How to get into hunting?

[nVi2x]

Hey guys, first of my family to get into guns, let alone hunting. I've virtually no support system to learn how to get into it and so relying on people already doing it to help me get started!

Would love to start but it's hard enough to hunt, let alone without any guidance. Do you guys have any good resources that don't spend the first 30 minutes/pages introducing themselves?

Would also be awesome if I could find a group that helps new people, hunt shadowing, walkthrough, etc.

 

[Jim Mayo]

Hey guys, first of my family to get into guns, let alone hunting. I've virtually no support system to learn how to get into it and so relying on people already doing it to help me get started!

Would love to start but it's hard enough to hunt, let alone without any guidance. Do you guys have any good resources that don't spend the first 30 minutes/pages introducing themselves?

Would also be awesome if I could find a group that helps new people, hunt shadowing, walkthrough, etc.

You are on the right track, a little bit of humility goes a long way! Be patient, I'm sure you wii find a mentor to guide you!

 

[more_ammo]

Hey guys, first of my family to get into guns, let alone hunting. I've virtually no support system to learn how to get into it and so relying on people already doing it to help me get started!

Would love to start but it's hard enough to hunt, let alone without any guidance. Do you guys have any good resources that don't spend the first 30 minutes/pages introducing themselves?

Would also be awesome if I could find a group that helps new people, hunt shadowing, walkthrough, etc.

Let me know if you find something because I'm in the same boat.

 

[nVi2x]

Let me know if you find something because I'm in the same boat.

It's a tough boat to be on for sure. Most people nowadays seem to want less hunters out there so they can get more bucks rather than keep the tradition alive and pass it down. Then again, most hunters are probably not dwelling around in forums and social media.

I'll keep it in mind and let you know if I find someone willing to teach us, you do the same!

 

[Jim Mayo]

It's a tough boat to be on for sure. Most people nowadays seem to want less hunters out there so they can get more bucks rather than keep the tradition alive and pass it down. Then again, most hunters are probably not dwelling around in forums and social media.

I'll keep it in mind and let you know if I find someone willing to teach us, you do the same!

Part of the tradition is taking the bull by the horns and get out and do it. If you're waiting for someone to come along and take you by the hand and guide you through it, you may be waiting awhile. I'm not saying that trying to be a hard A$$ or anything like that. I agree, this lifestyle has become very territorial, and getting worse each year. Most guys just want to protect what privileges they have. With all the technology available through all the different media platforms, a guy can pick up on alot of useful information to get you heading in the right direction. However, nothing can replace good old woods time.

 

[more_ammo]

Part of the tradition is taking the bull by the horns and get out and do it. If you're waiting for someone to come along and take you by the hand and guide you through it, you may be waiting awhile. I'm not saying that trying to be a hard A$$ or anything like that. I agree, this lifestyle has become very territorial, and getting worse each year. Most guys just want to protect what privileges they have. With all the technology available through all the different media platforms, a guy can pick up on alot of useful information to get you heading in the right direction. However, nothing can replace good old woods time.

I always get positive replies and people saying how exited everyone is to share the experience.... But can't find anyone to actually physically help "mentor" the process
Yes as you said, I've just been winging it myself, hucking around the woods .... It's just extremely inefficient when you don't have a good grasp one what specifically you should be doing/looking for

 

[Dstegjas]

Most of us were lucky to have a family member or family friend to teach us the ropes of hunting. Being an adult it most certainly will be harder to find that right person. Wayne national park has thousands of acres to roam through and most of the time you won't see anyone around. ODNR has maps that will show you all the state parks you can hunt in. You might just start out squirrel hunting. You can enjoy a quiet day in the woods hunting and observing all the other animals around. It will amaze you to see how deer roam around and will get close to you without knowing your around. One more thing, field dressing a deer for the first time can be quite a job. Maybe starting out on something smaller like squirrels would be a good start.

 

[more_ammo]

Most of us were lucky to have a family member or family friend to teach us the ropes of hunting. Being an adult it most certainly will be harder to find that right person. Wayne national park has thousands of acres to roam through and most of the time you won't see anyone around. ODNR has maps that will show you all the state parks you can hunt in. You might just start out squirrel hunting. You can enjoy a quiet day in the woods hunting and observing all the other animals around. It will amaze you to see how deer roam around and will get close to you without knowing your around. One more thing, field dressing a deer for the first time can be quite a job. Maybe starting out on something smaller like squirrels would be a good start.

Yea one of the other real pains is how far away even public spots are. It's 40 minutes to the nearest and its tiny in comparison.
Field dressing will be a first and I'm debating what method to use. I've got a decent (I believe) location scouted, but it's a hike through some pretty aggressive terrain.... Lugging a whole deer through would be a challenge and I'm sure It will be a catastrophe trying to pack out for the first time! It is what it is and the season is closing in!