kkendall Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Hi! Looking for some advice for getting started. My brother is really into hunting and has taken me shooting a couple of times, but I've decided I'd like to get more serious about it. I'm working on getting my hunting license now (from MD, wanted to get ahead of it before the season really starts). Anyone have some tips for someone looking to get out there? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 (edited) What type of weapon will you be using? Muzzle loader/ bow/shotgun? What kind of hunting.. small or big game or perhaps waterfowl or upland? you have access to private or public land or a lease? need to know a few things before we can help Edited May 23, 2016 by Mathews XT Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 Take your hunter safety course then join your local sportsman's club. Go to meetings and events at the club, meet people and ask questions. Almost every club around here has a women's program and I would bet yours does too. I would bet a weeks wages that you will make friends and learn plenty from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 Talk to TurkeyGirl aka Ruth, she pretty much self taught herself and has done very well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 Start with small game hunting like squirrels. For me, that is what I started with, teaches you the fundamentals of hunting and being in the woods. Read alot of hunting magazines. The NWTF puts on Women in the Outdoor Events I believe which are great. I attended one (after I started hunting, for a class assignment in college, it was well done). Go out with your brother, the best learning is doing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkendall Posted June 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 Thanks for the feedback! I plan on using a shotgun, would like to get into bow later down the road, and figured i'd start with waterfowl since i'd probably go with my brother first. passed the hunter safety course and have to go through a field day next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 That is awesome, congrats!! Waterfowl is a good start. I also started with a shotgun, my first deer was a doe. It's great you have your brother to go with and learn from! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 Welcome to the forums. Never had anyone to take me hunting, so learned what I know on my own and from experience. Sometimes it is helpful in learning to watch the animals you are hunting, they can be great teachers. Watch their body language and learn what/why they are doing what they are doing. For example the doe acting nervous that you are about to squeeze the trigger on may just have a real nice buck about to step out you will never see if you are too overzealous. Amazing how many times I still go after 20+ years and pick up on something new I never saw before. May help to keep a journal for a few years noting what you see, what conditions are and so forth. Good luck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrswtnhunt Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Welcome to the forums. Sounds like your brother will be a great start. I learned everything from my husband (wtnhunt), Best advice I can give is to do a lot of just sitting and watching, spend as much time in the woods/on the water as you can just observing how the animals are acting. Learning their patterns, when they move and which direction they are going. And most of all, be patient with yourself and enjoy nature. Don't put too much pressure on yourself, it takes all the fun and enjoyment out of being in the great outdoors. Good luck out there and please keep us updated on how you are doing out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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