Hunting Survival
Hunting Survival
Deer Hunting: Where it All Began
Deer hunting began years ago as a way for men to provide for their families. Over the years, a man's stature began to be measured by how well he could hunt and provide food. In many Indian tribes, the elders were the best hunters or the group. As America was developed, this became a trait of the white civilization as well. Through the years, trophy deer hunting has moved past racial lines and the need to provide food for one's family. However, if you spend one day in a hunting club, you will find stature is still measured by the biggest trophy or kill.
There is an understanding between hunters that the bigger the kill the better the hunter. While this is not always the case, it can sometimes be true that bigger is better. Trophy deer are measured by the number of points on their racks. Points are the knobs or ends or an antler rack. As a deer grows, its rack will also grow bigger to include more points and with age comes understanding. The more seasons a trophy deer has survived, the more likely they are to survive another. Just like any other animal, a deer will learn to adapt its routine to avoid hunters. Deer will learn what gun shots sound like and avoid any areas they hear them coming from.
These patterns of learning often lead to the local stories of the one big trophy buck that always gets away. While some towns may very well have one predominate buck that has been around a few years, there are stories of bucks living through generations. Some families will have a story of the one that escaped the dad, the son, and maybe even the grandfather. This is not a possible occurrence though, most deer live to be less than 15 years old and deer in a denser population will survive less than that.
When checking in a trophy dear, you will realize the excitement that goes along with it. Pictures will be taken with the dead animal. Strangers may even request a quick photo op. If your trophy deer is the biggest or first of the season, you are likely to find your picture in the paper in most small towns. In many small town papers, the deer hunting announcements can take up a whole page. Along with these pictures, go the bragging rights for the next year. That is until the next season.
To many hunters, bagging that famous buck is not always the goal. Many still hunt simply for the love of the sport. They simply enjoy the thrill of man verses beast. It is more about the hunt and the excitement than the actual kill. These hunters would rather spend a week in the infamous deer woods awaiting the kill, than get their kill on the first day and go back home. However, if you ask even these dedicated hunters, they would tell you getting the big trophy deer sure wouldn't be a disappointment.
About the Author
Albie Berk enjoys hunting and sharing what he has learned and any successful tips he can with others. He enjoys
South Carolina hunting
and usually stays at
Island Plantation
what are the hunting and survival skills of the Kiowa Indians?
The Kiowas lived a typical Plains Indian lifestyle. Mostly nomadic, they survived on buffalo meat and gathered vegetables, lived in tipis, and depended on their horses for hunting and military uses. The Kiowa were notorious for long-distance raids as far north as Canada and south into Mexico. Even though the winters in their homeland were harsh, the Kiowa tended to enjoy this climate and did not spend much time south of their land.
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How To Survive The Wild
The essentials for your survival kit
Sometimes it's easy to lose your way in an unfamiliar wood. Carrying a compass and maps of the general area that you will be hunting in can help in the event that you get lost. Carry a flashlight with extra batteries in case you get caught out after dark. There are also flashlights on the market now that operate by just a shake, eliminating the need for batteries. Matches in a waterproof case are essential and a sharp knife is good to have as well. A traditional Bowie or a Swiss Army knife both serves the purpose.
Some granola, candy bars, or dried fruit are a good idea to bring along if you are not skilled at finding food in the wild. Never eat any plants or berries unless you are familiar with what types are poisonous. If you are unsure of the safety of a plant or its fruit, don't eat it. Risking an illness while stranded in the wild is not preferable to an empty stomach. A bottle or two of drinking water is necessary also. Humans can survive for weeks without food but only three days without water. You will not want to drink any water found on the land without boiling it for several minutes first to kill off any bacteria or parasites.
It is recommended that you carry a needle and thread in your survival kit. These materials can be used to repair torn clothing. You can also stitch up a wound to stop heavy bleeding in case an injury occurs and you cannot get medical attention right away.
Most hunters carry a six to eight-foot length of rope to help drag their game back to the truck or haul equipment up into a tree stand. This rope can be used in many ways if you are stranded in the woods for an extended period of time. You can use a rope for first aid purposes, to help build a shelter, or to secure equipment during your hike. You can even string up a makeshift clothesline to dry wet clothing should you fall into standing water. Be sure to keep your rope with you and not in the truck.
It is also a good idea to wear a belt when out hunting. A belt can be used as a tourniquet in an emergency, as well to help secure a splint to a limb if necessary. A belt is one first aid item that you don't have to cart around either.
Fire safety when stranded
It's important to follow usual camp safety guidelines when starting a fire under any conditions in the wild. Always triple check to make sure a fire is completely out before leaving the area to prevent flare ups and a potential forest fire. Choose an area away from trees and shrubs, and line your pit with small boulders or stones to help contain the embers.
Gather larger logs and sticks and stack them in a teepee fashion. Then gather small twigs and scraps of paper to use as kindling at the base of your teepee. Blowing gently on your kindling will help your flames catch hold. You can use pine boughs to shield your fire from wind if necessary. You can also use boughs to stand or sit on if snow is present. This will help insulate your feet from the cold while warming yourself near the fire.
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