Game Hunting And The Problem Of Hair
It's an exciting day and one that you've been preparing for a long time. The first day of hunting season is one that many people look forward to, especially those heading out into the field for their first attempt at bringing home game. Silence and perfect vision is of utmost importance, as is staying upwind of the deer and out of sight, and you've taken the pains to find a likely spot where you'll be hidden and quiet while you wait for the deer to pass by.
Off to the left, you hear something and you turn your head. Swish! Wait a minute. What was that? You turn your head the other way and hear the faint noise again. Hey…that wasn't supposed to happen! How could you overlook something so obvious?
Hunting has long been known as a man's world, full of ego and prowess. But the sport of hunting is increasingly becoming an area that women are working their way into. However, those who teach women are often men, and instruction about the little considerations is geared towards what men know. Since most men have short hair, talk about how to keep hair off your face and out of your vision is lacking.
So what do you do with your hair when game hunting to ensure it doesn't lessen your chances of bringing home a fine, fat deer? There are a few options available. Most women find that tucking their hair up under a baseball cap works fine. If your hair is thin enough and of medium length, you can get away with wearing a hat to keep your hair from making noise or getting in the way of your vision.
Longer-haired women also try to tie their hair back in a ponytail or braid. The only drawback to a ponytail is that it can get snagged on briars, branches, and twigs. It can also make noise if it slides across the back of your jacket. If you want, you can tuck your ponytail inside the back of your jacket or shirt. Long, thick, curly hair is probably the worst combination for hunting. If you can, pull your curls into a tight ponytail and twist the ponytail up under your baseball cap. You can worry about combing out the tangles later.
French braids tend to use many small sections of hair and can help small wisps from working themselves loose to flutter in the wind and your eyes. You can find instructions on creating a French braid on the internet, but for those who have difficulty braiding their own hair in this fashion, try another alternative: Pull your hair back into a ponytail, and tie off one-inch sections down the length with small elastics. Another way to keep hair neat and quiet is to use hairnets or leather cases that enclose the whole length. Of course, if all creative attempts fail, you can certainly go for the short-haired look!
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