This is most definitely illegal in SK too. Nothing airborne can be used for the purposes of hunting. And according to the regs, "hunting" has a very broad definition.
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This is most definitely illegal in SK too. Nothing airborne can be used for the purposes of hunting. And according to the regs, "hunting" has a very broad definition.
BigUglyMan
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- New Scotland
Shoot 'em where they ain't!
OK, I stole that, but it's good advice!
OK, I stole that, but it's good advice!
I have been filling my deer tags every year since my 5th year hunting. That was the year I stopped driving around road hunting, I stopped wandering thru the bush with the wind in my face and I parked my azz on the ground and became part of the scenery. Shot that first buck with my dad's ol enfield at 50 yards and it had no idea i was there.
Since then I've refined my gear to suit that style of hunting.
Comfort.... your gear must be comfortable, light and waterproof when needed.
Safety.... first aid , emergency snacks, hydration, be sure to leave explicit details with loved ones on location and duration of your hunt.... even if it's just an evening drive down a local logging road.
Know your area.... doesn't pay to just wander aimlessly hoping an area holds deer. Do your homework, internet sites, historical magazine articles, ect Then use time outside hunting season to scout out areas for deer trails, feeding areas, watering holes, mud/mineral licks ect. Find a place you always see deer in the summer and see where they go.... get out there and hike in the off season. Find promising spots to ambush deer as they go about thier daily routine and find spots affording cover and shooting lanes.... remove ground obstructions and stuff that will impede your access or interfere with bullet path in the shooting lanes.... twigs, branches ect.
Know the wind patterns for your hunting area. Some areas have predictable wind patterns.... especially mountainous terrain with down drafts and updrafts as the day warms and cools. I have one particular spot that this cool and predictable wind feature plays heavily into where i sit and has been the key to success in that spot.
Then learn to sit quietly, always moving the eyes first and no sudden movements ever.
Lastly, cover your face and hands as these are the things a deer will key on if there is movement. Just like we as hunters key on the flick of a tail or ear or how we recognize the back line or general outline of a deer standing in the thick stuff..... it takes a trained eye but it will come as the years go by. Just like with the deer as they are constantly scanning for dangers to thier health.
I personally wear camo that suits the weather and environment and always cover my hands and face with neutral colored or camo. I use scent spray but also use fresh moss or freshly picked pined branches. I've shot a lot of deer while sittin quietly suckin on a cigarette but notice the numbers of tags I'm filling has gone up since i quit smoking a few years ago now haha.
But for deer, for me, on the ground ambush hunting is where it's at and I'm addicted to it big time
Since then I've refined my gear to suit that style of hunting.
Comfort.... your gear must be comfortable, light and waterproof when needed.
Safety.... first aid , emergency snacks, hydration, be sure to leave explicit details with loved ones on location and duration of your hunt.... even if it's just an evening drive down a local logging road.
Know your area.... doesn't pay to just wander aimlessly hoping an area holds deer. Do your homework, internet sites, historical magazine articles, ect Then use time outside hunting season to scout out areas for deer trails, feeding areas, watering holes, mud/mineral licks ect. Find a place you always see deer in the summer and see where they go.... get out there and hike in the off season. Find promising spots to ambush deer as they go about thier daily routine and find spots affording cover and shooting lanes.... remove ground obstructions and stuff that will impede your access or interfere with bullet path in the shooting lanes.... twigs, branches ect.
Know the wind patterns for your hunting area. Some areas have predictable wind patterns.... especially mountainous terrain with down drafts and updrafts as the day warms and cools. I have one particular spot that this cool and predictable wind feature plays heavily into where i sit and has been the key to success in that spot.
Then learn to sit quietly, always moving the eyes first and no sudden movements ever.
Lastly, cover your face and hands as these are the things a deer will key on if there is movement. Just like we as hunters key on the flick of a tail or ear or how we recognize the back line or general outline of a deer standing in the thick stuff..... it takes a trained eye but it will come as the years go by. Just like with the deer as they are constantly scanning for dangers to thier health.
I personally wear camo that suits the weather and environment and always cover my hands and face with neutral colored or camo. I use scent spray but also use fresh moss or freshly picked pined branches. I've shot a lot of deer while sittin quietly suckin on a cigarette but notice the numbers of tags I'm filling has gone up since i quit smoking a few years ago now haha.
But for deer, for me, on the ground ambush hunting is where it's at and I'm addicted to it big time
RangerPark
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Near Edmonton, AB
Don't walk with your rifle in a sling, hold it in your hands, round in the chamber, safety on, ready to go. The reason you don't hear many stories of missing a big buck while having a slung rifle is because that's a thing people won't usually admit happened...
Londonshooter
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- SW Ontario
Absolutely agree. Use quick detach clips and put that sling in your pocket until its time to drag the deer out. You will be quieter w/o the sling too.
sharp shooter
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Essex county (Ontario)
TP is great but baby wipes are better.
In what way? I have no problems leaving a bit of TP in the bush, it breaks down pretty easy, whereas baby wipes do not. Also, they get mighty cold....
I never understood this baby wipe thing. TPs alone is adequate at home, my azzhole doesn't need some special pampering while out hunting
Its something I never would have considered until I actually had kids and had them kicking around... And it took exactly one wipe for me to realize they get mighty cold in sub-zero temps. Might as well wipe my ass with a handful of snow. lol
They ARE great for around the house though. So much better than paper towel for eating sticky things like chicken wings and BBQ ribs. Or for the kids in the car, boy can they make a mess of themselves with some chocolate or a bag of cheezies... My kids are out of diapers but we still keep some handy in the car and the house for these very reasons. They don't go anywhere near my butt though...
