For those looking for the ultimate in organic meat, hunting will always be the best way to go. You know where the meat was taken from, it's easy to put together the life it lead, and the health of the animal is easy enough to ascertain. Admittedly there is also the visceral thrill of the hunt, but for those looking to avoid the usual health risks of the modern era there is no substitute for animals harvested from the wild. However, before you hit the trail it pays to do the research and make sure that you are harvesting the animal legally.
[For the purposes of his article, "weapons" means any firearm, bow, crossbow, blowpipe, or even fishing rod used specifically for hunting or fishing. I'm loathe about making such a list, but "hunting equipment" is too vague and "harvesting tools" too euphemistic.]
Doing the research breaks down to two separate areas, three if you want to hire someone or take advantage of hunting packages. That first area will be to find the perfect area to hunt. This means an area that has the animals you are looking for, at least a reputation for those animals. You will also wish to ensure that the area has not been affected by any spills or other problems, such as reports of rabies or other diseases; an unhealthy animal will only have unhealthy meat, and some of that can be transmitted to those that eat it. In short, a healthy animal in a healthy environment makes for a healthy you.
You're also going to want to check out local laws and regulations, and make sure that you are in line with them. Although hunting on private lands voids most laws, some areas insist that everyone plays by the same laws; do not take even a local's opinion about it. Run if even the suggestion of bribery comes up; it's just something you want to avoid. If necessary, make sure that you have applied for all applicable tags and licenses. This also applies to any weapons, especially firearms; you want to make sure that your weapons are properly registered with local authorities and that you can transport your weapons with limited problems.
If you are hiring someone or paying for a package, check out the person or package in order to make sure that it's on the up and up. The big balancing factor will be price versus guarantee of a kill; you don't want to spend money, especially a large sum, in order to come up short. Obviously no one can guarantee a hunt 100%,, but you want to make sure that as many factors are taken into account as possible. You also want to make sure that the person stays within the law; some guides are great, but you want the hunt to be as simple as possible, and avoiding legal entanglements are a good way to do that. You also want to see what kind of equipment you need to bring, if necessary, and if they can handle transport of your weapons; if possible, you want to use your own gear. If they do provide firearms, make sure that their is some tie to practice with them prior to the hunt.
Before you go hunting make sure that all of your gear is working condition. Even if you have been told it's good to go check yourself; as usual a little paranoia is a good thing. That completed, if you have done your due diligence then you should have the best trip available. Enjoy the trip, and prepare some of the best meat you will have ever tasted.
[For the purposes of his article, "weapons" means any firearm, bow, crossbow, blowpipe, or even fishing rod used specifically for hunting or fishing. I'm loathe about making such a list, but "hunting equipment" is too vague and "harvesting tools" too euphemistic.]
Doing the research breaks down to two separate areas, three if you want to hire someone or take advantage of hunting packages. That first area will be to find the perfect area to hunt. This means an area that has the animals you are looking for, at least a reputation for those animals. You will also wish to ensure that the area has not been affected by any spills or other problems, such as reports of rabies or other diseases; an unhealthy animal will only have unhealthy meat, and some of that can be transmitted to those that eat it. In short, a healthy animal in a healthy environment makes for a healthy you.
You're also going to want to check out local laws and regulations, and make sure that you are in line with them. Although hunting on private lands voids most laws, some areas insist that everyone plays by the same laws; do not take even a local's opinion about it. Run if even the suggestion of bribery comes up; it's just something you want to avoid. If necessary, make sure that you have applied for all applicable tags and licenses. This also applies to any weapons, especially firearms; you want to make sure that your weapons are properly registered with local authorities and that you can transport your weapons with limited problems.
If you are hiring someone or paying for a package, check out the person or package in order to make sure that it's on the up and up. The big balancing factor will be price versus guarantee of a kill; you don't want to spend money, especially a large sum, in order to come up short. Obviously no one can guarantee a hunt 100%,, but you want to make sure that as many factors are taken into account as possible. You also want to make sure that the person stays within the law; some guides are great, but you want the hunt to be as simple as possible, and avoiding legal entanglements are a good way to do that. You also want to see what kind of equipment you need to bring, if necessary, and if they can handle transport of your weapons; if possible, you want to use your own gear. If they do provide firearms, make sure that their is some tie to practice with them prior to the hunt.
Before you go hunting make sure that all of your gear is working condition. Even if you have been told it's good to go check yourself; as usual a little paranoia is a good thing. That completed, if you have done your due diligence then you should have the best trip available. Enjoy the trip, and prepare some of the best meat you will have ever tasted.
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