The Evolution of Man - The History of Hunting

Written by Rebecca Blain


By Rebecca Blain of http://www.discount-hunting-supplies-and-tips.com

Perhaps one ofrepparttar eldest activities onrepparttar 133212 face ofrepparttar 133213 planet is hunting. The history of hunting, as a result, is also one ofrepparttar 133214 most diverse. Hunting for food has always been something that human kind has had to do, dating back torepparttar 133215 beginning of any civilizations known to man.

As a result of this, there have been thousands of weapons and devices used to hunt. The history of hunting is far more complicated than any other history inrepparttar 133216 world, as it stretches so far intorepparttar 133217 past. In order to understand this history, you need to break down and study each era where hunting has been a major part of life. While there are exact time lines of when certain guns or weapons were produced, understandingrepparttar 133218 importance of hunting should be done on a far broader scale. There is much more torepparttar 133219 history of hunting than whenrepparttar 133220 gun was created.

The First Era, Pre-Civilization

In this time frame, from before great cities torepparttar 133221 first starts of basic civilization,repparttar 133222 human race survived on their skills of scavenging and hunting. In cultures similar to those ofrepparttar 133223 first era and pre-civilization, women hadrepparttar 133224 roll of caring forrepparttar 133225 home and preparingrepparttar 133226 food brought in byrepparttar 133227 men. Some portions of modern day Africa have conditions similar to this, where they do not have a great deal of money, and a similar style of hierarchy. The men all learned how to hunt, and they held these hunts daily to feed themselves. Unlike today, all hunting was for survival, and none of it for sport. All ofrepparttar 133228 materials fromrepparttar 133229 killed animals was used, fromrepparttar 133230 bones torepparttar 133231 pelt. Hunting was also a method of determining who wasrepparttar 133232 bravest warrior. The bravest would huntrepparttar 133233 ferocious creatures that lived nearby their homes. These kills were a vital part ofrepparttar 133234 early hierarchies.

A wide variety of different weapons were used during this era, from slings to spears crafted of wood and stone. For large prey,repparttar 133235 hunters would work together in packs, similar to how a wolf hunts to bring down their quarry. The only trophies kept were antlers and teeth. Occasionallyrepparttar 133236 skulls would be kept as decoration or as symbols ofrepparttar 133237 clan or family group. This oldest form of hunting wasrepparttar 133238 basis in whichrepparttar 133239 present was formed.

The Second Era, Growth of Civilization

As people gathered together and civilization really began,repparttar 133240 role of men as hunters changed as well. Cities, by their very nature, require a variety of people with a lot of skills. There needed to be craftsmen and weavers, animal handlers and other trades so that everyone could have access to everything they needed. Instead ofrepparttar 133241 split between men and women, hunting becamerepparttar 133242 task of those most suited for hunting. These were usually always men, as it was looked down upon for women to participate in this line of work.

This was alsorepparttar 133243 turning point where hunting becoming a sport. Civilizations, such asrepparttar 133244 Babylonians,repparttar 133245 Egyptians, andrepparttar 133246 Romans all had their hunters and craftsmen. The Romans, took hunting as a sport to a whole new level, capturing prey alive for sale or gladiatorial competitions. Only certain individuals were hunters, allowingrepparttar 133247 select men to feed those in their community.

Be the hunter, not the hunted - Hunting Safety Tips everyone should know

Written by Rebecca Blain


By Rebecca Blain of http://www.discount-hunting-supplies-and-tips.com.

Out of all ofrepparttar sports participated in aroundrepparttar 133211 world, hunting is considered to be one ofrepparttar 133212 most dangerous. Due to this, many safety precautions must be made to ensure your safety, as well asrepparttar 133213 safety of those around you. This cannot be emphasized enough, as your life andrepparttar 133214 lives of your companions must be protected when you are going hunting, whether it is coon hunting, deer hunting, moose hunting or simple fowl hunting. There are several categories of hunting safety you should keep in mind, which consist ofrepparttar 133215 following:

  • Hunting Equipment
  • Gun Safety
  • Bow Safety
  • Hunting Safety Courses
  • Seasonal Hunting Safety

Hunting Equipment

Havingrepparttar 133216 proper weapon and discount hunting supplies to go hunting isrepparttar 133217 first consideration you must make when preparing for a trip. If you are planning to hunt deer, you need to make certain that you have a gun or bow appropriate for deer. A standard pistol, for example, is considered an inappropriate gun type for deer hunting, while a crossbow or rifle are consideredrepparttar 133218 right gun forrepparttar 133219 job. Taking a moose hunting rifle deer hunting would be considered inappropriate, as these guns are too powerful.

In addition to havingrepparttar 133220 proper style of gun, you need to make certain you have everything you require to clean and field dressrepparttar 133221 animal you are hunting. This prevents unneeded trips back to your truck or other vehicle. You should also make certain you are wearingrepparttar 133222 proper clothing forrepparttar 133223 trip. This usually consists ofrepparttar 133224 bright orange vests and hats, as well as other brightly colored clothing so other hunters can see you easily. While camouflage may help preventrepparttar 133225 deer from seeing you, it also prevents other hunters from seeing you. This can result in your death, as other hunters may mistake you for a deer or another animal.

Gun Safety

When you are hunting with a gun, there are several things that you need to keep in mind. The safety onrepparttar 133226 weapon should be on at all times, unless you are preparing to fire at your quarry. The gun should always be pointed away from you and others, and never at your own feet. Being shot inrepparttar 133227 foot is highly uncomfortable, and requires surgery to repairrepparttar 133228 delicate bones. This precaution should be taken regardless of whether or notrepparttar 133229 safety onrepparttar 133230 weapon is on or off. Shouldrepparttar 133231 safety fail, it is much safer to haverepparttar 133232 gun misfire where no one will be hit.

The second primary consideration you should make is always taking proper care of your weapon. A well cared for weapon should not misfire or present unnecessary risk to yourself and your companions. A gun that has not had this level of care runs risk of misfiring, having a jammed barrel, or worse.

Bow Safety

Hunting with a bow is something that takes a lot of skill and energy to do. On account of this, there are just as many, if not more precautions a bow hunter must take in able to hunt safely. Before you go hunting with your bow, you need to make certain that your bow has been thoroughly checked. Ifrepparttar 133233 string or wire used on your bow looks frayed, replace it before you are out inrepparttar 133234 field. While a snapped bow string usually only causes mild welts or cuts, it is always best to have equipment in top shape before going go on your trip. If you are using a bow, you will want to make certain that you haverepparttar 133235 proper arm guards with you, and that you are wearing them when you notch your arrow and are preparing to killrepparttar 133236 animal you are hunting. This helps protect you from injuries due to snapping strings or string rebound.

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