Shooting squirrels is not as easy as it may seem sometimes. They’re a small target, move fast, and sometimes they just don’t come out of the tree. If you hit a squirrel in the wrong area, it is highly likely to make it back to its nest, where it will curl up and die. For …
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Hunters have used dogs for hunting wild hogs since ancient times. The most popular dogs used for hog hunting today are Rhodesian Ridgeback Lacy Blackmouth Cur Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog Polish Hound Dogo Argentino American Pit Bull Terrier American Bulldog American Staffordshire Terrier Types of Hog Hunting Dogs We can loosely divide boar hunting dogs into …
The lowly mealworm isn’t really a worm at all, it is most commonly the larvae of the darkling beetle. This beetle, also known as the Tenebrio Molitor is a common larva in North America. Its distinctive yellow color, articulated exoskeleton, and a size ranging from one-half inch to one inch in length is a familiar …
Trout feed on many smaller fish, either of the same species or other species. Minnows make up a large part of a trout’s diet. What Trout Eat Minnows Any trout that has access to minnows will feed on them. That means nearly all freshwater trout eat minnows. Some trout are more aggressive than others, and they …
Brook trout are known for being of smaller sizes, but that’s not the whole truth. In actual fact, the largest brook trout on record is 31.5 inches long and weighed 14.8 pounds. The average weight of a brook trout is 2-6 lbs, and the average length of a brook trout is 6-12 inches. Growth Rate …
Kool-Aid attracted kids for generations, can it really attract whitetail deer too? The answer is that deer will move in on anything sweet, or salty for that matter. Kool-Aid made into a “deer bomb” is very effective if you use the right flavors in attracting whitetails. What Are Deer Attractants? Deer attractants are anything that …
There were a handful of lever-action .22 Hornets produced, but they never arrived in the large quantities that the bolt-action versions did. The .22 Hornet was a popular cartridge from its introduction in 1933 until the arrival of the .223 in the 1950s. The .22 Hornet was available in several bolt action platforms and a …
Beavers are ingrained into North American culture, yet very few people eat or consider eating them. Not only can you eat beaver, but it is an excellent source of nutrition and fat that sustained our forefathers that built this country back in the trapping era. Is it Safe to Eat beaver? Beaver is perfectly safe …
Many species of fish will consume frogs in small quantities. Some species of fish, in particular bass, will consume frogs in large quantities. Do all fish eat frogs? Not all fish eat frogs. Some fish in the lakes and rivers, like a crescent or duskystripe shiner, redbelly dace, or razorback sucker, are vegetarian and feed …
The main reason why hunters kill coyotes is for numbers control. Coyotes are quickly overpopulating parts of North America, and hunters kill them to keep them from pressuring other animals. The main thing hunters do with coyotes after they kill them is tan the hide and use the fur or sell the hide. Use the …