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Wild boars are big animals that may grow up to 400 pounds, living mainly on the southern states surrounding the gulf.

Even when they look as an easy target since they are big and easy to see, wild boars hunting may be dangerous and difficult because usually boars are not easy to blow down with a single shot.

To achieve success and avoid danger, some simple tips will help the beginner hunter to keep safe and catch good critters since the very beginning.

1. Wild Boars will come to fight out any invader
Wild boars are very territorial and love a good fight and even when that's a plus against its peers, it's a weakness to face the hunter who may make a call while stalking the boar and just wait it to show up to be shot down.Wild Boar Stalking

2. Danger is always present
These big, wild pigs are not easy to kill, moreover when wounded they will attack the hunter, making of this type of hunting a very dangerous one if you are not familiar with the proper techniques.

The first thing to do is choosing the right firearm, so the use of multi-shot high-powered rifles, revolvers and pistols will be a plus to keep you safe. In addition, high speed ammo will be more effective against this portentous animal.

For beginners, a shotgun is always a great safety card.

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Setting up in advance will allow deer to familiarize with the blind (if

Well comouflaged ground blind to hunt dearsdetected) and be sure that there's no threat. Of course you must do as most possible to hide your blind (see next point) but even smalls sings of your presence on the area might scare deer, making them to leave; so the

most time the blind is set up, more the success chances.

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Another thing to keep in mind is how often you go out for hunting. If you are an occasional hunter, folder knifes may be a good option since they are easy to transport and handle; but if you go out to the bushes very often, Full Tang Blade Hunting Knifeperhaps the best choice is a fixed blade knife because such design tends to be stronger and more reliable.

In the case of folder knives the most important feature it's the locking mechanism because fails on the lock are critical and may render the knife useless.

If you decide for a folder knife it will be mandatory to choose an expensive one, built by a reputable company, otherwise your knife will not last longer.

Although folder knives might be easier to carry, fixed blade knives tend to be stronger, cheaper and more reliable, thus it's not a surprise that most hunters make of fixed blade their main choice.

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Human odor is your enemy; deer will detect your presence even before seeing anything, thus hide your odor as much as possible, beginning at home.

Deer blind to hide yourself and have some shelterRegarding the above mentioned, wash your hunting clothes with scent free soap and keep it on sealed, plastic bags until the moment to wear them; on your way to the hunting area, put some leaves, ground debris and soil into the bag and seal it again. This will help you to acquire the local
area odors.

4. Still trying to beat the deer sense of smell, pick up with you an odor eliminator. Use it prior to wear your clothes but don't leave it behind; take it with you and use a little bit more once stalking those deers. The more you do to hide your human odor, more the chances to succeed.

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Now on the woods it's time to use each single existing technique to give you an edge over your catch; so you may try one or more of the following options:

Trail camera in placeTrail Cameras: It's like magic since they allow you a 24 hours presence without been
there physically. Place a couple of cameras near food and water sources where animals are expected to be, and the show starts!

The detailed analysis of your memory card information will allow you to create behavior patterns of potential catches on your area, thus you will be able to be present at the right place on the right moment.

It's exciting so far! But remember, the keyword here is patience ...

Attract your Catches: Once you have studied and selected the area it's time to attract your catch towards you; i.e. if you are going behind deers, mineral licks are a good option. Follow the directions and you will see how deers comes to you shortly.

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