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Re: How long did you hunt before your first kill?
« Reply #75 on: March 03, 2013, 05:18:46 PM »
Shot my first grouse about 30mins after daylight on 9-1-89.  I was 9.
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Re: How long did you hunt before your first kill?
« Reply #76 on: March 05, 2013, 04:05:56 PM »
18 days for my first archery deer.  :tup:  Archery goose, 3 years. Archery coyote, 2 years. Still at it for grouse, elk, bear, and whatever else happens to come along thats legal to shoot. Woodchuck, 2 days.  8)
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Re: How long did you hunt before your first kill?
« Reply #77 on: March 21, 2013, 02:24:27 PM »
I finally got an Elk and a deer (with a bow) on my third year. I had been hunting for years with modern (for Deer) and Muzzleloader for Elk. I decided to get a bow and try it out. My guns have unfortunately been collecting dust ever since then. It is quite a different experience being out in the field during archery season, and seeing so many animals. I really had to learn a different style of hunting and refine my technique in order to get close enough. There are so many times when an animal is just through some trees, or behind tall grass and you have to pass on the shot. I am not sure I will ever go back, unless I can't pull my bow back someday.

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Re: How long did you hunt before your first kill?
« Reply #78 on: March 21, 2013, 02:36:31 PM »
My advise is to shoot the first legal critter that gives you an ethical shot.  Small deer, big deer, whatever.  Everyone starts somewhere, and you're going to have to learn it all on your own if you don't have friends and family that hunt. 

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Re: How long did you hunt before your first kill?
« Reply #79 on: March 21, 2013, 02:52:08 PM »
My advise is to shoot the first legal critter that gives you an ethical shot.  Small deer, big deer, whatever.  Everyone starts somewhere, and you're going to have to learn it all on your own if you don't have friends and family that hunt. 
Yeah I just gotta get this class outa the way in may, The Ill be after all the local rabbits and coyotes in the area.
Im not really into trophy hunting, atleast not yet.. Im not sure what the future will bring, but Im sure once I develop a good group of friends/hunting buddies that well always be trying to one-up another. Isnt that how it goes? :chuckle: Ill be happy with just bringing meat home to the family.  :EAT: With all the great advice, people Ive met on here already though. I think Im going to have a great, successful first year. I can only hope atleast.
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Re: How long did you hunt before your first kill?
« Reply #80 on: March 21, 2013, 02:56:30 PM »
My advise is to shoot the first legal critter that gives you an ethical shot.  Small deer, big deer, whatever.  Everyone starts somewhere, and you're going to have to learn it all on your own if you don't have friends and family that hunt. 
Yeah I just gotta get this class outa the way in may, The Ill be after all the local rabbits and coyotes in the area.
Im not really into trophy hunting, atleast not yet.. Im not sure what the future will bring, but Im sure once I develop a good group of friends/hunting buddies that well always be trying to one-up another. Isnt that how it goes? :chuckle: Ill be happy with just bringing meat home to the family.  :EAT: With all the great advice, people Ive met on here already though. I think Im going to have a great, successful first year. I can only hope atleast.

.. and I can't wait to eat the meat that you bring home, and, eventually, WE bring home ;) I'll get there too..

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Re: How long did you hunt before your first kill?
« Reply #81 on: March 21, 2013, 03:05:26 PM »
My advise is to shoot the first legal critter that gives you an ethical shot.  Small deer, big deer, whatever.  Everyone starts somewhere, and you're going to have to learn it all on your own if you don't have friends and family that hunt. 
Yeah I just gotta get this class outa the way in may, The Ill be after all the local rabbits and coyotes in the area.
Im not really into trophy hunting, atleast not yet.. Im not sure what the future will bring, but Im sure once I develop a good group of friends/hunting buddies that well always be trying to one-up another. Isnt that how it goes? :chuckle: Ill be happy with just bringing meat home to the family.  :EAT: With all the great advice, people Ive met on here already though. I think Im going to have a great, successful first year. I can only hope atleast.

.. and I can't wait to eat the meat that you bring home, and, eventually, WE bring home ;) I'll get there too..
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Re: How long did you hunt before your first kill?
« Reply #82 on: March 21, 2013, 03:07:41 PM »
Where are you planning to hunt.  If I were bow hunting for my first deer it would be in eastern washington.  You could get about 100x the chances.

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Re: How long did you hunt before your first kill?
« Reply #83 on: March 21, 2013, 03:08:01 PM »
My advise is to shoot the first legal critter that gives you an ethical shot.  Small deer, big deer, whatever.  Everyone starts somewhere, and you're going to have to learn it all on your own if you don't have friends and family that hunt. 
Yeah I just gotta get this class outa the way in may, The Ill be after all the local rabbits and coyotes in the area.
Im not really into trophy hunting, atleast not yet.. Im not sure what the future will bring, but Im sure once I develop a good group of friends/hunting buddies that well always be trying to one-up another. Isnt that how it goes? :chuckle: Ill be happy with just bringing meat home to the family.  :EAT: With all the great advice, people Ive met on here already though. I think Im going to have a great, successful first year. I can only hope atleast.

.. and I can't wait to eat the meat that you bring home, and, eventually, WE bring home ;) I'll get there too..
Yeah right. lol This is you with a fish :yike: haha jk baby

LOL, rude.. I get excited! Geeesh. I'll just put a big red target on yo butt :hunt2: and tell you to run! ;) 

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Re: How long did you hunt before your first kill?
« Reply #84 on: March 21, 2013, 03:11:28 PM »
My advise is to shoot the first legal critter that gives you an ethical shot.  Small deer, big deer, whatever.  Everyone starts somewhere, and you're going to have to learn it all on your own if you don't have friends and family that hunt. 
Yeah I just gotta get this class outa the way in may, The Ill be after all the local rabbits and coyotes in the area.
Im not really into trophy hunting, atleast not yet.. Im not sure what the future will bring, but Im sure once I develop a good group of friends/hunting buddies that well always be trying to one-up another. Isnt that how it goes? :chuckle: Ill be happy with just bringing meat home to the family.  :EAT: With all the great advice, people Ive met on here already though. I think Im going to have a great, successful first year. I can only hope atleast.

.. and I can't wait to eat the meat that you bring home, and, eventually, WE bring home ;) I'll get there too..
Yeah right. lol This is you with a fish :yike: haha jk baby

LOL, rude.. I get excited! Geeesh. I'll just put a big red target on yo butt :hunt2: and tell you to run! ;) 
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Re: How long did you hunt before your first kill?
« Reply #85 on: March 21, 2013, 03:12:08 PM »
Where are you planning to hunt.  If I were bow hunting for my first deer it would be in eastern washington.  You could get about 100x the chances.
How is it over there as far as hunting? Trees? Or is it all valleys of grass..
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Re: How long did you hunt before your first kill?
« Reply #86 on: March 21, 2013, 03:24:59 PM »
Where are you planning to hunt.  If I were bow hunting for my first deer it would be in eastern washington.  You could get about 100x the chances.
How is it over there as far as hunting? Trees? Or is it all valleys of grass..

And everything in between.  Never been to eastern Washington?

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Re: How long did you hunt before your first kill?
« Reply #87 on: March 21, 2013, 03:26:07 PM »
Where are you planning to hunt.  If I were bow hunting for my first deer it would be in eastern washington.  You could get about 100x the chances.
How is it over there as far as hunting? Trees? Or is it all valleys of grass..

And everything in between.  Never been to eastern Washington?
Not to really look around no, Ive driven through it to go to other states but that's about it, It was long before I was ever interested in hunting so I wouldnt of looked at it like I would now. I see lots of coyote hunting videos over there and its all rocks and valley. But hey If theres more deer there then maybe Ill give it a go. Doesnt hurt to try.
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Re: How long did you hunt before your first kill?
« Reply #88 on: March 21, 2013, 03:30:43 PM »
There are far more deer over there than there are over here.  And, with less brush, you have a better chance at finding said deer.  Pick a unit that allows you to shoot does and you should get tons of chances to try out your skills stalking a deer.  You will still have to figure out how to kill one, but you shouldn't have much trouble finding them.

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Re: How long did you hunt before your first kill?
« Reply #89 on: March 21, 2013, 03:42:32 PM »
There are far more deer over there than there are over here.  And, with less brush, you have a better chance at finding said deer.  Pick a unit that allows you to shoot does and you should get tons of chances to try out your skills stalking a deer.  You will still have to figure out how to kill one, but you shouldn't have much trouble finding them.
Cool. Depending on if some of the people who offered to take me out this year dont fall through. Ill probably give that a try. Its always nice to have options.
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