Getting started

[robertras]

Hey everyone,
Im interested in getting started hunting. I have a long history of backpacking and camping, and ive shot a decent amount of rifles in my time, and consider myself a fair shot. I bought myself my first rifle (a savage 111 in 25-.06 that i put a zeiss conquest 3-9x44 on) at the beginning of December, and i have gotten to the point where i am confident in shooting ability with it. I get around 5 inch groups at 300 yards. I am interested in learning more about hunting, particularly deer, so if anyone would be interested in showing me the ropes, is interested in a hunting partner, or even has any good articles on the subject please let me know.
-Robert

[lewdogg21]

Hi Robert,

A good starting point is this thread

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=412731

If you haven't already you will need to take your hunters safety in order to get your license. The good part is you have enough time before deer season.

[The sarge]

I'm in the same boat as you. I just finished my hunter's safety yesterday and only have a few things left to buy. I'm just debating on getting a licence now and chasing coyote and squirrel or waiting till June when the licenses renew

[disvet]

I'm in the same boat as you. I just finished my hunter's safety yesterday and only have a few things left to buy. I'm just debating on getting a licence now and chasing coyote and squirrel or waiting till June when the licenses renew

squirrel has a season

[robertras]

Thanks for the replies guys, i plan on doing the hunters saftey course within the next month. After that i havent decided if i should get wait until june to get my hunting license, or if i should get a license and a 10/22 and go get myself some bunnys in the meantime. Also i have read through the department of fish and game, as well as the BLM land website pretty well, so i think i know most of the legalities and regulations, now i feel i need to focus more on the practical aspects.

[GeeDog]

Except for Jacks and hares, bunnys are out of season until the beginning of July also. There's always pig hunting all-year found, but you'd need to pick up a pig tag.

[GeeDog]

Correction. Only jacks right now.