New Hunter

[Bohr]

Hi I'm 13 and I want to get into hunting.

No one in my family has ever hunted so I'm on my own with no idea what to do.

I'd appreciate any tips anyone can give me on how to start out.

[B-Nut]

Number one tip, with any question you might have start with the search bar up top. You will find a wealth of information on jst about anything you might need to know.

[Bohr]

Number one tip, with any question you might have start with the search bar up top. You will find a wealth of information on jst about anything you might need to know.

Thanks, I'll check it out!

[Woodchuck]

  Love your avatar man. Welcome to the forum.
Where are you lacted?

[Bohr]

Love your avatar man. Welcome to the forum.
Where are you lacted?

I'm in the Snoqualmie Valley area.

[Austrian Hunter]

Did you pass Hunter safety class yet? 

[Bohr]

No. Should that be my first step?

[Woodchuck]

Yes, you learn some hunting related things there to. Do not wait too long to get signed up. 

[Bohr]

Thank you guys very much!

[huntnphool]

No. Should that be my first step?

YES!!! Get into a class asap, that will be a big first step.

[Bohr]

No. Should that be my first step?

YES!!! Get into a class asap, that will be a big first step.

Ok I will. Thanks again.

[mr user]

Google maps, the wdfw website, this site, and wdfw gohunt will be your friend.  Trust me, I was recently in your position and in the last year I've  put in a couple hundred hours into research and its helped me A LOT.  Good luck! 

[Glockster]

If you want to hunt ducks you could look up your local Ducks Unlimited chapter or Washington Waterfowl Association chapter

If you want to hunt elk you could look up your local Rocky Mtn Elk foundation chapter

If you want to hunt pheasants, find the local Pheasants Forever chapter

If you want to hunt deer, try to find a local Mule Deer Foundation Chapter

If you live in Spokane, look up the Inland Wildlife Council

All of these sportsman clubs have people who would be happy to take a new hunter under their wings and you could learn what it's all about that way. 

I always think it's better to meet people in person instead of random strangers on the internet.   Depending on where you live I could give you more info on who you can talk to in any of these 'clubs'.  Feel free to PM me if you dn't want that info public.

[Kc_Kracker]

you can do hunter ed online then do your field test at a local range or club. http://www.hunter-ed.com/washington/?gclid=CPvX-cTqwLMCFYp_Qgodu0gAAg

[Birdguy]

Bohr, first of all welcome to the site  .
 Second get that hunters safety class out of the way, by out of the way I mean learn as much as you can and do your absolute best to understand all aspect of the class. That is life long training and knowledge that you will certainly expand upon with each trip the the range or the field but a great start. I personally would recommend the live class as you will see and hear other parts of the class I do not believe the online class will offer. Besides that if you take the class in your local area there is a real good chance you will meet an opportunity to go hunting with someone. I know when my kids took the class there were guys form the gun club we were at that offered to take kids just like you out as they believed they owed it to the heritage they loved. Finding someone local you could maybe tag along with is priceless. Most in your class will have Dads or Grandpas that are itching to get kids out sometimes it is easier to get their own kid out if they get to go with another kid. I know if you lived closer to us I would invite you out with us, after I knew you could handle a gun and yourself responsibly.

You have a trail to follow see how far you can go. When you get stuck or have a question you have a resource right here with literally thousands of folks who will help where they can. Follow this forum in the areas that interest you and the sky is the limit, Good luck  .