New Hunter???

Question

If I am interested in starting to hunt, besides the obvious, what should I do as a beginner?

Answer 1

Like was stated earlier, take a hunter's safety course.

After that. Try and pair up with experienced, RESPONSIBLE, and ethical hunters. I didn't get that opportunity very often when I was first starting. I did get very good training on how to do it safely and ethically though.

Answer 2

This has been said but it's important... Hunter's Safety Course! Call your local gun shops to find a good one in your area. After you have finished that, research the different animals you would be interested in hunting, and learn as much about them as you can. Then start researching guns to find out which would work for you and are right for the game you want to hunt. Gun dealers can be useful in this area. If you have any friends that hunt, consult them. You will need at least one other person who hunts or is interested in hunting, because you NEVER go hunting alone. Once you purchased the weapon, learn how to use it safely and maintain it correctly. Shoot at least 100 rounds before hunting, and make sure you are a good shot. After you have done all this, either research public hunting areas near you where it is legal to hunt, or find a friend who is willing to take you on their land. Then go into the Fish & Game and fill out the proper paperwork to get a license and proper tags.

Answer 3

First thing is a hunters safety course. Before you even think about shooting, even target practice, make sure know all of the firearm safety rules. Before hunting you must know and understand all of you states laws and regulations, know the bag limits and seasons. And don't be an idiot, I'm sure you will see and hear of many unethical "hunters" along the way. I don't know how old you are but if you are a kid you will probably have to hunt with a licensed adult, so try to get one or both of your parents to join you, and if you happen to be a parent get your children involved too, hunting is some of the best times I have ever spent with my Dad.

Just always remember that SAFETY is the number one rule.

Answer 4

Just like anything else you are interested in, read and study everything you can get your hands on, with a PC you have access to a wealth of knowledge just do searches in the area you are interested.
As stated earlier you will need a hunter safety course and a lot of range practice.
Start small game first and move up as you ability and confidence permits.
In hunting you need to know the game animal you hunt as well as you can.
You need shooting skills to accomplish the task desired.
You need woodsmen skills also you don’t wont to get lost or concern your self with this while hunting, to learn how to use a topographical map and compass are needed and a GPS is very handy also.
I have to help lost and unskilled hunter out of the deep woods quite often, and am amazed that they don’t carry a map of the area and a compass and or a GPS.
It’s not only used to find your way out, but to help you find those hot spots you discovered and you in time with a aerial photos and a Topographical map you can get a good idea of some possible hot spots to check out before ever entering a new hunting area for the first time.
Before I hunt a new area I order a set of aerial photos and a Topographical map.
Those hunters that never get turned around and don’t need a map or compass, well you too will be helping them back to there trucks soon, I would bet.
Believe me in the blackest of night or in cloudy rainy days it’s easy to get turned around.
Remember in hunting deer many of us inter the woods with out a flashlight well before daylight.
You need to feel comfortable in this situation, you wont to hunt and not worry about getting lost.
Invest in the tools and the time to learn how to use them to make your hunt enjoyable and safe.
Hunting is an investment in time and money, so invest well.
If you have relatives or friends ask for there help, most hunters enjoy helping teaching the sport.
But read all you can on the sport of hunting it helps.

Welcome to an enjoyable sport and good luck.

D58

Answer 5

Have you taken you hunter's safety course? Do you have a place to hunt (legally)? Have you decided what you want to hunt? Do you have a hunting rifle appropriate for the game you'll hunt? Do you have an experienced hunting partner?

There are some of the preliminaries. Good luck and happy hunting.

H

Answer 6

well, by LAW you have to take a hunters saftey course as prescribed by RCW 77.32.115 and WAC 232-12-227.then,buy a gun. its important when buying a rifle/handgun that you can choose a caliber that you can handle in terms of recoil. say in a rifle ( if your shoulder can handle it) a .30 cal for deer and stuff or a 7.62 x 39 R (rimmed) or a 7.62 x 54R( RIMMED), or a 257 wea. mag. then map out your hunting area and tell alot of people ( family) where you will be hunting. mabey take a small GPS unit with you so that if you do get lost, your chances of being found will almost triple.but dont be totally dependent on technology, it could get wet and you would have to go back to the basics of survival, ( you should always stick to the basics) , like getting food, making a fire,and getting shelter. then once all of this has soaked in, ..................................................... have a great hunt. and be safe out there and dont hurt your self, patrick A.K.A. shooter mag..

Answer 7

As has been suggested, take a hunter safety course. This is a requirement in some states to get a license. I would also seek out an older person or experience person to take you hunting.

If you are in school, try to find friends who hunt and see if you can go with them under adult supervision. Many older people are happy to teach young people how to hunt safely.

Answer 8

I'm assuming you have your hunting license...Okay, you need to go to a hunting store and find a gun or two that you like. Then go and buy some shells and go PRACTICE.

Then, have fun. Find some little creature out in the woods and shoot it. The first thing I shot was a pheasant. It was some good eating.

Happy Hunting

Answer 9

Target Practice
Watch hunting shows

Answer 10

well..be cautious and learn to respect a gun..i would like to share some thing with you..i was in a tree stand the first year i ever hunted...the snow on ground was crunchy so i heard anything that moved...i heard some thing moving my way..very slow..in the thicket i seen brown..but thank god i waited to shoot..this guy finally steppes out in open wearing brown coveralls..ill never forget that feeling..i had a bead on him with a British 303..wear the orange bro. and treat a gun like its loaded at all times.. good luck and have lots of fun