I have never hunted but I would like try it. How can I get into hunting?

Question

I have been an avid outdoors man for a long time but I have never gone hunting. It seems like it is a skilled sport. How can I find someone to take a complete novice hunting?

Answer 1

First talk with the game warden in your area. He/She should be able to get you all the info you need on where you can hunt public lands. Ask about hunting clubs and hunter education programs. Check on info boards at gun shops and at Wal Mart or other outdoor shops. There are often listings for hunt clubs that you can join. Just like any club meeting new people can be fun or regretful. Do a lot of meeting and call back the clubs you are really interested in.

Hunting is a sport that takes years to get good at. Some times you get lucky, and it takes a fair amount of work to be good. But the intangible rewards, the peace of the woods, the time to yourself to think, the beauty of nature and watching the natural world through your own eyes brings a real connection to life. To be a predator as are many of the earth's creatures teaches the place we have in the world. It's truly a spiritual calling, if you can understand the life cycles of the animals around you.

Squirrels, Doves, rabbits, quail all can be a lot of fun if even you go by yourself. I thoroughly enjoy my hunts alone. Small game is definitely easier than deer hunting. Learning how to cook squirrel and rabbit makes for satisfying healthy meals and allows you to savor the days experience.

Read alot! Stay motivated! Remember to place the value of your hunt not in the kill but in the experience of the day. Harvesting an animal is a gift and a reward for your skill.

Answer 2

I would check with any of your friends that hunt, people are always looking for new hunting partners. If you don't already know how, learn to shoot. Marksmanship is pretty easy to get the hang of, but shooting in the field is something else entirely. Check around for any local hunting clubs and see if they will let you join, or maybe come as a visitor.

Many states are now requiring a Hunter's Safety Course to get a hunting liscense, so definitely check the state and local regs.

If you have access to hunting land, in the off season (for deer, anyway), get permission if necessary and just walk the woods. You will begin to see the animals and learn how they behave, and then you can learn where to find them. When hunting things like deer, remember that they will always take the path of least resistance, and they will always be near the food and the water.

Answer 3

I would find a friend that will take you to a shooting range and actually let you practice with the type of firearm you will be using for a hunt. This saves you alot of money and lets you see if you really want to experience or feel the firearm and noise etc.

Then I would see if that same friend would take you along without a gun and just hunt with him.

If all this suits you, then I would take whatever course is needed to get a hunting license and actually give the hunt a try. I wouldn't spend a ton of money on the latest whizz bang gun just in case you change you mind about hunting..

Whoever takes you to the range should be a good instructor and not play silly tricks by loading the gun with Huge magnum loads.

The point is to get you to like hunting and not hurt you or scare the crap outta you.

I wish you luck. We need to keep hunters in the field.

Answer 4

If you live in Idaho I'd take you. You need to go through a hunters safety course and get your card first. You need to register to do this soon.

Answer 5

i had to take a hunters safety course first to get the card and was able to get my license