MichiganHunter Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Hi, My name is Kris and I am taking my girlfriend Amber deer hunting this fall and would like any information, tips, suggestions or anything I can do to make the hunt more fun for her. She has been turkey hunting twice now unsuccessfully but this will be her first time ever deer hunting. For Christmas She got a set of heavy bibs and a hunting Jacket. I have gotten us a 2 person ladder stand with a blind on it. But what do you all recommend as ways to make the trip better. Thank you very much Kris Kline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganHunter Posted August 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 ....?no tips or ideas to make the hunt more enjoyable for her...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doe-ee Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 Just make her as comfortable as possible. Who wouldn't love a front row seat at the best nature has to offer. Being warm and comfy makes it that much better! Good luck. I'm sure she'll love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganHunter Posted August 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 ok Doe-ee Warm I can do, I'm packing in a small blanket that we/she can cover up with. She is super excited about getting a crack at her first deer. We are taking my video camera and tree arm to video it. THANK YOU FOR GIVING ME SOME FEED BACK................YOU ROCK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkergirl Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 just go out there relax and enjoy it! it is not always about it you get the deer/turkey or not. it is more about enjoying nature and being out there with someone u enjoy sharing the experience with...getting the deer/turkey is not that bad either, like icing on the cake! you two have fun and good luck :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kels Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 Make sure you two eat well before heading out. Dont want a rumbling tummy to scare away any deer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganHunter Posted August 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 lol, Food before we go....GOT IT...lol... we have a hour and 15minuet drive in the morning to get to our farm so she will have to eat on the road and then she'll probably fall asleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Make sure she is warm and has something cozy to sit on. Bring a book. Leave the phones at home. Make sure she practices alot with her rifle, even preseason from the stand if possibe. Your hunting, so no hanky panky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archryhunt Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 Just make her feel comfortable and enjoys every little thing she do. She always looks for a perfect timing to be a good hunter,it is the experience that will always teach her. Just enjoy the trip and also with the nature could offer for both of you. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 Don't pressure her...let her make her own decision....she may want to go out one day and not the next...let her decide if she enjoys the experience. And let her know hunting isn't all about big antlers or what not, it's not all about the kill. Help her enjoy the hunt for what it is. Have fun most of all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlnscobb Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Don't pressure her...let her make her own decision....she may want to go out one day and not the next...let her decide if she enjoys the experience. And let her know hunting isn't all about big antlers or what not, it's not all about the kill. Help her enjoy the hunt for what it is. Have fun most of all! As a woman who was in that spot a few years ago, a little reassurance that I would be ok and relax and enjoy what nature puts in front of me and that i dont have to shot until I felt comfortable, eat a good breakfast but not to much to drink, Just let her be herself and have fun, and let her ask questions, and as many as she wants, the more she knows the better she will be, and just remember that not everybdy will love it, but give her few times , im sure she will ! Lori Cobb www.theoutdoorsmangallery.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxStarr Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 I take a pack with a few books (I love to read), some snacks (apple already cut, granola bars, etc.), bottle of water (I take 2 so I can add Crystal Light flavor to one), extra jacket (light one just in case it gets cool while I am out there or, if it was cold to begin with, warms up and heavy jacket is too much), find a word book. But, when I go in the morning, I sit until 2 or so. I don't hunt with someone, though. I hunt by myself in a blind or box stand so I have the room and cover to move around. The one ladder stand I do hunt in is a double and has stuff around the sides so all you can see is my shoulders up. My biggest issue is being bored. I have books everywhere and even read while watching TV. If I have several books, snacks, and water and I can stand up and stretch, I can sit all day. No books? I will stay maybe an hour, if that. So, keep her warm/cool, entertained, and hydrated. And if she wants to leave, go. You can come back later if you want to keep hunting. Good luck and let us know how it turns out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozarkgal Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 Just don't pressure into killing a deer. Just talk to her very calm, don't get mad if she misses, if you do she might not go back hunting. Just let her do things on her own and if she needs your help she will ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strutndoe Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 I agree with the "no pressure" idea. Let her go at her pace. Of course its fine to whisper pointers if you can (i.e. let him get broadside, not yet, when you're ready). Experience the entire hunt together, share things that you see that she might not be seeing. Good Luck and we're waiting to hear how things turn out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganHunter Posted October 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 oh ya no pressure is my goal. she has 3 days off for season, I said if you go the first day and dont want to go the second thats fine, she really wants a shot at a deer and I know she can make the shot. We do have a shooting process worked out, she get on the deer i watch, tell her where to wait wait ok shoot if you can, ect ect ect.... I'm so excited to hunt with her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconerKitty Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 Other than dressing right for the weather, make sure that she is very comfortable with her firearm. That she can handle it without looking down at the firearm and aim at her target and concentrate on the shot. She should make handling her firearm second nature. And of course practice her marksmanship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozarkgal Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Good luck and hope she gets one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganHunter Posted November 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Good luck and hope she gets one. I really just want her to have fun BUT....deep down I REALLY REALLY hope she gets one too. We have the sluggun sighted in and I'm going to put up OUR two person tree stand on friday and we should be all set for our hunt from the 20-22. I'll be sure to post a pic in here WHEN she gets her first DEER ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 you've got lots of good advice so far. one thing i'll say is to make sure she has a potty break in private. keep her comfortable is a big thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubledrop Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 I know when i took my wife it wasnt such a good experience. i mean it was fun and all but the buckets of rain that fell with no rain gear on was not fun for her at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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