Small game hunting includes waterfowl like geese, ducks, and quail; rabbits, hares, squirrels and several tiny animals which aren’t included in the class of big game hunting. The sorts of guns used differ with each sort of game.
“Small powered” rifles are good for squirrels and rabbits, though some like “small gauge” shotguns. Whatever kind of gun you use, make sure that you are trained correctly in the handling as well as the care of your gun.
Before going on a real hunt, practice shooting from different distances and create eventualities to imitate a game hunt. This may prepare you for the particular hunt and guarantee that you are going to not be disappointed.
As significantly, ensure that you are privy to the rules in your state and have all of the necessary permits.
Squirrels:
– When it is raining, squirrels are more active than normal.
– Experienced hunters track squirrels by sound, and not so much by sight. A wooded area offers many clues like the swishing of branches, chattering, nuts falling, or the sound of a squirrel chewing on an acorn.
– Watch your step and stalk as noiselessly as possible.
– Never hurry to pick up a squirrel that’s hit unless it is just crippled and could escape; pause some time, listen and inspect nearby trees, there could be others nearby.
– After shots are fired, squirrels routinely go into their holes, stand still, or lay flat against tree branches to cover themselves. When you’re wearing camouflage, you can just sit down and wait.
When hunting for raccoons:
– You have to have 1 good hunting dog: you cannot hunt another way, even if you’ve got the best hunting hardware.
– The “.22 caliber rifle” is the ideal gun for hunting raccoons.
– Flashlights are critical in raccoon hunting, as you are hunting in the “dark “. Search the web or a sporting goods store for flashlights made particularly for hunters.
– Raccoons like living close to a water supply and near corn fields. Ask authorization from farmers so can hunt raccoons; most farmers are really prepared to permit you to seek raccoons as they’re really detrimental to growing crops.
When hunting for rabbits:
– Apply the “leapfrogging” technique, where many hunters cover an area for a time period, then move to another area.
– Purchase a couple of tear resistant pants that may defend you from briars or plants to help hunt better.
– Wear neon orange caps so that other hunters can see you even when you’re far away and not mistake you for prey.
– A shotgun with improved “cylinder choke” and # 6 or 7-1/2 shot shells, is ideal for rabbit hunting, because cottontails jump into thick cover very quickly. This gun has a wide and heavy “shot pattern” that will efficiently hit a rabbit without much damage to its meat.
– Rather than attempting to find rabbit bodies, search for a rabbit’s eyes; their eyes are dark and round and stand out against the bushes: they’re simply seen by an observant hunter.
– By walking slowly through the bushes then all of a sudden stopping for roughly 10 seconds, then walking again, rabbits presume that they’ve been spotted and run.
Shooting tips for safety:
– Treat each gun with the respect a loaded gun demands.
– Unload your gun when you’re not using it.
– Ensure that the barrel is free from obstructions and the ammo that you are using is the acceptable size for the gun.
– Be sure to spot your target before taking a shot.
– Never point your gun at anything aside from when aiming to shoot.
– Never jump over a fence, climb a tree or jump a ditch carrying a loaded gun.
– Look after your gun by cleaning it after each use.
– Don’t shoot any hard, leveled surface as bouncing is possible.
