Thousands of people go hunting every year.Here are some tips for a safe and satisfying experience….

In many areas hunters are required to use red colored clothes, supposedly to alert other hunters where they are. Don’t do it. Red can be seen from far away by animals as well as men. The best clothes to use are camouflage ones,. Besides, the chance of being shot by another hunter is small.

When hunting quail in a group, you may want to surround the birds before you scare them into flying. Form a big circle around the area where the birds are and slowly close in scaring them into flight. When the birds in the circle fly everyone can shoot from all sides. There is a minimum chance of cross fire, but you are sure to get the birds!

There is a safety catch on every gun. It’s there to make sure a shot isn’t accidentally fired, but it’s drawback is that you lose time putting the safety off. Being an experienced shooter you and your friends don’t have to keep the safety on, that way you gain that extra second for the shot.

The saying goes “ alcohol and guns don’t mix “ Very true, but then, beer is ok. First of all beer has very little alcohol, and most important, drinking a few beers while hunting prevents dehydration. Anyway, when did a couple of beers cause problems?

Some experts say you have to use the right weapon and ammunition for the game your hunting. Like you need a shotgun for ducks or quail, and a high powered rifle for big game. Like all advice, this is a half truth. Next time you go hunting ducks try using a rifle to bring them down. The thrill of trying to nail a duck with a rifle shot is a unique experience.

You don’t need to buy or train a hunting dog. Any dog has a natural instinct for hunting. Even that animal you have at home sleeping all day. Just point in the general direction of the game and say “ fetch ”.

Some animal rights groups and governments consider some animals as endangered species, such as the panda. Pay no attention to this. If it really is endangered, this could be your last chance to shoot one.

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