i WANT to hunt but there is only birds around and do not like to shoot birds!?
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If you try to shoot anything bigger than a bird or squirrel with that toy, your just going to scare the hell out of it.  \n\nMy suggestion is that you get a real rifle (that is if your old enough to buy one), and learn how to use it.  Then you need to get a hunting liscense that covers whatever it is you want to hunt ie turkey, deer etc.  \n\nIf you want a challenge, kill wild hogs.  They are infesting every continent except for Antarctica.  They are big, smart, very dangerous, and yummy.
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Stuttgart, AR is known as the duck hunting capital of the world.  I have worked in that area during duck and goose season and I could not believe the sheer numbers of waterfowl in the air.  Unless you have a really good eye, hire a guide that can identify species in the air
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Why would you want to hunt out of a box?  Do you need a heater for when it's cold?  Want to bring in a tv and watch the game?  \n\nReal hunters don't hunt out of boxes or tent blinds.  If you need concealment, build a natural blind.
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Cardinals, goldfinches (one of my favorites), house wrens, red-headed woodpeckers, downy woodpeckers, nuthatches (can't remember which ones), and lots of little rosy finches, mourning doves, and sparrows.\n\nInteresting side note: We have a pair of sharp-shinned hawks in our neighborhood that periodically come hunt at our feeder. I have twiced witnessed one of the hawks chase down a sparrow and catch it in mid-air. It is sad and i hate losing song birds, but it is a truly awesome sight to see this large bird nab a quick little sparrow out of mid air.
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In my mind there are two types of hunters and two types of hunting......\n\nThe first type of hunter is the one who enjoys nature and really does not care if they get that big buck.  They hunt because they love the experiance of watching that squirrel sitting 10 feet away, or having a deer walk so close you could reach out and touch it.  They hunt to put meat in the freezer and if they don't, its not a big deal, but they love know that the meat they have was something they worked for and earned.  If they don't like the meat, the always make sure to have someone who will take it.  \n\nThe other type is the ones who hunt just to say they shot that big buck, or the big bear or whatever.  The shot the animal, take the horns and could really care less about what happens to the rest of the animal.....They don't care about conservation, they don't care what happens to the rest of the animals as long as they get the trophy.  \n\nThose are the ones the antis see.  They don't realize that a majority of hunter love what we do.  They also don't realize that we do more for the protection and conservation of game animals that they do.....who do you think pays for all of the new game reserves and management areas...the hunters paying for the tags a permits to hunt.  Who do you think manages them, the people who enjoy the animals, most of the hunters themselves, who really understand what is involved.  All antis see is killing.  THey don't understand what will happen if hunting were banned.  The don't see and refuse to see.  We hunters do more for protecting the animals we hunt than any person sitting behind some desk saying stop killing animals......I for one am proud of that...and I will continue to enjoy my time in the field and to pass on the true meaning of hunting, the ethics involved, and the proper ways to ensure a good clean hunt to my children and anyone else willing to listen.
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I suggest you just let them be ! The crows warn most birds that there is a preditor around by squeeling,In my yard they live in harmony ! with the yellow finch,cardinals,sparrows,and many more birds!
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http://www.boytharness.com/duckguns.htm\n\n\n\nLocation\n Location is the single most important aspect of hunting waterfowl. \n In order to kill any number of ducks consistently you need a good spot. Even the best duck hunter will not kill many ducks in a bad spot. \n To find a good spot you can either scout on your own or ask around but usually a combination of the two works best. So go find a good place to hunt and kill some ducks. \n\nEquipment\nOnce you've found a good place to set up you're only about 3/4 of the way out of the woods. You still need to have the right stuff to get the fowl in nice and tight. Plus having all the trinkets and equipment of waterfowling is a good portion of the fun, and a great conversation piece in the blind.\n\nThere are several areas of equipment that are necessary to every waterfowl hunter: Guns, Shells, Decoys, Calls, some way to move around in the water, and some form of concealment.\n\nGuns:\n\n There is a lot of variety when it comes to duck guns. Basically it comes down to personal preference. \n If you’re in the market for a new gun look around and ask people about their favorite duck gun. Then figure out what you want in terms of action, choke, etc. \n Go to a store or gun show and try out the various makes and models of guns to see what fits you best and which is the most comfortable. \n There is one thing you don't need to worry about trying to decide on and that is what gauge of shotgun to buy, that's a given, a twelve gauge is the only affective gun to hunts ducks with using steel shot. A ten gauge will do the job too but they are too bulky. \n\nShells:\n\n In order to hunt ducks and geese legally you need to use non-toxic shot. There are three types of non-toxic shot available today steel, Bismuth, and Tungsten. \n Steel has been around the longest but it is the worst performing. \n There are a few tricks needed to kill waterfowl with steel shot. The two main things you need to know are to use big shot and buy fast shells. \n Bismuth and Tungsten work very well (along the same lines as lead) but they are awfully expensive. One advantage of Bismuth is that you can shoot it through old guns that are not made to handle steel or tungsten. \n\nDecoys:\n\n There is an infinite variety of decoys available. They are made out of variety of materials: Cedar, Cork, Foam, and Plastic. \n Cedar and Cork look beautiful and ride the water just like a real duck, however these are all handcrafted and fetch exuberant prices that the average hunter can not afford. \n Foam and plastic will also draw ducks. Foam is better because it is solid and can absorb being shot, rides the water better, and are more easily repainted. Foam decoys are still fairly expensive. \n Plastic decoys are cheap and still very realistic looking. Try mallard decoys that are all magnum size - these are slightly larger than life size so they have additional drawing power, but they are still close enough that ducks will swim into them on a regular basis. \n\nCalls:\n\n The sound of a good call is one of my favorite parts of duck hunting. \n Every call sounds different depending on who blows it. So to find the right call for you, you probably need to try out a few, plus some days ducks will respond better too than others, so it is good to have a spare. \n \n \n \n\nReturn to top of page\n\n \n\nWaterfowl Hunting Tips:\n \n Use the sun, wind, and other natural features of the landscape to your benefit when setting up. Set up in short timber and shallow water whenever possible. Short timber because the ducks will come in lower and shallow water because that's where they want to feed. \n Take time to not only practice your calling but to learn how ducks actually use different sounds. Then go back and practice. \n Use effective camouflage that matches the terrain you hunt. We have many hunts where the ducks simply don't want to work to the decoys around the blind, so we get out of the blind and are able to
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I like to watch humming birds and keep flowers. If your area is not conducive to humming birds and flowers you might try smoking a half of a big fatty while you make plans to move to the country side.
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There are those who are opposed to hunting wildlife.  If I didn’t grow up in a quasi subsistence lifestyle, I might have felt different.  It is easy to see how hunting can be cruel.\n\nFor instance, if you walk into a restaurant and shoot a person at the salad bar, it is murder.  If you walk into a hay field and shoot a deer, it is dinner.  I have seen deer with arrowheads lodged inside and animals with injuries because of bad shots.  That is the dark side of hunting, the animal suffering that is thought of as a price the animal must pay.\n\nSo why hunt?\n\nSmall game animals have a sufficient number of predators to keep their numbers in check.  Even if there wasn’t, an overpopulation of squirrels and rabbits might be an annoyance, but not a real threat to humans and their health.  The habitat can usually support many more animals than current populations.\n\nAs animals get bigger, the number of predators get fewer.  Not many things that I have seen bother raccoons or geese.  Some animals will attack and kill these larger animals, but small animals tend to be an easier kill for a predator.  While overpopulation of these animals can cause a concern for humans.  Again, the habitat can usually support many more animals than current populations.\n\nAs you move to larger animals like deer, coyotes, and similar animals, there are few if any natural predators still around.  If the population is let go, the animals become a threat to humans either through predatory instincts or just by being in the wrong place at the wrong time (ie. Car deer accidents).  As the animals are large, they require greater amounts of food.  A large deer population can be devastating to a farmer’s crop, not to mention spread disease to livestock intended for human consumption (like bovine tuberculosis).\n\nEven small animals can be devastating to crops.  The dove population in Argentina is so large that a flock can eat thousands of tons of grain in a day.  Fields can be wiped out in under a day by the larger flocks.  \n\nHunting helps restore the balance that humans have destroyed.  As predators are gone, humans have become the predators.  Without the predators, animals like deer will consume all the food available in their habitat and either starve to death or die of diseases like CWD, bovine tuberculosis, or others  (neither sounds like a good way to die to me)\n\nSo what good is hunting?\n\n1.Keeps populations of certain game under control.  In some states, if hunting were eliminated for a year or two, the current deer populations would be well beyond the carrying capacity of the land.  Granted, many animals are not in the same predicament as the deer, but are getting to be.\n\n2.It provides an activity that allows families to spend time together and pass down traditions.  Yes, there are other things families can do, but hunting happens to be an activity built on tradition.\n\n3.It provides a heck of a lot of money into economies that otherwise wouldn’t have tourism.  I hunt deer in Tomah, WI.  Any other time of the year, there is nothing going on in the town.  However, when the gun deer season comes around, all of the hotels are full, the restaurants have waiting lists, the gas pumps are flowing, and local stores are selling things that the hunters need or forgot.\n\n4.Provides an overall boost to the economy.  Hunting is expensive (very expensive if you think about it).  Gun deer hunting requires a rifle, which a cheap one will run $500.  The rifle needs a scope which is another $250.  The scope needs rings which is $30.  A box of ammo will set a hunter back $20.  The hunter needs to sight in their rifle every year at $15 a visit.  Boots wear out at $100 a pair.  A GPS is needed after getting lost in the woods last year for about $150.  The kids stole my compass, making me part with another $10.  I can’t see over the brush anymore, so I need a deer stand at $160.  This goes on and on for any hunter (at least deer hunters…).  This money tends
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Shooting skeet and clay pigions is probly the best way to gain accuracy.....also....practice, practice, practice....you can have someone tell you how to shoot all they want, but you will not gain anything until you shoot....its going to take time and lots of shells....you will also find a day and the shooting range a good way to have a good time and also spend time with your family(if they shoot also)\n\n1.  Make sure you are using the same gun everytime....each gun will shoot just a little differant.\n\n2.  Make sure to shoot the same way every time....practice rasing the gun to the same position on your shoulder and holding the gun the same way every time you pull the trigger....this will keep you consistant, which is very important when shooting accurate....\n\n3.  Try to use the same type of shells....different types of shells will have different speeds and loads....affecting the way they shoot.....also remember dove loads will usually be 7 or 8 shot....and they will shoot differant than say a 4-5 shot you would use for pheasant....\n\n4.  Do not get frustrated if you miss....that will only make things worse....enjoy shooting, and practice, you will get better with time..\n\nThey answer before mine also makes a good point....flying birds are a lot different that targets....so once you have the basics at the range you will still need practice at the real thing so do not get discouraged if you hit 9 out of 10 clay targets and then only hit 3 out of 10 birds....you will get better with time...\n\nand don't listen to all those anti-hunters....dove is great on the table and fun to hunt....just eat what you shoot or make sure you know someone who will take the meat if you don't like it.....most of all enjoy the time outdoors and respect the game laws and ethics of hunting....and GOOD LUCK on a great hunting season.
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Why?  That is a nasty thing.  Leave the birds alone.  Heck, let the dogs be dogs.  No need to murder birds.
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Most hunters have a certain sense of stability, and are goal oriented.  They have planning skills, long range goals, are patient and understanding, and kind.  They practice, study, and pay up for their mistakes.  They really do feel bad when they are not accurate with their shot, and the animal has to suffer.\n\nThey also seem less whimpy than the co-worker that went on disability when the stapler attacked him!\n\nIf you have never gone fishing...go fishing.  It is not about catching the fish.  It is more about enjoying nature and getting out of the city noise.\n\nIf you have never gone hunting...sign up for a 5-day packing trip.  Bring your camera and shoot the wildlife with it.  You will enjoy youself and start planning your next trip when you get back to your desk job.\n\nAnd true hunters do not hang out in town with their camos on...because it would make them smell like people, and bacon, and coffee.  You are not going to catch anything smelling like that!
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Bound's hubby here:\n\nYou have asked a question that is a double edged sword:\n"What can you hunt with a .22?" (within the cartridge's abilty) versus "What can you hunt with a .22?" (what can you legally hunt with it).\n\nLegally, that depends with your state's Fish & Game regulations.\n\nWhat is the cartridge capable of bagging? Rabbit, squirrel, small varmints ... but keep your maximum range to about 50 yards. Try not to shoot birds with a .22 ... using solid bullets makes your rifle dangerous to over a mile, and using .22 shotshells will be frustrating, since the #11 shot (commonly called "dust") is effective to about 10 feet!\n\nGood luck!
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I do agree with you on what you do on your land is your buisness and that you should be able to hunt and fish on it but you should think about the big picture as far as game management the wildlife around your area could depend on what happens on your land if you overfish in a stream or river the spawning could have a impact same with game that buck or doe that you harvest will not have the opportunity to breed.to me if your freezer is getting empty it is time to do what you gotta do to survive just dont over do it and dont advertise what you are doing.
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Grab a camera and go for a walk.  Look for buds forming on trees and bushes, look for pairs of mallards dabbling for food on a pond, look for patterns in the clouds.\n\nThere are a lot of nature related activities that don't require a lot of stamina and are fun and relaxing.  Check out articles in links below:
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I've heard of attacks by mockingbirds and bluejays and have seen both of these birds swoop on other potential predators such as cats. They only do it when they feel their nest (with eggs or nestlings) is threatened. The solution is just to stay away from the nest.
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ground shot is any bird on the ground or if it's flying low enough that the ground is behind it if you shot.  people are on the ground when they are hunting.\n\nno shoot zone/area.  this is when you are walking in a line side by side with other people.  you generally can shoot 45 degrees to the left and right from straight out in front of you.  any more and you are firing too close to someone else.\n\nthe no shot safety zone is the region behind your line of hunters.  nobody shoots behind.