New archery Hunter wanting help getting started

[huntingdog16]

I am a new hunter. I want to start getting into big game hunting. I've wanted to know if anyone would be willing to share any information or tips for hunting deer. I would be hunting in western Washington. I am just really trying to start hunting. Friends at school have told me many hunting stories and I just want to expirience hunting. I have never hunted before.

[h20hunter]

Age? Hunters ed done?

[romaknows]

lots of info on here, i assume you are talking about next year , which gives you lots of time to practice and scout areas you would like to hunt.

[addicted2hunting]

Just get out in the woods as often as you can... Look for sign. you will learn a lot just being out there. scouting is key!

[BOWHUNTER45]

1st thing is get a bow ...2nd thing is to practice with that bow until you feel comfortable with it and can hit accurately at certain distances ... just starting out I would not practice much over 30 to 40 yrds ...then you are ready to start hunting ...Blacktail are tough to hunt with a firearm or bow ..spend alot of time in the woods and learn from your mistakes ... the more time in the woods the better hunter you will become .

[huntingdog16]

Thank you all. I have not taken hunters ed yet. I am 17

[h20hunter]

There you go, first step. Bow hunting can be very rewarding. Begin learning, get the card, and stick something next year.