Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 334

Chapter 334: Chapter 258: Encirclement Hunt (Part 2)

Teams led by Uncle Zhang and several other experienced hunters were stationed on the north and south sides, ready to assist each other at any time.

At the halfway point of the mountain, the teams split into three routes.

As agreed, the teams advanced and retreated together, providing assistance immediately upon hearing the whistle.

Before nightfall, everyone would return to the small valley at the halfway point to spend the night.

Listening to Uncle Zhang’s arrangement: the seasoned hunters held their hunting dogs, whistling as they cautiously led the group further into the mountain.

Beyond the halfway point lay the territory of the big game.

This was the destination of this hunting trip. Going further would lead into deep mountains, where no one dared to bring so many people.

As they moved deeper, the dense forest and overgrown weeds required the lead person to use a machete to clear a path.

Without physical strength, it’s impossible to hunt in the mountains. Walking through the forest, one must pay attention to the surroundings, carry the game back and forth after catching it.

Seeing that people at the back couldn’t keep up, an experienced hunter found a nearby creek, started setting traps with several people in the front, hoping to make some gains on the way back.

Since entering Daqing Mountain, Zhang Guoqing felt inexplicably excited. He looked at the distant mountains in his memory, itching to explore further.

He remembered the last time he found ginseng was not far from here. Back then, he didn’t recognize the herbs. If he remembered correctly, there were lingzhi mushrooms at Skyline.

When the people in the rear caught up, seeing the commotion would hinder success, Zhang Guoqing began to explain the main points of hunting.

Zhang Guoqing was well aware that many in the team had never hunted before. He indeed needed to discuss the key points—this was also something the Old Captain had mentioned several times, entrusting him with the task.

Once everyone settled down, Zhang Guoqing began to demonstrate how to walk quietly in the forest, paying attention to every branch around them and every leaf underfoot, so as not to disturb the animals. Many animals have hearing more sensitive than humans and are also timid. Any disturbance would cause them to run.

Then Zhang Guoqing talked about the importance of wind direction when hunting.

Because many animals have very sensitive smell, detecting non-kindred scents makes them flee instantly. If one encounters an animal that doesn’t run, it’s usually a large beast, which is very dangerous.

Moreover, wind direction is very useful for hunting, such as hunting wild boars. The challenge is greater when hunting with the wind rather than against it, and the distances are closer. Often, when humans hunt, they are upwind, and can see the boar sniffing with its head raised, as wild boars have poor eyesight. If you remain still, it won’t notice you.

After explaining these things, he began to talk about the habits of mountain animals, like wild boars, deer, and bears, at different times.

For example, if wild boars are in a group, they are called herd boars. This type is timid and easily frightened. After feeding, they appear in the woods at dusk, resting and playing near streams. When startled, they always escape in the same direction and eventually regroup.

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