i have a rough idea of what i'm doing, last year i made an attempt with a buddy from work and it seems we both have about as much knowledge as the other.
got my rifle (winchester 32 special), my orange vest, some deer pee in a bottle (if only i could get paid $5 for a small bottle of mine), binoculars, ambition, sandwiches packed, but absolutely no know-how.
I was planning to head east with a friend, but that trip didn't work out... and my truck isn't up for that kind of a drive.
I'd really like to put a deer in the freezer, on the wall, and in the photo album this year. My only successful hunting experience has been grouse when i lived in Alaska. I'm fond of the outdoors and will not whimper if it gets cold, rainy, all around crappy.
If someone gets something early in the season and wouldn't mind joining me and showing me how to do what, I'd be extremely appreciative. Or if someone wouldn't mind me joining them just to watch (my gun will stay at home) and get in the way, that'd be awesome too.
(sorry just realized i am basically looking for a free guide, without the whole guided experience. please don't be offended)
after reading a few similar posts, i feel i need to point out;
if i need equipment that i don't have... I'll have it inside an hour of needing it (provided something that takes a visa is open)
I'm a heavy smoker (got me some nic patches), fairly out of shape, 25 y/o desk jockey. I won't collapse on the trail, i might be a little slow but i can catch up.
not that it's some huge achievement, last weekend hiked pine lake in chuckanut with a 50 lbs sack in about an hour (2 1/2 miles, the first 1 1/2 is about 1500 [i think] elev gain)... just trying to point out i can sorta hold my own, not trying to brag cause i know i should be able to do better.... but it was the birthday solo camping/fishing trip....
