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Snow goose season

bradg — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:14:29 +0000

With extremely warm temps this winter the snows have hit Mound City early this yr. With over 1.5 million birds already here the next couple weeks of Read More...

What to do During the Off Season

mymodernweb — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:20:59 +0000

You are probably itching for the next season to open. We have a few suggestions that can keep you in top form for the fall season.

Shed Hunting

February through June is a great time to hit the woods looking for shed antlers. Choose different areas from year to year. This is an adventure that you could even include young children in. They have a different perspective than you so they just might spot a shed before you. If you are on private property or protected land, check to make sure you are allowed to shed hunt.

Scouting

Seeing your hunting areas during all 4 season will provide you with an edge over animals and other hunters. You can scout all year long, but be very cautious during hunting season. Scouting also gives you the opportunity to perform tree stand and blind maintenance. You could relocate or repair the stand or blind, trim shooting lanes, and clear or stach brush in strategic areas.

Shooting & Target Practice

During off season, it’s good to keep practicing. Consistent practice builds strength and skill for the upcoming season. You could go to the range a couple of times a week. If you are an archer, you can practice by shooting at stumps or hay bale targets. Challenge yourself by shooting from varying distances.

Hiking

Taking hikes in your hunting area helps you get to know the land and tunes your senses to the environment. It also keeps you in shape. This is another family friendly activity.

Geocaching

If you have never heard of geocaching, check out www.geocaching.com. This a real-world outdoor treasure hunt. People try to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, using GPS-enabled devices. Geocaching is perfect for GPS users. It gives you the opportunity to take advantage of the features and learn the capabilities of your GPS unit.

Wildlife Watching

Observe game animals and birds in a non-hunting setting to learn about your prey. Go to a state or nation parks, wildlife sanctuaries, zoos or your hunting ground.

Volunteer

If you find yourself with time on your hands, there are several organizations that could use the extra help. A few suggestions we have are Ducks Unlimited, trail associations and hunter education programs.

2012 Hunting Season Dates

mymodernweb — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:12:11 +0000

Deer Season

·Missouri Rifle·
Nov 10
·Kansas Rifle·
Nov 28 – Dec 9
·Kansas Archery·
Sept 17 – Dec 31
·Kansas Muzzleloader·
Sept 17 – Sept 30
· Nebraska·
not announced

Duck Season

·Missouri·
Feb 1-Apr 30
·Kansas·
not announced
·Nebraska·
not announced

Goose Season

·Missouri·
Feb 1-Apr 30
·Kansas·
not announced
·Nebraska·
not announced

Turkey Season

·Missouri Spring·
Apr 16 – May 6
·Missouri Firearms·
Oct 1- Oct 31
·Kansas Spring·
Apr 11 – May 31
·Kansas Fall·
Oct 1 – Nov 27
Dec. 10 – Dec. 31
·Nebraska·
not announced

Notes: Some of the above dates are proposed dates. We will update this blog as the season dates are announced.

50 Hunter Safety Tips

mymodernweb — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:19:19 +0000

Wear hunter orange at all times so you can be seen.
Go hunting with at least one partner.
Tell other people when and where you’ll be hunting.
Carry a flashlight while walking through the hunting area before or after daylight.
Treat every gun as if it were loaded at all times.
Control your emotions.
Wear hearing and eye protection.
Be aware of what’s between you and your target, as well as what’s beyond your target.
Before you pull the trigger, you must properly identify game animals.
Never take a shot at any animals on top of ridges or hillsides.
Know the range of your weapon.
Never shoot at flat, hard surfaces, such as water, rocks or steel because of ricochets.
Every time you pick up a firearm, check to see if it is loaded.
Be sure the chamber and magazine are empty.
Be sure you know where your companions are at all times.
Never swing your gun or bow out of your safe zone-of-fire.
If in doubt, never take a shot.
Keep the gun’s action open.
Only load the gun when you’re ready to use it.
Never point a gun at yourself or another person.
Always point the muzzle in a safe direction.
Do not point a firearm or bow at anything you do not intend to shoot.
Never rest a muzzle on your toe or foot.
Keep your finger out of the trigger guard until the instant you are ready to fire.
Always keep the safety on until ready to fire.
Watch your muzzle so others don’t have to.
You should also keep your gun’s safety on until you are ready to fire.
Don’t rely on your gun’s safety.
Avoid horseplay with firearms.
Never climb a fence, a tree or a ladder with a loaded firearm or bow and arrows.
Never hoist a loaded weapon into a stand.
Never load or carry a loaded weapon until you are ready to use it.
Always unload weapons before riding in any vehicle, including ATVs.
Raise and lower your unloaded rifle with a rope or cord when using a tree stand.
Always use fall restraints and harnesses when you’re using a tree stand.
Unload firearms and unstring conventional bows when not in use.
Leave actions open.
Store sporting arms in cases when traveling to and from shooting areas.
Know how your equipment operates.
Store and transport firearms and ammunition separately and under lock and key.
Store firearms and bows in cool, dry places.
Use gun or trigger locks and guards when not in use.
Never jump a ditch or cross difficult terrain with a loaded firearm or nocked arrow.
Never face or look down the barrel from the muzzle end.
Be sure the only ammunition you carry correctly matches the gauge or caliber you are shooting.
Always carry arrows in a protected cover or quiver.
If you fall, be sure to disassemble the gun and check the barrel from the breech end for obstructions.
Carry a field cleaning kit.
Always be sure your gun barrel and action are clear of obstructions.
Don’t drink alcohol or take drugs before or while handling firearms or bow and arrows.

Are you prepared to succeed ?

bradg — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 23:57:36 +0000

It’s often said that knowledge is power. There’s a lot of truth there, and most hunters know just that. Most times our success is defined by our ablity to hold ourselves together in an adreline charged moment of truth. Yet focusing on the shot alone loses sight of all the hardwork that goes into earning that fleeting pressure packed encounter with a trophy animal. Success is where preparation meets opportunity. I often hear the words “ you’re a lucky hunter”, but I believe luck is created from all your hardwork. Being an outfitter for 10 yrs, I have seen my fair share of hard workers and lazy hunters. Last year one of our clients, Ben Lansford showed that when hardwork and opportunity meet, success is inevitable. It would be easy to say that Ben was a great client, that he listened to every word we said, but that was the farthest from the truth. From day one he questioned every stand location and asked many questions. After a couple days of hard questioning us about stands, he connected on a 173 bow kill. At the time, I didn’t know how dedicated and focused a hunter he was, to say Ben is a prepared hunter would be an understatement. For him the season never ends, from tunning his bow to setting treestands and scouting yr round. I have found very few people with his hardwork and preparation. The saying your only as good a hunter as the ground you hunt, is so true !! Ben hunted hard just didn’t have the properties to show for the work he put in. Ben first P&Y buck scored a 173 inches. My point is to be great and kill great deer you need prime properties and be willing to put in the time and make sacrifices that most hunters aren’t willing to make. The real season begins where the last one ended . If you want 2011 to be your season, get out spend more time scouting, shooting, and finding those prime spots. There’s nothing more rewarding than putting in your hardwork and time and then getting to wrap your hands around a monster buck !!

Good luck this season and happy hunting

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