| TODAY’S TIP IS: What are the most important | | | | at hand is partially a matter of personal preference |
| supplies for a successful hunt? The tactics for every | | | | and partially common sense. You want to be sure |
| hunt are different, and the preparations required vary | | | | you’re not going after big game with an |
| wildly from region to region. However, there are a | | | | inadequate load. By the same token, you don’t |
| few key supplies that every successful hunter needs. | | | | want to obliterate your target with too much punch. |
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| need for some of the most popular hunts in the | | | | you’ll need to bring along the basic essentials for |
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| choose to hunt with a bow or a firearm, it’s | | | | stove, fuel, matches, food, drink and wash kit are |
| important to select your weapon carefully. You’ll | | | | essentials. Also, be sure to bring a smaller survival kit |
| want to choose the right size of gun or bow for the | | | | you carry with you at all times in case you’re |
| game you’re seeking. At the same time, it’s | | | | separated from your party – stock it with a |
| imperative that you choose a weapon you are both | | | | minimal first aid kit, a few rations and a bit of drink. |
| comfortable and confident using. Without this first | | | | Hunting We all hope a good hunt ends with a kill – |
| key ingredient, you won’t have a chance of | | | | so you’ll want to be prepared for this. Bring |
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| point packing up your favorite rifle for the hunt if you | | | | hunting knife and a sharpening stone, as well as some |
| haven’t got a great scope to go with it. | | | | lightweight rope and suitable meat bags. For smaller |
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| ultimately most important is taking along a scope or | | | | the meat bags. A little advice At You’ll find the |
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| weapon, deciding which ammunition best suits the job | | | | |