Aug 27, Pennywise – Castlegar, Slocan Valley

Decisions, Decisions...
Organic, non-GMO local meat, a
privilege given to all Canadians who
choose to experience it.
You have taken the training and
passed the test, now what do you buy
to do the job? First, do you want to
hunt with a gun or a bow?
Hunting with a rifle is the easiest way
to harvest wild game, but you will
need a licence. To own a gun you
need to take a course, pass a test, apply
for and successfully pass a criminal
records check. Sounds like a lot, but it
really isn’t too bad.
Once you have your gun licence you’ll
need to decide on a gun. The calibre
of the rifle you choose will depend on
what you are hunting for and what
your budget is. Many of us started out
with an old army surplus rifle that we
bought for cheap or a gun that was
handed down from our parents from
a war. We harvested game with it,
but were limited on the range
of shots we could take.
I would suggest a bolt action rifle with
a scope in a 270 Winchester or 30 06
Springfield. These calibre are perfect for
any big game in Canada and the ammo
is cheap and readily available at most
stores. There is also small game hunting
for grouse, turkey and rabbit. For that
a 22 rim fire or a shotgun is what you
want.
If you hunt with a bow no test or course is
required. As for the type of bow, a crossbow
is the easiest, but you would need at
least a 150lb draw at no farther than 50
yards for your shot. Bows are for closer
range, but do extend your hunting season
as the BC regulations let bow hunters
go out before and after the gun season.
Centrepoint Sniper
Crossbow
Whether you decide on a gun or a bow,
you will need to practice until you have
the perfect shot.
You don’t want to injure the animal or
damage too much of the meat. With
some practice at the range with either
your rifle or bow you are ready to go
out and harvest you supper!
There are many products on the market
for the hunter, from long range
rifles and scopes to infra-red cameras
and scents. The choices are endless.
I can tell you that universally you will
need a good knife with a sharpener,
and depending on what you are hunting,
a good game call. The rest is up to
you and what you can afford.
If you’re lucky, you know an experienced
hunter who is willing to
mentor you, but there is also a
lot of information to be found
on YouTube about hunting
practices and tips. In the end, nothing
can beat time spent in the outdoors
as you experience the tradition
of harvesting you own food.
Karissa Stroshein,
Barren’s Sport Shop
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