Training

AND SATISFACTORY ACCESSORIES

(The accumulated mistakes of 50 years)

by Uncle John

For the shooter branching out into varmint/field shooting, equipment decisions can be a dilemma. Our own past experiences, what we read, and what others tell us are the deciding factors, and do not always provide the right answers.

By Mark and Matthew Duncan

Maybe you've had a string of good luck and acquired a dog with the potential of being a real hunting dog. Then you fire the first shot and the worlds greatest dog turns into a whimpering mass of scared pup. There's even a chance that your new hunting partner cringes at the sight of your gun, cowers when you approach and is generally shy of everything. What to do?

by Charlie Jewitt

By Dario Palombi

Are you feeling sad, lonely or even a little stressed lately? Do you feel isolated from the outside world because it seems as though no one understands what you're going through? If so, you may want to try out a new therapeutic treatment: Owning a pet.

By Jane Bennett Clark

The right pet policy can be man's best friend, but you have to vet your options carefully.

Harriet Budd has always gone the distance for her golden retrievers, including paying for care at the well-regarded Angell Memorial Animal Hospital, in Boston. So when pet insurance became available locally, the Newton, Mass., woman jumped at the chance to cover her companions, Henry and Sadie. She bought two policies from Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI), paying about $900 in premiums a year.

by Mark Duncan

This time of year there are a lot of us spending time outdoors, especially those of us who enjoy hunting sports. It’s very important to prepare not only for the activity you’re participating in, but also for the weather you will be exposed to.
One of the most important rules to remember is also probably the oldest advice in the book.....always dress in layers.

by Mark and Matthew Duncan

You've checked and double checked your gear. You have all the supplies you could possibly need. Your equipment is cleaned and in perfect working order. Everything you need for a successful hunt is ready. Are you?
Hunting, for all intents and purposes, is a recreation sport. And as with all sports you participate in, you need to be in the best possible shape to get the most from it. This leads us to the dreaded diet and exercise.

by Dave Fisher

From Andrew D. Luper's Training Manual

(By M. Tornikoski + other folks on the BELG-L mailing list; some of the ideas originate from the book 'Min bästa vän' by Marie Hansson-Hallgren.
Original version created in 1994, last update: 2001-02-21.
I welcome additions to this collection -- please send email to [email protected]).