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Offline Debark

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« on: June 20, 2017, 07:43:43 PM »
Hello Everyone!

I am trying to take hunting more seriously and would like to know of any resources you guys use and would like to share! I'm looking for any literature, apps, maps, or anything else that may be useful to a newer hunter. I am looking for information pertaining to any hunting in Washington. Anything helps!

Thank you all!

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Re: Resources
« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2017, 07:49:21 PM »
I'd start here. There's a decent search function and people contribute daily. Do some searches and get on your way.
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Re: Resources
« Reply #2 on: June 20, 2017, 07:50:29 PM »
Second that. Searching the archives on this forum could keep you busy for several months. I think OnX maps is worth the investment to learn land ownership and access.
There is not enough wilderness left in the world, or in the hearts of men.

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Re: Resources
« Reply #3 on: June 21, 2017, 08:10:28 AM »
As a newbie, I've found the search function to not be particularly helpful unless you know what you're looking for.
This should help you at least navigate the search area:  http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,200603.0.html
There's some general hunting resources here: http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,203199.0.html

I've asked several times for more "best of" topics to be pinned in each category, an area for "new hunters", etc. There's a lot of terminology to learn, and not knowing what questions to even ask is frustrating to say the least. I've found hunting podcasts really helpful, and there are a few seasons of the MeatEater tv series on Netflix right now.
The WDFW page has a lot of information to get through, including the hunting prospects, game plans, and species information: http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/
Another thing that is helpful is to push yourself to talk to people who hunt. I started with turkey hunting and sent my local NWTF chapter an email, asking them out for coffee so that I could ask questions.  You can do the same with the Mule Deer Foundation, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Washington for Wildlife, etc. It can be uncomfortable to ask, but totally worth it.

Feel free to send me a PM. And I've found that most members on here are happy to respond to PMs as well, and you often get more specific information that way.

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Re: Resources
« Reply #4 on: June 21, 2017, 09:11:03 AM »
WDFW website is probably your best start. Then any questions you have can also be asked here.
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The further one goes into the wilderness, the greater the attraction of its lonely freedom.

 


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