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The Dachshund is an elongated, vigorous, muscular dog with short legs. This is a member of the hound family. In fact, the name Dachshund is German for “badger dog,” indicating why these dogs were originally bred – to hunt badgers. Due to the long, narrow build, they are sometimes referred to as a wiener dog or a sausage dog. This is a lively breed with a friendly personality and keen sense of smell. A very intuitive dog, the Dachshund is now most commonly seen as a companion rather than a hunter.

The Dachshund puppies is well-balanced with bold and confident head carriage and intelligent, alert facial expression. Their head is elongated, their skull is slightly convex, and their long muzzle features a robust set of jaws. Their teeth close in a scissors bite and their oval-shaped eyes are dark in color. They have arched prominent eyebrows and long ears that are mobile and hang toward the cheeks. His hunting spirit, good nose, loud tongue and distinctive build make him well-suited for below-ground work and for beating the bush. They have a wide variety of colors and patterns. They can be single-colored, single colored with spots (“dappled”), and single-colored with tan points plus any pattern. Dachshunds also come in Piebald. The piebald has a white background with various shades of brown. The dominant color is red, the most common along with black and tan.

When looking for dachshund puppies, you will have three varieties to select from, these being the long haired, the short haired, and the wired haired. Each of these is also available in two different sizes. The standard or normal size is between 16 and 32 pounds and the miniature size is up to eleven pounds. The Longhaired Dachshund has a long and straight coat, with hair slightly feathered and longer on the underbelly, ears, chest, and legs. The Smooth Coat has a straight, smooth, short, and glossy coat that should all be of equal length along the body of the dog. The Wirehaired has a coat of broken appearance with wiry, coarse, and harsh hair. All Dachshund varieties are average shedders.

The dachshund’s temperament may vary greatly from dog to dog. Long-haired dachshunds have a calmer, intelligent character inherited from the spaniel. Wire-haired dachshunds have much of the terrier’s spunky personality. The Dachshund is naturally free from “doggy” odor.

The grooming requirement of different varieties is also different. The long-haired Dachshund requires daily combing and brushing, and the wire-haired Dachshund needs professional grooming at least twice per year. The smooth-haired Dachshund’s coat should be wiped down with a clean, damp cloth. The Dachshund has the tendency to become jealous, however can do very well with many other toy breeds in the home providing they are not snippy.

The Dachshund is an all around friendly dog, is very outgoing, and is sure to steal the hearts of everyone he meets. They are an active breed, both outdoors and indoors, and they enjoy going for walks and playing in the park. They are perfectly happy without a yard, but they should be given at least a bit of exercise per day. They’re a long-lived breed, which can live up to 16 years or more with proper care. Because they are such social creatures, they don’t do well as outdoor dogs – they need to be with their humans.

Michigan weather can be unpredictable for the hunting season. We have seen warm weather during this time, but most of the time we pray for a nice light snow fall. In Michigan cold weather deer hunting requires the hunter to prepare properly and make sure he or she has the right clothing and equipment for prolonged exposure to the elements. Humans must maintain a stable body temperature during cold weather hunting. When away from external sources of heat, our only heat source is that which we produce internally. This inner warmth primarily comes from burning food, or the oxidation of carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are available in the form of raisins, chocolate, candy, and fruit.

The best dress for cold weather hunting is to wear clothing that preserves body heat while allowing body moisture to evaporate freely. This is accomplished through layering, or wearing alternate layers of clothing to provide insulation and ventilation.

Before heading out in the woods here are a few things that every hunter will need.

• Camouflage
• Tree stands/blind
• Weapon
• Waterproof boots
• Knife
• Tags
• Orange clothing
• Permit.
• Spotlight

Camouflage has been used for ages and while it is very important, it is not essential, especially during gun season when it is required that hunters wear blaze orange clothing when on public land. There are many different types of deer stands, ladder stands, climbers and stationary blinds. Ladder stands are ladders with a platform on top of them chained to a tree. Climber stands are platforms with a seat that may be carried on your back and then placed usually about 4-8 feet off the ground on a tree. Stationary blinds, built from wood and other materials are meant to be a durable and long-lasting blind either on a stand or on the ground, depending on the terrain. No hunter may take down a deer easily or legally without using certain weapons when they are permitted. Waterproof boots are not essential, but are handy, especially since deer do not always fall down when shot, and may run for a few hundred yards into unfamiliar woods. Knives are essential for skinning and field dressing deer. Tags and permits are required to hunt deer legally, and may be purchased from sporting good stores

There is a lot of state land available in the state to hunt. But, there are times and locations that state land borders private land and having access to the property would increase the success of the hunt. For all you hunters, the key to getting permission to hunt private land is the way you approach the landowner. Here are just a few tips on obtaining permission to hunt private land.

State law requires you obtain verbal permission from the landowner. Only the landowner can give hunting permission.

Obtain permission to hunt several farms. This assures you of a place to hunt if others are using the property or the landowner is not home.

Always obtain permission well in advance of the time you plan to hunt. Plan your visit early in the evening when the landowner, especially if a farmer, is likely to be home. If you will scout the area before hunting season, also request permission for that time.

Ask for permission by yourself or with one other person; do not take your hunting party up to the door. When approaching the landowner or family for permission. NEVER carry your gun and keep any dogs in your vehicle.

If you cannot visit the landowner, write an appropriate and friendly letter. Do not stick a note on the door. Your letter may request a date/time to talk in person, or you can make arrangements by mail or telephone. Do so at the landowner’s preference.

Be prepared to provide your name and contact information and the dates and times when you would like to hunt a described portion of their land (e.g., the back 40 acres of the woods and cropland). Landowner may limit party size, ORVs or more.

Ask if there are crop fields or areas of the farm that should not be hunted.
Never shoot near farm buildings or where any people or livestock are living. Observe all safety zone areas – 452 feet from possibly inhabited structures.

Leave any gates you encounter the way you found them. If a gate is open, leave it open after you pass through. If a gate is closed, close it after you pass through.

Do not leave any trash. If you find litter already there, pick it up.

When the hunt is over, always thank the landowner. They then will know that you have left the farm and will not worry about you being lost or stuck on their property.

Offer the landowner a portion of your harvest off their land, such as a piece of game or portion of venison once your game is cleaned (or butchered). This gesture will help your relationship with the landowner. It also may help provide others with hunting opportunities from this landowner, and it helps build a positive image of hunting.

So just remember when obtaining permission to hunt that private land, be respectful, courteous and leave nothing behind. Treat that land as if were your own. Go out and enjoy the fall hunting season.

Written By: Mike Girolami, President of WorkWear1, http://www.workwear1.com, Local Distributor of Carhartt WorkCamo clothing, Redford MI

For every hunter there are many items, tools, equipment and hunting dogs that can be used. For many hunters these hunting dogs are great companions to take along for the hunt. They will also provide the hunter with the ability of flushing out the game, tracking it down and in some cases retrieving the fallen game. For hunters of squirrels there is another type of hunting dog that can be used. These dogs are the squirrel dogs.

In general any type of dog can be used as squirrel dogs. The main purpose of these dogs is to seek out squirrels and corner them so that the hunter can arrive in time to make the kill. While it is possible to train any breed of dog to be a squirrel chasing dog there are some particular dogs that can be used for this branch of hunting.

The real squirrel dogs that have been used for many years are the Terriers, Dachshunds, Feists and also Curs. These dogs have been trained as squirrel hunting dogs for many generations. The best types of dogs to use to hunt out squirrels from these dog breeds are the Curs. These dogs have some kind of Terrier genes in their blood lines.

The main types of Curs that are considered as being acceptable for squirrel hunting are those of the American Leopard, Mountain, Blackmouth and the Treeing Tennessee Brindle. The many different squirrel dogs all help the squirrel hunter to bag the squirrel they want by locating the prey. The best and well trained squirrel hunting dogs will be able to locate the whereabouts of a squirrel simply by the noise they make.

As most squirrels can be found in wooded regions where their favorite food source is, this is where you should expect to see your hunting dog heading to. Once the dogs have found the squirrel they will chase the squirrel to a place where the prey will have some difficulty jumping to another tree or even hiding under some rocks. The hunters will be able to shoot the squirrels once they have found the hiding place on the tree and the dogs have been secured.

In addition to helping hunters find small game like that of squirrels, there are competitions that the squirrel dogs can be entered in. These contests demonstrate the level of training and skill that a squirrel hunting dog displays. The more well and trained and experienced the dog the higher chances the hunters will have of bagging their game.

While the many different breeds of hunting dogs are excellent for helping hunters, squirrel dogs are great companions for the hunter of squirrels. With these squirrel dogs as your side you will find that you can catch your day’s hunting of squirrels with ease and enjoyment.

Many hunters who are readily able to bag deer, elk, bear, and other big game often find themselves up against a real challenge when facing the wild turkey. These birds are so clever and have such sharp eyesight, they are often able to detect the slightest movement on the part of the hunter that can ruin the whole shot. The wild turkey tests a hunter’s skill and patience; but many hunters prefer the challenge, otherwise there wouldn’t be so many to head to the field season after season after thus elusive bird. Hunting a wild turkey requires:

1. Patience. A hunter can often go all season without bagging a trophy. He must be willing to sit for hours on end without a single bird every coming into his sight, and when they do come, he must have the patience to wait until the perfect shot presents itself.

2. Cunning. The hunter that is able to excel at hunting wild turkey is often the hunter that spends his free time studying this clever bird. He learns a turkey’s habits in general, and studies the birds in his area to learn where they roost and feed, and what time of day they do it.

3. Stealth. The hunter not only must have the patience for the right shot to present itself, but he must have the stealth to cleverly line up his shot without the bird catching a glimpse of movement; this is often the most difficult part of the hunt.

4. Skill. Skill will be a necessity for a hunter to draw turkeys into his sights. Many hunters use a call to bring turkeys in, but this instrument must be mastered for it to work effectively.

5. Accuracy. The other thing a hunter must practice continually in the off-season is his aim. The last step in the ladder to bagging a trophy bird is making a clean shot.

With a lot of practice and dedication for the hunt, the turkey hunter can hone his skills at bagging this beautiful and clever fowl. Always be sure to know the local rules and regulations, and practice utmost safety while in the field. Many hunters get so anxious to bring home a prize, they shoot at anything that resembles a turkey, when really in reality, it may be a hunter who’s mastered his call and made the fatal mistake of wearing a color associated with turkey, such as red, blue, or white.

Becoming a whitetail deer hunter is every boy’s dream, especially if he lives in a household where hunting is approved (even practiced) and seen with respect. Surely, the most plausible explanation would be the fact that whitetails are abundant in many wooded areas and people just like to go into the forest, prepare their cover and wait for a deer to come into range, and all this while taking full advantage of the natural panorama to relinquish piled up stress.

Whitetail deer are known for their non-stop activity, being active around the clock from dusk to dawn. Also, they have keen sense of sight, smell, as well as hearing, which permits them to stay away from predators and hunters and avoid any danger. Independently, these senses are imposing; and in mixture they go a long way in helping the creatures survive. Hearing is used to spot the presence of other animals, including human beings, close by. Smell is also used for this purpose and to help the deer select food. The whitetail’s eyes are located to the side of its head allowing it to see almost all the way around its body.

Whitetails favor an area with varied food and cover types, including mixed-aged kindling stands. Perfect habitat will provide a mixture of forest, brush land, and cropland in blocks of one to two square miles. This means good news for hunters as they have numerous possibilities and chances to make a good stand in an area where deer are plentiful. Alternatively, in more harsh conditions or when you want to try something new, you may choose to hunt from a tree; but this will require a less comfortable experienced, often compensated by a more fruitful reward though.

Whitetail deer hunting is a sport of steel patience and perseverance, as results may come a little later than expected for a learner. Getting those first failed attempts to motivate you to go on trying and not making yourself feel discouraged may be synonymous to a promising whitetail hunting career ahead of you. While it may not be a sport that everyone can practice and really enjoy it, whitetail hunting is promise to bring you enormous satisfaction over the years, especially if you plan on catching that trophy buck everyone will envy you for when they see it hanging down your living room back wall.

In conclusion, although many say that it lacks sophistication and that it relies enormously on patience and dedication, whitetail hunting is today as popular as it can possibly get. But who knows? Maybe in a couple of years we’ll be witnessing an absolute domination of this particular hunting branch among hunters of all ages. So why don’t you make your contribution to this vision of mine by grabbing that rifle and orange vest and going for that first whitetail?