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Humans have been hunting animals since, well, before written history so nobody knows. While the technology and gear has advanced over the years, the concept remains the same: to pursue and kill live animals for food, sport, or trade. Hunting is also a useful way to eliminate vermin and prevent overpopulation.
These products should cover all the bases to get you started in no time. You might want to go to an outdoors specialized shop to buy the more important items, like the rifle and scope.
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Treestands are especially useful for bowmen who want to get a better vantage point. |
A good hunting knife is key to making it in the wilderness. They are an absolute necessity for cleaning, gutting, and skinning. Sharper knives are safer because you will use less force, so less slips and cuts. |
If you are in the business of hunting vermin and nocturnal game, check out our Night Vision Guide here. |
You really get what you pay for in this category. I would strongly recommend a well-crafted scope for over $100 for anything more than squirrel hunting. |
If you travel a lot into unfamiliar territory, try a GPS device. In recent years, the technology has made some great strides so you can have a full featured, GPS navigator in your pocket. |
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The modern civilian hunting rifle is basically the same as the infantry rifles of WWI. |
Hone your skills on some practice targets. You will get a lot more shots on these than you will with real animals. Be ready when the real deal comes. |
Archery Bows Whether you hunt game or not, archery is a very rewarding and historic practice. |
Hunting is no fun without any bullets so be sure you have the proper caliber and type for the particular game you are after. |
These videos can be especially helpful, with tips on how to stalk prey, skin, and clean. |
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