matthewsboy
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Any recommendations for how to find land to hunt for small game and pests in southern Ohio and Kentucky area and how to hunt them?
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How to get into small game hunting
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Do you work with anyone that hunts or have a neighbor that hunts?
matthewsboy
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Yeah I work with a few people who hunt but they deer hunt and I tried bow hunting for deer but that didn't scratch the itch I have.
I wish I could help you. I grew up on a farm in Carroll County and all of my family ( cousins and uncles) hunted rabbits behind beagles, and birds also. I left there in 1976, so I don't really know anyone anymore. Keep talking to people about your desire to hunt small game and I am sure that someone will invite you.
matthewsboy
Member
Ok thank you! I will keep talking to people about it.
If you get to Wyoming, I will take you out rabbit hunting. We hunt them different here. Mostly with .22 pistol or a .22 rifle. Good luck.
matthewsboy
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thanks
JungleShooter
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I ask farmers.
And I ask people if they know any farmers or people who work on a farm.
Where there is animal feed, there are plenty of pigeons. And often rats.
You just need to get your foot in the door at one location.
Because the people at that location have whole contact lists full of people like them — farmers or those who work there.
Matthias
And I ask people if they know any farmers or people who work on a farm.
Where there is animal feed, there are plenty of pigeons. And often rats.
You just need to get your foot in the door at one location.
Because the people at that location have whole contact lists full of people like them — farmers or those who work there.
Matthias
98s1lightning
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If there's native grouse and rabbit able to be hunted in those states:
(Cage raised, stocked animals, I'm not including)
Get out there and walk some miles. Take your time and pay attention. Walk, stop, walk, stop.
Both Grouse and Rabbits will hold tight until you about step on them, then burst out in front of you in attempt to get away from threat.
Enjoy your time and learn as you go, safely.
Remember w small game, there's guns being swung around so, in a group of more than 1 shooter, everyone needs to know what they are doing and shoot in safe directions. Its a boatload of fun, but I wouldn't take anyone out there you can't trust to operate as a unit and make for **** sure their target is a game animal they are after, AND what's beyond.
I'd wear an orange hat at minimum regardless of season requirements.
Best of luck in your journey. Its a lifetime hobby for most that try it out.
(Cage raised, stocked animals, I'm not including)
Get out there and walk some miles. Take your time and pay attention. Walk, stop, walk, stop.
Both Grouse and Rabbits will hold tight until you about step on them, then burst out in front of you in attempt to get away from threat.
Enjoy your time and learn as you go, safely.
Remember w small game, there's guns being swung around so, in a group of more than 1 shooter, everyone needs to know what they are doing and shoot in safe directions. Its a boatload of fun, but I wouldn't take anyone out there you can't trust to operate as a unit and make for **** sure their target is a game animal they are after, AND what's beyond.
I'd wear an orange hat at minimum regardless of season requirements.
Best of luck in your journey. Its a lifetime hobby for most that try it out.
98s1lightning
Well-Known Member
Small game: Grouse, Rabbit
Different laws then
Migratory: Dove, Duck, Woodcock, Geese
Be aware of licensing, stamps, and firearms regulations as there are lots of them to be aware of.
Different laws then
Migratory: Dove, Duck, Woodcock, Geese
Be aware of licensing, stamps, and firearms regulations as there are lots of them to be aware of.
98s1lightning
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Some birds may be taken shotgun, rifle, handgun Others not.
All depends where your at, but Migratory is Federal Laws so heads up on that brother.
All depends where your at, but Migratory is Federal Laws so heads up on that brother.
KyCarl
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Rush Run it's not far from you.
Greatgrandad
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You can contact those states' DWF, for oftentimes, they have a list of landowners who allow the public to hunt via contacting first. Then there are the area wardens who often know, the local sporting goods stores, various farm CO-OPs and online hunting websites for those areas, etc.
Sometimes, I have just done a Google search for an area and found various postings with contact info. I have also simply found a nice, large section of woods or fields that seemed to be good hunting areas, looked up the owners info and then gave him/her a call or dropped by for a friendly chat. Most have always been friendly, but a few say no but many say yes. I tend to offer a small trespass fee for the opportunity, but some will not take money.
As always, treat them and their lands with deep respect, and you may be invited back.
Sometimes, I have just done a Google search for an area and found various postings with contact info. I have also simply found a nice, large section of woods or fields that seemed to be good hunting areas, looked up the owners info and then gave him/her a call or dropped by for a friendly chat. Most have always been friendly, but a few say no but many say yes. I tend to offer a small trespass fee for the opportunity, but some will not take money.
As always, treat them and their lands with deep respect, and you may be invited back.
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Mike Matteson
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My borther and I would go out and shoot ground squirrels on farmer fields That would open up some doors.
