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Offline huntingdog16

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New archery Hunter wanting help getting started
« on: December 08, 2012, 11:20:07 AM »
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.

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Re: New archery Hunter wanting help getting started
« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2012, 11:27:57 AM »
Age? Hunters ed done?

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Re: New archery Hunter wanting help getting started
« Reply #2 on: December 08, 2012, 11:40:44 AM »
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.
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Re: New archery Hunter wanting help getting started
« Reply #3 on: December 08, 2012, 12:44:36 PM »
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!
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Re: New archery Hunter wanting help getting started
« Reply #4 on: December 08, 2012, 12:55:46 PM »
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 . :tup:

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Re: New archery Hunter wanting help getting started
« Reply #5 on: December 08, 2012, 01:12:13 PM »
Thank you all. I have not taken hunters ed yet. I am 17

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Re: New archery Hunter wanting help getting started
« Reply #6 on: December 08, 2012, 01:24:34 PM »
There you go, first step. Bow hunting can be very rewarding. Begin learning, get the card, and stick something next year.

 


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