Liam S. Williams - Hunting: The Complete Hunting, Butchering, Cooking and Wilderness Survival Guide for Beginners

Hunting

The Complete Hunting, Butchering, Cooking and Wilderness Survival Guide for Beginners

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Introduction

W ith food being one of the three primary needs of every living being, it is undeniable that hunting is the oldest profession of mankind. And just as one would think hunting would become nothing but an image on an old painting since theres no practical need for it in the modern world, it survived and it thrived.

People engage in this activity for different reasons. Some aim to prepare themselves for the worst. Should the dreaded apocalypse become reality, they would have the necessary skills to, at the very least, feed themselves and survive. There are people, on the other hand, who see hunting as nothing but a fun hobby. Game are trophies, and their meat are nothing but additional reward for a hunt well done. And lastly, there are those who use hunting as a way to socialize and bond with like-minded folk. They use the activity as an excuse to escape the hustle and bustle of concrete jungles.

In your case, whatever your reason may be for finding interest in hunting, whether it be applauded by society or frowned upon, know that it is valid. Mankind has found ingenious ways to change the environment to suit his needs. It cannot be denied, however, that mankind still belongs in the wilderness. And whatever reason you may come up with, know that behind this excuse is an unconscious longing for the kind of thrill only the Earth can provide.

Because, however, most humans are raised out of touch with nature, their natural instincts have grown weak. Immersing back into the wild have become a dreadful thought. Several questions of what ifs would plague the mind, and thus cause the will to shy back into dreaming. But thats what this book is for. This will serve as your guide into the world of hunting.

From regulations (and why they exist), to hunting styles, gears and equipment, and to survival, butchering and cooking, you will find everything here. Also, information, tips and instructions are presented in a comprehensive manner for the benefit of beginners. In whatever hunting level you may be in, trust to find a friend and companion in this book.

Chapter 1 Hunting: Learning the Ropes

U nlike other forms of recreation where you can mindlessly jump and splash into the activity, hunting will require wide and in-depth preparation. This, after all, is an activity that deals with life; the preys, the environments, and yours. So for the first chapter of this book, you will be oriented on the different fields that surround the activity, and the measures and precautions that ensure a safe and ethical practice.

T he Checklist

Hunters will share tales on how they got into the sport, and they will offer advice on how to start your career as one. Its good to take note of these, but know that what worked for them may not work for you. Some started youngintroduced into the sport by their parentsand this early exposure helped them develop skills and faculties they might not know are unique to them.

If youre an adult without any prior experience in hunting, following the checklist below will ensure a safe introduction to the sport.

1. Take up Hunter Education Program or Hunter Safety Course
2. Familiarize yourself with your states hunting regulations
3. Review gun safety rules and practice shooting
4. Apply for a hunting license
5. Go hunt.

The checklist sounds simple and effortless. Beneath each step, however, is a train of information you would need to understand and embody to assure a successful and rewarding hunt.

. Hunter Education Program

These programs can be taken online or out in the field. Of course, actual experience in a controlled environment makes for a wiser choice. Apart from the opportunity to gain and sharpen necessary hunting skills, these are specifically designed to familiarize you with the governing states regulations. Coupling this, however, with an online program also wouldnt hurt, especially if you place significance over the tiniest details. There will inevitably be information in the readings that would either be excluded or forgotten in the field exercises. And it can be attested by the most seasoned hunters that it is the tiny details silently lingering at the back of your head that could save your life in the sudden grip of hunting mishaps.

Some of what will be discussed in this book is included in these courses. Specifically, these are the topics that can be approached in a general manner; hunting, survival and gun handling . Understand, however, that these will only be an introduction to the sport. If you will be looking for something more advanced, joining hunting groups or organizations and checking their line of events or seminars will be more fruitful.