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Hunting - New to Sport?

Hello --- I am new to the sport of hunting, actually I am Brand new, i do not own a single item to begin hunting. Can anyone give me any tips as what things a beginner would need to hunt deer and other animals like that. Also why type of gun would be good for someone brand new. Do they have classes to take to teach you the art of hunting and all that goes with it? what other accesories and gear would a beginner need?

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1. Go to a hunting and find someone (or ask any friend of yours that hunts to go with you). Get a soild bolt or blowback rifle depending on your style, chambered in .270/.30-06/.308 or the likes stick to the big boys like Savage,Remington or Browning. Scope is your prefrence and if you plan on shooting at longer distances and you can't do it with iron get a good scope. You don't need to waste your money on camo unless your going to be sitting out in the open. Get a $20 pair of Tasco binoculars. Ammo and somewhere to hunt is all that is left.Thats barebone basics man.

2. Try and get in with other local hunters and definitely plan on talking some gun safety classes. As far as guns to hunt with depends on what you plan to hunt and the area, state, you plan to hunt them, exp. NY state most areas you have to use shot gun slugs and not rifle's to hunt deer. Be safe & enjoy

3. First I would take a hunter safety course. There you can ask the instructor everything that you need to. Then its trial and error even the best hunters change things that they do from year to year in one way or another to improve and be more comfortable during the hunt.

Read this and take the test then seek out a local state hunters safety course.

http://www.mwf.mb.ca/MWF_Hunter/index.htm

There are also a few magazines you can get that would give you many persons opinions and experiences. Look for Deer and Deer Hunting, Outdoor world, Field and Stream.

4. Depending on where you live you may have to take a hunting course. Most information is provided there. Also, check to see what types of firearms are permitted in the area that you will be hunting in. Once you know this try out the firearms at a shooting range (people there may let you borrow their's). Remember that hunting is a sport that takes a considerable amount of time because of safety reasons, so be patient to prevent accidents.

5. Ok first of all make sure you get a license for hunting. The second since it is getting warm you need to get camouflage that is good for the season. Next make sure you get equipment that is easily cleaned and taken care for.
With each animal up plan to hunt you will be using a different type of weapon. Example when hunting fowl (bird) you might want to use a shot gun; deer a large caliber rifle 280 it is light and easy to care for. If you need more help email I will give you any advice I have been hunting for 35 years.
As for a course check with your local law enforcement on a gun safety course. Most cities have a open to the public range who would also know where there are courses and who is really qualified to teach them

6. Many states require a hunter safety course before you can obtain a license to hunt. As a first order of business, check your state's Department of Natural Resources or Fish and Game Department's website to find the requirements.

Hunting is a fun, rewarding, and satisfying sport. The satisfaction does not come from the kill but rather from the successful hunt. It is more the process than the culmination which is the fun and the reward.

You don't need a gun to hunt. You could actually start out with a bow. In general, if you are bow hunting, you tend to learn more about hunting faster, because you are forced to get close to the animal you are hunting and getting close takes skill. However, you will probably harvest your first animal faster while gun hunting.

A good place to start is your local news stand magazine rack. There are several periodicals about hinting there. You should probably pick up a couple and read them. Also, there are several great hunting websites. If you use the Yahoo! search engine to find the hunting websites, you will find many of them have forums and bulletin boards. Join a hunting forum and tell them you are a newbie. You will find the hunters on internet boards a very friendly group. One of my favorites is http://www.huntingnut.com/index.php?name=Forums . If you join there, tell them I sent you. It is a great group of guys and gals.

Getting back to firearms, you could start out with a 22 rimfire and learn to hunt small game, such as rabbits and squirrels. A 22 rimfire is a great and economical way to hone your marksmanship skills. When you get good with the 22, ask a friend to let you try a centerfire rifle. If you like it, shop around for a good deal on a used bolt action centerfire. When you find one, you can persue larger game.

I cannot emphasize enough how valuable networking with other hunters is. It speeds up your learning curve and will lead to great hunting opportunities.

Good luck!

7. Welcome to the club, I love to hear about people who want to join the hunting community. Let me start off with saying that you are asking all the right questions. Most states have some kind hunter education classes at shooting ranges, sporting goods store, gun shops, or you may also find information by your state where they sell hunting licenses. The rifle and equipment is up to you how much you want to spend. I would recommend a Remington 700 in a .243, 25-06, or .308 in a 100+ grain bullet at least for that size game. A good scope Leupold I would recommend but I have had a great Nikon that works just as well. Clothing or whatever else you want is up to you. This is all secondary to practice with the equipment you get. Sighting in your rifle is one of the most important thing you will do this means your rifle will hit vitals of the animal you want to harvest and avoid just injuring the animal. Good luck to you.

8. Do not put a gun in your handdddd