Is it an elk or a moose? In Sweden, the answer is both! While in North America, Alces alces is a beautiful woodland inhabitant known as a moose, whereas in Europe, it is known as an elk. To make matters even more complicated, in North America, the term “elk” refers to a completely different species, …
Although moose and caribou are both types of deer, there are plenty of differences between them. Size, weight, coloring, habitat, temperament, diet, antler shape, existing predators, migration habits, and their history vary greatly. For example, moose are a lot bigger than caribou. Moose are solitary animals, while caribou travel in large herds. Moose have dark …
Ever wondered why do trout jump out of the water? I was taken by surprise the first time I saw a trout fly out of the water, but I’ve learned it’s actually fairly common. Trout jump out of the water to catch insects, relieve irritation from lice and parasites, or shake hooks out of their …
The answer to the question “What do wild fish eat?” is a rather complicated one. It depends on where fish live and whether they are vegetarian or picky about their dinner. Fish eat various food, from algae and plankton, through aquatic plants and detritus, to crustaceans, mollusks, and other fish. Some fish would be primarily …
Deer are beautiful, majestic animals that have many names we use to talk about them in regards to gender and age. The females, in particular, have some of the most varied and debatable nominal terminology. Some can indicate whether they’re virginal, pregnant or caretaking mothers. So, what is a female deer called? There are three …
Deer males have names varying from bull, buck, hart, stag, and spiker. The whitetail deer is the most common deer in the United States, though there are more than 100 different species of deer across the globe – all with their unique characteristics. How do we know what to call a male deer with so …
Are you wondering what a male reindeer is called? Surprisingly, it is not a ‘buck’ or a ‘doe’ as you would imagine. This is one distinct difference that sets reindeer apart from their deer species counterparts. Male reindeer are referred to as bulls, they share this similarity with moose and elk. Reindeer also goes by …
For modern fishermen, the term fishing and angling is one and the same and used interchangeably throughout all sorts of media. The two words have been so closely intertwined for so long now that it is very rare to confuse the two. The word “fishing” is pretty simple, right? It means “to fish”. But where …
Working as a hunting guide seems like a dream job for most hunters, but is it a viable job? The average hunting guide earns $26,000 – $41,000 per season. The highest-paid hunting guides earn $77,000, while the lowest-paid hunting guides earn $16,500 Do Hunting Guides Make Good Money? Most seasoned big game hunting guides can …
The question is “Can you go deer hunting with a 17 HMR rifle?” The answer is a categorical no you can not hunt deer with a 17 HMR. Only a criminally negligent poacher would take a shot at any animal larger than a coyote with a .17 HMR. A 17 HMR is woefully inadequate to …