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Deer hunting...how to get started....
Posted on 1/1/14 at 9:04 pm
Posted on 1/1/14 at 9:04 pm
Wasn't raised up hunting, but this is something on my bucket list and a hobby I'm interested in having and learning with my sons. I'm not interested in paying a guide a small fortune to hunt fenced land and pay per point scenarios.
I don't have a hunting rifle or land. Would love advice on entry level rifle and how you'd approach seeking a place to hunt. I live in central Florida , but could travel for hunting opportunities - granted I will need to pay for permits etc which may add to expenses.
So how do I get started? It seems like such a formidable task for someone in late 30s with no hunting background. Tia.
I don't have a hunting rifle or land. Would love advice on entry level rifle and how you'd approach seeking a place to hunt. I live in central Florida , but could travel for hunting opportunities - granted I will need to pay for permits etc which may add to expenses.
So how do I get started? It seems like such a formidable task for someone in late 30s with no hunting background. Tia.
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Posted on 1/1/14 at 9:04 pm to Tiger in Gatorland
See the stickied thread at the top of this page
Posted on 1/1/14 at 9:11 pm to Tiger in Gatorland
Take your kids and spend a day getting your hunter education certificate. It's a win win win. You all get certified, learn a lot, and you're spending time with your kids. Then, go from there.
Posted on 1/1/14 at 9:11 pm to Tiger in Gatorland
You need to start stocking up on camo clothes.
Pants
Shorts
Shirts
Long shirts
Sweaters
Jackets
Rain gear
Boots
Hats
Face masks
Socks
Back pack
Gatorade bottles with wide mouth cap
Under armour long johns
Tikka rifle
Yeti 420
Pants
Shorts
Shirts
Long shirts
Sweaters
Jackets
Rain gear
Boots
Hats
Face masks
Socks
Back pack
Gatorade bottles with wide mouth cap
Under armour long johns
Tikka rifle
Yeti 420
This post was edited on 1/1/14 at 9:13 pm
Posted on 1/1/14 at 9:15 pm to Chad504boy
Thermacell
Hunters orange
Mr heater little buddy heater
Honda Forman
Swarovski scope
Hunters orange
Mr heater little buddy heater
Honda Forman
Swarovski scope
This post was edited on 1/1/14 at 9:17 pm
Posted on 1/1/14 at 9:18 pm to Tiger in Gatorland
Step one - get a divorce or be prepared to be served
Step 2 - make tons of money
Step 2 - make tons of money
Posted on 1/1/14 at 9:22 pm to Tiger in Gatorland
Plenty of good rifles < $500 including the scope. I'd recommend something light on recoil and common for a beginner-7mm-08, 308, 270.
The absolute best way is to find a friend who hunts. Let him take you a few times and then get him to take you and your kid. Once your comfortable start going on your own. Make sure you know the unwritten rules before you try to join a lease.
I'd recommend starting with squirrel hunting. Much more action and will help you learn the woods and learn to see sign.
It'll take some time to learn but is well worth it. Nothing better than spending time with your kids in the woods away from tv, computers, and gaming systems.
The absolute best way is to find a friend who hunts. Let him take you a few times and then get him to take you and your kid. Once your comfortable start going on your own. Make sure you know the unwritten rules before you try to join a lease.
I'd recommend starting with squirrel hunting. Much more action and will help you learn the woods and learn to see sign.
It'll take some time to learn but is well worth it. Nothing better than spending time with your kids in the woods away from tv, computers, and gaming systems.Posted on 1/1/14 at 9:23 pm to Tiger in Gatorland
Honest answer - buy a savage 308 and a $100 or so bushnell scope. Try to find some cheap outfitters near you to give it a try before you go full bore and spend a lot of money
This post was edited on 1/1/14 at 9:24 pm
Posted on 1/1/14 at 9:23 pm to Tiger in Gatorland
I think this is something only someone in your situation can answer. I was raised around it so i dont really know how to start
But first you need a gun
But first you need a gun
This post was edited on 1/1/14 at 9:24 pm
Posted on 1/1/14 at 9:24 pm to Tiger in Gatorland
Facilitate your kids' ability. You just be the camp dog and cook and shite.
Posted on 1/1/14 at 9:24 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
$300 scope is 10 times better than 100 bushbell
Posted on 1/1/14 at 9:25 pm to Tiger in Gatorland
Spend more money to join a turn key club all set up
Posted on 1/1/14 at 9:27 pm to Chad504boy
I have a 15 year old $100 bushnell that has never missed. I could pay 1k for a scope and have 3 more minutes to shoot, but for a guy who is getting started he doesn't need to be shooting in the dark
Posted on 1/1/14 at 9:34 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
I have a 100 bushnell too, a scope is a solid spot to splurge a couple more bucks
Nikon buck masters and those in that range is a solid upgrade
Nikon buck masters and those in that range is a solid upgrade
Posted on 1/1/14 at 9:40 pm to Chad504boy
I'm not saying they're not good, but everywhere I hunt my shots are 250 and in so an expensive scope isn't going to make too big a difference other than light. Only problem with mine is it fogs up when it's cold and rainy. He could get a good rifle and scope for about 400 bucks, maybe less at a pawn shop so he doesn't sink a bunch into something he doesn't know I he'll like
Posted on 1/1/14 at 9:45 pm to DirtyMikeandtheBoys
quote:
See the stickied thread at the top of this page
I read the entire deer hunting for beginners thread which is honestly a waste of bandwidth. It's about someone who lied about being a 20 year hunter with little substance about really getting started.
I can do tons of research about supplies and such and buying firearm. Will take hunter ed course.
Biggest dilemma I see is "where?" I don't own property and don't have a fortune to spend to obtain rights to a lease.
Posted on 1/1/14 at 9:47 pm to Tiger in Gatorland
Do you have friends that hunt that can take you a few times?
Posted on 1/1/14 at 9:49 pm to Tiger in Gatorland
Look in to Public Land-Wildlife Management Areas and National Forests. Plenty of good deer are killed there.
Georgia has a ton , a huge deer pop, and not many hunters. May be something to look in to.
Georgia has a ton , a huge deer pop, and not many hunters. May be something to look in to.
Posted on 1/1/14 at 9:51 pm to ToulatownTiger
I probably have some friends who do hunt, but it's not usually a topic I bring up or we talk about and I feel awkward saying "hey you mind bringing me to hunt and teaching me how?" Guess just need to ask. What can I offer in return? Money? Buy them some ammo or supplies?
Posted on 1/1/14 at 9:55 pm to Tiger in Gatorland
I wouldnt throw money at them, but if going by boatc offer to buy the gas, etc etc. or just bring them to do something you do alot but they dont.
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