montanagal........a woman's voice

    If you like to hunt, as many of today's more independant women do, then you know what is important to maintain our rights to enjoy the bountiful harvests that await us, and the satisfaction of using your wits and skills in some of the wildest country.

    What alot of people do not realize is that it is the hunters and the fees that they pay that fund most of the wildlife projects and keep our parks (state and national) open to everyone to enjoy. One of the main things that helps us to preserve these rights, is the practice of responsible hunting. Here are some of my own thoughts on this subject. Of course you already know many of these, so consider them 'reminders'.

Always take your time and shoot with the most accuracy you can muster. It is too easy to maim an animal with a bow, and you must always track an animal you have hit. Practice, and practice some more, you will get consistent with your shooting.
Never harvest an animal that you will not use fully, including the skins.
Always ask for permission to hunt (or retrieve game) on private property, even if it isn't posted.
Always have and carry a valid license.
Take any course offered in your area on hunter's safety.
Always carry a survival kit.
Never discard trash haphazardly, take it with you and dispose of properly.
Wear your blaze orange, especially if some other game season is in. Season's sometimes overlap.
Hunt with a partner, and let each other know where you are setting up (we use stands).
Be prepared for changes in weather conditions (the best way is to layer).
Wool is the warmest material, even when wet.
Plan and organize your trip, including your gear. This includes good waterproof boots (I prefer my Rockies), and my insulated pants. As a women, coveralls are very cumbersome.

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