Back 40 Outdoors >> Do-It-Yourself Hunting

Posted on: June 24th, 2010Fast and Light Hunting: Back 40 Style

I’ve long been fascinated with the “fast and light” modus operandi of some of the units in the American military.  The Navy Seals, Recon Marines, Green Berets, and especially the Army Rangers.  My grandfather was a member of the Army Rangers during the Normandy invasion, and visiting the battlefields of the Normandy Coast only fueled the fire to learn as much as I could about these brave fighting men.  In my studies, the one thing that pops out at you is the utter mobility of these units.  Utilizing these tactics and light gear, I’ve applied some knowledge to the animals I hunt. Read the rest of this entry »