.22 Long Rifle

“They were no match at all for a hunter with his wits about him, and a high-powered rifle” (Connel 6). The most dangerous game is a tale about a man named Rainsford, who gets thrown overboard by a rogue wave. He swims to a nearby shore, knowing that there were people there. He meets General Zaroff who, at first sight, seemed a harmless man intrigued by hunting. But as the story continues, it becomes clear to the reader that he is not a harmless man. Rainsford was a hunter on his way to Rio for…

and efficient. The Georgia Continentals utilized three types of infantry. Light infantry assaults were used to demoralize the enemy. Rangers were used to spy upon the enemy and harass the enemy when the opportunity seemed suitable. Rifle units were effective at long range killing but ineffective to bayonet assaults.…

used spears for hunting, and were “decorated with buffalo fur, feathers, and beads.” (tribaldirectory.com) This weapon made it easier for the Sioux to hunt and kill buffalo without getting to close to it. These spears, or lances, would be five feet long and have a steel blade.” (tribaldirectory.com) “During the Battle of Little Big Horn” (Native Americans of the West), the Sioux weapons of choice were also the lance which could be used from horseback and “could pierce a body, or several bodies,…

Ted Bear the Pyromaniac You might have seen me on my old television show Bear Grills back in my glory days. Now that I have left the public life, I can finally follow my dream of becoming a park ranger for the most pristine forest in North America, Rocky Mountain National Park. So I did just that and have been wandering the superb mountain range for the last four years. Recently I have found out how much better things are when they are cooked. I use To eat everything raw, including bugs, fruit…

Have you ever contemplated why people have a language that animals do not? Or why the lot of them are scared of people? Many people have theories trying to explain these things, however, this myth has been passed down from generation to generation in the once great tribe of Roanoke. In 1585, consisting of only one hundred people, the utmost modern English colony of Roanoke was founded. They settled in Virginia and there they made friends with the animals and pledged to defend them from their…

“Thud!” The car door slams shut, with me inside the vehicle. The engine revved as my dad and I pulled away from James S. Rickards Middle School. As we got on Interstate 95 we were disappointed as it was the peak of Monday afternoon rush hour traffic. Nevertheless my imagination still swirling as it was my first time traveling to this destination. The destination was Markham Park Shooting Range. As the car ride took about an hour, that alone gave enough time for my excitement to bloom. When we…

Have you ever wondered where your turkey came from when it comes down to sitting down for the Thanksgiving meal? Most people go to the store to buy their turkey but some go to the woods to get their animal. I have been turkey hunting since I was twelve years old and have spent many hours in preparation to be able to go out and hunt. Turkey hunting requires stealth and a lot of patience. After many years, I have gotten much better at hunting turkeys and have had many unsuccessful years hunting…

Everybody wants some time off work and to do something that gives them immense pleasure and excitement. Hunting is an activity that people enjoy. It does not matter whether you are a beginner or a professional hunter; the thing that matters most is having the right kind of tools. A crossbow scope is a very important accessory that plays a great role in achieving perfect accuracy. Having the right kind of scope is especially very crucial for beginners. So if you are planning to start hunting, it…

How to be the Next Katniss Everdeen The arrow whistles as it soars through the air and lands with a smack as it hits the dead middle of the target. People use archery in different ways. Archery can be used to go bow hunting, it is a sport played, or you can shoot archery as a leisure activity when you’re bored. The enjoyment derived from your archery experience is partly dependent on how well you are able to shoot. Accuracy is key while shooting archery. By following my directions, I guarantee…

Due to customs, safety, and morals the topic of which firearm should be used for hunting has been discussed between hunters for many decades. Some of the main arguments have to do with being humane, not randomly shooting, and accidents. If the hunter wounds an animal, they can put the animal out of its misery more quickly. Hunters using a semi-automatic won't “spray and pray” - firing blindly without making an effort to aim correctly and hit their target. Manually operated firearms have been…