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Hunting Mentor
« on: March 31, 2014, 02:12:26 PM »
I was wondering if anyone would be willing to mentor a newbee on hunting this year. I tried going out hunitng last year but was never able to due to the fact that I am still in High School. But this year I will be graduating and will definitely have time to be able to hunt this year. I am willing to travel anywhere within the state. I was hoping that it would be a deer hunt. I live in Skagit County. Thank You

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Re: Hunting Mentor
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2014, 02:19:03 PM »
i am sure you will find someone kid, i would step up but i already take my daughter and another newb, its a blast, you wont be disapointed no matter what, i assume you drive and have reliable transportation? burlington is a ways away from graham but if noone helps you i can take you out and show you a few spots that you can make your own and they have plenty of deer in there you just gotta want to hunt thick brush and nasty weather without getting discouraged  :tup:
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Re: Hunting Mentor
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2014, 07:00:26 PM »
huntingdog, that is the spirit! Good for you for asking. Keep at it, it may take many requests to get hooked up with a mentor, it is not always easy. Keep trying, keep posting what ever experience you already do have, keep asking questions. Good luck!
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Re: Hunting Mentor
« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2014, 07:25:07 PM »
I would be willing to help you but you would go broke traveling iver here. Right now im mentoring a new hunter also. She is determined to take her first deer with her bow.  It can be very frustrating, I've learned, taking a newbie hunting.  I take my hunting very seriously and it can be a struggle at times to keep my sanity lol. Who ever you hunt with dont loose hope or your motivation.  You have alot to learn but that learning curve never stops. I'd recomend spending your free time in the woods. This is your classroom.  Longer your there the more you'll learn. Ask as many Q's as you can come up with and let your young mind work for you.
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Re: Hunting Mentor
« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2014, 01:21:11 AM »
If you are under the age of 18 please make sure your parents know about anything you are planning to do before you do it.

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Re: Hunting Mentor
« Reply #5 on: April 01, 2014, 04:36:42 PM »
Hunting dog, you should hit up one of the hunters on here from Skagit country. They should be able to help you out. I understand it's tough getting started and finding someone. I am thankful to have a dad that steered me in that direction. Even now I haven't been able to locate a partner(s) to go out of state, places like AK, etc. I wouldn't advise going alone either. If you haven't taken your hunters safety class you should start there. A lot of good mentors are instructors in the hunters safety classes. Good luck to you and keep us informed.
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Re: Hunting Mentor
« Reply #6 on: April 01, 2014, 07:27:24 PM »
You should bone up on a survival course of some sort. May be something on u tube think about going archery. Join a archery club in your area. And go to the meetings and shoots and I m sure you will find someone to to help you out . If you are limited on funds buy a used bow. 2 r 3 yrs old check out the archery shops .leave a note
 On their board for a mentor good hunting good luck

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Re: Hunting Mentor
« Reply #7 on: April 01, 2014, 07:32:29 PM »
I'm game! I hunt the yakima area. If you can make it over to this side I will let you tag along, matter as fact I will give you first shot...  Keep in touch and we can get a weekend deer hunt planned..   

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Re: Hunting Mentor
« Reply #8 on: April 01, 2014, 07:37:34 PM »
On this same page start a hunting camp talk to these guys. Help with the fire wood ,cooking , dishs what ever it takes

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Re: Hunting Mentor
« Reply #9 on: April 02, 2014, 08:13:41 PM »
I wouldn't pass up rtspring's offer. I've heard nothing but respect for that guys hunting skills
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Re: Hunting Mentor
« Reply #10 on: April 02, 2014, 08:17:03 PM »
I wouldn't pass up rtspring's offer. I've heard nothing but respect for that guys hunting skills
and you will be in for a wild ride and some crazy stories, make sure you pack some big lumber in case you get attacked :chuckle: :chuckle: seriously though you should take him up on his offer :tup:
my grandpa always said "if it aint broke dont fix it"

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Re: Hunting Mentor
« Reply #11 on: April 02, 2014, 09:15:21 PM »
Dude go with Rt!!!! He always kills something (elk, deer, goose and tree come to mind...) and has an epic story every time.

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Re: Hunting Mentor
« Reply #12 on: April 03, 2014, 11:46:53 AM »
Could someone point me in the direction to rtspring plz  :IBCOOL:

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Re: Hunting Mentor
« Reply #13 on: April 03, 2014, 12:19:42 PM »
yep just send him a pm, you will probably be in for some fun  :tup:
my grandpa always said "if it aint broke dont fix it"

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Re: Hunting Mentor
« Reply #14 on: April 03, 2014, 12:50:33 PM »
Navy chief with a newbie now this should be interesting to say the least  :chuckle:
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Re: Hunting Mentor
« Reply #15 on: April 03, 2014, 04:44:55 PM »
I have been super busy!!! Sorry, I will be in touch...   
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Re: Hunting Mentor
« Reply #16 on: April 03, 2014, 06:28:26 PM »
Thank you for your service!! I did 4 years in NJROTC. During highschool.

 


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