harley1
02-15-2016, 08:58 PM
Hi,
New member here. I took my PAL and CORE last year and bought my first 22LR - Ruger American, joined Mission rod & Gun and been getting in lots of practice. I also purchased Steven Rinella's book on small game - An excellent read if you haven't yet.
I also like target archery and fishing.
I want to hunt (Obviously LOL) and thought initially of small game, then moving up as my skills progress. Thought my next gun would be a shotgun, then a large calibre rifle as needs progress.
I've been lurking here for a while and there is great advice. I find the hardest part, like has been mentioned in some threads is how to locate a worthwhile hunting spot - I know there is google maps and you have to determine legality etc etc. But, it can still be difficult as a newbie. I have Hunt Buddy, but it only tells you the zones - It would be great if it indicated when you were actually in the zone, as I know this can be finicky with land divides etc. I see a previous poster mentioned it would be great if the CORE course actually taught this subject, but they didn't.
Any advice on this is great appreciated.
I'm only interested in hunting what I can eat and thought I might try some Snowshoe hare/rabbit whilst the season is active.
I'm based in Maple Ridge - Would be great to team up with someone with real world experience if anyone is interested?
Thanks in Advance.
Harley
New member here. I took my PAL and CORE last year and bought my first 22LR - Ruger American, joined Mission rod & Gun and been getting in lots of practice. I also purchased Steven Rinella's book on small game - An excellent read if you haven't yet.
I also like target archery and fishing.
I want to hunt (Obviously LOL) and thought initially of small game, then moving up as my skills progress. Thought my next gun would be a shotgun, then a large calibre rifle as needs progress.
I've been lurking here for a while and there is great advice. I find the hardest part, like has been mentioned in some threads is how to locate a worthwhile hunting spot - I know there is google maps and you have to determine legality etc etc. But, it can still be difficult as a newbie. I have Hunt Buddy, but it only tells you the zones - It would be great if it indicated when you were actually in the zone, as I know this can be finicky with land divides etc. I see a previous poster mentioned it would be great if the CORE course actually taught this subject, but they didn't.
Any advice on this is great appreciated.
I'm only interested in hunting what I can eat and thought I might try some Snowshoe hare/rabbit whilst the season is active.
I'm based in Maple Ridge - Would be great to team up with someone with real world experience if anyone is interested?
Thanks in Advance.
Harley