Ok, for my birthday. I can either get a shotgun for smallgame and deer or a bow for deer. What do you think I should get? Can I use the shotgun for a late deer season in Pennsylvania?
2007-09-11 02:47:50 · 12 answers · asked by thinkGREEN 3 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Well, since the hunting season is longer for gun season, it makes sense to start with a shotgun. I would go 12 gage, get one with a rifled barrel (rifled barrel is best when using slugs for deer) and a bird barrel also with interchangeable chokes (so you can use it later for waterfowl dove, or quail hunting as well as small game like squirrel or rabbit. I think you'll be happiest with a gas action shotgun like the Model 11-87 Remington because it reduces recoil and makes shooting Slugs (preferred ammo for deer) much more comfortable. Used guns? look for a Rem 1100 also. They typically work very well with hunting strength loads and there are lorts of extra barrels out there. Winchester and Benneli also make gas operated shotguns.
Later, when you gotten more knowledgeable about hunting in general, by all means explore the world of bow hunting. Generally the bow season is first in the year, so you get first shot at the big ones. But bow have miuch less range than slug shotguns, so the stalk or overhead stand is all important with bow hunting. Be safe, respect the animal enough to harvest it swiftly without it suffering, and use the animal. Venison is delicious and healthy. Dave
2007-09-11 03:22:00 · answer #1 · answered by David B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am going to assume you have neither a shotgun or a bow at this point. If that is the case then I think you will be better served by the shotgun. In my opinion, the 12 gauge will be the best for deer, turkey's, ducks, geese, squirrels and rabbits and small birds. It is very veristle.
2007-09-11 12:18:52 · answer #2 · answered by 1970 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Both are great choices.If it were me, I'd choose the one most challenging and that I can do the most with. Most anyone can kill Deer with a shotguns I have gotten countless numbers in my lifetime. But to be honest with you the best memories I ever had hunting, and the trips I will remember first were those I hunted as a Bowhunter. It takes skill, stealth, and determination far beyond any rifle or shotgun. You must have the ability to get up close and personal, and still make your shot. If you can do that, your hunting experiences will all be measured by what you accomplished and that was not easy
and a challenge to do in the first place..
2007-09-11 11:26:09 · answer #3 · answered by JD 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I would go with the shotgun and get some experience hunting deer before making the jump to a bow
gotta learn to crawl before you can walk
Wayner how about more funner and most funnest
2007-09-11 15:10:17 · answer #4 · answered by crazy_devil_dan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Shotgun.
2007-09-11 14:40:51 · answer #5 · answered by acmeraven 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Shotgun for sure. Treat yourself to a decent Beretta over and under.
2007-09-11 15:30:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get the shotgun, you can hunt just about anything with it. You are very limited with a bow.
Happy hunting/shooting!!
2007-09-11 09:55:49 · answer #7 · answered by Sawmill 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Shotgun is your best choice because it is more useful and versatile.* Better investment in time and $$$.*
2007-09-11 10:07:15 · answer #8 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
shotgun for sure
2007-09-11 14:09:20 · answer #9 · answered by liizerk 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Another vote for shotgun.
Pumps are side by side doubles are my favorites.
A pump for things-that-go-bump-in-the- night,
and a double for hunting and targets.
doc
2007-09-12 00:31:35 · answer #10 · answered by Doc Hudson 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋