Hunting (Sports)
A Morning by the Pond: the Buckyball Conundrum - Jack H. Schick
Clef and I and our two dogs were sitting in the bushes behind Jim’s garage the other morning. We were goose hunting. Well, we weren’t exactly ‘hunting’ as most people would understand the word. We were sitting on little camp stools with our shotguns in our laps, huddled... Submitted 44 days 18 hours ago.
The Plot of a Vengeful Deer - Jack H. Schick
As a Friend (a Quaker), I believe that harmony permeates the universe. Everything is part of the whole. All individual parts of the Great Spirit’s creation--plants, animals, rocks, star dust and galaxies--exist in harmony with all the other parts. Life, in all of its manifestations, is one... Submitted 71 days 10 hours ago.
A Thanksgiving Tradition (from the "Riley" series) - Jack H. Schick
The Thanksgiving season, in our circle, has always been a season for hunting. The weather is cooler. Leaves are off the trees. All the small game species seasons are open. Dads and sons are both on days off. Participation in the outdoor ‘sport’ that has been part of the Pennsylvania... Submitted 80 days 19 hours ago.
My wife is real picky sometimes. Other times she’s a slacker. A few days ago I found a piece of cheesy-macaroni on the kitchen chair when I pulled it out; two days after we had it at supper. But, if I leave one piece of fur under the table or one drop of blood in the sink or on the cutting... Submitted 117 days 16 hours ago.
A Pennsylvania Road Kill - Jack H. Schick
My friend, Al Stonebach, was on his way into town. He was driving south on Mountain View Drive through the state park and game lands during the late October deer rut. He was following a safe speed and distance behind two middle aged women in a small Toyota. He saw the whole thing. A big whitetail... Submitted 142 days 21 hours ago.
The Hunters Have Been Gunning For Game -
- The Old Gray MareOver the years I have always lived away from the maddening crowds. I like it like that and seek the solace and quiet beauty of being in the country, far away from cities and malls and hustle and bustle. As with everything I’ve experienced during my lifetime, nothing is ever perfect. There... Submitted 76 days 5 hours ago.
A Goose Hunt to Remember - Jack H. Schick
I got my first quadruple Saturday. I’ve been hunting for close to fifty years, but it was the first time I got four game animals without reloading. I downed four Canada Geese with three shots. A few times in the past I’ve gotten two birds with two or three shots. But, more times than... Submitted 81 days 13 hours ago.
The Big Chukar Hunt (From the "Riley" Series) - Jack H. Schick
Riley and I arrived at the shooting preserve to guide a bird hunt shortly after sunrise. The sky was clear. The thermometer stood at 6 degrees. There was a steady, biting breeze that sent the wind chill to below zero. I was dressed in several layers of wool. Riley sported his neoprene zip-up... Submitted 98 days 18 hours ago.
The Groundhog Hunter (from the "Riley" series) - Jack H. Schick
A mile or so down the road from our place there are two small lakes. They are actually filled in quarries at the old brick yard. They dug out huge amounts of the red shale and made building blocks for many decades. It’s a common fishing location and a great place to run the dogs. There is a... Submitted 102 days 17 hours ago.
Two Old Dagga Boys -
- Dave PotchakWhile surfing the cable channels a few days ago, I stumbled onto the Outdoor Channel. I watched with intrigue as the hunters on a safari in Lower Zambezi stalked a huge Dagga Boy. Yes, a Dagga Boy - A South African name given to large, old male Cape buffalos living in the region. The name, coined... Submitted 4 years 21 days ago.
The Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA) generally prohibits the importation of firearms into the United States. However, the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Agency tells us that within the Act, there are four narrow categories of firearms which can be imported , but only with the... Submitted 1 year 12 days ago.
Goose Hunting - Jack H. Schick
I went goose hunting this morning. My Brittany, Dobie, and I met my friend Clef and his Lab, Bubby, at the pond just before light. We set up decoys on the water and on the grass fields along the bank. By 10:00am we had 2/3 our limit, and should have gotten more. We had a pile of empty shells. We... Submitted 1 year 85 days ago.
Hunting Is: ...A way to get to know your man.. -
- Jo WalkerBeing in the business of selling firearms, I get a lot of women asking, "Why would I want to go hunting?" Well, hunting is a sport that is not confined to men alone. Unlike what the comedians say about women not being able to be quiet or not wanting to shoot bambi..some women are actually better... Submitted 1 year 316 days ago.
Sighting-in Your Deer Rifle - Jack H. Schick
Too many times shooters go to the local rifle range to sight-in their deer rifle and come home more frustrated than they were when they got there. They shoot up $40 or $50 worth of ammunition, bruise their shoulders and egos and still have no confidence they're going to hit anything. I certainly... Submitted 2 years 11 days ago.
My Toughest Mule Deer Hunt - Jack H. Schick
I'd shot a lot of mule deer during my years in Wyoming, but I'd never gotten a really nice buck. That year I was convinced I would. I'd scouted a low ridge line about forty miles northwest of Casper on the divide between the Powder River and Casper Creek watersheds. Each time I was there I'd seen... Submitted 2 years 11 days ago.
Skinning a Deer - Jack H. Schick
I like to skin my big game animals as quickly as possible for several reasons. First, it's easier to get the hide off when the animal is still warm, or at least has not completely chilled or frozen. Second, with the hide off I can spot any potential problems with the meat. There may be blood... Submitted 2 years 30 days ago.
Deer Rifle Bullet Performance - Jack H. Schick
I'm not going to argue which is the best cartridge for hunting North American big game. There are dozens of calibers that will do just fine for deer or antelope and other medium sized game. There are a dozen more that are sufficient for the larger animals like moose and brown bear. I won't debate... Submitted 2 years 32 days ago.
Gutting a Deer - Jack H. Schick
There is certainly more than one way to gut a deer, but this is how I do it. Requirements: A sharp knife with a blade preferably at least 3 inches long. A game saw with a 6 inch blade (optional). 1. Kill a deer and find the body. 2. Get the deer to a flat or slightly sloped work area (if... Submitted 2 years 35 days ago.
Wyoming Elk Hunt - Jack H. Schick
It was still dark when I left Rawlins to hunt elk in the Sierra Madre Mountains down on the Colorado border. I was, I thought, well prepared. In my pack I carried rope, a spare hat, socks and gloves, some food, a plastic tube tent, a survival blanket, several ways to make fire and an aluminum can... Submitted 2 years 37 days ago.
Good Luck, Limpy! the Truth About My Father - Marty RicKard
Father shook me. I shot from beneath warm quilts. "Ducks on the pond," he said. "Heard em last night." Semi-conscious, warm feet on icy linoleum, I shivered into a sweatshirt and jeans. The clock said four-forty. Sleet pecked my window. I wrestled into hunting overalls, so well camouflaged I... Submitted 3 years 221 days ago.
How to Trap the Raccoon and Coon Trapping -
- Lee OvertonAlthough allied to the Bear family, this animal possesses much in common with the fox, in regards to its general disposition and character. It has the same slyness and cunning, the same stealthy tread, besides an additional mischievousness and greed. It is too common to need any description here... Submitted 3 years 264 days ago.
How to Shoot a Handgun - Billy Willis
It looks pretty easy in the movies. But in order to properly aim, shoot and place the slug where you are aiming, there is a little more to it than Hollywood makes it out to be. Many factors are applied when taking aim with a pistol. You must consider variables such as wind, if your target is... Submitted 4 years 140 days ago.
This past winter I attended a number of Sportsman Shows throughout the northeast where I performed numerous waterdog retrieving demonstrations, showing the versatility of the English springer spaniel and Labrador Retriever. What amazed me while speaking to the average outdoorsmen was not the fact... Submitted 5 years 165 days ago.
Attaching a Rifle Scabbard, Bow Scabbard or Camp Tool Scabbard to your Saddle - Russ Barnett
There isn't just one right way to attach a gun scabbard to your saddle. I have seen rifle scabbards slung on horses many different ways. Just watch a few old John Wayne movies and you will see leather rifle scabbards on the (near) left side of the horse and on the off (right) side, stock forward... Submitted 5 years 171 days ago.
A Comparison of Wall Tent Materials - Russ Barnett
What is the Best Material for a Wall Tent? For hundreds of years, canvas has been the material of choice in wall tents. But it is no longer the only choice. And is it the best choice for you? Below are the pros and cons of the various materials and the factors to consider when choosing your... Submitted 5 years 177 days ago.
