Author Topic: New to hunting (Read 17429 times)

jennyfell55 · « **on:** September 18, 2011, 04:46:37 PM »

Hi there everyone! I'm new to hunting, and trying to find someone to introduce me to the sport. I've got a modern tag for deer, but I would also LOVE to try my hand at grouse hunting in the mean time. Would anyone be willing to help me out? Thank you so much!

~Jenny

grizzlyadams · « **Reply #1 on:** September 19, 2011, 01:15:47 AM »

Jenny.......First thing I would need to ask is how old are you (because you may need hunter safety courses). I am always looking for someone to go out with. I spend alot of time in the woods this time of year and most people I know can't get away as much as I can. PM me and lets chat, and congrats on getting in to hunting

jennyfell55 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 19, 2011, 01:17:53 AM »

I'm 25, and already passed hunter safety

jmx369 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 20, 2011, 01:36:38 PM »

PM sent

jackmaster · « **Reply #4 on:** September 20, 2011, 02:01:50 PM »

are you in the military jenny, cause if you are you have some of the best blacktail huntn right there at ft lewis.

jennyfell55 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 20, 2011, 02:59:22 PM »

I'm not in the service, so no luck there. :/

DoubleJ · « **Reply #6 on:** September 20, 2011, 03:04:24 PM »

I would but, you'd need a bow

bobcat · « **Reply #7 on:** September 20, 2011, 08:44:50 PM »

I would take you but I'm pretty sure my wife wouldn't understand.

Curly · « **Reply #8 on:** September 21, 2011, 06:22:03 AM »

Try sending a PM to Rosscrazyelk. I'm sure he would like to take you grouse hunting.

cjensen · « **Reply #9 on:** September 21, 2011, 07:07:47 AM »

Quote from: bobcat on September 20, 2011, 08:44:50 PM

I would take you but I'm pretty sure my wife wouldn't understand.

I'll second that! lol I can hear it now...Honey, you didnt offer to take any of the stinky guys hunting...

DoubleJ · « **Reply #10 on:** September 21, 2011, 07:13:17 AM »

Quote from: bobcat on September 20, 2011, 08:44:50 PM

I would take you but I'm pretty sure my wife wouldn't understand.

.

jennyfell55 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 21, 2011, 08:46:15 PM »

Wife problem solved! I'll just stop shaving my legs, wear a grungy tank top covered in engine grease, and a bunch of rainbows! Then the wives won't worry!

Thank you all for all the wonderful advice and offers. I can't wait to go hunting!!!

elksnout · « **Reply #12 on:** September 21, 2011, 10:18:59 PM »

Where is Lakewood? I like hair, engine grease and always stop to look at rainbows.

DoubleJ · « **Reply #13 on:** September 22, 2011, 11:01:43 AM »

Quote from: elksnout on September 21, 2011, 10:18:59 PM

Where is Lakewood? I like hair, engine grease and always stop to look at rainbows.

LOL

runamuk · « **Reply #14 on:** October 01, 2011, 05:40:22 PM »

Quote from: jennyfell55 on September 21, 2011, 08:46:15 PM

Wife problem solved! I'll just stop shaving my legs, wear a grungy tank top covered in engine grease, and a bunch of rainbows! Then the wives won't worry! Thank you all for all the wonderful advice and offers. I can't wait to go hunting!!!

ummm that aint gonna work my own son informed me that getting car gunk and oil all over myself was actually considered "hot" in some circles ...as for the hair who knows ...in the 70's hair was downright desirable

but good luck hunting

jennyfell55 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 08, 2011, 05:21:18 PM »

Well there goes that plan then LOL. Is anyone still going out for bear? I've got a tag burning a hole in my pocket...

DoubleJ · « **Reply #16 on:** October 08, 2011, 05:30:07 PM »

My son and I have burned our bear tags. We only half assed it this year though. Any luck lining anything up for deer?

runamuk · « **Reply #17 on:** October 09, 2011, 01:02:03 PM »

Quote from: DoubleJ on October 08, 2011, 05:30:07 PM

My son and I have burned our bear tags. We only half assed it this year though. Any luck lining anything up for deer?

doublej you still got a month of hunting left dont burn that tag yet

JimmyHoffa · « **Reply #18 on:** October 09, 2011, 01:31:29 PM »

Quote from: jennyfell55 on October 08, 2011, 05:21:18 PM

Well there goes that plan then LOL. Is anyone still going out for bear? I've got a tag burning a hole in my pocket...

Still a few out for bear. The longer you wait until the end of the season, the furrier and fatter they get. Plus, by getting a bear in the colder weather less likely to lose meat. I'm not familiar with your area so can't say I know of places there for bears.

Austrian Hunter · « **Reply #19 on:** October 09, 2011, 01:35:53 PM »

Hmmmm, i need to think about that.

How far are you willing to drive? I don't hunt the west side.

runamuk · « **Reply #20 on:** October 09, 2011, 01:42:36 PM »

Quote from: jennyfell55 on October 08, 2011, 05:21:18 PM

Well there goes that plan then LOL. Is anyone still going out for bear? I've got a tag burning a hole in my pocket...

Jenny which Lakewood are you north or south?

jennyfell55 · « **Reply #21 on:** October 09, 2011, 02:50:54 PM »

DoubleJ: I've had a couple people talk to me about deer, but I'm always looking for more. I figure the more I can get into the woods the better my chances of bringing home a deer

I am in the southern Lakewood, between Ft Lewis and Tacoma. Driving isn't too big of an issue for me as my car gets decent mileage. What it can't do is get up forest roads

That's one of the reasons I'm looking for a partner actually, in addition to wanting some good company and not being comfortable going into the woods alone looking for something that can eat me

I'd prefer to not drive to Idaho or anything

but the drive to Monroe a couple weeks ago wasn't bad at all.

chester · « **Reply #22 on:** October 13, 2011, 03:15:23 PM »

are you still looking? my eastside trip got canceled. due to buddies bailing(uncle is flying him to new mexico to help on an elk hunt. cant really blame him lol) So im headed out solo for blacktails. PM me if your interested

Jingles · « **Reply #23 on:** October 13, 2011, 03:36:19 PM »

Jennyfell55 you have a PM

Procomplex · « **Reply #24 on:** October 13, 2011, 06:20:18 PM »

Be careful....

jennyfell55 · « **Reply #25 on:** October 14, 2011, 04:36:05 AM »

Looking to months from now/next season here, I'm in the process of getting a longer barrel with chokes for my shotgun. Once that's taken care of I'd love to try my hand at waterfowl and turkey hunting. I would love to find someone to be my mentor to take me under their wing

The barrel is 28" with a 3" chamber and interchangeable chokes.. is that suitable for these activities?

jackmaster · « **Reply #26 on:** October 14, 2011, 06:43:21 AM »

Quote from: jennyfell55 on October 14, 2011, 04:36:05 AM

Looking to months from now/next season here, I'm in the process of getting a longer barrel with chokes for my shotgun. Once that's taken care of I'd love to try my hand at waterfowl and turkey hunting. I would love to find someone to be my mentor to take me under their wing The barrel is 28" with a 3" chamber and interchangeable chokes.. is that suitable for these activities?

yep yep, but when your turkey huntn your gonna want some heavy loads, turkey can be pretty tough, even duck huntn i shoot a 3 in mag with 4 shot, and i alwaya have a few bb shot just in case the geese come flyn in.. you might pm sakoshooter he is a little busted up right now but he has all the permission he wants to duck hunt my property, and he has the best dogs ive ever seen...

tatatumpi · « **Reply #27 on:** October 23, 2011, 02:47:52 PM »

Hello,
There are a couple of us already planning to meet and everyone else is invited. This will be a great opportunity to meet in person, share hunting stories, experiences and to build relationships.

We are going to meet on Tuesday, Oct. 25th, at 6:30pm, Red Robin: 1085 Lake Drive, Issaquah 98027 -
(425) 313-0950

Please let me know if you are intending to show up. The table name will be under Tibi.

Thank you,

Tibi

krism83 · « **Reply #28 on:** October 24, 2011, 11:51:33 AM »

I will be out in the woods all this week after work in the Shelton area, little bit of a drive from Lakewood but hey if you can make it I'm out solo right now too and might need the help packing some meat out of the woods or vice-versa.

JKEEN33 · « **Reply #29 on:** October 25, 2011, 05:45:54 PM »

Quote from: jennyfell55 on October 14, 2011, 04:36:05 AM

Looking to months from now/next season here, I'm in the process of getting a longer barrel with chokes for my shotgun. Once that's taken care of I'd love to try my hand at waterfowl and turkey hunting. I would love to find someone to be my mentor to take me under their wing The barrel is 28" with a 3" chamber and interchangeable chokes.. is that suitable for these activities?

If you already have a short barrel, that will work for turkey. 28" will be good for the ducks/geese. Check out the turkey thread. Lots of good information in there. Ping me if you have any questions. I'm a turkey junkey.

Tacomahunter · « **Reply #30 on:** October 27, 2011, 12:15:47 AM »

Get a JBLM pass....me and a buddy are out there all the time. Plus its close. Seen bears and deer in there.

newbie76 · « **Reply #31 on:** October 28, 2011, 05:24:14 PM »

Hello....I am in the same boat. I have always wanted to hunt but never really knew anyone that hunts. I have not taken my hunters safety course yet but would like to start talking to people to mentor me and help me begin getting all the proper equipment! I am super excited and willing to drive. I am in the TricCities:)

JimmyHoffa · « **Reply #32 on:** November 02, 2011, 10:22:55 AM »

Quote from: newbie76 on October 28, 2011, 05:24:14 PM

Hello....I am in the same boat. I have always wanted to hunt but never really knew anyone that hunts. I have not taken my hunters safety course yet but would like to start talking to people to mentor me and help me begin getting all the proper equipment! I am super excited and willing to drive. I am in the TricCities:)

You could get the one year hunter's ed deferrment and still go hunting this season. It might help if you list what types of hunting (deer/elk/high country/bird/road/archery) you are wanting to try.

Austrian Hunter · « **Reply #33 on:** November 02, 2011, 03:02:46 PM »

Quote from: JimmyHoffa on November 02, 2011, 10:22:55 AM

Quote from: newbie76 on October 28, 2011, 05:24:14 PM
Hello....I am in the same boat. I have always wanted to hunt but never really knew anyone that hunts. I have not taken my hunters safety course yet but would like to start talking to people to mentor me and help me begin getting all the proper equipment! I am super excited and willing to drive. I am in the TricCities:)
You could get the one year hunter's ed deferrment and still go hunting this season. It might help if you list what types of hunting (deer/elk/high country/bird/road/archery) you are wanting to try.

What is a hunter's ed deferrment? Do you have more info on that?

jackmaster · « **Reply #34 on:** November 02, 2011, 03:14:20 PM »

you can take someone huntn that has not been through hunter ed, the reason is to see if they like it before waisting their time sitting at one of the courses, i took a kid through the same thing and after the season was over he couldnt wait to get signed up for hunter ed... call the wdfw and ask about the one time defferal hunting license and they will tell you all the stuff you will need the only thing that was a pain is i had to go to oly in person hopefully you dont have to that anymore but either way it wasnt a bad expierience the people there were real helpful

JimmyHoffa · « **Reply #35 on:** November 02, 2011, 03:15:28 PM »

Hunter ed deferral.
http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/huntered/he_deferral.html

newbie76 · « **Reply #36 on:** November 03, 2011, 07:04:25 PM »

Thank you so much for that information. I am really open. I am interested in trying it all so I would take advantage of any opportunity I possibly can

kendawg2485 · « **Reply #37 on:** November 03, 2011, 08:45:39 PM »

Quote from: jennyfell55 on October 14, 2011, 04:36:05 AM

Looking to months from now/next season here, I'm in the process of getting a longer barrel with chokes for my shotgun. Once that's taken care of I'd love to try my hand at waterfowl and turkey hunting. I would love to find someone to be my mentor to take me under their wing The barrel is 28" with a 3" chamber and interchangeable chokes.. is that suitable for these activities?

That's a perfect size gun for waterfowl. Are you still looking for someone to go with? I just recently started looking for people to go with because I'd like to go every weekend if i could, but my dad can't always go with me. Oh ya, i have a truck.

kendawg2485 · « **Reply #38 on:** November 03, 2011, 08:47:57 PM »

Quote from: newbie76 on October 28, 2011, 05:24:14 PM

Hello....I am in the same boat. I have always wanted to hunt but never really knew anyone that hunts. I have not taken my hunters safety course yet but would like to start talking to people to mentor me and help me begin getting all the proper equipment! I am super excited and willing to drive. I am in the TricCities:)

I'd be willing to take you hunting. What are you looking to hunt? I hunt waterfowl, over in easter Washington. You should let me know once you've taken the course and we can talk about possibly going on hunt.

jennyfell55 · « **Reply #39 on:** November 03, 2011, 11:22:10 PM »

@TacomaHunter: I already have a pass for JBLM, I just don't really know what areas out there are any good for deer. Are you planning on going there at all for late season?

@kendawg2485: I'm always looking for hunting partners! I'm still scraping the last of the money together for the barrel, but hopefully I will have that soon. I already have a set of waders, hooray! Even though I've never been I get the feeling I'll want to go as much as I can!

kendawg2485 · « **Reply #40 on:** November 04, 2011, 11:37:36 AM »

Quote from: jennyfell55 on November 03, 2011, 11:22:10 PM

@TacomaHunter: I already have a pass for JBLM, I just don't really know what areas out there are any good for deer. Are you planning on going there at all for late season?

@kendawg2485: I'm always looking for hunting partners! I'm still scraping the last of the money together for the barrel, but hopefully I will have that soon. I already have a set of waders, hooray! Even though I've never been I get the feeling I'll want to go as much as I can!

Ok, that's cool. I'm new the game as far as looking for people to hunt with. I've always hunted with my dad and his friends, but they don't go as much as i'd like to. I would like to go as many weekends as I can until the end of the season. Having waders is a good thing. Lol! If you ever decide you might want to meet up with me sometime to go, I have 2 extra guns to choose from if you'd like to use one. If your interested, shoot me an email with more info and maybe we can get together.

Austrian Hunter · « **Reply #41 on:** November 04, 2011, 01:57:31 PM »

Quote from: newbie76 on October 28, 2011, 05:24:14 PM

Hello....I am in the same boat. I have always wanted to hunt but never really knew anyone that hunts. I have not taken my hunters safety course yet but would like to start talking to people to mentor me and help me begin getting all the proper equipment! I am super excited and willing to drive. I am in the TricCities:)

Archery?? Modern? or Muzzle?

mainer78 · « **Reply #42 on:** November 04, 2011, 02:37:02 PM »

Quote from: jennyfell55 on November 03, 2011, 11:22:10 PM

@TacomaHunter: I already have a pass for JBLM, I just don't really know what areas out there are any good for deer. Are you planning on going there at all for late season?

@kendawg2485: I'm always looking for hunting partners! I'm still scraping the last of the money together for the barrel, but hopefully I will have that soon. I already have a set of waders, hooray! Even though I've never been I get the feeling I'll want to go as much as I can!

If you willing to come to Olympia, I have a FT. Lewis pass also. I know the areas pretty well, I will also be in the capitol forest if you would like to see that area. What are you doing for elk? My party will be in raymond for the till wednesday, after that i'll be flying solo!

Tacomahunter · « **Reply #43 on:** November 04, 2011, 03:56:03 PM »

I archery hunt, so ya I'll be in Fort Lewis the first day late season opens. I Know areas 8-16 except for 12 its closed.

newbie76 · « **Reply #44 on:** November 04, 2011, 09:29:45 PM »

Quote from: kendawg2485 on November 03, 2011, 08:47:57 PM

Quote from: newbie76 on October 28, 2011, 05:24:14 PM
Hello....I am in the same boat. I have always wanted to hunt but never really knew anyone that hunts. I have not taken my hunters safety course yet but would like to start talking to people to mentor me and help me begin getting all the proper equipment! I am super excited and willing to drive. I am in the TricCities:)

Thank you so much. If you don't mind it would be nice to tag along so I can watch if you don't mind...I am taking the online course now but not sure when they have evaluations available. If you are willing PM me and let me know when you head this way:)

I'd be willing to take you hunting. What are you looking to hunt? I hunt waterfowl, over in easter Washington. You should let me know once you've taken the course and we can talk about possibly going on hunt.

trippledigitss · « **Reply #45 on:** December 06, 2011, 09:32:56 AM »

DANG!?! How come I didnt get this many offers when I asked for a hunt mentor a couple years ago??

Guess I should have changed my profile to say I was a nice young 25yr old lady too! But you guys would have been in for big surprise when we finally met up! "uh - my sister couldnt make it so she sent me out to meet you instead....

Quote from: runamuk on October 01, 2011, 05:40:22 PM

Quote from: jennyfell55 on September 21, 2011, 08:46:15 PM
Wife problem solved! I'll just stop shaving my legs, wear a grungy tank top covered in engine grease, and a bunch of rainbows! Then the wives won't worry! Thank you all for all the wonderful advice and offers. I can't wait to go hunting!!!
ummm that aint gonna work my own son informed me that getting car gunk and oil all over myself was actually considered "hot" in some circles ...as for the hair who knows ...in the 70's hair was downright desirable

but good luck hunting

And yeah, you are right run - it is pretty hot!!

Good luck jen, hope you found some good partners and you dead something nice real soon! I'd offer to help but I dont know what the H*LL I'm doing either!

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