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Embarrassed about this, but can you start hunting later in life?
Posted on 1/18/21 at 8:53 pm
Posted on 1/18/21 at 8:53 pm
Long story short, I was raised by my grandparents in Breaux Bridge. My grandfather taught me everything and was 100% active in my life but had a bad leg/sort of crippled so we never hunted. From 10 years old till moving after LSU I never wanted to go hunt because I knew he wanted to teach me but physically could not. So I just never did.
Fast forward to now , I'm 37 and never went hunting but have wanted to pick it up for the last 5-10 years.
I have extensive experience with guns, own many, and respect gun safety.I'm assuming I start with some hunter safety courses but then what ?
Do I call a hunter guide and be like um, I'm almost 40 with no experience, can you teach me to hunt on a trip ?
I don't really have neighbors/friends who hunt with beginners.
Fast forward to now , I'm 37 and never went hunting but have wanted to pick it up for the last 5-10 years.
I have extensive experience with guns, own many, and respect gun safety.I'm assuming I start with some hunter safety courses but then what ?
Do I call a hunter guide and be like um, I'm almost 40 with no experience, can you teach me to hunt on a trip ?
I don't really have neighbors/friends who hunt with beginners.
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Posted on 1/18/21 at 8:56 pm to Rsande63
I'm in the exact same boat.
Posted on 1/18/21 at 8:59 pm to Rsande63
Yes you absolutely can. The advice you’ll get on here is as follows: become familiar and comfortable with firearms. Get familiar in the woods. Just go out and walk and listen. Then go squirrel hunting. You’ll learn to see things and notice animals.
Posted on 1/18/21 at 8:59 pm to Rsande63
Got any buddies who hunt? Ask them to tag along on duck or squirrel hunts, and ask for a few tips. Then maybe get a couple guided duck hunts.
I suggest these two types of hunting, because it takes much less work to be successful than deer hunting does. Well, squirrel does for sure. Ducks used to. Youd have to know someone with a blind, or get a guide.
I suggest these two types of hunting, because it takes much less work to be successful than deer hunting does. Well, squirrel does for sure. Ducks used to. Youd have to know someone with a blind, or get a guide.
Posted on 1/18/21 at 8:59 pm to Rsande63
Never too late. Go with the guide, and ask questions. Let him you you want to learn. Why does he do what he does. Most sportsmen are happy to pass it along, like it was passed to them
Unlike your dickhead neighbors/friends who are too busy to bother with a beginner
Unlike your dickhead neighbors/friends who are too busy to bother with a beginner
Posted on 1/18/21 at 9:00 pm to Rsande63
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I don't really have neighbors/friends who hunt with beginners.
If they’re really your friends then they’ll show you the ropes. What type of hunting are you looking to get into?
Posted on 1/18/21 at 9:01 pm to Rsande63
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I don't really have neighbors/friends
Then you really don’t have real friends.
There are some property’s in miss/Alabama that have day hunts or weekend hunts that would be a good start. If nothing else book a trip tell them your situation and that you want to learn how to hunt not just shoot a deer.
Then look around and try to find the most expensive deer lease that you can afford and join it tell the other members your situation,, if your lucky one of them will feel sorry for you somewhat and help you learn the ropes.
To who ever is downvoting all the comments ,,, I hope your crossbow pops a string on a 150in deer, your shotgun misfires on a banded mallard drake and some moron like yourself rides through the school of trout you are working!!!
Ohh and your freezer goes out while your on vacation cus your a dick
This post was edited on 1/18/21 at 9:15 pm
Posted on 1/18/21 at 9:02 pm to Rsande63
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Embarrassed about this
Dumb. Do not be. Some men measure their egos by being hunters. Ignore them. Never too late to get started and you will find good advice here.
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start with some hunter safety courses
Do you have friends that hunt period? You would be surprised at the willingness of some folks to help you along your way if you just ask. By far, the easiest way to get into hunting is to go with people that know what they’re doing. You can possibly learn more in one outing than you can in an entire season in your own.
ETA: where are you located now?
This post was edited on 1/18/21 at 9:03 pm
Posted on 1/18/21 at 9:03 pm to Rsande63
Absolutely you can and it’s never too late. Sounds like a horrible cliche but it’s not. I would suggest you take a trip near home, not too complicated, for something you have always longed to hunt. Find a reputable guide to assist you using this website for previous recommendations. Determine if you enjoy it as much as you anticipated. Ask many questions of the guide while you have access to him/her. If you start to hunt you will gravitate to others that enjoy the same thing and it will blossom from there. Very best of luck as we need all the new outdoorsmen when can muster!
Posted on 1/18/21 at 9:08 pm to Rsande63
Yes you can. I didn’t hunt until I moved for college near all my mom’s brothers.
I was basically a driver for her oldest brother on the weekends and started duck hunting. First weekend he handed me a shotgun. He put a rock in a bottle and threw it in the air for me to shoot at. I missed biggly.
He said something like “tomorrow shoot and claim you hit the duck anyway, we talk a lot of shite.”
I was basically a driver for her oldest brother on the weekends and started duck hunting. First weekend he handed me a shotgun. He put a rock in a bottle and threw it in the air for me to shoot at. I missed biggly.
He said something like “tomorrow shoot and claim you hit the duck anyway, we talk a lot of shite.”
Posted on 1/18/21 at 9:11 pm to Rsande63
First off, its never too late in life to begin enjoying God's beautiful creation, and secondly you've come to the right place for this request at the OB.
A hunter's education class would be beneficial for the introduction to the basics, and it is also required to purchase your annual hunting license.
Hunting season is coming to a close in another week or two (depending on your location), so you have another 8-10 months to organize the hubting aspect.
Do you live in the BTR area?
A hunter's education class would be beneficial for the introduction to the basics, and it is also required to purchase your annual hunting license.
Hunting season is coming to a close in another week or two (depending on your location), so you have another 8-10 months to organize the hubting aspect.
Do you live in the BTR area?
Posted on 1/18/21 at 9:12 pm to Rsande63
Solid advice so far & I appreciate it.
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.
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.
Posted on 1/18/21 at 9:22 pm to Rsande63
If you don't have anywhere to hunt or friends willing to take you I would suggest looking into the many hunting ranches in Texas. Don't worry about being a beginner in hunting. If you know how to properly use a gun you're doing better than a lot of people.
Posted on 1/18/21 at 9:25 pm to Rsande63
It's never too late. Keep the safety on and the muzzle down and get familiar with where you are hunting and you should be fine. Get your licenses and what not and you are basically good to go, especially on private land.
Posted on 1/18/21 at 9:25 pm to Blue Crawfish
Blue Crawford & others thanks.
I'm glad you all understand there are some beginners who want to learn & experience the outdoors...Im NOT looking to pay some guide to dress me up like GI Joe with some rich business men and shoot some animal in a cage for a picture.
I'm glad you all understand there are some beginners who want to learn & experience the outdoors...Im NOT looking to pay some guide to dress me up like GI Joe with some rich business men and shoot some animal in a cage for a picture.
Posted on 1/18/21 at 9:26 pm to Rsande63
Like someone else said, you need to take the hunters safely course.
Also, read and learn about the laws pertaining to where and what you hunt.
Squirrel hunting is a great introduction to hunting even if you want to focus more on deer or other bigger game. It's great practice and more action. Squirrel hunting can be pretty easy in areas where there's enough. Also don't forget to learn how to care for your game after the hunt is over. Should be able to find YouTube videos on skinning different game animals. Don't get caught up in buying expensive gear. Deer and small game don't necessarily require camo, but it probably helps a little.
Don't forget to have fun. That's the most important thing. Its always more fun hunting with friends.
Also, read and learn about the laws pertaining to where and what you hunt.
Squirrel hunting is a great introduction to hunting even if you want to focus more on deer or other bigger game. It's great practice and more action. Squirrel hunting can be pretty easy in areas where there's enough. Also don't forget to learn how to care for your game after the hunt is over. Should be able to find YouTube videos on skinning different game animals. Don't get caught up in buying expensive gear. Deer and small game don't necessarily require camo, but it probably helps a little.
Don't forget to have fun. That's the most important thing. Its always more fun hunting with friends.
Posted on 1/18/21 at 9:29 pm to Rsande63
Ever go a little further North to Sam Houston National Forest? Plenty of hogs up there.
Posted on 1/18/21 at 9:42 pm to Rsande63
I’m in sort of the same boat. I hunted through my teens and into my early twenties, but haven’t hunted in almost 15 years. I can still remember the fundamentals of hunting, but I’ve lost nearly all of the fishing knowledge I have. I’ve accepted the fact that I’ll just have to re-learn all the crap I’ve forgotten over the years. All that being said, it’s never too late to get started, or re-started. Nothing better than putting a piece of meat on the table that you harvested, cleaned, and cooked yourself. And it only cost the amount of one rifle, shotgun, or pistol round.
This post was edited on 1/18/21 at 9:44 pm
Posted on 1/18/21 at 9:47 pm to Rsande63
Never too late to learn anything, these are some tips I'll offer
1) Learn how to use a compass, not only can it get you out of the woods but it also helps mark where your last sighting of a deer is. If in a tree, once you get down everything changes appearance and a compass will give you a fairly accurate heading to take.
2) Join a club and LISTEN like a sponge soaking water.
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.
4) Be patient, hunting is all about waiting for one or two opportunities a season and make the most of them.
5) If someone offers to take you don't be a freeloader, if I invite someone I don't ever accept any money (for gas or food, not for guide service) but it is nice to be offered.
6) Enjoy yourself, relax, and leave the pressures at home. To me hunting is all about forgetting about what is happening and enjoying the moment.
1) Learn how to use a compass, not only can it get you out of the woods but it also helps mark where your last sighting of a deer is. If in a tree, once you get down everything changes appearance and a compass will give you a fairly accurate heading to take.
2) Join a club and LISTEN like a sponge soaking water.
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.
4) Be patient, hunting is all about waiting for one or two opportunities a season and make the most of them.
5) If someone offers to take you don't be a freeloader, if I invite someone I don't ever accept any money (for gas or food, not for guide service) but it is nice to be offered.
6) Enjoy yourself, relax, and leave the pressures at home. To me hunting is all about forgetting about what is happening and enjoying the moment.
This post was edited on 1/18/21 at 9:49 pm
Posted on 1/18/21 at 10:03 pm to Rsande63
I'm no expert. But one thing I've learned since joining this site is the very first thing you should do is go buy a .243.
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