Big Game Hunting

posted by BIG GAME HUNTER on Jun 27

Hello out there.

Thanks for coming to my site.

With the holidays coming up you will want to have something to snack on that is tasty and appetizing. Well, I have just the item that you would enjoy. Many people to whom I have sold, my JIM’S BREAKFAST BARS, have raved over the taste.  I have distributed them across the United States and sold over 800 bars and NOT one person did not like them. You have seen nutrition bars sold in grocery stores but, NOT ONE has come up to the satisfying taste.

If, when you look at the pictures, it builds your appetite. Sorry, you cannot order any bars. I don’t sell them, because, my site is not Heath Deparment approved. You can order the recipe and make the bars, your self.

I Vacuum Sealed the Bars to maintain their freshness.

As you can see the vacuum sealing did a great job. Vacuum sealing removes all the air  from the products/containers. As you know air causes the product to spoil. when  they sre placed in the freezer.  They will get FREEZER BURN.  Products  will only last a  month or two.                                                                                                                                  

If you are interested in a vacuum  sealer, you can order one by going to this web site. There you can go to the Cabela site and order a VACUUM SEALER online at a reasonable price.

Again, vacuum sealed Breakfast Bars are great to take  with you on camping, hunting, hiking, car  or any trip you may go on. . They will last for months without refigeration.  They will give you more energy when you need it.

The bars are approximately 2” wide, 1 3/4” thick and 4 “ long.

You can get the recipe for $1.00. You will spend at least that amount for some bars that don’t taste very good. It will ONLY cost you $1.00 for the recipe. That is a small amount for all the enjoyment you and your family will get from the bars.  Your children will bug you to make them, because they are SOOO good.

Buy Big Jim’s Breakfast Bars Recipe

 IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PURCHASING THE RECIPE, PLEASE click on “Buy Big Jim’s Breakfast Bars Recipe” for Paypal order. You will get the recipe when you pay, PAYPAL, for the recipe”

The recipe will contains a list of the ingredients and the estimated amount of carbohydrates. This is important if you have diabetes. I have diabetes and I can eat a couple of bars, once in a while.The recipe also gives instructions on how to make them. There is NO baking. It only takes about  1 1/2 hours to make. Each batch will make up to 10 -15 bars, depending how large  you make the bars.

Thanks much for your interest and order and I hope to hear from you, soon.

Jim

posted by BIG GAME HUNTER on Jan 12

Hunting the Rut – Special Report

 Hunting the Rut

A Special Report For Our Friends and Interested Hunters

Brought to you by:

Charlie Hicks

Hunter, Outdoorsman, Author

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Hunting the RUT

Perhaps no other event in whitetail hunting causes such a stir as the RUT. And perhaps this is the single most misunderstood event in whitetail hunting.

The RUT is the time of year, usually late fall/early winter in North America, when the deer breed. This is the only time deer will breed. Does will come into heat at this time and start their estrus cycle. The doe will be ‘hot’ or receptive to breed for about 30 hours. If she doesn’t breed during that time she will come into heat again about 28 days later. This schedule can repeat 3 or 4 times in many does until they breed.

Some refer to the RUT not as just the breeding time but rather a series of events that are triggered by shorter days. Either way you look at it, the RUT has a definite pre-RUT, RUT and Post-RUT periods. We’ll examine a more in-depth calendar of events in just a little bit.

The actual start date of this breeding season depends on various factors including the species of deer, the geographical location of the deer herd for that area and local genetics.

The actual date for a given area is generally the same – so you can check with your local wildlife and conservation officer to pinpoint it for your area.

It is during this breeding season when the bucks will come out of their solitary lifestyle and become much more active around the local does. They will seek out does and will act very different during this time, frequently throwing much caution to the wind while in hot pursuit.

Because of this, the rut is a great time to seek out mature bucks.

The actual length of the rut will vary depending on geographical area. In a general sense, the farther South you are, the longer the rut.

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The Pre-Rut Period:

Bucks will actually start changing in the pre-rut period where they will start marking their territory with rubs and scrapes. They will rub the velvet off their antlers and their testosterone level will increase. They will start sparring with other bucks and will start to show their dominance among bucks in the area by clashing and battling each other.

There is a pecking order that develops as the more mature bucks will run off the younger ones. However, the extent to which bucks will go after and get as many does as possible is due to the actual population of does in an area. Where does are plentiful, the less the bucks will fight for them.

Other bucks will respond to calls from bucks in the area to test their dominance in their territory. Younger bucks may be more playful with each other compared to the mature bucks fending off others in their area.

Rub Lines:

When in the field it is common to see areas of rubbed-off bark on trees, saplings, etc. It is usually accepted that the larger the sapling or tree trunk that is rubbed, the larger the buck. It is not unusual to find a tree literally shredded of its bark and completely torn up. Watching a buck “attacking” a tree like this is very entertaining. In the process of marking an area he is also rubbing off the velvet and polishing his antlers and strengthening his neck muscles.

Bucks will typically re-visit these rub lines while making their rounds and will be using their senses to detect the presence of other bucks and does in the area.

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Scrapes:

Scrapes are much different than rubs. Scrapes are areas in the ground where the buck will scrape off the surface and go down to dirt, scraping away grass, leaves, etc. with its antlers and hooves. In most cases, the buck will make this scrape under an overhanging branch. The buck will then rub his forehead on the overhanging branch, leaving a scent from one of its glands. Finally, the buck will stand in the middle of the scrape and urinate on the ground, usually letting the urine run down the inside of its leg to pick up more scent from one of the glands in the leg.

This scrape is used as a communication method as well. As does come across the scrape, they, too will urinate on the scrape. The buck will re-visit these scrapes and check out any new scents left by other does.

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During this time of rubs and scrapes, the bucks can be found out in the open daylight.

TIP: Watch for fresh rubs and scrapes in your hunting area. You can position a blind close to this area to observe and harvest a trophy. Also, scrape areas will be used over and over each year. This can be a huge benefit to the hunter once you locate these areas.

At the peak of the rut the bucks are extremely active in their pursuit of does. They may be active 24 hours a day and most likely will not eat. This is very much out of the norm for the bucks and their guard is down. Bucks may leave their normal territory in search of does.

On one hand, this is a great time to hunt for bucks. They won’t be as elusive; they’ll be active day and night and might present opportunities that won’t happen any other times of the year. However, this also means that the bucks may be very random in their travels, any bucks observed pre-season may not even be in the area and any scouting that had been done earlier may not count for much.

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Post Rut:

Once the does are out of heat and things start to settle back to a more normal time, the bucks will retreat back to their elusive hides. They will eat a lot during this time to regain the weight lost during the rut and prepare for the winter. After many studies during this time, it is found that most bucks will not eat during the daylight hours in the post-rut period. So what you have is a difficult time of finding the bucks in their bedding areas, coming out near dark to eat and not presenting any significant opportunity for harvest in the post-rut time. Many hunters will not even bother to go into the field at this time.

One exception to this post-rut time is significant weather fronts moving through. If there is a weather system brewing the deer will start eating earlier and preparing for the oncoming storm. This is an excellent time to be out in the field and take a nice buck that has broken the normal eating/bedding schedule.

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posted by BIG GAME HUNTER on Dec 14

Hunting Equipment-What Items Are Essential for Whitetail Deer Hunting

Having the right hunting equipment will impact the success while Whitetail deer hunting.  You will need to decide if you plan to hunt with a firearm or with archery equipment.  Both methods will require vastly different sets of essentials.  When selecting your weapon of choice, there are many options for size, power, and weight.  You will also have to consider your budget.  Depending on your climate, you will also require specific types of hunting clothing.  Additionally, you will need to acquire some sort of a daypack and emergency equipment.

If you choose to use firearms for Whitetail deer hunting, there are many different types of guns available.  The main categories from which you will be selecting are rifles, shotguns, muzzleloaders, and pistols.  Within each, there is a great selection that varies quite a bit in size, weight, and price.  It is important to take some time to assess your preferences for these weapons.  Depending on the situation, you might require a smaller or larger gun and, sometimes, the choice can really be left up to you.  If you plan to go the archery route, although there are only two main categories of hunting equipment to choose from, bow or crossbow, the options for these two items are no less complex.  They, too, vary quite a bit in strength, style, size, and price.

Clothing is another part of your hunting equipment that will either greatly add to or hinder your experience when Whitetail deer hunting.  You will want your clothing to keep you comfortable in the environment you are in, but also match it as well, in order to provide adequate camouflage.  The more you stand out from your surroundings, the more likely you are to scare off the deer.  However, especially if using a firearm, you also need to heed the regulations of your particular region.  Most require both visible blazed orange outerwear and a hat.

Daypacks and safety items are also important.  You will want to have a place to keep a compass, map, and cell phone in case you run into trouble.  You also should carry a supply of food and water, even if you do not plan on staying out for long.  In terms of protective equipment, you should also consider purchasing a safety harness.  This will play a significant role in keeping you safe from some of the most major hunting accidents.  In order to fully enjoy your Whitetail deer hunting experience, you will need to make sure you have the right hunting equipment.

posted by BIG GAME HUNTER on Dec 14

Going on a Hunting Trip. White-tail deer hunting in Pennsylvania.

Exciting white tail deer hunting trip to Potter County.

I have been hunting white tail deer in Pennsylvania for over 50 years. I had harvested over 55 white tail deer during that time. But, the one event I will always remember was in the fall of 1955. I went to my hunting camp in Cross Forks, Pennsylvania. We called it camp 2 X 4, because of its size. It was about 20 X 20 feet. It slept 6 hunters. With cots and a pot belly wood stove there wasn’t much space. I had a new 1955 blue and white 4 door hard top Bellaire Chevrolet, which was my pride and joy. My hunting weapon was a Remington 30-06 Carbine. It had an 18 1/2 inch barrel that would go under the limbs with me without snagging. I had a Bosch & Lomb 3-9 variable scope on it. I used 150 gm bullets, that my brother-in-law hand loaded for me.

To get on with the story, I got up at about 4 A.M., got dressed and ate breakfast. I wished the other hunters, good luck and went out the door. I walked up the hollow and up the mountain. I got to the top of the mountain and walked across the top. There was about 3 inches of snow on the ground. It was a beautiful, clear, sun shinny day. So I sat down on a log with my rifle laying across my lap. Well, it was a little warm. I sort of dozed off.

I woke up and there were 4 deer about 30 yards from me. There were 2 bucks and 2 does. One of the bucks was looking straight at me. It was broadside to me. My heart started pounding and I started to sweat. The buck that was looking right at me and looked like the stag on Bambi. It’s rack looked gigantic, with the sun shining in it. It was a heavy rack. The other buck, who had about 4 points, and a doe came walking toward me. I could have reached out with my rile and tapped it on its back. I didn’t move a muscle. The doe tripped on a branch and it startled her. She and the buck that was with her ran back to the big buck.

The big buck was still looking at me. I thought, to myself, if the big buck took one step forward, his head would be behind a tree. I would then try to shoot it. Well, the big buck took a step forward and with its head behind a tree, I brought the rifle up and shot. The buck jumped up and spun around and took off. I fired 2 more times at it. All the deer went behind a knoll and disappeared.

I was sick that the buck, so close and broadside, how could I have missed it? I got up and when to where the buck was standing. There were several drops of blood in the snow. I was feeling better. I knew I hit it. I started tracking the blood and tracks and the tracks mingled with other deer tracks and bear tracks and the blood disappeared.

Well, I was getting discouraged, again. I sat down on a log. I felt I couldn’t hunt any more after missing that big buck. So, I started back to camp. I was thinking that if I followed the tracks, closer, maybe I could track the buck. So, I went back to where I shot the buck, sure enough there was the blood. I started to follow the blood to where it disappeared.

Well, I stood there for a while and looked further ahead. I could see more blood. I followed the blood looking ahead. I didn’t realize, until then, that with the deer running the blood would go into the snow at an angle. Well, to my surprise when the deer went behind the knoll he started falling and there were large blotches of blood. I didn’t realize it at the time, when the deer went behind the knoll I heard what sounded like a baby crying. That was the deer. Well, I found the deer lying dead about a thousand feet from where I shot it.

I was overjoyed. It was a perfect 8 point white tail buck with a button for the ninth point. Later, I measured it by the Boon and Crocket grading and it was 145. It weighed 150 lbs. hog dressed. Well that’s not the end of the story.

I started to drag the deer down the trail and came to a tree across the path. I couldn’t drag the deer over or under the tree. I sat there contemplating what to do when another hunter came by. He helped get the deer around the tree. He said he had a jeep down in the hollow and he would be glad to take my deer down to my camp. He did and I thanked him.

That is still not the end. I put the deer on the fender of my car and drove to my father’s hunting camp to brag. He was never very lucky at getting deer. I think he only got 3 white tail deer in his lifetime. I got to his camp and he was out hunting.

So, I headed back over the mountain. It was very icy. At the top, there was a Lincoln, from Pittsburgh, coming toward me. I tried to get out of his way and because of the ice I slid into him. I wasn’t going very fast. So, we exchanged cards and I went back to my camp.

Well, That’s the end of my story.

I hope you found this very interesting reading.