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Answer	—	A: How to avoid trespassing in the United States? In order to avoid trespassing, you should know positively where you are. The easiest way to do this is with a high quality GPS with a public lands map package such as those offered by OnX Hunting Maps: https://www.onxmaps.com/. Relying on fencing, fence style, and other notices might work for well-... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: When calling in elk during bow season, where should the caller be in relation to the hunter? You need to optimize for putting the shooter in the best place to intercept the bull on the way to caller, while keeping both the caller and shooter downwind of the approach. The bull will try to approach the caller from as downwind as possible, depending on how angry/horny he is. Generally, you wi... (more)	—	about 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: What should one do when climbing if someone above you yells ROCK? You have no idea how much time you have before you might take an impact, no matter how far above you the call is made because you don't know the delay in calling ROCK. Therefore, I think the answer is always the same, look straight at the rock face so your helmet is pointing up towards the object an... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to clean picked berries? The type of berry may matter. I am often picking very ripe blackberries, so you can't do much like shaking or tumbling without damaging the berries. What I do pick for speed, letting whatever get into my box or pail, then when I am done, transfer the berries one by one into a new container. I don'... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: What are good locations to find wild strawberries? I have picked wild strawberries in Colorado often while I am out hunting. My go-to place for wild strawberries is on old logging roads that have been overgrown. It takes some clear area with shade, but a little sun during the day. By hiking up old logging roads that twist and turn, you can often f... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is a lumen nock used for? I use lighted nocks on my arrows because it helps me judge the quality of the arrow strike on an animal. When the LED on the arrow tip flies across your field of vision, it leaves a trace in your visual memory of the shot. I can immediately determine if something happened during the shot, such as a ... (more)	—	almost 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: What animal could strip all the bark off the lower 7 feet of this tree? In most ways, it looks like porcupine to me. The scratch marks going perpendicular to the tree trunk make it less likely to be bear, deer, or elk. Bear will strip a tree like this if it is rotten and there are lots of bugs underneath the bark, but generally you see this in the fall, not this far in... (more)	—	almost 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Trustworthyness of a claim that a "not hung" doe can't be completely processed The butcher's comments sound completely bunk to me. Although there may be some difference in overall taste by not keeping your meat vertical with good air circulation, this variable is often out of our control during hunting, and for a short amount of time right after the kill with a dressed animal,... (more)	—	almost 8 years ago
Question	—	Kayaking with a shotgun I like using small boats for duck hunting. I was recently given a sit-in two-seater kayak that I have painted and I am ready to take out on the marshes. Although I have used small canoes and the like before, this will be my first time in a kayak. I specifically want to use this boat where the padd... (more)	—	about 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Does chambering a round multiple times degrade its accuracy? If chambering a round deforms or otherwise mars the bullet, it may have a decrease in accuracy. Even a damaged case can change the point of impact for very long range shots. Also, accuracy is a relative term. Anything that varies the variables from those present when you shoot from your benchrest c... (more)	—	about 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: How can you tell if roadkill is safe to eat? The first step in deciding whether to eat the roadkill is to determine the time of death. Forensic science to the rescue! For deer the following steps are recommended by Hadley, et al, in their seminal work, Estimating Time of Death of Deer in Missouri; A comparison of Three Indicators. Measure t... (more)	—	about 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Disposing of live ammunition Most gun ranges will accept live ammunition for disposal in my area. I would check there, and if not there, a police department would be my next stop. This answer probably only works in the United States, I am not sure about abroad, and as a commentor pointed out, outside the United States, and esp... (more)	—	about 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Carrying small game while hunting on foot? Another way, similar to the mesh bag that iontomet suggested, is the Maxpedition Roly Poly bag. It is a bag the rolls into a very small space, has MOLLE attachments for connecting to bags or belts, and can open up and hold just about anything. They come in a bunch of sizes including my favorite that... (more)	—	about 8 years ago
Question	—	How do you cure rabbit fur for an arrow rest? I have a couple of recurve bows that my brother and I had when we were kids. My kids are just starting to use them now, but the rabbit fur that my dad glued to the risers to use as arrow rests fell apart immediately when we started shooting them after 30 years of non-use. I would like to replace th... (more)	—	about 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Does urinating from the tree stand ruin your hunt? Yes, it compromises your hunt. Urine is one of the most important smells that game animals use to communicate with each other, so it is a smell they are most attuned to. During mating season, urine tells the males when females are in estrus, and also the relative health of the animals. When I am h... (more)	—	about 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: How can one assess the fit of a shotgun? I have had good luck taking a shotgun in hand and then picking out a spot at a typical bird type height and distance, often where the ceiling meets the wall in a corner. Then I stare at the spot, and mount the shotgun. Without moving, I shift my focus to the bead and see how close the bead is to my... (more)	—	about 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: How can I clear spiderwebs in my path while hiking? This is a somewhat lame answer, but I am often hunting off-trail and get spiderwebs in the face all the time. One day I just decided to decorate my face with any spiderwebs where I couldn't see a spider. Once you get one or two on your face, they stop bothering you, and the big webs with a spider i... (more)	—	about 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: How can I take my dog kayaking? There are many variables that would influence how you transport your dog. The breed, size, temperament, and training will make certain choices better than others. I often take my dog, a black lab who weights about 70 lbs, with me in my kayak, my canoe, and small boat. She is enthusiastic, but also... (more)	—	about 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is there a handgun or rifle target practice set-up for the home? There are a number of aspects you need to train for shooting a gun. The specific scenario you are training for will change your choice of gear and approach. I have trained a number of people for defensive style shooting, such as that found in IDPA or IPSC competitions, or for concealed carry purpos... (more)	—	about 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: How do I get started duck hunting? There are many paths to duck hunting, but here are a few tips: Get a shotgun and just go somewhere. Look on forums or on maps for public hunting areas in your neck of the woods and just get out there with a legal setup. All you need is some open water that ducks like and a shotgun and you can pro... (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Question	—	Broadhead tuning I have what I think is a well-tuned 70# compound bow. I use a release and carbon fiber arrows. IBO is 313 fps. Real-world chrony is around 250 fps. Arrows are GT XT 5575 with QuickFletch vanes. I get good groups with my 125 grain field points at all ranges and I don't see much difference in the ... (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: If you get a "clean" kill on a deer how long do you have to field dress? You field dress the deer as soon as possible while maintaining your own safety. That really means that as soon as the deer is down, I go take care of it, except if I have shot it during the last few minutes of shooting light and I can't safely track the deer and do the work in the dark. Often I can... (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Are fixed or mechanical blades better for moose hunting? Mechanical broadheads can be nice in windier conditions because they have less profile in flight to catch the cross breeze and destroy the arrow alignment. Fixed, machined, broadheads like a G5 Montec, maintain more structural integrity as they bounce off bone and rip through an animal. I can contr... (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: What might cause a massive blood stream from a lethally hit moose's mouth? A normally lethal shot with a bow hits both lungs and possibly the heart. This shot was interesting because the arrow didn't go very far in and probably only hit one lung. I haven't hunted moose, but have shot elk, and most of my shots go completely through the animal. Sometimes a bone gets in the... (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Carrying small game while hunting on foot? I like using a sling. You can make it out of paracord or similar like this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLtPdy4YxL4 The steps for a making a sling are pretty easy - Cut about 4-6 strands of paracord to about 7' in length. Make a braid from the strands using any braiding pattern you like,... (more)	—	over 8 years ago