Prepping For The Season….Hunting Season That Is

Ready for the Season: Preparing for Hunting in Eastern North Carolina

Hunting season in Eastern North Carolina brings opportunities ranging from whitetail deer in the woods and fields to waterfowl along the region’s rivers, sounds and coastal areas. No matter the game being pursued, preparation before the season can make a hunt safer, more successful and more enjoyable. For experienced hunters and newcomers alike, that preparation should begin well before opening morning.

Get the Firearm Ready

A hunting firearm  that has spent months in storage should be inspected before returning to the field. Make sure the firearm is unloaded, then check its general condition and look for signs of rust, damage or excessive wear. Optics, scope mounts, slings and other accessories should also be inspected.

A trip to the range is equally important. Rifle hunters should confirm that their optics are properly zeroed rather than assuming the firearm is still sighted in from the previous season. Shotgun hunters can benefit from patterning their shotgun with the ammunition they intend to hunt with.

Ammunition selection also matters. Different bullet weights, bullet designs, shot sizes and loads are designed for different applications. Hunters should choose ammunition appropriate for both their firearm and the game being pursued.

Choosing the Right Hunting Firearm

Hunters shopping for a new firearm should consider more than caliber or gauge. Fit, recoil, firearm weight, barrel length, hunting environment and the type of game being hunted can all influence the right choice.

This is an area where working with an experinced firearm dealer can be especially valuable. Carolina Caliber has been in the firearm business for almost 70 years and offers the largest selection of firearms in Eastern North Carolina. Its knowledgeable staff can help hunters compare firearms, calibers, gauges, optics and other equipment based on their individual hunting needs.

That expertise can be particularly helpful for new hunters, parents selecting a first hunting firearm for a young hunter, or experienced sportsmen considering a different setup.