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The 5 Guns Every Outdoorsman Needs


It never hurts to have a few extra firearms, but if you’re a hunter and limited to just five, these are the ones you really can’t live without If you’re like me, you’d own 20 or more rifles, shotguns, and handguns, however many you could afford. But truth is, to have a blast shooting targets and hunting every species of bird and animal across America, you really only need five firearms. And those are the ones we’re talking about here. In this discussion, we’ll focus on the generic qualities and some specs of the five categories of guns. When you’re ready to buy, do your research on Google and at your local gun shop to find the brands and models that match your style and fit your budget. A .22 Rifle Every man, woman, and child on Earth needs a good old .22 rifle. Well, so long as they’re properly trained in firearms handling and safety. Whether for plinking on the Back 40 or potting a mess of squirrels in October, a .22 rifle is the gun most of us learn on. It’s the first gun you need to get into your kid’s hands as soon as he or she is ready to join our shooting fraternity. Relatively quiet to shoot and with no recoil, a rimfire rifle is the perfect tool for young or new shooters. For those of you who have been hunting awhile, think of a .22 as the perfect understudy for your deer rifle. You can go to the range several times a year and comfortably shoot a scoped .22 rifle all day long to fine-tune your sight picture, breathing, alignment, and trigger control. There’s no better practice for the upcoming whitetail season. (Don't Miss: Has the .30-30 Really Killed the Most Deer?) The .22 LR has long been the most popular cartridge in America, and today’s rimfire rifles are of the best quality yet. No matter your preference or budget, there’s a sweeting-shooting bolt-action or autoloader for you. Which one? I like a bolt because it simulates my deer rifles, but I’ve got to admit that a .22 autoloader with a capacity of 10 or more cartridges is a lot more fun to shoot. A Deer Rifle I could write for days about deer rifles, but here I’ll simplify things: Any centerfire rifle that shoots a 140- to a 180-grain bullet accurately out to 250-300 yards is a good choice for hunting any species of deer anywhere in North America. Five calibers you should consider: .270, .308, 7mm-08, .30-06, and 7mm Rem. Mag. There are many more adequate cartridges out there and new rounds popping up every so often, but go with one of the aforementioned and proven five, and you’ll be happy. I have three favorites: .270 Winchester: As hunting cartridges go, the .270 is a plenty accurate round with manageable recoil. The less that a rifle “kicks,” the better people shoot and hunt with it, no question. While the perfect caliber for whitetails, the .270 with a 140-grain bullet is fine if you get a hankering to go West for mule deer. 7mm-08 Remington: Overlooked by too many hunters, this round is accurate, easy to shoot, and has minimal recoil, making it an especially good choice for young hunters. I use mine to hunt Texas whitetails every year. .30-06 Springfield: If you want more power and can handle more recoil, you can’t go wrong with the time-proven .30-06. If you choose a bolt-action that fits you well and feels comfortable and snug on your shoulder and cheek, the recoil of an ’06 actually isn’t that bad. With good 180-grain bullets, you can hunt every hoofed mammal in North America, including elk and moose, with a .30-06. (Don't Miss: 5 Tips for Rifle Shooting Accuracy) Regardless, definitely go with a bolt-action. While some rifles will shoot better than others right out of the box, any new bolt gun you purchase will be more than accurate enough for deer hunting. All you really need is a rifle/scope/ammo combo that will shoot a 3-shot group that measures 2 inches or less at 100 yards. That’s a bar easy to meet, and most modern rifles with good scopes shoot better. Final thoughts: Barrels on today’s hunting rifles are typically 22 or 24 inches; either is fine. Lightweight synthetic stocks are tough, look OK, and shed rain. Many rifles come from the factory with trigger pulls of 5 pounds or more. You will shoot better with a crisp-breaking, 3 ½- to 4-pound trigger. Have a qualified gunsmith measure the trigger and lighten the pull if necessary. (Is it Safe to Hunt with Old Ammo?) A Bird Gun “Bird Gun” is our Southern term for a wood-stocked, lightweight, sweet-handling 12- or 20-gauge shotgun that is perfect for breaking clay pigeons and shooting a limit of quail, doves, or pheasants. We’re talking semi-auto or over/under with a 24- to 26-inch barrel(s) fitted with removable choke tubes. Skeet, Improved Cylinder, and Modified are the top tubes you’ll need and use. Many guns have 3-inch chambers, but you’ll be shooting mostly 2 ¾-inch shells from this gun (usually with No. 6, 7 ½, 8 or 9 shot). (Killer Buy Alert: Men's Realtree Turkey Flag Short Sleeve Gray Shirt) A bird gun is the cream of the crop of this collection, and it will run you $1,000 to $2,000 or a bit more. Shop around and check out the used gun rack at your local gun shop. Think of it as a lifelong investment; a gun you can pass along to one of your kids. But you need a fine shotgun to get the most enjoyment out of your wing-shooting, be it for clay pigeons or live feathers. If you’ll shoot mostly skeet and clays, I’d recommend a 20-gauge. If you’ll hunt a lot of doves, grouse, and definitely pheasants, I’d go with a 12. You could screw a Full Choke tube into your bird gun and use it to kill a turkey or a limit of mallards — I’ve done that a bunch of times — but there is a better choice of gun for that. A Magnum Shotgun While not a gun you’ll shoot every month, you need a heavy-duty 12-gauge magnum in your safe. It’s the ticket for turkey hunting in the spring, and a workhorse for waterfowling in fall and winter. It should be a pump or semi-auto, chambered for 3- and 3 ½-inch shotshells, with synthetic stock and cloaked in Realtree camo. If you’ll hunt mostly waterfowl, go with a 26- or 28-inch barrel. While that same barrel will work fine for gobblers, many of today’s specialty turkey guns have 21- or 22-inch barrels, which are easier to carry and maneuver in the woods. A variety of choke tubes for either steel or turkey loads are available in any gun you choose. (Don't Miss: The Benelli Super Black Eagle: One of History's Great Duck Guns) An All-Purpose Handgun I’ve been shooting a lot of handguns lately, mostly for the fun of it, but also because I want to be proficient with a pistol and ready to protect my family and property. For ease of use and dependability, you can’t beat a double-action revolver. Load up, aim at the target and pull the trigger five or six times until the gun is empty. There are snub-nosed revolvers up to large-frame magnum revolvers, but for most, a medium-frame gun with a 4- to 6-inch barrel chambered in .357 Magnum (from which you can also shoot .38 Special, but not vice versa) is about right. (Don't Miss: 5 Things to Know About Muzzleloader Accuracy) I started out with revolvers and still use them, but these days I do most of my shooting with a semiauto handgun. A semi-auto in 9mm, .40 S&W, or .45 ACP (three of the most common calibers) holds more ammunition than a .357 revolver, is faster to reload, and typically recoils less. Plus, most of them have better triggers and are easier for new users to shoot. Personally, I shoot a full-size .45 ACP double-stack that measures 7½ from the rear of the slide to the muzzle. My wife shoots a smaller, lighter version of the same gun in 9mm. For a day at the range, running 10- to 13-round magazines through semi-auto handgun is about as much fun as it gets. A semiauto pistol does require more thorough and frequent cleanings than a revolver, but I look at that as a good thing. It makes you learn your weapon — how to dissemble it, clean it, and reassemble it after every shooting session. That builds confidence, and makes you safer, too. Summary Once you’ve amassed these five firearms, you have the tools needed to hunt just about any critter that walks or flies in North America. You’re ready to plink paper or metal, and powder clays. Have peace of mind, because you’re set for both personal protection and fun. Now go out and have fun, shoot straight, and be safe.

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How to Plan Your First Antelope Hunt Pronghorns are the gateway species for Western big-game hunters, and there’s a long season full of opportunity. Here’s when to go I wouldn’t go so far as to say a dead antelope buck smells good, but I don’t mind their odor a bit. There’s a hint of petting zoo goat — not necessarily repulsive in itself — mixed with dry Western air and sage and musk. All combined, somehow, the smell is sweet, and for me it always triggers good memories of hunting adventures far from home. Just about every Easterner ever to buy a deer tag has at some point dreamed of hunting out West. I talk to eager prospects every year, and many of them want to come out swinging, with designs on an elk hunt in the mountains. I love elk hunting, especially in September. But I always temper any encouragement I give with this reality: If you’re not going guided, you’re probably not going to kill an elk. Not your first year. If you’re prepared to pony up for a guided elk hunt, go for it. But for the price of even a cheap elk hunt, you can book two top-end antelope hunts. And if you have the gumption for a DIY trip, success comes much easier on a pronghorn hunt. We can talk about experiences and beautiful sunrises and all that … but I’ve always found the trip home to be better with a cooler of meat in tow. First Western hunt or not, a pronghorn is a critter that I can’t praise enough. They’re abundant and accessible. Their behavior is fascinating, and the country where they live is plenty wild — but also not likely to kill you. Their reputation as table fare is mixed, but there’s no call for that. I’ve never had one that wasn’t fine eating. Just don’t expect the bland flavor of corn-fed whitetail. My buddy Miles Fedinec, who’s been a Colorado guide and outfitter his entire adult life, agrees. He’s an antelope nut, having guided a few clients to some of the state’s all-time largest bucks. “Antelope are the most underrated, overlooked opportunity we have,” he says. “You can come out here, see the West, hunt when the weather is nice, and in all likelihood, go home with a trophy animal that’s great to eat. What’s not to love about that?” I love it so much that I’m headed to Colorado again this fall, on my seventh pronghorn hunt. I’ve chased them on public land and private, all over Colorado and Wyoming, with bows, crossbows, muzzleloaders, and centerfire rifles. I’ve had a ball at it every single time, and have always gotten a buck, too. Antelope season has phases just like any other season. I’ve hunted them all, but what you’re after from the experience dictates the timing of your hunt. If you’re looking at a calendar, here’s what to know. Early Archery Mid-August to Early September Pros: With the right conditions and a good setup, bowhunters can expect to see numerous animals, with high-odds shot opportunities. Archery seasons typically open mid-August (Aug. 15 in both Colorado and Wyoming), and the most productive way to hunt antelope at the time is from a ground blind over a water hole. Outfitters will have scouted options and set blinds ahead of time. If you’re hunting on your own, plan to spend a couple of days on the front end, scouting water sources with optics and trail cameras, to figure out where to place your hide. Good thing is, pop-up ground blinds don’t seem to bother the animals much. Go early, because the hotter and drier the weather, the better the action will be. Bring a small cooler with lunch and plenty of drinks, a full charge on your phone, and more than a couple of good books. I once read the biography of an undercover agent who infiltrated an outlaw biker gang, cover to cover, in an antelope blind. I’d no more than closed it when I looked up and saw a buck coming. If the conditions are good, you can expect to see plenty of animals, and to get a close-range shot. The action typically is at its best midmorning, but I’ve seen antelope walk in for a drink at all hours of the day. This style of hunting isn’t especially difficult, but it is effective, and a whole lot of fun if the conditions are favorable. If getting an antelope with a bow is your main goal, try to plan your hunt before Sept. 1. Much later than that, and you run a risk of cool Western mornings and autumn rains spoiling the action. The Rut Mid-September to Early October Pros: This is the rut, and it’s action packed. It’s also overlooked, since everyone else is elk hunting at the time. Cons: It’s tougher to fill a tag now with archery gear, since water-hole hunting is typically less productive and movement is less predictable. As much fun as hunting over a water hole can be, the rut is my favorite time to hunt antelope. Antelope are aggressive critters that fight and chase all over creation when love is in the air. Hunting from a blind can still work. It doesn’t hurt to have a water hole close by, but a fence gap between two pastures can really help seal the deal. One of the West’s great mysteries is that antelope hate jumping fences, even though they’re perfectly capable. I’ve watched them pace back and forth, for an hour and a mile, alongside a woven-wire fence. But a slight gap in the fence that they can squeeze through or under creates the equivalent of a whitetail hunter’s perfect pinch point. “You can come out here, see the West, hunt when the weather is nice, and in all likelihood, go home with a trophy animal that’s great to eat. What’s not to love about that?” — Miles Fedinec One morning a few years ago in Wyoming, I was in a blind 25 yards from just such a gap, waiting with a crossbow. I had a little buck on my side of the fence that had been farting around most of the morning. On the other side, well over a mile away, I could see a loose herd with a couple of good bucks chasing does, beating the snot out of each other, and generally acting like amorous antelope. I watched them for hours until finally, one of the bucks broke and began heading my way, presumably to find something else to chase or fight. I could tell he was headed toward the fence gap. The little buck in front of me saw him, too, and stood at full alert. The big buck noticed him and set into a trot, and then a gallop, at that fence gap to run the little buck off. I shot him just as he slowed to cross the wire. You can have a lot of fun by spot-and-stalk and decoy hunting this time of year, too. Keep eyes on doe groups with a good buck tending them. Don’t get discouraged if he runs off after a doe or smaller buck, because he will come back. Use dips in terrain to work in as close as you dare. If you’re archery hunting, try showing him a decoy, most of which are made to look like subordinate bucks. It’s a lot like reaping a gobbler behind a fan, and if it happens, it usually happens fast. Late Season Mid-October to the End Pros: Rifle seasons are typically open, and bucks are sometimes gathered in bachelor groups. Though there are some earlier opportunities, if you book a rifle hunt, odds are it’ll happen in early October. The rut’s waning by this point in the season, and animals are beginning to gather in larger herds, where they’ll remain through the winter. Still, it’s common to see a dominant buck with a large harem of does, especially early in the month. By midmonth, you’re liable to see all sorts of combos, but bachelor groups of bucks start hanging around together, too. I had a heck of a good time last year in late October in northeast Wyoming, where the bucks were grouped up. It was spitting snow and cold at daybreak, but it warmed up by midmorning, when we got on a group of about a dozen bucks, including two solid shooters. After two failed stalks, we finally crawled up to within 80 yards of them early that afternoon, for an easy shot. Many people think of rifle hunting antelope as a long-range game, and if that’s your thing, the chance is there. But a careful stalk through pretty country is the fun part of it. If you have hills to work with and a little patience, it’s easy enough to slip to within 200 yards of them. A blown stalk doesn’t always mean the end of the hunt, either. Give the animals time to settle down, and if you can locate them again, try them. TOP STOPS So where should you go? There are antelope all over the West (as far east as western Nebraska), but you can’t go wrong with these tried-and-true destinations. Wyoming It’s often said that Wyoming has more pronghorns than people, and after multiple trips there, I don’t doubt it. For pure opportunity, it’s the place to be. Success rates statewide exceed 85%. Outfitters are numerous, or can try your hand at the draw system. There are 115 different hunting areas, and as you might expect, some areas are more difficult to draw than others. The north-central part of the state, near Gillette, is where I’ve hunted most. It has a crazy number of animals but more limited public access. Colorado Archery hunters can buy over-the-counter tags and hunt many units in eastern Colorado. Public land is a little tough to come by there, but there are plenty of animals and outfitters available. It’s wide open and flat, making spot-and-stalk hunting especially challenging. Northwest Colorado is better known as a trophy destination. It’s hillier country, and an easier place to sneak in close. Getting a tag to hunt public land might take a few preference points, but it’s worth the wait. Outfitters in the area frequently have landowner vouchers available for securing a license. You just have to book before they’re all used up. New MexicoThe world-record buck — a 96 4/8 monster shot by Mike Gallo in 2013 — was killed in Socorro County. New Mexico has a reputation for producing big critters, and antelope are no exception. Public draw hunts are available (apply in March), and outfitted hunts on private land are surprisingly affordable.

How to Plan Your First Antelope Hunt Pronghorns are the gateway species for Western big-game hunters, and there’s a long season full of opportunity. Here’s when to go I wouldn’t go so far as to say a dead antelope buck smells good, but I don’t mind their odor a bit. There’s a hint of petting zoo goat — not necessarily repulsive in itself — mixed with dry Western air and sage and musk. All combined, somehow, the smell is sweet, and for me it always triggers good memories of hunting adventures far from home. Just about every Easterner ever to buy a deer tag has at some point dreamed of hunting out West. I talk to eager prospects every year, and many of them want to come out swinging, with designs on an elk hunt in the mountains. I love elk hunting, especially in September. But I always temper any encouragement I give with this reality: If you’re not going guided, you’re probably not going to kill an elk. Not your first year. If you’re prepared to pony up for a guided elk hunt, go for it. But for the price of even a cheap elk hunt, you can book two top-end antelope hunts. And if you have the gumption for a DIY trip, success comes much easier on a pronghorn hunt. We can talk about experiences and beautiful sunrises and all that … but I’ve always found the trip home to be better with a cooler of meat in tow. First Western hunt or not, a pronghorn is a critter that I can’t praise enough. They’re abundant and accessible. Their behavior is fascinating, and the country where they live is plenty wild — but also not likely to kill you. Their reputation as table fare is mixed, but there’s no call for that. I’ve never had one that wasn’t fine eating. Just don’t expect the bland flavor of corn-fed whitetail. My buddy Miles Fedinec, who’s been a Colorado guide and outfitter his entire adult life, agrees. He’s an antelope nut, having guided a few clients to some of the state’s all-time largest bucks. “Antelope are the most underrated, overlooked opportunity we have,” he says. “You can come out here, see the West, hunt when the weather is nice, and in all likelihood, go home with a trophy animal that’s great to eat. What’s not to love about that?” I love it so much that I’m headed to Colorado again this fall, on my seventh pronghorn hunt. I’ve chased them on public land and private, all over Colorado and Wyoming, with bows, crossbows, muzzleloaders, and centerfire rifles. I’ve had a ball at it every single time, and have always gotten a buck, too. Antelope season has phases just like any other season. I’ve hunted them all, but what you’re after from the experience dictates the timing of your hunt. If you’re looking at a calendar, here’s what to know. Early Archery Mid-August to Early September Pros: With the right conditions and a good setup, bowhunters can expect to see numerous animals, with high-odds shot opportunities. Archery seasons typically open mid-August (Aug. 15 in both Colorado and Wyoming), and the most productive way to hunt antelope at the time is from a ground blind over a water hole. Outfitters will have scouted options and set blinds ahead of time. If you’re hunting on your own, plan to spend a couple of days on the front end, scouting water sources with optics and trail cameras, to figure out where to place your hide. Good thing is, pop-up ground blinds don’t seem to bother the animals much. Go early, because the hotter and drier the weather, the better the action will be. Bring a small cooler with lunch and plenty of drinks, a full charge on your phone, and more than a couple of good books. I once read the biography of an undercover agent who infiltrated an outlaw biker gang, cover to cover, in an antelope blind. I’d no more than closed it when I looked up and saw a buck coming. If the conditions are good, you can expect to see plenty of animals, and to get a close-range shot. The action typically is at its best midmorning, but I’ve seen antelope walk in for a drink at all hours of the day. This style of hunting isn’t especially difficult, but it is effective, and a whole lot of fun if the conditions are favorable. If getting an antelope with a bow is your main goal, try to plan your hunt before Sept. 1. Much later than that, and you run a risk of cool Western mornings and autumn rains spoiling the action. The Rut Mid-September to Early October Pros: This is the rut, and it’s action packed. It’s also overlooked, since everyone else is elk hunting at the time. Cons: It’s tougher to fill a tag now with archery gear, since water-hole hunting is typically less productive and movement is less predictable. As much fun as hunting over a water hole can be, the rut is my favorite time to hunt antelope. Antelope are aggressive critters that fight and chase all over creation when love is in the air. Hunting from a blind can still work. It doesn’t hurt to have a water hole close by, but a fence gap between two pastures can really help seal the deal. One of the West’s great mysteries is that antelope hate jumping fences, even though they’re perfectly capable. I’ve watched them pace back and forth, for an hour and a mile, alongside a woven-wire fence. But a slight gap in the fence that they can squeeze through or under creates the equivalent of a whitetail hunter’s perfect pinch point. “You can come out here, see the West, hunt when the weather is nice, and in all likelihood, go home with a trophy animal that’s great to eat. What’s not to love about that?” — Miles Fedinec One morning a few years ago in Wyoming, I was in a blind 25 yards from just such a gap, waiting with a crossbow. I had a little buck on my side of the fence that had been farting around most of the morning. On the other side, well over a mile away, I could see a loose herd with a couple of good bucks chasing does, beating the snot out of each other, and generally acting like amorous antelope. I watched them for hours until finally, one of the bucks broke and began heading my way, presumably to find something else to chase or fight. I could tell he was headed toward the fence gap. The little buck in front of me saw him, too, and stood at full alert. The big buck noticed him and set into a trot, and then a gallop, at that fence gap to run the little buck off. I shot him just as he slowed to cross the wire. You can have a lot of fun by spot-and-stalk and decoy hunting this time of year, too. Keep eyes on doe groups with a good buck tending them. Don’t get discouraged if he runs off after a doe or smaller buck, because he will come back. Use dips in terrain to work in as close as you dare. If you’re archery hunting, try showing him a decoy, most of which are made to look like subordinate bucks. It’s a lot like reaping a gobbler behind a fan, and if it happens, it usually happens fast. Late Season Mid-October to the End Pros: Rifle seasons are typically open, and bucks are sometimes gathered in bachelor groups. Though there are some earlier opportunities, if you book a rifle hunt, odds are it’ll happen in early October. The rut’s waning by this point in the season, and animals are beginning to gather in larger herds, where they’ll remain through the winter. Still, it’s common to see a dominant buck with a large harem of does, especially early in the month. By midmonth, you’re liable to see all sorts of combos, but bachelor groups of bucks start hanging around together, too. I had a heck of a good time last year in late October in northeast Wyoming, where the bucks were grouped up. It was spitting snow and cold at daybreak, but it warmed up by midmorning, when we got on a group of about a dozen bucks, including two solid shooters. After two failed stalks, we finally crawled up to within 80 yards of them early that afternoon, for an easy shot. Many people think of rifle hunting antelope as a long-range game, and if that’s your thing, the chance is there. But a careful stalk through pretty country is the fun part of it. If you have hills to work with and a little patience, it’s easy enough to slip to within 200 yards of them. A blown stalk doesn’t always mean the end of the hunt, either. Give the animals time to settle down, and if you can locate them again, try them. TOP STOPS So where should you go? There are antelope all over the West (as far east as western Nebraska), but you can’t go wrong with these tried-and-true destinations. Wyoming It’s often said that Wyoming has more pronghorns than people, and after multiple trips there, I don’t doubt it. For pure opportunity, it’s the place to be. Success rates statewide exceed 85%. Outfitters are numerous, or can try your hand at the draw system. There are 115 different hunting areas, and as you might expect, some areas are more difficult to draw than others. The north-central part of the state, near Gillette, is where I’ve hunted most. It has a crazy number of animals but more limited public access. Colorado Archery hunters can buy over-the-counter tags and hunt many units in eastern Colorado. Public land is a little tough to come by there, but there are plenty of animals and outfitters available. It’s wide open and flat, making spot-and-stalk hunting especially challenging. Northwest Colorado is better known as a trophy destination. It’s hillier country, and an easier place to sneak in close. Getting a tag to hunt public land might take a few preference points, but it’s worth the wait. Outfitters in the area frequently have landowner vouchers available for securing a license. You just have to book before they’re all used up. New MexicoThe world-record buck — a 96 4/8 monster shot by Mike Gallo in 2013 — was killed in Socorro County. New Mexico has a reputation for producing big critters, and antelope are no exception. Public draw hunts are available (apply in March), and outfitted hunts on private land are surprisingly affordable.

Post: 16 September 2022

Ksenia B

Немного истории …Древние хорваты в пятом веке жили на северных склонах Карпат, в районе нынешних Кракова, Бреста и Львова. Византийцы называли их «белыми», или некрещеными хорватами. Само слово «хорват» также иранского происхождения. Впервые слово «кроатус» встречается в первом веке в надписи на глиняной табличке, найденной на Крымском полуострове. Да и название гор – Карпаты – ученые тоже производят от слова «кроат» или «хорват». Утверждают также, что хорваты приложили свою руку в дело основания Киева – из трех основателей – Кий, Щек и Хорив – как раз последний был хорватом. Каким же образом хорватам посчастливилось попасть на берег моря? Оказывается, довольно просто. Византийские правители часто в древние времена приглашали на воинскую службу представителей других народов. Однажды повезло и хорватским воинам. Их призвали пожить на берегу Адриатического моря в начале седьмого века. В хорватских хрониках это событие нашло яркое отражение. Там говорится о пяти братьях и двух сестрах – предводителях племен, которые снялись с насиженных мест и переселились к морю. В результате оказалось, что выигрыш хорватов получился многократным – мало того, что они сменили климат на вполне приличный, но еще и попали в прогрессивную социальную среду. Это дало возможность быстро развиваться во всех отношениях и выгодно отличаться от других племен, не получивших «приморскую» прописку. У хорватов, к примеру, раньше всех возникло государство. Уже в 925 году Папа Римский венчал королевской короной хорватского князя. Они раньше всех приняли христианство – в седьмом веке. У них раньше всех возникла письменность, основанная на настоящей, исконно славянской азбуке – глаголице. Первая типография появилась в Косине через тридцать лет после изобретения Гутенберга. Самый старинный открытый европейский театр находится на острове Хвар. Благодаря сильному влиянию католичества, в Хорватии существует богатая литература на латинском языке, которая занимает второе место после Италии. История Хорватии – сложная и запутанная. Хорошо, конечно, жить в приличном месте с видом на море, но, сами понимаете, дело это не только приятное, но и опасное, так как все время приходилось отбиваться от желающих урвать себе кусочек чужой землицы под южным солнцем. Каких только сражений ни видела эта земля! Хорваты воевали с гуннами, татарами, франками, венецианцами, турками… Граница Хорватии всегда была границей между двумя мирами: сначала между Западом и Римской империей, между варварами и христианством, и в конечном итоге – между Европой и Азией. В 1102 году Хорватия объединилась с Венгрией, венгерский король Кальман стал одновременно и королем Хорватии. Таким образом, вплоть до 1918 года истории двух стран тесно переплетаются друг с другом. Объединение нескольких стран в одно государство – Югославию – сразу выявило целый клубок противоречий. Это непродуманное и поспешное политическое решение долгие годы негативно сказывалось на жизни балканских государств. После Второй мировой войны Югославия стала членом социалистического лагеря, а правительство возглавили коммунисты. Внешне все выглядело вполне пристойно, пожалуй, ни одна страна соцлагеря не была так близка по экономическому уровню к капитализму. Даже туристы, отправляющиеся в те годы в Югославию, оформлялись по особо разработанному образцу. Короче, туризм в эту страну развивался бы и развивался, если бы не грянула гражданская война. По сути, долгие годы и десятилетия, Югославия как бы пребывала на пороховой бочке внутренних противоречий, которые рано или поздно взорвались бы. Искусственно объединенные составляющие федерации решили быть автономными и свободными – и это право каждого народа. Желание Хорватии отделиться от соседей вызвало бурю противоречий и недовольства, особенно со стороны сербов. В принципе, ситуация вполне понятна – на территории Хорватии сосредоточено 60% нефти и нефтепродуктов федерации, практически вся тяжелая промышленность, основные курорты. Сербия всегда ориентировалась на сельское хозяйство. Выход Хорватии расценивался как финансовый крах страны. Плюс религиозные различия: хорваты сплошь католики, сербы – православные. В 1991 году начался вооруженный конфликт, последствия которого ощущаются и сегодня. Свобода далась Хорватии дорогой ценой. По дороге мы видели разрушенные дома, в которые никогда не вернутся хозяева, следы от пуль и снарядов, а иногда – замершую военную технику.

Немного истории …Древние хорваты в пятом веке жили на северных склонах Карпат, в районе нынешних Кракова, Бреста и Львова. Византийцы называли их «белыми», или некрещеными хорватами. Само слово «хорват» также иранского происхождения. Впервые слово «кроатус» встречается в первом веке в надписи на глиняной табличке, найденной на Крымском полуострове. Да и название гор – Карпаты – ученые тоже производят от слова «кроат» или «хорват». Утверждают также, что хорваты приложили свою руку в дело основания Киева – из трех основателей – Кий, Щек и Хорив – как раз последний был хорватом. Каким же образом хорватам посчастливилось попасть на берег моря? Оказывается, довольно просто. Византийские правители часто в древние времена приглашали на воинскую службу представителей других народов. Однажды повезло и хорватским воинам. Их призвали пожить на берегу Адриатического моря в начале седьмого века. В хорватских хрониках это событие нашло яркое отражение. Там говорится о пяти братьях и двух сестрах – предводителях племен, которые снялись с насиженных мест и переселились к морю. В результате оказалось, что выигрыш хорватов получился многократным – мало того, что они сменили климат на вполне приличный, но еще и попали в прогрессивную социальную среду. Это дало возможность быстро развиваться во всех отношениях и выгодно отличаться от других племен, не получивших «приморскую» прописку. У хорватов, к примеру, раньше всех возникло государство. Уже в 925 году Папа Римский венчал королевской короной хорватского князя. Они раньше всех приняли христианство – в седьмом веке. У них раньше всех возникла письменность, основанная на настоящей, исконно славянской азбуке – глаголице. Первая типография появилась в Косине через тридцать лет после изобретения Гутенберга. Самый старинный открытый европейский театр находится на острове Хвар. Благодаря сильному влиянию католичества, в Хорватии существует богатая литература на латинском языке, которая занимает второе место после Италии. История Хорватии – сложная и запутанная. Хорошо, конечно, жить в приличном месте с видом на море, но, сами понимаете, дело это не только приятное, но и опасное, так как все время приходилось отбиваться от желающих урвать себе кусочек чужой землицы под южным солнцем. Каких только сражений ни видела эта земля! Хорваты воевали с гуннами, татарами, франками, венецианцами, турками… Граница Хорватии всегда была границей между двумя мирами: сначала между Западом и Римской империей, между варварами и христианством, и в конечном итоге – между Европой и Азией. В 1102 году Хорватия объединилась с Венгрией, венгерский король Кальман стал одновременно и королем Хорватии. Таким образом, вплоть до 1918 года истории двух стран тесно переплетаются друг с другом. Объединение нескольких стран в одно государство – Югославию – сразу выявило целый клубок противоречий. Это непродуманное и поспешное политическое решение долгие годы негативно сказывалось на жизни балканских государств. После Второй мировой войны Югославия стала членом социалистического лагеря, а правительство возглавили коммунисты. Внешне все выглядело вполне пристойно, пожалуй, ни одна страна соцлагеря не была так близка по экономическому уровню к капитализму. Даже туристы, отправляющиеся в те годы в Югославию, оформлялись по особо разработанному образцу. Короче, туризм в эту страну развивался бы и развивался, если бы не грянула гражданская война. По сути, долгие годы и десятилетия, Югославия как бы пребывала на пороховой бочке внутренних противоречий, которые рано или поздно взорвались бы. Искусственно объединенные составляющие федерации решили быть автономными и свободными – и это право каждого народа. Желание Хорватии отделиться от соседей вызвало бурю противоречий и недовольства, особенно со стороны сербов. В принципе, ситуация вполне понятна – на территории Хорватии сосредоточено 60% нефти и нефтепродуктов федерации, практически вся тяжелая промышленность, основные курорты. Сербия всегда ориентировалась на сельское хозяйство. Выход Хорватии расценивался как финансовый крах страны. Плюс религиозные различия: хорваты сплошь католики, сербы – православные. В 1991 году начался вооруженный конфликт, последствия которого ощущаются и сегодня. Свобода далась Хорватии дорогой ценой. По дороге мы видели разрушенные дома, в которые никогда не вернутся хозяева, следы от пуль и снарядов, а иногда – замершую военную технику.

Post: 15 September 2022

Ksenia B

Гуляя по природному комплексу «Голубые озера», следует помнить о том, что здесь действует особый режим охраны. Посещать без специального разрешения заповедную зону, обозначенную табличками и предупреждающими знаками, запрещено. Зона регулируемого использования также предполагает целый ряд ограничений: ставить палатки, парковать автомобили и разводить костры можно лишь в специально отведенных для этого местах. Здесь разрешены сбор грибов и ягод для личного пользования, а также любительский лов рыбы. Соблюдайте эти простые правила, и тогда ваше знакомство с Голубыми озерами ничто не омрачит!

Гуляя по природному комплексу «Голубые озера», следует помнить о том, что здесь действует особый режим охраны. Посещать без специального разрешения заповедную зону, обозначенную табличками и предупреждающими знаками, запрещено. Зона регулируемого использования также предполагает целый ряд ограничений: ставить палатки, парковать автомобили и разводить костры можно лишь в специально отведенных для этого местах. Здесь разрешены сбор грибов и ягод для личного пользования, а также любительский лов рыбы. Соблюдайте эти простые правила, и тогда ваше знакомство с Голубыми озерами ничто не омрачит!

Post: 14 September 2022

Ksenia B

На территории поместья, принадлежавшего роду Бишевских, помимо усадебного дома, сохранилась башня-коптильня. Не пропустите культурный центр «Культыватар», расположившийся неподалеку в старом кирпичном здании. Если время позволяет, рекомендуем посетить и деревню Камаи, чтобы увидеть там костел оборонного типа.

На территории поместья, принадлежавшего роду Бишевских, помимо усадебного дома, сохранилась башня-коптильня. Не пропустите культурный центр «Культыватар», расположившийся неподалеку в старом кирпичном здании. Если время позволяет, рекомендуем посетить и деревню Камаи, чтобы увидеть там костел оборонного типа.

Post: 9 September 2022

Ksenia B

По пути стоит посетить пекарню и кафе в д. Комарово. Здесь можно купить не только вкусную свежую выпечку, но и пиво собственного приготовления. Внимания заслуживает и поместье Сулистровских, построенное в начале ХХ века. Сегодня Комарово известно благодаря усилиям семьи Войтеховичей. Это они придумали фестиваль «Камарова – кола дзён», а также создали пекарню и кафе, развивают здесь сельский туризм… После Комарово вы будете проезжать деревню Ольшево. Слева вы увидите старинные конюшни из красного кирпича и тесанного камня.

По пути стоит посетить пекарню и кафе в д. Комарово. Здесь можно купить не только вкусную свежую выпечку, но и пиво собственного приготовления. Внимания заслуживает и поместье Сулистровских, построенное в начале ХХ века. Сегодня Комарово известно благодаря усилиям семьи Войтеховичей. Это они придумали фестиваль «Камарова – кола дзён», а также создали пекарню и кафе, развивают здесь сельский туризм… После Комарово вы будете проезжать деревню Ольшево. Слева вы увидите старинные конюшни из красного кирпича и тесанного камня.

Post: 8 September 2022

Ksenia B

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