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re: Embarrassed about this, but can you start hunting later in life?
Posted on 1/19/21 at 9:10 am to Barneyrb
Posted on 1/19/21 at 9:10 am to Barneyrb
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3) When you do join a club show up for workdays and always be enthusiastic to help any way you can, don't be the guy that shows up and drinks beer all day.
Meh....why can’t you do both?
Posted on 1/19/21 at 9:46 am to Rsande63
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Embarrassed about this, but can you start hunting later in life?
Don't be, I grew up hunting squirrels and deer, never waterfowl. A friend took me duck hunting for the first time in my life at 35, had a blast, missed every single duck I shot at
Posted on 1/19/21 at 9:49 am to barry
Thanks & taking all the advice in this thread.
I'm lucky to live in a great location + have the support of my wife with costs/time/travel so I'll be looking forward to taking it step by step.
I'm lucky to live in a great location + have the support of my wife with costs/time/travel so I'll be looking forward to taking it step by step.
Posted on 1/19/21 at 9:53 am to Rsande63
Good for you, and I'm a real good shot with a rifle so it was quite a humbling experience to just whiff with a shotgun.
Posted on 1/19/21 at 10:05 am to Rsande63
I just started deer hunting this year at age 34. I was raised in a waterfowl hunting area and did that a lot in high school, but I duck hunted less and less after high school. I'm also familiar with firearms and have always enjoyed shooting. I have a few very good friends that are accomplished hunters, and they have taught me a lot about everything hunting related over these past few months. Don't be afraid to let your friends know that you're interested and I would bet that they will be willing to help you out. I bought a used compound bow recently also because I really enjoy shooting it and because bow season is much longer than rifle season. It allows me to get into the public land areas to hunt when there is less pressure/people - I'm also planning to do a bit of squirrel hunting/deer scouting next fall before bow season opens up.
For this first year, I just have to remind myself that I am going into the woods to learn, anything beyond that is purely bonus. Anyways - I think it's a worthwhile pursuit regardless of your age.
For this first year, I just have to remind myself that I am going into the woods to learn, anything beyond that is purely bonus. Anyways - I think it's a worthwhile pursuit regardless of your age.
Posted on 1/19/21 at 10:30 am to Rsande63
I watched a lot of hunting shows yesterday on YouTube. One of the shows featured brown bear hunting in Alaska. The guide had a 37 year old client and stated, he was one of the youngest clients he’d had in 20 years of guiding in Alaska and the Yukon. I thought that was interesting.
Posted on 1/19/21 at 10:33 am to Rsande63
Tell one or two of them exactly what you're saying here. If they're good dudes, and most outdoorsmen are, they would love to help you out. Make it clear you're not looking for a free ride or to get in a camp/lease membership. If you're invited to a camp bring steaks and cook them. Bring whiskey/beer and share it. Bring paper towels or TP or a few cases of water and leave them. Help clean up and wash dishes. Pay for gas coming and going & do not take no for an answer. Ask questions and pay attention. You will soon have more invites than you can accept. Good Luck.
Posted on 1/19/21 at 10:45 am to Rsande63
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I was probably discounting my friends/neighbors who do hunt. They are super passionate and have mounted deer, elk and other type of game + some from week long trips across the US. When the topic comes up at house parties/ soccer they really get into ballistics, game reports, and technical stuff that makes me feel aloof.
I'm in Montgomery County, TX and it seems like all of our friends & connections are seasoned and super experienced from their upbringing.
Hunting seems exciting and a great time so I was looking to learn and make an effort to do it the right way and hunt the right way in terms of "respect" if that makes sense to the seasoned people here...not be a jackass or looking like some idiot at a camp.
If that’s the case, I guarantee 100% that if you told them your story, and that you were embarrassed to ask them because you think you’re a beginner, they’d be fighting each other about who gets to take you hunting first.
Posted on 1/19/21 at 11:04 am to Rsande63
Absolutely. In this day and age with Youtube, what took most of us decades to learn can be consumed in hours. Sure, you will still have trail and errors with plenty of errors, but it's never too late to begin enjoying the hunt.
BTW, this is a great thread that makes me proud to be a hunter.
BTW, this is a great thread that makes me proud to be a hunter.
This post was edited on 1/19/21 at 11:06 am
Posted on 1/19/21 at 11:49 am to Rsande63
Wish you were closer to central Louisiana , I'd take you . As I have aged I enjoy deer hunting more , still love to duck and dove hunt .
Posted on 1/19/21 at 12:19 pm to Rsande63
I’m in the same situation. I’m 34 and looking to get into hunting for the first time. I went duck hunting 2 times this year for my first hunting experience.
This thread is very informative. I like the idea of starting with squirrels and going from there.
This thread is very informative. I like the idea of starting with squirrels and going from there.
Posted on 1/19/21 at 12:20 pm to jimbeam
What’s the best gun type for squirrel hunting?
Posted on 1/19/21 at 12:36 pm to TigerBlood17
This thread actually made me much more comfortable. I honestly thought I'd get flamed like the O-T Lounge does.
I'm sure my neighbors will respond the same way since wildlife enthusiasts seem like a close group of people.
Just the small things seem big now..I had a 5 mile run in a wooded greenspace this morning and was much more observant of the squirrels, noises, and overall environment.
I'm sure my neighbors will respond the same way since wildlife enthusiasts seem like a close group of people.
Just the small things seem big now..I had a 5 mile run in a wooded greenspace this morning and was much more observant of the squirrels, noises, and overall environment.
Posted on 1/19/21 at 12:44 pm to Rsande63
Never ever be embarrassed. I was the same.
I grew up as kid primarily duck hunting. I can only remember maybe making 2-3 deer hunts and squirrel hunts. Due to life changes I quit hunting at a very young age for years.
Later in life I wanted to start and get into deer hunting but I didn't know much about it. I asked a friend to teach and show me the ropes; up to even cleaning a deer. Sure, I felt embarrassed but one thing I noticed is he enjoyed teaching me all that he knew. I understand it all now. It was his passion, and what he enjoyed. Thus, he enjoyed sharing that.
Now, I enjoy doing the same.
IMO your easiest way to learn the ropes is to ask someone you know to show you.
I grew up as kid primarily duck hunting. I can only remember maybe making 2-3 deer hunts and squirrel hunts. Due to life changes I quit hunting at a very young age for years.
Later in life I wanted to start and get into deer hunting but I didn't know much about it. I asked a friend to teach and show me the ropes; up to even cleaning a deer. Sure, I felt embarrassed but one thing I noticed is he enjoyed teaching me all that he knew. I understand it all now. It was his passion, and what he enjoyed. Thus, he enjoyed sharing that.
Now, I enjoy doing the same.
IMO your easiest way to learn the ropes is to ask someone you know to show you.
Posted on 1/19/21 at 2:08 pm to Rsande63
Do everything everyone says to do if I lived there I would be more than happy to take you.
Posted on 1/19/21 at 2:23 pm to Rsande63
It's a lot easier when you have buddies and/or private land. I have neither, and have had a rough go of it so far. But as others have said, I'm not necessarily out there for the kill, the kill would be a bonus. I'll get one, one of these days.
Also, as others have alluded to, I haven't pigeon-holed myself to deer. I'm going squirrel hunting (hiking in the woods with a shotgun instead of a walking stick) this weekend.
Where I live there's as much or more small game season than firearms deer, so if time management is an issue, definitely get into the small game seasons as well. Hunting small game will also improve your deer game, as you'll use it as an excuse to scout for sign and scope out new spots.
Also, as others have alluded to, I haven't pigeon-holed myself to deer. I'm going squirrel hunting (hiking in the woods with a shotgun instead of a walking stick) this weekend.
Where I live there's as much or more small game season than firearms deer, so if time management is an issue, definitely get into the small game seasons as well. Hunting small game will also improve your deer game, as you'll use it as an excuse to scout for sign and scope out new spots.
Posted on 1/19/21 at 2:28 pm to TigerBlood17
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What’s the best gun type for squirrel hunting?
Can’t go wrong with a 20 or 12 gauge. Whichever one you have.
This post was edited on 1/19/21 at 2:29 pm
Posted on 1/19/21 at 3:04 pm to Rsande63
I'm 39 and only getting into because of my son. I've got a duck hunting mentor but we are trying to figure out deer hunting on our own.
Posted on 1/19/21 at 3:07 pm to TigerBlood17
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What’s the best gun type for squirrel hunting?
squirrel hunting with a .22 is about as fun as it gets
it will also make you a better shot and teach you patience
Posted on 1/19/21 at 3:24 pm to Salmon
LINK / -->MENTORED HUNTING WORKSHOPS
PUBLIC HUNTING IN TEXAS
Based on feedback I found this program for mentored hunts for 1st time adults. Im making some calls and trying to get on waiting list.
Passing it along because it might be a good resource to future threads like this.
Edit --> Called and got on the Alazan Bayou WMA Multi-Species 3 day mentorship retreat and found out 2021-22 registration opens in August. Thank you all very much.
PUBLIC HUNTING IN TEXAS
Based on feedback I found this program for mentored hunts for 1st time adults. Im making some calls and trying to get on waiting list.
Passing it along because it might be a good resource to future threads like this.
Edit --> Called and got on the Alazan Bayou WMA Multi-Species 3 day mentorship retreat and found out 2021-22 registration opens in August. Thank you all very much.
This post was edited on 1/19/21 at 3:49 pm
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