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<blockquote data-quote="AccuracyAddict" data-source="post: 1235312" data-attributes="member: 92204"><p>At the risk of embarrassing myself, I was hoping to get some advice/guidance. If this should be in a different sections, please let me know. </p><p></p><p>How does one learn to hunt? I've spent countless hours researching methods and watching hunting videos online but still feel as though I have no idea how to begin. Let me back up a bit. </p><p></p><p>I grew up with a dad who hunted and fished year round, and I was included at times when I was younger until chasing girls became more a priority. Fast forward to 20 years later, I have a family of my own and a young son that I want to instill outdoorsman values and expose to the outdoors in a time where video games and defiance seems to be running rampant. </p><p></p><p>I have been "hunting" for the last three years after about a 20 year hiatus. The reason for the quotations is because it's a piece of land that has fixed box stands that you essentially take a number and sit in the stand and wait for a deer to come. While it allows me to put meat in the freezer, I would really like to learn how to scout, formulate and execute plans that will eventually yield a successful hunt. Not to mention we are losing access to the land after this year's hunting season. Although I will miss its convenience and proximity to my home, I see this as an opportunity to start exploring public lands or working up the courage to ask land owners to hunting access. </p><p></p><p>I do not have the disposable income that allows me to mate up with an outfitter, so my original question comes back to the forefront, how does one learn to hunt? I have a feeling that this knowledge often comes from a mentor. Health issues prevent my father from coming out with me, so finding a mentor has proven difficult for me as I am fairly introverted in meeting new people initially. Any advice/guidance would be greatly appreciated.</p><p></p><p>Dan</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AccuracyAddict, post: 1235312, member: 92204"] At the risk of embarrassing myself, I was hoping to get some advice/guidance. If this should be in a different sections, please let me know. How does one learn to hunt? I’ve spent countless hours researching methods and watching hunting videos online but still feel as though I have no idea how to begin. Let me back up a bit. I grew up with a dad who hunted and fished year round, and I was included at times when I was younger until chasing girls became more a priority. Fast forward to 20 years later, I have a family of my own and a young son that I want to instill outdoorsman values and expose to the outdoors in a time where video games and defiance seems to be running rampant. I have been “hunting” for the last three years after about a 20 year hiatus. The reason for the quotations is because it’s a piece of land that has fixed box stands that you essentially take a number and sit in the stand and wait for a deer to come. While it allows me to put meat in the freezer, I would really like to learn how to scout, formulate and execute plans that will eventually yield a successful hunt. Not to mention we are losing access to the land after this year’s hunting season. Although I will miss its convenience and proximity to my home, I see this as an opportunity to start exploring public lands or working up the courage to ask land owners to hunting access. I do not have the disposable income that allows me to mate up with an outfitter, so my original question comes back to the forefront, how does one learn to hunt? I have a feeling that this knowledge often comes from a mentor. Health issues prevent my father from coming out with me, so finding a mentor has proven difficult for me as I am fairly introverted in meeting new people initially. Any advice/guidance would be greatly appreciated. Dan [/QUOTE]
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