queequeg152 said:
by non issue i mean its easy to do.
what im asking is like... how do you find a "deer lease" and what does it all cost? what shit should i read so far as like... hunting technique.
and where do i get wolf piss to rub on myself?
im in texas so im guessing there is a bounty of places to hunt so ive got that going for me at least.
Hunters safety courses are typically for guys of my vintage and later. Typically if you are in your 50's you can get a license with no class. It's governments idea of a basic introduction. There are some good points covered: like always treat a gun like it's loaded, only point your gun at what you'd like to kill.
You are in a Mecca of hunting. The first thing you need to decide is what kind of hunting do you want to do. There are different game species, and different weapon types. For instance, what do you like to eat? Duck, geese, waterfowl are typically shot with a shotgun. It's probably the easiest weapon to become sufficient on quickly. A cheap, decent shotgun (like a Remington 870 express) is around 300$. You can go to a skeet or trap or sporting clays range and take a lesson, and practice. Shotguns shoot multiple small shot (think BBs) so you have some leeway as far as ability.
Deer and larger game can be shot with a shotgun, but most people opt for a rifle (single projectile), archery (there are 3 different bow types: recurve(old school), compound, and crossbow). Also, there are muzzleloaders, which are guns where you physically load the powder and bullet down the barrel and use a ram rod to seat them.
Point of entry is not just buying a gun (money wise), so don't think it's just buy a gun (unless your brother in law is Willie roberston). there are tons of small expenses; decoys, ammunition, gun cleaning kits, waders, boots, camo...to name a few.
Here in Md the typical deer lease on a 400 acre farm is about 15,000$ for a club. Typically 15 guys. So 1000$ each. You can pick up your local classified mag at the convenience store and find ads for clubs with spots to fill.
It's a hobby that becomes addictive, and you can spend a lot of money depending on how much "bling" you want.
For instance, a mid-range shotgun or rifle can run 2000$ or more, and shells or cartridges can run up to 5$ each depending on which one.
Licenses cost $$, and typically you buy a basic license then add on things like muzzleloader, archery, duck stamps.
If you want any info, PM me and I can give you my phone #. The best thing to do is contact your local skeet range (who typically rent guns and do lessons), and in a few visits you'll be fine. M
CAPCOM said:
You are a very small % among hunters in this day and age. Where I live most try to keep a good thing to themselves and rarely share in an opportunity such as the one you presented. Wish I could participate, but time and space precludes me fromantic doing so. Thanks for the epic offer though.
Truth is: I'm self employed, and go out a lot. And if you hunt you know the same guys tell the same stories over and over...so just thought I'd throw it out there because there aren't too many Delmarva folks running around here. And I like to hear some new stories sometimes. M
