Global Sports: Useful Facts About Whitetail Hunting

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Useful Facts About Whitetail Hunting

By Tommy Tankershinker


The popularity of this animal makes Whitetail hunting one of the most popular pastimes for hunters in the world. In the fall, nearly eleven million hunters in the United States take to the woods to pursue this favorite prey.

It is the most widespread deer and is being hunted in South America, North America and Central America. There are nearly 25 million of them in the United States alone. This is not an animal anywhere near extinction. It provides meat for families all over the world on a regular basis.

Most types of deer will have a certain area of woods that they will call home and they will wander these grounds only. They may have to move, depending on harsh weather conditions but they will return when the weather is better. They will tend to go back and forth between the two areas depending on weather conditions.

People who have a certain area that they have been hunting for a while will know exactly the pattern that the deer take in that area. They will be used to the signs of scraping on the trees and grazing. They will also see tracks left by the animals, as well as droppings. These will give the hunter an indication of the size of the deer they are tracking and about how many there are.

The right call will bring the deer in if the hunter knows what he is looking for. He will draw the deer in close enough to judge it by its coloring, its antlers and whether or not it looks like healthy meat.

Some hunters go out not just for the sport but to bring back the meat, as well. They may be looking for a big buck with 12 points but at the same time desire a good 200lb deer to feed the family steaks and venison for a month.

Whitetail hunting successfully is easy if you utilize the resources that are available. Hunting experts can help whether you are talking to them in person, watching a television hunting show or searching online for useful information. Some of the best information you can find will come from people in different locations. They may have some good tips to making your season better than ever before.




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