The Eagle Times

There has been a lot of hype about the different styles and techniques of hunting in the local area lately. Many hunters like to run dogs in order to flush deer out of the woods. But there also many hunters out there who don’t like to hunt with dogs. Some people like the peace and quiet that the woods offer.

Dog hunters are rugged fast paced hunters. You have to be fast or you will never kill anything. It takes skill to know when the dogs are running away from you and when they are running toward you. You have to guess how far the deer is in front of the dogs. Being ready early is the key to success in dog hunting. You need to have your gun ready before the deer even crosses so that you can hurry to get the shot off if it stops. If it doesn’t stop, it takes a very skilled marksman to shoot an animal that is running through the woods. This hunting is fast paced and some hunters don’t enjoy it.

Still hunting is another style of hunting. Still hunting is when you sit on a stand and wait for the deer to show up. Some people like this style of hunting because they like the peace and quiet of the woods. It takes skill and a little bit of luck to know where the deer are going on any particular day. Still hunting is slow and it can be very relaxing. It is also nice to watch a deer for a long time, instead of just watching it run by as fast as it can because it is scared to death. No matter your preference in hunting, there are places to hunt out there for all types of people. It doesn’t matter what kind of hunting you are doing, as long as you are enjoying it with a close friend or family member. So get out there and go hunting.

By Garrett LeBlanc