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Getting into hunting
Posted on 5/20/18 at 1:44 pm
Posted on 5/20/18 at 1:44 pm
Late bloomer here. I’m getting into hunting and just bought a 12 gauge pump based on my research it’s not a bad choice for your first weapon. Any pointers to get ready for upcoming seasons? I’m interested in duck, deer and maybe other small game.
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Posted on 5/20/18 at 1:48 pm to OKTGR580
Scout. If you are going to hunt public land, put in a lot of scouting. And for most species, the further you get from an access point, the better.
Find someone that is willing to teach as well. You can learn it on your own, but having someone to learn from makes it a whole lot easier.
Find someone that is willing to teach as well. You can learn it on your own, but having someone to learn from makes it a whole lot easier.
Posted on 5/20/18 at 1:51 pm to Cowboyfan89
If I know of someone with private land, should I scout that hard as well? Also, what do you think is the best game for beginners?
Posted on 5/20/18 at 1:57 pm to OKTGR580
action to peek your interest and easy on your wallet = squirrel and dove hunting
action to test your patience and tough on your wallet = duck and deer hunting...
action to test your patience and tough on your wallet = duck and deer hunting...
This post was edited on 5/20/18 at 1:59 pm
Posted on 5/20/18 at 1:59 pm to OKTGR580
quote:
Also, what do you think is the best game for beginners?
Squirrel
Find oak trees dropping acorns
Sit quietly and wait
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Profit
Posted on 5/20/18 at 2:14 pm to OKTGR580
quote:
12 gauge pump
Please don't be a newer 870...
Posted on 5/20/18 at 2:16 pm to OKTGR580
best advice for YOU, a rookie to hunting, is to first get your hands on all of the rules and regulations for private and public lands and study them,
nothing kills the desire to learn the sport of hunting quicker than meeting mr green jeans and getting a ticket, going to court and paying a fine, ignorance of the law is no excuse...
nothing kills the desire to learn the sport of hunting quicker than meeting mr green jeans and getting a ticket, going to court and paying a fine, ignorance of the law is no excuse...
Posted on 5/20/18 at 2:16 pm to ChatRabbit77
Maverick 88
Posted on 5/20/18 at 2:26 pm to OKTGR580
quote:Dont rule out hogs. I hear Sherburne is loaded.
I’m interested in duck, deer and maybe other small game.
Posted on 5/20/18 at 2:27 pm to OKTGR580
go spend as much time as you can in the woods.... learn woodsmanship 1st.....
Posted on 5/20/18 at 3:40 pm to OKTGR580
How old are you? You may have to take the Hunter Safety course if you're younger.
If you're older and grandfathered-in, and don't have any experience with guns, please do everyone a favor and get some training from a professional or a knowledgeable friend about gun and hunting safety.
After that is taken care of, try to go with friends on hunts or buy a couple of guided duck hunts to learn the basics.
If you're interested in deer hunting, read as much as you can about deer and their behavior. Know your prey.
Good luck and enjoy.
If you're older and grandfathered-in, and don't have any experience with guns, please do everyone a favor and get some training from a professional or a knowledgeable friend about gun and hunting safety.
After that is taken care of, try to go with friends on hunts or buy a couple of guided duck hunts to learn the basics.
If you're interested in deer hunting, read as much as you can about deer and their behavior. Know your prey.
Good luck and enjoy.
Posted on 5/20/18 at 3:44 pm to OKTGR580
Afraid of snakes? If so, spend as much time looking down as you do up. Warmer weather hunting also means ticks, mosquitoes and other biting insects. Yellow jackets in the ground. Prepare accordingly.
Posted on 5/20/18 at 3:51 pm to OKTGR580
Try squirrel first. If you have a buddy you can hunt together, walking thru the woods and shaking vines that go to beds. You don’t have to be quiet or even wear camo for this method. Learn the difference between gray and fox squirrels. I don’t shoot fox squirrels.
Rabbit hunting with beagles is a blast. If you know of anyone that does that see if they will take you. Warning: You will get hooked! Rabbits are easy to clean and the meat is delicious.
I never recommend still hunting for deer for a brand new hunter. Try that later.
Ditto duck hunting. Try that later after you have done some small game, preferably been on a dove shoot or two.
Welcome to the sport! Glad to have you.
Rabbit hunting with beagles is a blast. If you know of anyone that does that see if they will take you. Warning: You will get hooked! Rabbits are easy to clean and the meat is delicious.
I never recommend still hunting for deer for a brand new hunter. Try that later.
Ditto duck hunting. Try that later after you have done some small game, preferably been on a dove shoot or two.
Welcome to the sport! Glad to have you.
This post was edited on 5/20/18 at 3:54 pm
Posted on 5/20/18 at 4:05 pm to OKTGR580
Before you buy anything else, buy a thermacell
Posted on 5/20/18 at 4:22 pm to weagle99
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I don’t shoot fox squirrels.
What kind of shite is this?
Posted on 5/20/18 at 4:41 pm to OKTGR580
Buy a cheap GPS, or download a gps app for your phone like Motion X or Gaia. Not much fun being lost after dark in the middle of nowhere.
Posted on 5/20/18 at 6:13 pm to tenfoe
Fox squirrels aren’t encounterded nearly as much as gray squirrels so I choose not to
shoot them.
shoot them.
Posted on 5/20/18 at 6:16 pm to OKTGR580
My biggest thing to tell you is to just enjoy the experience.
The goal is to take game but I’ve enjoyed hunting and fishing much more since I learned to enjoy the experience.
The goal is to take game but I’ve enjoyed hunting and fishing much more since I learned to enjoy the experience.
Posted on 5/20/18 at 6:22 pm to OKTGR580
quote:
thermacell
You need this.
You need to know how to safely and properly handle and use a firearm.
You need to know the laws for hunting whatever you decide to hunt.
And if you havent spent a ton of time in the woods, do so. With a buddy, if possible.
Keep a compass.
Wear orange.
Dont take it off safety until you confirm exactly what it is in your sights.
Eta: i could go 5 pages alone with advice. Above all, be informed, be prepared, and be careful.
This post was edited on 5/20/18 at 6:25 pm
Posted on 5/20/18 at 8:21 pm to OKTGR580
quote:
what do you think is the best game for beginners?
Squirrels. It’s rare for you to strike out, though it is possible for even veterans to come home empty now and then. Squirrels take some discipline to hunt but not as much as deer. You almost always have some action every day, unless it’s overly windy. You don’t need any kind of specialized equipment for squirrels and it won’t cost barely anything to hunt them. Give squirrels a try first, then give deer a shot.
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