saphira Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 I was wanting to know if anybody can help me on trying to get my old lady to hunt. She is going to go with me this deer season but she says that she dont like to kill animals. But she always tells me that her and my daughter are going to kill bigger bucks than i have. I was just wanting to know if anyone has any advice to help me out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrswtnhunt Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 A successful hunt doesn't always have to end in a kill. Let her just tag along and sit and watch the wildlife. To me that is the most enjoyable part anyway. The time you two spend together will bring you closer. Try to get her into calling, when she can call, or rattle, in a big buck it will increase her excitment. It did for me anyway. Another thing, don't be too pushy. A woman wants to enjoy herself by doing things that "she" makes the decision to do. Let her decide if she wants to go. Sounds like she wants to go. JMO. Also make sure she has the right gear. If she is uncomfortable (too cold) she won't enjoy the hunt. Maybe encourage her to become a member on the forums and she can chat with other women hunters. Might help her feel more comfortable. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 I wouldn't force her to hunt if she doesn't want to...that's my first suggestion. Can't make someone like something...and they'll like it even less if you force them to do it. Let her come with you on deer season, get her some warm clothes, and let here experience the hunt first, see how she likes it then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Best advice I could give would be to either take her or send her to your best spot during the peak of the pre rut if at all possible when conditions are perfect. I sent my wife during our ml'er season back in 2003 to a spot where I knew she would have good activity. She had a nice buck chasing a couple does all around her that morning. She never could get a shot because the deer never stopped long enough, but she has been hooked ever since. Will never forget her expression when she came through the door. If she shows a genuine interest, get her her own gun. Get her into practicing shooting. If her interest fades, you got yourself another gun, cannot lose really in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrswtnhunt Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Best advice I could give would be to either take her or send her to your best spot during the peak of the pre rut if at all possible when conditions are perfect. I sent my wife during our ml'er season back in 2003 to a spot where I knew she would have good activity. She had a nice buck chasing a couple does all around her that morning. She never could get a shot because the deer never stopped long enough, but she has been hooked ever since. Will never forget her expression when she came through the door. If she shows a genuine interest, get her her own gun. Get her into practicing shooting. If her interest fades, you got yourself another gun, cannot lose really in my opinion. You got that right.........I'll never forget that morning:D! It was the most excited I have ever been hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tink Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Bowfishing Taker her Bowfishign this spring soon she will get over her aversion to killing critters. Then dove Hunting with shotgun in the fall it worked this way on DR Dean my 2nd & last wife She was a tree hugger whenI bet her. later she killed A Bull Kudu with her bow in RSA. Worked for me Tink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Country Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 I am trying to get my wife back into hunting...she use to hunt with me all of the time (and we have had many wonderful moments together) before the birth of my son... Now he is 7 and is taking an interest in hunting...I have proposed to buy a blind so that my son and wife can hunt together. As to your question...the most important thing is to buy her good quality, warm and comfortable hunting cloths and boots. Nothing will turn her off faster than going hunting only to freeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bachflock Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 ...but she says that she don't like to kill animals. to know if anyone has any advice to But she always tells me that her and my daughter are going to kill bigger bucks than i have. Well, it sounds like she has interest but is probably concerned about what to expect. The same was true with my lovely wife. The worst thing you could do is to push. It's very true, that kill is only part of the total equation and we sometimes tend to put to much emphasis on it. My wife was the same way, saying, "...I just can't see myself shooting a deer." I didn't push her. I picked up a few women orientated hunting magazines such as "Women in the Out of Doors" and pointed out articles specifically for women in some of the other outdoors magazines I had. Next I asked her if she'd be interested in shooting a bow. I picked up a nice, used, bow that fit her and let her shoot all she wanted. She learned to love it. My favorite hunting is turkey so I asked her if she'd be interested in trying it out. To my surprise she said "yes" saying "...turkeys aren't as cute as deer...". LOL! Well, not exactly the way I would have thought it but that spring I was sitting next to her, a Winchester 1400 MKII sitting across her lap, me sitting next to her with a big ole smile across my face... I was hunting with my wife! She had a blast. We were only able to hunt 3 days but the first day we had a gobbler within 50 yards. It hung up on the far side of a fence just gobbling its fool head off. It was extremely enjoyable for my wife. She didn't care less that she didn't get a shot (so she says...) while I was pretty disappointed. Just goes to show you the different views on hunting. She didn't care she didn't bag a bird. She just enjoyed being out in the woods and getting a chance to be that close to a turkey. Later, that summer, I started getting ready for bow season and she pulled out her bow and was shooting regularly. One day we were shooting together and she said, "You know, I might just want to try bow hunting...". A little stunned I said "...deer?" Yup, deer. Unfortunately we were not able to get out that year but she still has the interest. Bottom line, don't push. Remember the chances of her having the exact same interests in hunting you do are about zero, but she very well some day could be just as passionate about it, just for different reason. Start small and easily obtainable goals. Targets up close, small caliber rifle, light draw bow, etc. No insult meant but sort of like how you start off a child - you don't put a .44 carbine or a 10 gauge with turkey loads in the kids arms the first time off. Ease into it and don't fling out frustration if things don't go exactly how you'd like. Its all about her and getting her interested, and successfully, into hunting on her terms. You won't regret it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 I'd start her off bird hunting, just to get a feel for it before deer starts. Get her the warmest clothes and such you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 My wife tagged along for a couple years then decided she wanted to start. But it was this time of year. Ended up starting with spring turkey. Not too cold and she got very lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotashRLS Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 .22 LR + Shells + Paper Targets + Time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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