| Dating back to prehistoric times, hunting has been a | | | | of hunting supplies. What could these be? |
| game of survival between the human species and | | | | (12) As times change and ecosystems are getting |
| the animal world! Gradually, with the advent of | | | | damaged in the process, newer rules and regulations |
| civilization and technological advances, man has fine | | | | concerning hunting have come into play. Officials keep |
| tuned the art of hunting into a skill which few | | | | track of the time of the year when certain species |
| possess. Those who do, use the activity of hunting | | | | of animals and birds are to be found in abundance, as |
| as a form of relaxation or as a method to get fresh | | | | well as the areas which are heavily populated by |
| meat. Since this activity can only be indulged in the | | | | these species. Accordingly, tickets and hunting |
| wilderness, it would be wise to stock up with | | | | permits and licenses are issued. Woe betides the |
| essential hunting supplies. | | | | hunter if these are not part of his/her hunting |
| Let us start with the basics first! Whether a novice | | | | supplies! He/she can go home leaving the "game" |
| or a professional, each hunter should have these | | | | unfinished! |
| hunting supplies? | | | | (13) An expert hunter will not be satisfied with a |
| (1) Easy to transport all the hunting gear if a good | | | | one-day trip; he/she wants more! Also, sometimes |
| backpack is available. | | | | hunting takes place with the aid of traps, which will |
| (2) A rifle. Minimum number of cartridges should be 10 | | | | not yield results in just one day. Then some thought |
| (can take more if required). | | | | has to be given to the question of shelter and a |
| (3) A compass would be helpful to get a sense of | | | | sufficient amount of food. |
| direction. | | | | (14) Unlike humans, birds and animals have been |
| (4) Maps of areas where the hunt is going to take | | | | blessed with a keen sense of smell. If Scent Control |
| place. | | | | is missing from the stock of hunting supplies, the |
| (5) A good pair of binoculars (standard ones, nothing | | | | hunter would find himself in trouble. The hunter is |
| fancy) will come in handy. | | | | smelt by the victim, before the hunter can "spot" the |
| (6) Game to be stored in a cotton game bag. | | | | prey! Therefore, the basic wear to restrict the |
| (7) A large knife for skinning the game. | | | | human scent such as base layer hunting pants, |
| (8) A smaller Swiss Army knife. | | | | camouflage shirt, out camouflage pants, balaclava |
| (9) Meat can be hung from a strong nylon string. | | | | hunting headgear, hunting radar hat, gloves and boot |
| (10) If felt necessary, a saw can be carried to | | | | socks should be added to the list of hunting supplies. |
| remove horns, ribs, legs and antlers. | | | | (15) Finally, if hunting is taken up during the cold |
| (11) Unwanted stuff goes into garbage bags. | | | | season, hunting supplies should include special |
| Apart from the above, a skilled hunter will also include | | | | camouflage wear to blend with the surroundings. |
| what he/she considers as essentials, to his/her stock | | | | |