Intruder on your hunting territory

Un intrus sur votre territoire

Quand vous surprenez quelqu'un sur votre territoire de chasse au chevreuil à l'arc, la plupart du temps il va vous dire qu'il  passait par là. Comment peut-on se protéger de ces indésirables  ?

Against hunting: think twice

Contre la chasse: pensez-y bien !

Depuis que j'ai commencé ce ''blog'', il n'y a pas une semaine que je ne sois confronté à cette question, surtout que je chasse le chevreuil à l'arc depuis 25 ans. Des exclamations de ce genre, j'en entends souvent: ''Pourquoi tuer des Bambi(s) ?''

Long-gun registry in Québec

Québec Public Security Minister indicated that they would like to have the gun control registry data. I publish here an article from Gary Mauser of the National Post about the long-gun registry.

Gary Mauser: Why the long-gun registry doesn’t work — and never did

Gary Mauser, Special to National Post | Dec 11, 2012 12:01 AM ET
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Guest post: Hearing Loss Caused by Hunting

Hi my name is John O'Connor, I am a father, outdoorsman and passionnate about living a healthy lifestyle. Over the past few years I have become more and more interested in hearing loss. My father and grandfathers, who are and were all hunters, are affected by hearing loss. I feel that there is a general lack of understanding around this issue and it is our job to spread awareness where we can. Check out my blog at: bloggingwjohno.blogspot.com

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Caused by Hunting

If you are ever exposed to noise that is loud or extremely loud for an extended period of time, you could experience noise-induced hearing loss, often referred to as NIHL. These loud sounds can damage sensitive structures in the ears called hair cells which can result in hearing loss. When the hair cells are damaged, they won't submit the correct signals to the brain when sound enters your ears. Many may not think this but some recreational activities can cause hearing loss. Hunting and shooting in general are common causes of noise-induced hearing loss. Safety while hunting is important, and ear protection is equally critical.

Effects of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

 
Loud sounds can damage both the hair cells and the hearing nerve in the ear. An impulse sound is a one-time exposure to an intensely loud sound that can cause permanent or temporary loss in hearing. It also may result in tinnitus which is a buzzing, ringing or roaring sound in the ears. Both conditions can also occur during exposure to loud sounds over time. In this case, the damage is progressive. With hunting, you probably won't notice the damage right away. In either case, temporary or permanent damage is possible. If it's temporary, it may disappear in about 16 to 48 hours.

This passion is about what ?

The passion is about bowhunting 

This passion is an affective state manifested by an exclusive and durable attachment to an activity. The passion sometimes dominates the personality of the bowhunter and often determines his behavior. One can easily see that state of mind in a deer bowhunter.