Two or Three pointers

[Guy Miner]

How 'bout listing two or three pointers you'd give a new hunter?

1. Don't shoot the backstraps!

2. Hunt where there's a lot of game.

3. Don't give up easily, keep at it.

 

[Elkman]

Be in the best shape you can be.
Buy the best gear you can afford.
Shoot it first then worry about getting it out.

 

[AFG270]

What my uncle told me over 45 years ago.

Hunt hard, shoot straight and be lucky!

 

[salmonchaser]

Move slow, use all your senses.
Pay attention to the wind.
Learn to walk in rough ground without looking at your feet.


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[IdahoCTD]

Move slow, use all your senses.
Pay attention to the wind.
Learn to walk in rough ground without looking at your feet.


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Trekking poles help a ton to walk in crappy ground without watching where your going.

 

[c. schutte]

Be safe at all times, never point a rifle in the direction at any time.......loaded or unloaded

Make your hunt enjoyable for you

Always do the right thing..................


I like to tell this story about a very young hunter. At a friends camp he had a week every year that a lot of guests would come and there were always some youngsters. One little guy killed his very first deer ( the kid was around 8 or 9 years old). After the kill he saw the animal dead and start crying a little. The other kids made fun of him for it later when all of us were around the camp fire. The little guy thought something was wrong with him.

My friend walked over to the youngster and put his arm around the kid and said loud enough for all to hear...... "Hey, it's OK..........we all feel a little bad when we take a life. If you did not feel bad there would be something wrong with you."

 

[elkhunternm]

Practice with the rifle you intend on using.

Spend a bit more money on binoculars than your budget will allow.

 

[Guy Miner]

Be safe at all times, never point a rifle in the direction at any time.......loaded or unloaded

Thanks, I was kicking myself for not mentioning safety.

 

[c. schutte]

Be safe at all times, never point a rifle in the direction at any time.......loaded or unloaded

Thanks, I was kicking myself for not mentioning safety.

Saulgoodman................... :>)

 

[1100 Remington Man]

1. Buy a .22LR and learn to shoot and try to burn the barrel out. (Good Luck)
2. Hunt Small Game like Squirrels in the Woods. (When you can get a Limit by Stalking you are ready)
3. Learn to drift like smoke through the woods. (Be Quite) and watch the wind !!!


Yes it has been said all the Birds bagged are not worth one Man's life be Safe.

 

[Thankful Otter]

everybody makes excellent suggestions

 

[6mm Remington]

1. Know your firearm and use it safely. Once you squeeze the trigger you cannot pull that bullet back.

2. Respect the animal always and try to make as quick and humane kill as you can. Take care of it after the harvest and enjoy what it gives you in return to you and your family.

3. Hunt hard and enjoy yourself. Enjoy the beauty that God has put before you.

 

[EastTNHunter]

Safety first
Watch the wind

 

[mjcmichigan]

Great points.

1) you are responsible for the bullet when it leaves the gun. Know what’s between your barrel and target and what’s behind your target.

2)acquire and assess the sight picture quickly, if it’s a safe kill shot, execute. If not wait

3) the best way to learn to hunt is from knowledgeable ethical hunters.


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[35 Whelen]

Sounds like you guys got it covered, except for one thing.
Before you pull that trigger, don't forget the Indians Prayer
"Brother for I am sorry, you must die"
E

 

[Songdog]

I am never “sorry”.... I am always “grateful”.

Hunters are the only people who truly participate in the natural cycle of food. We need not be sorry.... to the animal, or anyone else.

Along those lines.... I give this advice to new/young hunters:

Ultimately, we are here to take a life... so that other lives may continue. It is one of the oldest, and most sacred acts. We are responsible for that life, and someday held accountable for both how we used this animal... and how we took its life.

There is no greater respect for life, than that of a Hunter.... who has taken life, in order to perpetuate it.

My other advise:

Never start a bullet in a bad place, hoping it will end up in a good one.

 

[hunter24605]

1. Constantly make mental notes while out..(Location, conditions, landmarks, time, etc.)

2. Learn to use, and carry a compass and map. Electronics don't always play well

3. Listen to what us "old farts" have to say.

And now that I've got some years under my belt.."Hunt up, Drag down"

 

[Thankful Otter]

Sounds like you guys got it covered, except for one thing.
Before you pull that trigger, don't forget the Indians Prayer
"Brother for I am sorry, you must die"
E

Earle, is correct, We do, in fact, pray to the spirits of the animal we are about to harvest. In fact, it is part of the "teaching" of a young future hunter.

I tried to give a larger picture yesterday, but was shot down, so will not bother you men any further, but wanted to let others know that Earle is correct, at least in this part of the world.

 

[hunternyny]

I dont think I have the knowledge or experience to disagree with you and Earle, Cheyenne.

I also wish you had not deleted and edited your first post on this thread, as it touched on things us weekend or once a year hunters dont always think about, or perhaps even consider. Knowing how to "read" the weather, mountains, waterways and animals is something I wish I had the time and was in a place that allowed me to do some of that.

Common sense, patience, safety

 

[salmonchaser]

Sounds like you guys got it covered, except for one thing.
Before you pull that trigger, don't forget the Indians Prayer
"Brother for I am sorry, you must die"
E

Earle, is correct, We do, in fact, pray to the spirits of the animal we are about to harvest. In fact, it is part of the "teaching" of a young future hunter.

I tried to give a larger picture yesterday, but was shot down, so will not bother you men any further, but wanted to let others know that Earle is correct, at least in this part of the world.

What she/he said.
I hate the horn porn on the outdoor channels. I do watch a few, guys like Shocky and Haugen but have no use for most of them. Measuring, I could care less. A good mature 4 point, or six point, a spike or fork is all I need to know about the animal. In my mind it's a good thing to teach rookies.
Take time to teach them, why are those cottonwoods growing down there or those Aspens growing there. Why ar there for trees growing on this side and open grass land over here.
It's amazing how much smart people don't know.


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