I want to learn to hunt!

[RobertB]

See? That's self-reliant. Most people don't kill their own water, they just buy it from the store. They're gonna be screwed when it all breaks down.

[esaabye]

Originally Posted by RobertB

See? That's self-reliant. Most people don't kill their own water, they just buy it from the store. They're gonna be screwed when it all breaks down.

+1

Lots of good ideas. I went down to Sportsmans to sign up for a hunter saftey course, they are booked for a few months but should have it by April.

If anyone needs a camp jack, let me know. In the mean time I will be wondering the hills "stocking".

[Mtn.man]

Well don't get me wrong we do pretty good. We have yet to Not come hme with something. Can't remember a year not scoring on antilope, usually a deer and we really only put in for cow elk, can't eat the antlers. However we do hunt in other states as CO is a hard place to hunt, draw etc. and our days afield are rather short.
It is a gerat way to be with your family, and enjoy quality time with them.
Got a free range bison this past year. Now there is a freezer full.

[Limited GM]

I grew up in the south and the devotion of turkey hunters is IMO 2nd to none. I was a pretty accomplished hunter, but knew nothing of Turkey hunting. As birds were pretty scarce, it was almost impossible to get anyone to share info. I bought a couple books, some tapes and taught myself. Got decent at it.

With the web being available now, it would be much easier to get started. Just remember what other people have said about the kill is just a small part of the experience. Some of the most heart touching experiences I've felt have been motionless in the woods.

Good luck.

[Colorado Pete]

If you need a woods-wandering partner, let me know. That is my favorite way to spend a weekend day and I am getting cabin fever lately.

[jim]

Shameless plug for the Hunters here
i have a very nice .270 for that "first kill of the season" don't you deserve it.

[Beprepared]

Originally Posted by Mtn.man

Ha Ha, wait till ya get a Moose......

Yep! I'm not an experienced hunter, but been with my dad a few times. Used to live in Alaska, he still does. There many hunters take their first moose in a bog...they never make that mistake again. Up north your also racing the bear and wolves...get it dressed and packed out quick(they're on their way). If a bear happens to find your kill(get the meat out and leave them the gutpile), its legally theirs. Game wardens are the State troopers, You don't see them, but they know 'Exactly' where you are. If you sneeze wrong its a crime scene investigation....literally (not the sneezing part)! Ahhh good times.

[rondog]

I can't even imagine shooting something as big as a moose! Even if it was standing at the back of my truck, and I could manage to drop in on the trailer. Too big, too much meat. And rasslin' the carcass makes my back hurt just thinking about it!

I mean, jeezus.....

[vossman]

That's a really strong garage door opener.

Big animal, I bet he was a lot of work. Congrats!

[KFinn]

Interesting read.... This is something I've kind of wanted to get into, just general survival/hunting skills.