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