Friday, February 7, 2014

Wild Pheasant Hunting Is A Lot Of Fun

By Jerri Perry


There are all sorts of things to consider when you go wild pheasant hunting. The first and most important is your gear. The second thing to think about is the location. There are many other details to keep in mind too, in order to have an enjoyable and successful hunt. Safety should be at the forefront of everything you do.

Going on a hunt is probably one of the oldest ways of enjoying the outdoors. The first hunts weren't for enjoyment but rather for sustenance. Making sure that you have all of the necessary equipment and that it is functioning. Ensuring your success can be as simple as making sure that everything is in working order.

Hiking is a much less "equipment intensive" hobby and requires much less equipment than going on a hunt. All you need, really, is weather appropriate clothing and good footwear. Like going on a hunt, it also puts you into wild habitats. You can "arm" yourself with a camera and treat it much the same.

The location of your hunt is also an important factor. Make sure that it is an area that you know or that someone you are going with knows. Getting lost is easy if you get turned around enough and if you can't find your way out, someone else will have to take the time to find you. Time is valuable despite what you need and putting people out is never a good feeling.

Knowledge about the area that you are in can be a great advantage to have as well. Knowing the terrain is a benefit because it will allow you to find the suitable habitat quickly and efficiently. It will also provide you with the best ways in and out of an area without getting too far out of the way.

Fishing is a great way to make use of the outdoors for peace, quiet and solitude while still having the ability to bring something fresh home for dinner. There is, much like going on a hunt, a certain amount of expense that is for gear. Once you have that covered, it is as simple as showing up and casting a line into the right fishing hole.

Also make sure not to take more than the legal limit. If you do that and get caught, you'll get fined for every one over that you've taken. Fines can add up very quickly and if you don't have the extra money to spend, it can get quite expensive.

Wild pheasant hunting, hiking and fishing are all great ways to get outdoors and experience nature firsthand. After the initial purchases of equipment, there really isn't much more that you invest other than your time. Making sure that you are knowledgeable about what you want to get out of it is the best way to make sure that you enjoy your time. Figure out how you would most enjoy it and then get busy having a blast with the peace, quiet and solitude of nature.




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