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First time deer hunting (Ohio)
Posted on 10/31/17 at 6:40 pm
Posted on 10/31/17 at 6:40 pm
Going in late November.
What do I need aside from a gun/optics(on loan from a long time, responsible Hunter who I'll be going in the woods with)?
Thanks!
What do I need aside from a gun/optics(on loan from a long time, responsible Hunter who I'll be going in the woods with)?
Thanks!
This post was edited on 10/31/17 at 6:41 pm
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Posted on 10/31/17 at 6:43 pm to KosmoCramer
I should also add:
I took my required Hunter safety course, 10+ hour in person class, and obtained a license.
And also, we've practiced with the rifle I'll be using, and going once more before our hunt.
I took my required Hunter safety course, 10+ hour in person class, and obtained a license.
And also, we've practiced with the rifle I'll be using, and going once more before our hunt.
This post was edited on 10/31/17 at 6:45 pm
Posted on 10/31/17 at 6:45 pm to KosmoCramer
Warm clothing. I lived in Mentor, east of Cleveland, for about three years. Winters were miserable.
Posted on 10/31/17 at 6:57 pm to coonasswhodat
Yah, definitely layers.
Long Johns, couple pair of socks, etc.
And planning on getting a good pair of boots.
Long Johns, couple pair of socks, etc.
And planning on getting a good pair of boots.
Posted on 10/31/17 at 7:10 pm to KosmoCramer
Ohio has some strange hunting laws. Especially for deer, just be sure you know them and are completely legal with everything you do.
Also, it’s cold as frick up here right now. Think the high today was 40. Layer, layer, layer.
Also, it’s cold as frick up here right now. Think the high today was 40. Layer, layer, layer.
This post was edited on 10/31/17 at 7:15 pm
Posted on 10/31/17 at 7:15 pm to KosmoCramer
aim for lower jaw
Posted on 10/31/17 at 7:53 pm to KosmoCramer
Be sure of your target and what's behind it.
A range finder and good binoculars.
A range finder and good binoculars.
This post was edited on 10/31/17 at 8:11 pm
Posted on 10/31/17 at 8:11 pm to tipup
Thanks for the safety tip.
I was going more for gear advice.
Safety is clearly the most important thing, but has been stressed with me for years and re-emphasized in the hunter safety course I completed.
I was going more for gear advice.
Safety is clearly the most important thing, but has been stressed with me for years and re-emphasized in the hunter safety course I completed.
Posted on 10/31/17 at 8:36 pm to KosmoCramer
Sitka and a yeti?
Posted on 10/31/17 at 9:00 pm to KosmoCramer
Does Ohio allow rifles? I thought they were a shotgun only state.
Posted on 10/31/17 at 9:11 pm to upgrade
They allow straight wall cartridge rifles for a week in late November/early December.
This post was edited on 10/31/17 at 9:12 pm
Posted on 10/31/17 at 10:50 pm to KosmoCramer
As much orange as you can wear... especially if Ohio has a short season. Folks go trigger crazy in short seasons.
You might be familiar with cold weather, but be smart. Layers are important, and try to avoid sweating on the hike in; i.e. less layers (carry your jacket/vest in.) Good gloves/mittens, keep your feet warm, and have head gear for heat retention.
And as a first timer, avoid neck and head shots... boiler-room shots (heart/lung) only.
And finally, post a photo of your kill for us to enjoy, with proper OB boot placement. Those deer get big up there.
You might be familiar with cold weather, but be smart. Layers are important, and try to avoid sweating on the hike in; i.e. less layers (carry your jacket/vest in.) Good gloves/mittens, keep your feet warm, and have head gear for heat retention.
And as a first timer, avoid neck and head shots... boiler-room shots (heart/lung) only.
And finally, post a photo of your kill for us to enjoy, with proper OB boot placement. Those deer get big up there.
Posted on 10/31/17 at 11:04 pm to Carson123987
quote:
aim for lower jaw
Posted on 10/31/17 at 11:40 pm to KosmoCramer
Bring some boudin with you, those people go crazy over that shite. Good luck
Posted on 11/1/17 at 8:49 am to upgrayedd
glad someone found it funny
Posted on 11/1/17 at 8:53 am to KosmoCramer
Good pair of binoculars on stand really help to pass the time and are much safer than using your scope to view things. Anyone that tells you they don't use their scope when they don't have binos are lying.
Hand warmers and boot warmers. It's impossible to describe the cold you get while hunting and sitting still for 4 hours at a time compared to normal activity. It will be much colder then you expect.
Hand warmers and boot warmers. It's impossible to describe the cold you get while hunting and sitting still for 4 hours at a time compared to normal activity. It will be much colder then you expect.
Posted on 11/1/17 at 9:32 am to KosmoCramer
Cotton clothing is not the most conducive in keeping warm. Look into a base layer, then insulation layer, followed by a jacket that is wind and rain proof. Definitely wear a warm insulated hat since body heat escapes from the head.
Merino Wool is your friend, especially in socks. If temps get below freezing, and your toes sweat wearing cotton socks, you may end up like Rulon Gardner. ....... Well, not really but you get the point.
Merino Wool is your friend, especially in socks. If temps get below freezing, and your toes sweat wearing cotton socks, you may end up like Rulon Gardner. ....... Well, not really but you get the point.
Posted on 11/1/17 at 9:34 am to Got Blaze
I have a nice pair of REI low temp socks I plan on wearing, and an under armor top/REI lower set of long johns.
Not sure the middle or outer layer yet. Looking for the outer layer and boots for around $200 total if I can.
Not sure the middle or outer layer yet. Looking for the outer layer and boots for around $200 total if I can.
Posted on 11/1/17 at 9:45 am to KosmoCramer
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Ohio
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What do I need aside from a gun/optics
A bow. I have hunted ohio, dont they only have like a 4 day (gun) season which is shotgun only?
Posted on 11/1/17 at 9:48 am to upgrade
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Does Ohio allow rifles? I thought they were a shotgun only state.
not sure if still true, but at one point they allowed certain handguns for deer as well. Too many damn deer.
ETA
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Handgun: With 5-inch minimum length barrel, using straight-walled cartridges .357 caliber or larger.
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Archery Season
Longbow or Bow: Minimum draw weight 40 pounds. This includes compound bows and recurve bows. The arrow tip needs a minimum of two cutting edges, which may be exposed or unexposed and a minimum 3/4-inch width. Expandable and mechanical broadheads are legal.
Crossbow: Minimum draw weight 75 pounds. The arrow tip needs a minimum of two cutting edges, which may be exposed or unexposed and a minimum 3/4-inch width. Expandable and mechanical broadheads are legal.
Gun Season and Youth Gun Season
Shotgun: 10 gauge or smaller shotgun using one ball or one rifled slug per barrel (rifled shotgun barrels are permitted when using shotgun slug ammunition).
Muzzleloading rifle: .38 caliber or larger.
Muzzleloading shotgun: 10 gauge or smaller using one ball per barrel.
Handgun: With 5-inch minimum length barrel, using straight-walled cartridges .357 caliber or larger.
Straight-walled cartridge rifles in the following calibers: New this year! All straight-walled cartridge calibers from a minimum of .357 to a maximum of .50. Shotguns and straight-walled cartridge rifles can be loaded with no more than three shells in the chamber and magazine combined.
Archery equipment: See Archery Season, above.
Muzzleloader Season
Muzzleloading rifle: .38 caliber or larger.
Muzzleloading shotgun: 10 gauge or smaller using one ball per barrel.
Archery equipment: See Archery Season, above.
This post was edited on 11/1/17 at 9:53 am
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