I was 13 and made my first kill at 14. There is a lot to learn to be a successful hunter, avoiding all the gimmicks forced upon us these days. When they can gut one without hurling, they will be getting close...
Might be a bit early at 6 to take them hunting. You could take them to observe then ...yea. But to handle a firearm..I think I'd wait till they get way more meat on there bones..and more common sense about them.

No children of my own just step kids that were grown before I met my wife. I do have a nephew that we took to the woods at 6 and let him shoot a 22. It was almost to big for him for him to hold up so I think I'd wait. he's now 15 and 6' 2';...lol...handles rifles just fine...lol
I started going out with my dad, or my uncle when i was 10. I started shooting at 10, and started hunting around 12. i got my licence at 12, and did my first big game hunt the year i turned 16. I mainly hunted waterfowl, rabbit, and coyote. The year i turned 16 i went on a black bear hunt, whitetail hunt.
When your kid is not spastic like 99% of kids and does not get bored easy and can keep still for hours and quiet is the right time. Many kids are not into it since playing video games and eating candy and chugging soda is more fun.Get a good safe and lock up the guns until their 30. Kids and guns do not mix unless they are supervised.
I took each of my kids with me when they were about 2-3. Everyone of them had a grin from ear to ear each time. They loved dressing up in camo like Dad and taking off in the woods.

I let them shoot a gun (.22) around the age of 5.
It depends on the kids. Some learn things better and younger than others. I began hunting when I was six years old, and I had been taught about guns from the time I was born. There were always guns in the house. I grew up on a farm.
My Dad took us along with him from the time we could walk. Turkey, grouse, sage hen, pheasant, deer and antelope. Gun safety was always discussed in our house and it really never seemed like a big deal. In a small box at the bottom of the gun cabinet, our blaze orange hats and vests still lay in wait.

Due to a military spouse, we lived away from home until three years ago, so as toddlers my children didn't have a lot of exposure. They did go hang out in the goose pit when they were younger than five and we were home on vacation. We lived here for a year while my husband was abroad and I made the tiny blaze orange hats and vests so we could go along with my Dad for deer and antelope. My son was one and a half, my daughter almost four.

My daughter is eleven and will be taking hunter safety next month. She is very eager to join her cousins and the rest of us in the hunt for pheasant and antelope next year. She's already a very active participant in the gutting/cleaning/meat preparation areas.

My son will take hunter safety in the spring around the time he turns ten. According to my Dad and sister, he'll be old enough to bird hunt next fall.

Are we allowed to bring hunting firearms into Canada?

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I am getting my H1 license in Ontario soon, I'm a Ontario resident and was wondering if we are allowed to purchase hunting rifles in USA and bring it into Canada?Are we allowed to bring hunting firearms into Canada?
American law prohibits foreigners from taking possession of firearms purchased in the country. If you buy a gun in the states it needs to be shipped to Canada by a licenced dealer who must get an export permit. They have had some problems in the past with the CIA giving AK-47s, Barret .50 riffles and RPGs to dangerous rebels and they figured the best way to stop it was to restrict the sales of sporting guns to foreign hunters and target shooters.

www.canadiangunnutz.com

In the legalise forum there are a few stickied threads about importing stuff. The only reason you would want to go through all the BS is if the gun you wanted was impossible to buy from a Canadian dealer or a dealer in another country with less stupid laws.Are we allowed to bring hunting firearms into Canada?
Contact the Canadian Firearms Center. The official government agency dealing with firearms and firearm regulations in Canada. They can give you all the information you need to know.

1-800-731-4000

www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca
so far

not long tho

Sarah Palin credits a witch-hunting pastor for her governorship?

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Does this sound distressingly similar to Bush's claim that God told him to invade Iraq? Shouldn't we be alarmed?Sarah Palin credits a witch-hunting pastor for her governorship?
Your damn right we should be. I have been since the minute I heard her say that dinosaurs roamed the earth with man and that babies conceived by incest or rape shouldn't be allowed to be aborted. If this clown gets into office America is going to be the laughing stock of the world.Sarah Palin credits a witch-hunting pastor for her governorship?
She already said that this is God's war. She is just bush in frilly panties.
sarah palin is sexy.. whatever she says goes:)
He certainly found her didn't he. Did he cast out the intelligent slut and leave the vapid religious nut job?
Bush: God did tell me to invade, don't question it.
She's nuttier than a fruit cake

and

crazier than a sack full of wet cats

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Anyone know of any coon hunting clubs in the chippewa valley area of WI?

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I'm looking for a club that focuses on coon hunting or coonhounds in North western WI.Anyone know of any coon hunting clubs in the chippewa valley area of WI?
try looking on coondawgs.com or http://forums.ukcdogs.com/Anyone know of any coon hunting clubs in the chippewa valley area of WI?
WISCONSIN YEAH...no idea ;)
dairyland fox and coon hunters are from around greenwood, and theres one around marshfield too..try the wisconsin coon hunters association maybe they will know of more or the wisconsin bear hunters association

My Den looks like a hunting lodge. But I would like to lighten it up and make it cozy.?

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It has darker varnish on wood paneling. since it is downstairs, there is not much light coming through. I was thinking of recess lights....I don't know how else to bring in light. It has tile flooring, looks like a hunting lodge/wine cellar/log cabin.My Den looks like a hunting lodge. But I would like to lighten it up and make it cozy.?
check out this site for ideas

http://mariesmanor.fateback.com/BOYS/Lod鈥?/a>My Den looks like a hunting lodge. But I would like to lighten it up and make it cozy.?
something i woulod try is to use a pretty baby blue color or maby white with a nice wall paper any light color you want and also maby put some cool lighting it will lighten up your room

p.s do NOt use reds,browns,grays,or dark blues!
I would get a good primer that adheres to glossy surfaces (zissner) and then paint over the paneling.... do it a creamy color.
Recessed lighting is a good concept,you can also highlight and accent or showcase other areas of the room with material that is white or a mirror placed in the right position to achieve your dreams.
try putting in some mirrors to reflect what light is there. might also give the illusion of being larger than it is.

Why is there an Elk Hunting Season in the State of Pa. with very few Elk to harvest? Your thoughts?

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Should these beautiful animals be hunted when there is very few to hunt no matter how the season is regulated or organized by the Game Commission in the State?Why is there an Elk Hunting Season in the State of Pa. with very few Elk to harvest? Your thoughts?
You're right. I have no idea why the game commission allows them to be hunted. We have deer running all over the place and a very short deer season. It makes no sense. The bobcat is the same as elk. Bobcats are endangered in PA and the game commission still allows them to be hunted and trapped. It makes no sense. If you ask me, the PGC is grossly failing to properly manage wildlife in PA. Too short of seasons for common game and having a season period on animals which should not be hunted at all due to low numbers.Why is there an Elk Hunting Season in the State of Pa. with very few Elk to harvest? Your thoughts?
Its a money making proposition you see we have to send off money to get in on the lottery and even if we are not chosen we still have to pay.... There are only a few counties in PA that have Elk and they are over populated (believe it or not) so they issue these permits to keep the heard from starving... Like I said its all politics... Hope this has helped... Grant M in Pennsylvania
Often game laws, like other laws, are left on the books for years after they cease to be relevant. An example of this is the fact that until very recently Galveston County, Texas had a bear season on the books. There haven't been any bears in Galveston County in over a hundred years. A non-game example is that until recently there was a law in Austin, Texas that forbid anyone from shooting Indians from a moving streetcar. Sometimes it is just more expensive to remove these outdated laws than it is to just ignore them.
Not sure about PA, but here in Virginia we have a few elk and are worried that they might carry Chronic Wasting Disease so we encourage deer hunters to shoot elk if they see one.
they are trying to keep the population down but not to much
no they should not
They still need to be managed.
aren't most of the forests in Pa having trouble with regeneration? It seems that a place with such a grazing problem doesn't need these cows. Better than hunting theme would be to introduce wolves and have them kicking *** for us.
Each state has highly controlled populations of every big game animal. Each state also has goals they set for the amount of animals that the state habitat is able to provide for. Those areas of habitat are specific areas of land and property and not the entire amount of land available in the state. In Pa.'s case they want to control and keep herd numbers at very precise levels and in very precise locations and in order to do so, hunting is allowed on an extremely limited basis in Pa. That way the state gets a controlled population and a very few lucky hunters get a chance at a Pa. bull!
I think NOT. I doesn't make any sense to me in light of the sheer low numbers of the ';herds'; (I use that term..loosely) that exist in Pennsylvania to begin with. Management doesn't seem to be the problem nor is there any danger of over-population and crop damage. For the benefit of those that don't know or are mis-informed Pennsylvania just recently established the idea of a legal season, it is a new law and not decades old......
Because Us humans do not give a s#!t until they are nearly gone or all gone. A lot of us just do not understand or want to understand once all the animals are gone so will we. We are killing our world piece by piece. By the time we start to do something about it , it will be too late.

What type of weapon/ammo do you use when you go rabbit hunting and for what reasons?

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From an air rifle to a shotgun,how do you like to hunt them?... Thanks for the details in your answer... Lot's of love... OliviaWhat type of weapon/ammo do you use when you go rabbit hunting and for what reasons?
a Henry .22lr I only shoot them in the head so I do not ruin any meat.What type of weapon/ammo do you use when you go rabbit hunting and for what reasons?
well, with an air rifle I would only go with high velocity .22 cal pellets or not use one at all. Depending on where you are hunting, suburban area or very rural. You can use a .22 lr which is my favorite or any shotgun. The most popular rabbit medicine is probably a .410 with a good load of #6 shot or a 20ga with the same and a full to modified choke for bunny's on the run. So really just about anything you have will work.
12 or 20 gauge shotgun or a 22 long rifle.* Use number 4 bird shot for rabbit.*
Marlin Model 39A loaded with CCI mini mags hollow points. With head shots there is no wasted meat and they do not suffer.
12g Shotgun using 32g no5 shot. Or .22LR with 40 grain hollow points.

What are the advantages to hunting?

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My friend hates that I hunt and I keep trying to tell her that it's a good thing for the ecosystem. What arguments should I use to let her know that it's not as bad as she thinks?What are the advantages to hunting?
Dont bother. Some people grew up being brain washed about hunting and are too ignorant to really think about how many ways hunting helps Its not even worth it to try to get her to like hunting.What are the advantages to hunting?
It's as bad as she thinks. You get away to far away places,magnificent mountains the camaraderie that is only available on a hunting trip. Then there's the thrill of a once in a life time trophy. Not mentioning some time a Little nightlife on the side. It's every bit as bad as she says and you should come clean and tell her. The reason you tell her you do it. That's up to you. Me! Glutton for punishment and shoot every day and hunt when I can.
Honestly, I cannot think of a single disadvantage.

Well, the person who said it only takes one male to reproduce. And they turn around and say that population control isn't a ';valid'; reason. It is. Since it only takes one male animal, then there's no reason to have older animals that are not healthy reproduce- that would be passing along weaker genes, and that will make that generation of animals weaker.

the kid said that deer hunters only hunt the males (bucks). Huh.. that shows just how ignorant they are on this subject. I know MANY people who will kill a doe over a buck any day. There's no benefit to just harvesting males and not the females. Each sex needs a specific number harvested to keep the population healthy. Back to the example I used about an older male animal breeding. Same thing goes with female animals. The older they get, the weaker their offspring will be. The less milk they'll produce (if talking about mammals). The older the animal (males and females), the weaker the state of their body/health.

Again about what 'the kid' said- about how it takes just one male to breed all the females. That would be a disaster. Inbreeding would result, thus making that generation weaker. Inbreeding DOES happen where animal populations have exploded. You need a good mix of male and females of different 'lines' so that you will get healthy offspring.

Not only for that aspect of population control- if there are too many animals in a given area (no matter if they are mostly males or mostly females), the animals will deplete the area of resources- food, water, cover. So, not only will the animals be at a higher risk for diseases/illnesses like rabies or CWD in deer, the land will be greatly affected by it too.

Another advantage- hunting provides healthier food for the hunter and his/her family. I have nothing against farmers, I support them 100%, but there's more protein in the meat of a wild animal than there is a cow, pig, etc. So, more protein means a healthier cut of meat.

Yet another advantage- it provides a source of revenue for the state. With the money that is used to purchase licenses/tags/other hunting supplies, that money is put into circulation and it stimulates the economy (which we all know anything will help being the economy is how it is now). Not only will it stimulate the economy, it also provides a source of money to keep wild life reserves (state and federal) and state/national parks open and running effecitently.

Take a look at these sites:

http://www.womensoutdoorwire.com/release鈥?/a>

http://www.ehow.com/facts_4966808_benefi鈥?/a>

http://hubpages.com/hub/Deer-Hunters-The鈥?/a>

I'll probably add more as I think of it
ditto to the question above. Go look in the battlefield of Virgina, the deer there looked like dogs that had not eaten in a month. They say there are more whitetail now than there was before the Pilgrims came. Deer always have the advantage because their eyes pick up movement better than yours, their sense of smell is a hundred times better and their ears dint even compare to ours.
This is asked a lot on this site so you can look around and see how my answer compares to others.

BTW... Report Daniel for abuse... Ugly Trolls should not be permitted on this site.

Hunting decreases the population of an animal. Its regulated so the population stays a healthy size so disease does not waste the whole population. If the population of a herd of deer get too large they wipe out foilage, destroying native species just trying to survive themselves. Once that is wiped out and food sources are gone, the population will starve and immune systems weaken and disease takes over. Deer will then mix and try to search for food spreading the diseases they carry to livestock, pets, and even people. This is a very short answer that could require a total paper to write but from an ecological standpoint this is one argument. Another argument is...You are a natural predator and just doing what predators do. This is why your eyes sit in the front of your head, incissors for teeth and a monogastric digestive system. Here are some sources you may want to read for comebacks to your friend....

http://hunting.about.com/library/weekly/鈥?/a>

http://www.simplyoutdoors.net/2008/04/29鈥?/a>

http://www.fws.gov/hunting/
advantages of hunting are .

1getting meat

2just for fun and injoyment.

3to reduce the population of worst animals .
Free meat, a lot of fun, challenge, ability to enjoy the great outdoors!

Also helps keep animal populations in order so they don't over populate.
I would tell her it helps keep you away from her so that you don't have to listen to her uninformed and irritating opinions.
What Zachary R Said
';Man is the only one to whom the death of his fellow creatures is amusing in itself'; James Froude
It completely depends. It does help keep population down in absence of other predators, but that depends on where you live, etc. But if you're a deer hunter, what do you hunt? Males. This actually doesn't help the reduce population at all, as it only really takes one male to fertilize ALL the females.

I wouldn't really say it's good for the ecosystem overall anyway, but arguments can be made.
it is bad for the animals

What's a good way to train a new lab pup for hunting?

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I am getting a new lab 鈥?he鈥檚 5 weeks now. I have trained a few of my dogs in the past with easy things like shake, play dead, heal, roll-over, etc. With the lab, I would like to train him to be a gun dog for hunting. What is a good way to train him for reacting to gun fire? Is there a test other than shooting around him to get him used to it? Is there a good book to recommend? Thanks!What鈥檚 a good way to train a new lab pup for hunting?
I don't usually endorse people or products on this forum, but contact Dr. Nick Elam, DVM at this address:

http://www.elamanimalhosp.com

Aside from being an expert on reproduction, Dr. Nick owns, breeds, trains Labradors for hunting. And has owned several nationally ranked hunting dogs. What he doesn't know about Labradors and lab hunting - isn't worth knowing.

My dad used to ';break'; his puppies - that is, teach them to be good dogs first - then they would go on to hunting school.

Yea. Dr. Nick. He's a good person to ask about this.What鈥檚 a good way to train a new lab pup for hunting?
well, you really shouldn't have him yet at five weeks and first you need to train him to basic commands plus retrieving...there are many great gun dog books at the library.pheasants forever magazine has great hunting tips. speak with a hunter whose dog you are impressed with and get tips from him....hunting dogs are either gun shy or they are not...you won't know til fall ....keep this dogs age in mind as you train. You got him too young and this will also affect his self esteem and socialization.
Also make sure that he parents of the lab puppy are hunters. That tends to carry over in the breeding.
Join your local hunt club... and train with them... most usually no experience is necessary as you will learn the sport with your dog... have fun with it and...

Good Luck

H.O.T. Dog

Handler Owner Trainer of GSD's

Member U.S.A- MSSV - A.W.D.F

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When did your kids start hunting?

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Are we allowed to bring hunting firearms into Canada?

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Sarah Palin credits a witch-hunting pastor for her governorship?

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Anyone know of any coon hunting clubs in the chippewa valley area of WI?

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My Den looks like a hunting lodge. But I would like to lighten it up and make it cozy.?

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Why is there an Elk Hunting Season in the State of Pa. with very few Elk to harvest? Your thoughts?

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What type of weapon/ammo do you use when you go rabbit hunting and for what reasons?

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What are the advantages to hunting?

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I have some questions about hunting dogs?

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My dad asked me to help find him some information about hunting dogs. We need to know two things.

1. What are some of the best bird dogs?

2. When would be the best time of the year to get a puppy to train?

Thank you!I have some questions about hunting dogs?
For quail and pheasant it's hard to beat a good German Shorthair. Second choice would be a Brittany.

Waterfowl dogs it's hard to beat a Lab.

Anytime is good to get one and train, though if you get one in the spring and work with it, it would be ready to try out that fall.I have some questions about hunting dogs?
my buddy has a german shorthaired pointer good bird dog. we train puppies any time though

My two boys want to learn about guns .... perhaps start hunting .... or owning a gun. I enrolled them / us?

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in a local marksman club and am taking an NRA sponsored gun safety course. Do you have any other suggestions to further their interest ??My two boys want to learn about guns .... perhaps start hunting .... or owning a gun. I enrolled them / us?
I'd get them enrolled in hunter's safety as well. In our state the cost is minimal and it provides a wealth of knowledge. Theres no such thing as too many firearm courses. I would purchase a .22lr rifle/and or pistol and begin them on that. The recoil is almost non existent and it'll provide them with practice in shooting, safety, and proper handling techniques without breaking the bank. A box of 550 rounds will go for around 10-12 bucks. Let them show you that they can be responsible and then reward them with something a little higher up *like their first hunting rifle*. Just my .02 cents.My two boys want to learn about guns .... perhaps start hunting .... or owning a gun. I enrolled them / us?
Fantastic! There is nothing better than the outdoors to enjoy hunting, camping, fishing , with your boys.There was a study done one time on the inmates in the Georgia prison system.Less then 3% of the inmates had ever owned a hunting or fishing license. That means that you children will have an extremely good chance of being honest lawabideing citizens if you bring them up with the great outdoors involved in their life.

Found out if any of your friends or fellow employees hunt. Get them to take you and the kids on rabbit hunt with beagles ,perhaps or a squirrel hunt, or maybe a dove hunt in an open field. Anywhere so the kids can experiance the thrills of the hunt. Or maybe in a duck blind to shoot at some ducks decoying in to the decoys.Explain to them that it is not about the kill, but rather the enjoyment of the hunt itself and the beauty of nature , and the comradie of good friends and good people. take them when it's good weather at first, and don't turn the trip into an endurance contest that plays them out and makes them wish they were back home.Ease them into it at first ,and later you will have a hard time getting them to quit and go home. Good luck! You wont regret taking them!
%26gt;%26gt;My boys want to learn about guns...start hunting...own a gun%26lt;%26lt;

Help protect the right to do so.

http://www.nra.org

This site should make them say ';wow';

http://www.larryrivers.com/ferns_brownbe鈥?/a>

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Let them have a say in which rifles they get. Within the limits you set of course.

http://www.gunbroker.com

I love to ';window shop'; online

On Wednesday nights they have great gun shows on Versus.

USA Shooting

http://www.usashooting.com

Practical shooting

http://www.uspsa.com

SASS

http://www.sassnet.com

More options:

This is a great way to get in more shooting.

http://www.pyramydair.com/range.shtml

Air rifle advantages - Same sight picture, breath control, trigger pull, with no felt recoil and very little noise.

If you think an air rifle is a good idea, this one is my choice as the best ';value'; air rifle.

RWS 34

http://www.pyramydair.com/p/rws-34-air-r鈥?/a>

There is a new air rifle from Ruger that's just now hitting the markets, the Air Hawk. If this rifle lives up to the Ruger reputation for quality, the specs and expectations(mine) it would move right to the head of the class in it's price range($110)

Cobra Air

http://www.airgunsbbguns.com

Cobra Air says they have this one in stock
just get them involved in a youth camp to start them out
You've made a very good start there.

As a lifelong gun crank, I think I can say without fear of contradiction that all you have to do to further their interest in firearms is to continue to expose them to firearms, give them opportunities to shoot often, and allow them to read as much about firearms as they wish. Boys generally have a natural affinity to things that go ';BOOM.'; And they generally enjoy learning how they work.

Doc
take them hunting! teach them what the great outdoors is all about. the best thing anyone can ever do with a kid is teach them about the outdoors. it beats any video game!
enroll them and yourself in your states hunter safety course after the gun safety course.............then go out and enjoy
off to a good start, you did not say how old your boys are, there first gunis a big deal, if they are under 6 years old, I would get a bb gun first, teach the basics, the I would go u to a .22 or 410 shotgun, make sure the rifle matches there siz. from there, once they have shot and if they like it, as they gey older take them into the woods, and start teaching about hunting. it is a slow process, dont rush or force anything.
Congratulations, you are off to a very good start.

Have you discussed what kind of gun to get yet? Any interest in some of the competition shooting events?
You did a gret job starting them out. Letting them be with other gun shooters and enthusiants really creates an atmosphere that people can learn in. Just make sure you pound those safety rules into them. As for more learning it's a good idea to plan walks through the woods when there isn't an open season and teach them the signs made by diffrent animals and what to look for when you want find a good plot.
My kids loved to go plinking when they learned to handle their .22s well. We had a lot of empty country and plenty of tin cans so there really wasn't any problem with it.

Another thing they loved was shooting skeet with their first .410. The skeet shooting (hand held thrower) was probably the most fun of all and it's the fun that will hold their interest.

Where can I find hunting land in eastern Nebraska?

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I'm looking for some waterfowl hunting ground . . . pheasant too! Any ideas or people willing to let me hunt on their land?Where can I find hunting land in eastern Nebraska?
Try this site: http://www.nrahuntersrights.org/ and Click Places to Hunt at the top of the page. Check out the site, see what they offer. Might help some.Where can I find hunting land in eastern Nebraska?
You're Welcome, Good Luck.

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Check the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission website for interactive maps to help locate some hunting areas. Outdoor reports I believe are available too on the site if you search.

If you'd visit a sporting goods store in Nebraska, they often have free CRP hunting map books which provide great detail as to where CRP, Wildlife Management and State Rec Areas are located county to county. They also usually carry free Game and Parks Commission guide books which help specify locations and regulations as well.
I live in southeast NE and G%26amp;P has several public hunting grounds within 20 miles of my house. Also a lot of people around here will let you go hunting if you are polite and ask permission. Also check out NE Game and Parks website for public and crp hunting grounds.

I am applying for my gun license is there anyone who would give me permission to do some hunting on your land?

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Hi, i live in Australia Perth WA. I am applying for my gun license. My brother has a license and regulary goes out hunting with a group of friends at the SSAA. Im not sure where to start in asking someone in Perth if i can shoot on there land so i thought i would ask here. Is there anyone who could give me written permission in Perth WA?I am applying for my gun license is there anyone who would give me permission to do some hunting on your land?
Hello. It's good to see your enthusiasm and responsible behavior.

I'm in the USA, so my information about your local situation is limited. When I searched www.google.com for ';Perth, WA hunting club'; an number of good results popped up.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en%26amp;q=Per鈥?/a>

I suggest contacting your brother and his friends and ask them to introduce you to the sport and to people who'd be happy to help you get started.

If for some reason they're all off on a safari, perhaps contacting a reputable company that offers safari experiences will help you find other people willing to help you.

Again, I salute your efforts and wish you luck.

Sincerely,

Gentlewolfspaws

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Is it illegal to kill an animal when your not hunting in the state of maryland?

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It is illegal to ';cruelly kill'; an animal, but otherwise, there are no limits on killing animals.

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I assumed that we were talking about killing a domesticated animal here, as killing a wild animal (aside from in defense) is per se hunting, which is out of the limits of this question, but Morgan is correct that Maryland has a variety of limits on killing wild animals.Is it illegal to kill an animal when your not hunting in the state of maryland?
If it is a regulated animal such as geese, ducks, deer etc..., it is illegal to wilfully kill an animal out of season or kill one without a license during hunting season.

If it is an accident or on unregulated species, then there are not any laws except as previously stated ';cruelly dispatched';. If it is a mercy killing close to a roadway or dangerous game, state police should be called to dispatch the animal humanely as possible.Is it illegal to kill an animal when your not hunting in the state of maryland?
With all due respect to ';james';; I think that statute is answering how you are legally able to kill both to domestic and wild animals. I would think (without doing any substantive research) that Maryland, like ALL other states I am familiar with prohibits the killing of all wild animals unless the killing is in compliance with the hunting and conservation statutes. If you were referring to a wild animal, you would need to check the hunting trapping etc laws of that state.

I would wager that if you purposely kill a wild animal outside of the regulations, that it would have to be in defense of human life or your property (your dogs, poultry, etc.)

Further, the one statute cited has to be taken in context of other statutes protecting the property of others, etc. as that statute only covers HOW you are legally able to kill the animals, not whether you have the legal right to do so.

I read your update. I am appalled, but nonetheless, all songbirds are FEDERALLY protected. They are not to be puposely killed for any reason, nor can you harass or destroy nests, or even posess a dropped feather. The penalties are stiff up to five years in a federal prison and a $5000.00 fine. The exceptions are european starlings and a certain variety of sparrow ( i think) . According to the posted statute, you killed the little helpless thing in a cruel manner, causing undue suffering. I sincerely hope this has bothered you, and you have tried to make amends by feeding birds and other wldlife, and making extra effort to protect what belongs to all of us.
Accidental road kill is not a chargeable crime, nor is the killing of a threatening predatory animal.

Engineering jobs in the hunting or fishing industry?

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Does anyone know the best place to find information on engineering job openings in the hunting or fishing industries? I have tried the job search engines but that didn't work. I would like to work in tennessee if at all possible. Thanks for the helpEngineering jobs in the hunting or fishing industry?
Find a place that does that kind of thing, call the manager and ask when you can bring in a resume. Only 9% of jobs are advertised on sites and such.Engineering jobs in the hunting or fishing industry?
Good luck im trying too

I want to go hunting how do i get a permit and get started?

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i wanna hunt deer and cook them, can i only hunt in the fall or something im in NJ?I want to go hunting how do i get a permit and get started?
dont listen to that moron javy..........god its no wonder hunters got a bad name........first if you dont have a permit, contact your local wildlife conservation officer, he will direct you to the next hunter safety course, after you pass the written and shooting exam you will be issued a permit, then and only then can you goto walmart and get your licence, make sure if this is your first time, join a group of hunters that have been in the woods and can guide you..on your first hunt...and yes deer season is in the fall unless you live where i do and it started in sept and lasts till janI want to go hunting how do i get a permit and get started?
How is that the best answer?

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take a safety course first
check with your states game department. you may have to do a hunter education program before you can get a license. the regs will tell you the seasons, bag limits ect.
You need to go to Walmart and get a license, Then you drive down the roads outside of town at night with a spotlight on the woods and shoot anything with eyes refecting red back at you.
OH GOD, Jersey....... Escape from there while you can!!!!

I'm shocked they still have any hunting. I worked over there for years paving over NJ with Wawa's, Lowes, and 55+ Housing.

If you can actually find a place (hint up north, del water gap), heres the NJ hunting rules: http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/hntlicfe.鈥?/a>

Like most states you need to pass a hunter education course. And then buy a permit. But the now you have yet another hoop to jump through:

NJ Child Support Certification Information

License purchasers are required to complete a NJ Child Support Certification form. See the NJ Child Support Certification Requirement Information page for information, or go directly to the Online License/Permit/Certification Web Site where you can complete the process and be issued a Child Support Certification Number. Print the page showing your number and take to any license agent for purchasing a hunting license (not yet available online).

As I said escape now.....
Talk to your local DNR they will give you the right info. you need to start. GOOD LUCK!

Where can I go hunting in australia?

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Are there any hunting areas in australia?

What can I hunt?

And do I need a license of some sort?Where can I go hunting in australia?
I like hunting antlered or horned animals, that being said, to my knowledge there aren't any in OZ, at least none wild and free roaming. New Zealand is a different story, though not indigenous, Red Stag were introduced there in the 60's and now from what I've read, that's the place for a massive trophy.Where can I go hunting in australia?
You need a license for sure. But, I can't really think of any hunting spacing in australia...
kangaroo land.
the outback

What is your biggest problem regarding black powder hunting?

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I think the biggest problem in muzzle loader hunting is that most people do not take the time to practice. Many shooters I know just assume that it is the same as shooting a rifle. They take shots at moving game, and do not follow through on the shot. One needs to understand the difference between the majority of today's high velocity hunting rounds being used in the open country and the slow speed of the average muzzle loader round. If all hunters treated the muzzle loader more like a bow, and less like a rifle, this issue would go away all together. Is a modern in-line muzzle loader capable of 200 yard shots....yes, at standing game. Are the majority of shooters out there capable of shooting 200 yards without a scope......no.What is your biggest problem regarding black powder hunting?
Pulling the bullet and powder after not seeing a deer all day. Ties with cleaning the damn thing.What is your biggest problem regarding black powder hunting?
Bow-hunters!

Our muzzleloader season and archery season overlap.

They get upset when I shoot the muzzleloader in an area they are hunting.

They seem to think they are the ONLY ones allowed to hunt!!

(One even complained when I was shooting on MY property where HE was TRESPASSING!! Especially since his attitude caused me to have him arrested for trespassing!)
My biggest problem is that even if I put Saran Wrap over the nipple, it seems like every time I take out the old smoke pole, there comes a hard rain. And not just a rain, but a regular chunk-washer that's sure to soak my cap. And forget it with a flintlock! That brings weather nobody's seen since Noah.
idiots letting their dogs loose and chasing off my deer.
Cleaning the muzzle loader afterwards. lol
Not owning enough.

Edit;

I see some here don鈥檛 know some ways to make using BP guns less problematic.

To prevent a percussion cap from getting wet is simple. You can use a candle and let drops of wax seal it. Or you can buy this;

http://www.kitterytradingpost.com/produc鈥?/a>

and seal off the cap and the bore.

You can seal it off with Vaseline or grease (not on revolvers), although wax works far better (ok for revolvers). Grease over the loaded balls to prevent chain fire and keep it dry. Or again use a tad of melted wax.

So that problem can be solved.

The problem with having a loaded BP gun at the end of the day can be resolved also.

Just use this to blow out the powder charge and ball safely into the dirt or a pile of rags.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templa鈥?/a>

I just discharge my gun in the field as I clean it anyway when I get home.

Cleaning a BP gun is easy. This nasty residue of BP can be washed out with hot water, dried and then oiled. Takes me less than 5 minutes to clean the barrels of a double barrel BP shotgun this way.

Most problems with BP guns are lack of knowledge. But keeping the flash pan of a flintlock dry is difficult in the rain. I use a piece of waterproof oiled canvas as a cover over the hammer and frizzen/pan. A little trick I learned is to have a small plastic bottle with just enough powder to prime the pan ready and prime it only when you鈥檙e ready for a shot. As long as you kept the pan covered from rain you can quickly pour the powder in the pan and fire. The bottle keeps the powder dry. If its pouring down rain then used a stand with some type of cover above you. I made a umbrella similar to this;

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templa鈥?/a>

by camouflaging a collapsible one that I can set up over me.

As they say were there is a will there is a way!

I have been job hunting for a while and have been offered a job, but?

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I was just offered a job yesterday, but I got a call today from another job that I applied for and they want to set up an interview. I took the first because I was tired of looking. I'd rather get the second job. Suggestions please? Oh, and add on that I know someone at the first company.I have been job hunting for a while and have been offered a job, but?
You have to go where you will be happy.

You might even be better off at the first one.

Better think this one over.

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Can anyone find me a link to Cheney admitting on Fox he drank a beer at lunch before hunting accident?

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It was on Fox News with Britt Hume.Can anyone find me a link to Cheney admitting on Fox he drank a beer at lunch before hunting accident?
http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/02/15/c鈥?/a> think thats what your looking for :)Can anyone find me a link to Cheney admitting on Fox he drank a beer at lunch before hunting accident?
Quit complaining. His popularity went up 10 points in the polls because he shot an attorney! lol

da yoope..please don't be offended, as I was just kidding about the atty...my husband was an attorney and I have heard a lot of jokes about them.
Drinking and fire arms have long been a part of conservative masculinity.
the LINK..im hunting in the woods..probably drunk as hell..since im with my buddies im cool...oops i drop my gun

During the Salem witch trials, what was the book written about witch hunting?

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i believe it was ';malicious ma____';

or something like that.During the Salem witch trials, what was the book written about witch hunting?
Malleus MaleficarumDuring the Salem witch trials, what was the book written about witch hunting?
1695 was an exceptionally wet spring in salem . the rye crop was infected with ergot molds . this produces LSD in the bread . that is why the old ladies acted so crazy . they were tripping .

What is the strangest thing to happen to you while you were hunting?

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Not too strange, but it was pretty sweet. Was up in my stand one morning and I see this doe angling across the field towards me. She is followed by a small buck a big buck and a spike buck. As they run by, I shoot at the big buck and they all keep going. About 50 yards and the big buck runs over and jumps into this one ditch. Now he is either hit and went to water, or he ran to the ditch to run and hide.

I wait 5-10 minutes, tiptoe over, peek over the edge and there floats my huge deer. I proceed to drag this beast out of the ditch an inch at a time. I finally get the deer out and I start heading towards the house. Coming out of the pine forest behind my house comes this deer with a very tall rack. Never sees me and angles over towards the oak woods nearby. I drop to one knee and shoot. The deer makes it to the edge of the woods and collapses.

Not bad shooting with a 12 gauge plain ole shotgun.

Another story was when I was a kid and I was deer hunting and this squirrel wouldn't leave me alone. Finally when he was getting a drink, I blasted him. Mud and water flew everywhere and there was the tail floating in the water. I pulled and out came the squirrel, minus his head.What is the strangest thing to happen to you while you were hunting?
i got out of my stand to take a dump ,had to go bad,didn't see anything all morning,so i go over to a down log nearby pull down my drawers and proceed to fertilize the forrest ,I'm about done when i hear crunch crunch crunch coming from directly behind my behind,yep it was a little scraggle horn spike ,he stop dead when i stood up and grabbed my gun, i drew on him and he never moved, im face to face with this little guy and hes just standing there looking at me,we are only about 20 yards apart,mean while my pants are down around my ankles and i realised i was standing bare assed in the woods,i couldnt shoot this little buck,so i pick up some small sticks and start tossing them at him,he just sniffs them as they land on the ground near him,so finally i spoke and his ears perked up and then he started to wander of the way that he came,then i finished doing what i was doing then went home.What is the strangest thing to happen to you while you were hunting?
Actually saw a deer and shot it. :)
A hunter shot out of his stand less than 100 yards from mine. This was in a Northern Florida forrest several years ago. The shooter was caught a couple of days later and he had killed 2 or 3 more before that. I never found out why he said he did it but around that same time in the same area, a man and his son was turkey hunting in the forrest and hidding in bushes. The son was using the turkey call when some idiot hunter heard it and shot into the bushes killing the boy. I have heard that it was the father who went on a rampage, but if it was I cant say I blame him. Its not right what he did , but I think we need some un-responable hunters weeded out ! Its getting insane out there.

In cant tell you the feeling you get when you find out what that shot was, not a deer or a hog, but a hunter just like you. Shot for unknown reasons, needless to say I carry a sidearm everywhere I go now, even in the woods !
A deer ran into me and I fell in a icy lake. Ive only went out twice since.
Fell asleep and was awaken by 2 does who where running away....Must of been snoring....
The strangest thing that happened to me while hunting? Probably the following story:

I was walking to my deer blind before daybreak. The ambient temperature was at exactly 32 deg. F. I forgot my flashlight and decided against going back to the cabin for it. I followed an old cow path to my blind when I was overcome by a strange feeling. An internal voice ordered me to not take even one more step.

I froze in place finding myself unable to move forward. I could see nothing. Finally I resolved to wait until daybreak. When there was light enough to see I found a 5’-09” long Western Diamondback rattlesnake coiled up along the cow path I was walking. It was waiting for anything warm blooded to come along to strike. It was as big around as my forearm and its head was as large as my fist.

I didn’t get snake bit that weekend in ’79 because I trusted that ‘internal voice'—guardian angel—whatever you wish to call it. I believe it was my guardian angel.

Then there was the time a full-grown Bobcat tried to get into my shooting blind with me. But that's another story.

I mostily ground hunt now.

H
Me, my brother, and 2 friends we're out hunting wascially wabbits when we saw one run away, so we all took a shot at it with the guns we we're carrying. None of use we're able to hit, even after we all shot around 50 or 60 rounds combined. Im an very good marksmen and missed, my brother is in the army and a very good shot and he missed, one of the friends is an avid long range shooter and he missed, and the other friend is a Marine sniper and he missed. We were only about 40 yards when we lost sight of the wascially wabbit....

jesus we suck :(
I was sittin in my ladder stand one night just before dawn when a whitetail doe walked out into the food plot that I planted the year before, I whistled to get her to stop walking and lock up. She looked straight at me, froze, then before I got a descent shot, she looked to her rear and darted off into the woods. Now I'm thinking WTF? About five seconds later some lady came walking out of the woods in the same place the doe came from, drunk off her ***, stumbling and tripping on herself, dragging a VCR or something, I still don't know what it was. I watched her stumble all the was across my food plot and into the woods on the other side. So now I'm thinking theres not gonna be another deer come through tonight, so about ten minutes later I climbed down and as soon as I got to the bottom of my stand and turned around THERE WAS THE SAME LADY standing at the bottom of my stand, she was missing her shirt, one of her shoes, and whatever the hell it was she was dragging. She scared the holy **** outta me. Apparently, she found herself a big patch of briars and just started tearing clothes of to get loose. I helped her to my truck and drove her around to three different houses, because she couldn't remember which one was hers and I wasn't about to leave her to wonder around in the woods. That was Indiana gun season '03
One time in central Texas, I had spent nearly three hours in a tree. About that time i saw two possum doing the dirty near my feeder. Then two gay bucks came out and did the dirty to the male possum. It was the gayest thing I have ever seen. Then two doe got it on and that was real hot so i spanked it in the tree

What is the purpose of hunting seasons?

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What's a good way to train a new lab pup for hunting?

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I am getting a new lab 5 weeks now. I have trained a few of my dogs in the past with easy things like shake, play dead, heal, roll-over, etc. With the lab, I would like to train him to be a gun dog for hunting. What is a good way to train him for reacting to gun fire? Is there a test other than shooting around him to get him used to it? Is there a good book to recommend? Thanks!What鈥檚 a good way to train a new lab pup for hunting?
I don't usually endorse people or products on this forum, but contact Dr. Nick Elam, DVM at this address:

http://www.elamanimalhosp.com

Aside from being an expert on reproduction, Dr. Nick owns, breeds, trains Labradors for hunting. And has owned several nationally ranked hunting dogs. What he doesn't know about Labradors and lab hunting - isn't worth knowing.

My dad used to ';break'; his puppies - that is, teach them to be good dogs first - then they would go on to hunting school.

Yea. Dr. Nick. He's a good person to ask about this.What鈥檚 a good way to train a new lab pup for hunting?
well, you really shouldn't have him yet at five weeks and first you need to train him to basic commands plus retrieving…there are many great gun dog books at the library.pheasants forever magazine has great hunting tips. Speak with a hunter whose dog you are impressed with and get tips from him….hunting dogs are either gun shy or they are not…you won't know til fall ….keep this dogs age in mind as you train. You got him too young and this will also affect his self esteem and socialization.
Also make sure that he parents of the lab puppy are hunters. That tends to carry over in the breeding.
Join your local hunt club… and train with them… most usually no experience is necessary as you will learn the sport with your dog… have fun with it and…

Good Luck

H.O.T. Dog

Handler Owner Trainer of GSD's

Member U.S.A- MSSV - A.W.D.F

When did your kids start hunting?

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Are we allowed to bring hunting firearms into Canada?

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Sarah Palin credits a witch-hunting pastor for her governorship?

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Anyone know of any coon hunting clubs in the chippewa valley area of WI?

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What type of weapon/ammo do you use when you go rabbit hunting and for what reasons?

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My Den looks like a hunting lodge. But I would like to lighten it up and make it cozy.?

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What is the best all around shot gun for bird hunting?

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im looking for a gun that i can use for turkey, duck, goose, dove, just basically any and all types of birds, also for some skeet shooting here and there. looking for something that isnt real expensive.What is the best all around shot gun for bird hunting?
chinese norinco/hawk semi auto shotgun.

heres a link.

http://world.guns.ru/shotgun/sh39-e.htm

but if you want pump action use the.

chinese norinco/hawk pump action shotgun.

heres a link.

http://world.guns.ru/shotgun/sh38-e.htmWhat is the best all around shot gun for bird hunting?
A Remington 870 Wingmaster or the Remington 1100 would be real nice.........

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I don't know if those are in your budget..... If economy is what your after then surely look at the Mossberg 930 semi-auto.....

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and the Mossberg 500 pump.......

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remington imported the spr453 its a semi auto plus it goes all the way up to a 3 1/2 inch its just a copy of the Beretta without the recoil system those chines gun the Other guys are talking about are just copys of american shotguns like the 870 and 500.
I have an 870 Wingmaster, and ';It always goes boom.'; If you don't mind used, then find a good Wingmaster at a gunshow for $300 or less.
Beretta AL 391
get the pump action shotgun

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Is this a bad time of year to be job hunting in the UK?

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Is everyone winding down for the summer - the emails and calls seem to have dried up!Is this a bad time of year to be job hunting in the UK?
a level students and also degree students are looking for job now, i say its a bad time, September onwards should be goodIs this a bad time of year to be job hunting in the UK?
I'd say when school leavers and college leavers are also all looking for work. End of July - late August.

October tends to be better as many places start taking on seasonal staff for Christmas. Especially hotels, bars, restaurants and shops.
If you need a job then you need a job! I'm looking for one too (just finished college) and it does seem kind of tough, but I can't afford to hang around for a few months.
All the new graduates and school leavers enter the job market in June, so that makes it a bad time.

What ammo and choke tube do I use for slugs in a Remington 870 Express Magnum for deer hunting?

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I have the same exact set-up and only shoot slugs out of my smooth-bore. My theory is a slug will go through the brush better than buckshot and have better knock down, plus you need to aim anyways so why not use the round that gives you the most power?

Anyways, I shoot 3'; Winchester Super X slugs out of an Improved Cylinder. With a Ghost Ring sight I can put 5 slugs into an 8 inch group at 80 yards.What ammo and choke tube do I use for slugs in a Remington 870 Express Magnum for deer hunting?
';Improved Cylinder'; choke..... Different companys sometimes call it different names.... What your after is an ';open'; choke....... A straight smooth bore is what you want.....

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http://www.chuckhawks.com/shotgun_slugs.鈥?/a>What ammo and choke tube do I use for slugs in a Remington 870 Express Magnum for deer hunting?
Joe is correct but I would add this: Try as many different brands of slugs as you can to determine which is most accurate in your particular shotgun.
Your suppose to use improved cylinder when it comes to shooting slugs out of any gun, un less you have a slug barrel or slug tube....
Use the Improved Cylinder tube and standard Foster type rifled slugs. My Mossberg 28'; with the IC tube will shoot inside 10 inches at 100yds with this set up.
if you have a smooth bore barrel you use rifled slug and an improved cylinder choke

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How do I put a mirror finish on old hunting knives?

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Age has made my once beautiful old hunting knives look terrible. How do I bring back the lustre??How do I put a mirror finish on old hunting knives?
Go to the web and search on ';Testors Sanding Films';.

They're plastic-backed sandpapers that come in diff grits. Buy yourself ONE of the five count assorted packs. They last practically forever. One pack is all you'll need.

Start off with as fine a grit as you can that will leave the blades shiny and work your way up to the red one. At that stage, it's more than most folks want or need....but if you really want mirror-bright, buff the steel with some red rouge and a Dremel felt wheel.How do I put a mirror finish on old hunting knives?
You can mirror polish any steel with those. I use them all the time on firearms here in the shop. A good wipe down with the red sheet every now and then will keep your knives polished.

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flitz metal polish is what i use
With a buffer and increasingly fine buffing compounds.
BRASS-O OR ANY OTHER METAL POLISH
Of course, by sharpening and polishing them at regular intervals!
try some sandpaper if you use it wet it dosnt scratch. or try wirewool.
Work your way down the grits with wet and dry.

Can someone give me the link to the First Hunting Day?

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Yah I just wanted to see some regulations and when Opening DAy is in California! Thankk in Advance!Can someone give me the link to the First Hunting Day?
Go to http://huntandshoot.org they can tell you.Can someone give me the link to the First Hunting Day?
You will have to contact or visit the state game web site and look up what it is you wish to hunt and where.......

What are you hunting? Where do you live or where are you hunting?

Its not open season state wide for everything.....
Go to a sporting goods store and pick up the regs or on line. Different hunting zones open different dates. The drawing for premium tags just past, 06/02.

What percentage do bow hunters make up in the hunting market?

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As far as sheer numbers of hunters, I would assume that bow hunters make up between 1/3 and 1/2 of the group. As far as money invested in the economy, it would be lower than that of firearm hunters. Arrows and bolts can be reused easier than cartridges and shells.What percentage do bow hunters make up in the hunting market?
It varies from state to state.My guess would be about 25 to 30% nation wide. But they contribute greatly to the economy. A bow rigged out can run you about $1100. Treestand-$300..Camo clothing- $300..Scents and lures- $100...Good slicker suit-$150...Scent Blocker clothing-$300...Dozen arrows-$100 ..A dozen broadheads-$120 Boots for warm weather and cold weather- $130 a pair. And almost a neccesity is a 4-wheel drive 4-wheeler- around $7200.The items I listed total around $10,000. Not everyone goes with top of the line equipment, I was just showing you how expensive it could get.

What is a good beginner's book/source of info for different guns/ammo used for hunting?

2010-08-06T04:51:00.001-07:00

I'm getting into hunting, but I feel like I need to get more comfortable with all the rifles/pistols and ammunition that you can use. Anybody know of a good beginner's book/video/anything where I can learn about different rifles/pistols used for hunting, ammunition for them, and their uses?What is a good beginner's book/source of info for different guns/ammo used for hunting?
Field and Stream put together a large book called ';The Complete Hunter';. It covers these topics and gives the advice of trusted professionals. The I was in your same position 2 yr ago when I started to take an interest in hunting. I bought the book in the gun department at my local Wal Mart.

D58 has a good point to research these questions online, like in different gun blogs ( thehighroad.com, packing.org, etc.)

I am a big research guy and read all I could. I would give a warning about the blogs. These people can be very convincing, but not always correct. Much of it comes down to personal preference.

If you email me, or edit to include what you are interested in, I would try to help you more.What is a good beginner's book/source of info for different guns/ammo used for hunting?
I would use the your PC and start by searching the net.

You have access to every thing you wont right at your finger tips.

Surf the net.

D58
Yes there is many great sources of info . check out the north American hunting club membership fee is minimal and they have a good number of books /videos offered to you.

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Do u think hunting just for the sport and not the meat should be outlawed?

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Unfortunately, making something illegal doesn't stop it. Laws just prescribe what happens when somebody gets caught, and as any Game Warden can tell you policing The Great Outdoors is no small task.

Personally, I think the systems of regulations in place in most states are about as good as can be managed. Heaping more on only complicates the enforcement task without really improving sustainability.

And besides - where do you draw the line? With deer hunting, for example, there are many hunters that just take the head and the tenderloins and may leave the rest (although they don't generally; it pisses off landowners). Technically, that's hunting for meat but there's a lot of 'waste'. So trying to differentiate one kind of hunting from another just rapidly devolves into legal nit-picking.Do u think hunting just for the sport and not the meat should be outlawed?
It is an ethical issue, not really best suited for government oversight.

I think it is unethical to not eat what you kill, but when I kill a deer, I only take the front and hind quarter and the backstrap. I don't get all the cuts of meat from everywhere. I don't use the bones to make jewelry.

Any law that the government make in this area would be easily circumvented or get good, honest people in trouble with the law.

Nothing you can do about it, except what you do, and what happens on your land. The only headless I've seen were form poachers.Do u think hunting just for the sport and not the meat should be outlawed?
No. Despite your personal beliefs (and mine) that you should consume the animal that you harvest, hunting does more than just feed people. You also have to take into consideration all the conservation regulations that help keep animals populations regulated at an acceptable level. Also, how could the government legitamately enforce such a regulation? They can't. Whether you like the idea or not, all types of hunting benefit the animals and us alike.
There are two sides to this question, and my answer. I am an avid hunter and sportsman for 25 years and agree with both types for certain animals. First, MOST animals that are hunted are used for meat and people that don't eat or use the meat are not hunters. Second, when one is talking armadillos, coyotes, prairie dogs, etc, killing is more of just population check and balance. It is a necessary evil. I agree we also need that type of 'sport-hunting'.
Not only is that not right, it is illegal under the Fish and Game Act of Canada, and whatever the American equivalent is. It states directly that one must do everything in their power to not only prevent spoilage of any part of a killed animal, but to track any wounded game animal until either found or until it is untrackable.
2nd answer's got it!

And as for your step dad no thats not right he's just bringing the horns home and not the rest you should talk to him about that. Say it's not right and if he gets caught by the forset service he will get fined....well in california anyways i dont know about other states.
Turn your step dad into the game warden. He is committing the act of ';wanton waste.'; This may be illegal in your state. Only losers hunt like he does. Fortunately there are not very many of these losers around. They are more like criminals than anything.

He is giving a bad name to ethical hunters and should be held accountable for his actions.
even if that happened, there would be no way to really control it. poaching is illegal, but it still happens

i hunt, but i'd pass up a smaller buck for a larger one, but i'd eat what i killed though. like someone else said, just because you have a trophy on the wall doesn't mean the meat wasn't eaten.
Yes. When I find headless deer laying in the bush I really get p1ssed off about trophy hunters.(I have found a couple too) That said I hunt for horns and turn down quite a few smaller bucks every year. When I do shoot a deer you can bet I use the whole thing. Tough problem to control though.
I'm amazed how many answers show ignorance:

Most states ALREADY have (and enforce) law against ';wanton waste'; of game.

Most hunters do eat what they kill.

The image of the trophy hunter mowing down animals for the sheer joy of killing is largely a myth spread by anti-hunters.
Trophy hunting isn't normally allowed anyhow. Willfull wasting of game animals is a crime.

Just because someone has a deer mount on their wall doesn't mean the rest of the meat went to waste, you do understand this simple precept don't you?
Yea they should i mean if i killed a deer i give it away to some one who wanted or needed it not to sound like a saint of anything but who the hell keeps just a head. u can have a truck parked on the side of the road and sell the meat at least. lol
That would be fine with me, but how would you enforce that law? Ans what animals would it apply to? For example, deer are usually eaten, as are geese and ducks. But say someone shoots a rabbit for sport -- how are you going to make them eat it?
Yes. When you think about it, a person who hunts is really saying '; My favourite hobby is to go out and kill things for fun '; ( excluding the ones who eat the meat)

On the other hand, there's no real way to monitor that anyway
no. meat hunting is part of the sport. no real hunter kills for the sport alone. we eat all that we kill. if i don't eat it, i don't kill it. period
straight up NO! i hunt but i eat what i kill, others eat what i've killed and give to them. if he donated the processed animal to homeless shelter or food bank that would be different. too kill for trophy is immoral.
anyone who hunts and does not use the meat is a poacher and it is already illegal

your step dad is not a hunter and you should turn him in
sounds just like when the white man came here and killed all the buffalo just for fun

Is a 7mm mauser 7x57 round sufficient for bear hunting?

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Which is more accurate at long range A 30-30 or 7mm mauser?Is a 7mm mauser 7x57 round sufficient for bear hunting?
The 7mm Mauser is a wonderful cartridge, highly regarded and is the oldest smokeless powder cartridge manufactured. The 30-06 is actually modeled on the 7mm, just bigger. The 7mm has better ballistic potential than a standard round nose 30-30. If the 30-30 were a bolt action with a quality bullet the 7mm would have a slight velocity edge. For the most part, the 7mm bullet selection will provide better Sectional Density and Ballistic Co-efficient than a comparable 30-30 round. The 30-30, being a rimmed cartridge, looses a little on the accuracy side too.

As for hunting, bullet placement in an appropriate bullet weight is more important than actual caliber. A 7mm with good shooting is just as effective as a .375 H%26amp;H Magnum; the Mag just has extra margins of error built into it. Since the 7mm is an absolute joy to shoot, you will be much more comfortable with it than say a .338 Mag.Is a 7mm mauser 7x57 round sufficient for bear hunting?
AK pilot is right: black bear, yes. Brown bear, it'll kill them, but it isn't enough for safety. Keep in mind that Karamojo Bell killed hundreds of elephants with the little thing. It's also a lot flatter shooting than many people give it credit for. I have at least a dozen rifles in that range of calibers, but the 7x57 is one of my absolute favorite calibers. It's truly amazing the penetration and set-up you can get with a 175 grain Partition bullet making it perform out of all proportion to its diminutive size and ';paper'; ballistics. It's good for any sensible range, and it gained a reputation in the Boer Wars for its long-range effectiveness.
A 7x57 is sufficient for bear, provided you place the bullet precisely. Personally, I would rather use something bigger because I like to shoot them through the shoulders. There is nothing worse than tracking a wounded bear through thick brush, so I want to do what I can to make sure they don't go anywhere. I wouldn't use anything smaller than a .30-06, although my great grandpa used to shoot them with a .32 special.

A 7x57 will shoot 'flatter' than a 30-30 and has a further effective range.
Where the 30-30 has a reputation for being the rifle used for taking bears out in the development of our country, as to the 7mm I think I would opt for a larger caliber in any bear hunting situation. Preferable would be something along the lines of a 35 Remington for a minimum in hunting Black Bear, actually I would want something with more punch. For Grizzly or Brown Bear a Magnum Caliber. I have heard stories of hunters using 410 and 20 gauge Shotguns with rifled slugs. A few years back I hunted a Black Bear that was a problem with a 30/06 it performed well using a 220 grain bullet, but I would seriously reconsider using it again and more than like opt for a 308 Norma Magnum. Just remember that pound for pound any bear can be as fierce as a grizzly especially if its wounded.
I don't know why the 7mm Mauser always gets described as wimpy. It has almost the power of a 270 with heavier and wider bullets, which amount to about the same killing power, at as much range as most good shots can hit at under field conditions. It has lots more power and range than the 30-30, which is long accepted as plenty for deer, or black bear properly hit.
Yes, for black bears. The 7mm is a lot better at long range because it has more velocity and better bullet design.
Black bear: yes.

Brown bear: no.
the 8 mm ,,, 7 57 ,,, 30-30 is faster on bear ok
trade them for a 444 or a 450 marlin and out to about 130yds and you will do fine.