Taking a Newbie for a Ride Along

[Bean Counter]

I'm going to hit the woods for a bear on Sunday.  I'm thinking to go north of U.S. 2 somewhere around Index/Gold Bar. Maybe venture towards the Spada Lake area.  Anyhow, I'm taking a coworker who hasn't hunted before.  He's shot guns and is a bit interested in owning one down the line, but my goal for this first trip is to get him excited about hunting. That way, I have one more hunting buddy at my disposal 

Obviously, it would be best if we got a bear.. but odds are heavily against us so I want him to have a good time. He wont be hunting, just hiking along side me and watching what I do.  Any tips?  Thanks.

[SilkWWU]

Does he have outdoor experience in general?  I find the neatest part of hunting to be contemplation, meditation, and being sneaky.  I like to try and find ways to improve my sneakyness in the woods ie: walking quieter, being more aware.  Try and instill this in him, and it may make him more excited about hunting in general.

[DeKuma]

Was thinking of heading into the same area this weekend.  Probably more like tomorrow though, not sure yet.

If you see me I am in white dodge ram with white superman decals.  Stop by.

GOOD LUCK!

[Bean Counter]

Was thinking of heading into the same area this weekend.  Probably more like tomorrow though, not sure yet.

If you see me I am in white dodge ram with white superman decals.  Stop by.

GOOD LUCK!

K, will do... I think we'll access via USFS Rd 63, etc (the one you take to Blanca Lake, West Cady Ridge).  Red Toyota Tundra w/canopy

Maybe I I'll add some "Re-elect Gregoire" stickers to stand out....   

[DeKuma]

 

[Bean Counter]

There will be at least a few bear hunters passing my rig who didn't get a bear and they'll stop and say "well... at least we can get in some target practice...."

 

[DeKuma]

Let me get in on that action!  Just picked up a box of ammo for my 300WSM!!  Crap even the cheap stuff is expensive!

[Bean Counter]

We're off!  I hope to see you up there tomorrow.  We'll be off the USFS 65 system in the morning; who knows where after that.  But no, I wont be donning the Gregoire stickers so you'll have to use some hippie's Subaru for target practice