Hunter's resources for Big Game success
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Choosing your firearm or bow:
To find the right tool for the hunt, first, clearly understand what you need to achieve a successful harvest. Assess the hunt's scale, unique challenges, and environmental considerations to determine the necessary capabilities of the tool.
- Quality and Durability: Choose a tool made from high-quality materials that can withstand the intended use and conditions.
- Ergonomics and Comfort: Select a tool designed for comfort and ease of use, consider eye dominance, fit and good balance.
- Safety Features: Prioritize tools with built-in safety mechanisms.
- Compatibility: Make sure the tool is compatible with the species you intend to hunt.
Go to a local range
- Several ranges offer rentals, try before you buy
Fit & mount
- Ask the experts, adjustments made on location
Action choice
- Bolt, pump, break, auto
- Recurve, compound
Caliber
- Check regulations for species specific weapon and non-lead ammunition restrictions.
Using your firearm or bow:
Practice
- Check out several opportunities for pre-season mentored hunts or take a skills class to become a more confident and successful hunter.
- Make time in the pre-season to warm up.
Safety - M.T.A.T.
- Muzzle direction, keep Trigger guard clear, Action unload and on safe, Target focus on what's in front of it and what's beyond. Take an ethical shot.
Sight in
- Attend events for help in setting up and using the tools for successful hunting.
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Current conditions and opportunities to fish, hunt and view wildlife. Updated weekly by fish and wildlife biologists throughout the state.