When I'm finally 18,what should be the first animal I hunt?Noone in my family has ever hunted,and I don't know anyone around here who does.Here in MA,most people that know I want a gun think I'm crazy.
2007-12-06 11:54:39 · 15 answers · asked by HM 5 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
and you are a naive blonde teenager
2007-12-06 12:11:06 · update #1
I'm joining the local rod and gun club.I plan on starting with decent .22,and a mossberg if I need it.I plan on buying a surplus Lee Enfield for the bigger game.
2007-12-06 12:14:01 · update #2
Also,what kind of regulations and fees are their for each animal.I can't think of a place in mass I can legally shoot a squirrel.
2007-12-06 13:58:03 · update #3
I don't think my parents will like the concept of me hanging out with a bunch of gun-toting older guys.
2007-12-07 11:47:55 · update #4
Small game is usually cheaper and easier. Kinda tough getting started without help as hunting laws tend to be very confusing. You also need to know how to clean and cook what you are hunting before you kill it. I would start buying state or region specific hunting magazines. Also look around for a hunting safety class. You also may be able to do a search for hunting clubs in your area. You need to figure out what type of hunting and where you'll be doing it before buying firearms. So you get one suitable.
2007-12-06 12:03:58 · answer #1 · answered by sfcjoe4d 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd start with squirrel or rabbit, or something like that. It is cheaper and easier to start with that sort of thing before sinking a lot of money into deer hunting. If you plan on joining the gun club, you can ask people there about good public places to hunt and etc. They are locals, so they will know the local laws, etc.
2007-12-07 09:09:11 · answer #2 · answered by Lt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not crazy and hunting is probably the most fun thing you have ever done. I, myself would recommend you get a .410 or 20 ga. shotgun for squirrels. The reason I say this is what goes up comes down. If you shoot at a squirrel in a tree and miss or it-------- Where did the bullet go ?
2007-12-06 23:41:28 · answer #3 · answered by Hunterbob 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mossberg and your Lee Enfield are good choices.* Look into getting a Mossberg shotgun also for target & small or big game, because you can also shoot rifled slugs from your shotgun.* Try rabbit, squirrel, pheasant, grouse, doves, woodcock, groundhogs, Whitetail Deer, quail.* There is a lot of choices as far as harvesting game for you to choose from.
2007-12-06 21:19:55 · answer #4 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Harry, I'd start with squirrel or rabbit. Large game is not something you go out and just do yourself one day. Practice on the small critters and work your way up. And make some friends at the club that will take you out and show you the ropes.
2007-12-06 23:19:53 · answer #5 · answered by DJ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
u need to start out with target practicing first n c if u really want to hunt r if you just want 2 shoot get hunters safety course if u want to hunt after that try small game first rabbit r squirrel
2007-12-10 13:45:56 · answer #6 · answered by oldschool69 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Squirrels are always fun to start with. But it depends whats availiable to you to hunt. Super happy that you decided to take up hunting!! And no you are not crazy at all!!!
2007-12-06 19:59:00 · answer #7 · answered by Redneck5 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's fun i think u should try it out and maybe u can get people hooked on to it
2007-12-06 19:57:45 · answer #8 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends where you are from. Here in the pacific nw we usually start with deer.
2007-12-06 19:58:11 · answer #9 · answered by Kristine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hunting competition get some friends and go hunt whoever has the best kill wins.
2007-12-06 19:57:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋