TIP 1.
The accuracy and ballistics of todays firearms means it is generally no longer essential for the hunter to get near his quarry.
However, closing in for the kill is what hunting is all about, the excitement and joy of getting close to your prey.
Stalking in closer increases your chances of a clean kill. All shooters perform best when relaxed. Most of us feel confident of hitting a paper target at close range when sighting in a rifle. But the further the bullseye is moved away, the more tense one becomes. The same applies in the field.
So, get as close as possible and place your shot well and know that you’ve outwitted an animal with senses far superior to ours.
Tip 2.
We humans are always looking for a better, easy way to do things. Sadly, the same applies to todays’ hunter.
Why sad?
Well, the trend in hunting today is to buy just about every shooting/hunting gadget there is (eg. precision made 500 yard hunting rifle, laser rangefinders, etc) believing it will make us better. However, you cannot buy skill – you earn it!
You earn it by practice, practice, and more practice.
When did you last practice shooting at a dinner sized paper plate at 100-200 yards, with no benchrest, in the wind, and hit it every time?
When was the last time you used a compass and map to navigate new hunting areas, rather than a GPS?
Forget about all the fancy new gadgets and focus on developing solid skills in: marksmanship, understanding/getting close to your quarry (great hunters are usually great naturalists). Do not try to buy skill. Instead, absorb, learn and practice!
