First Year

[SoonerATC]

Hi folks,

Came across this website earlier and thought I'd introduce myself. I'm in my late 20's, but this will be my first hunting season. I'm starting from scratch - never had a father or family member around the sport, but I want to be able to pass this on to my own son some day. My two main game will be deer and turkey (to begin with anyway ), so I went with a PSE Scorpion Compound so I could hunt both without having to buy a rifle and shotgun for each. I just spent about $150 at Academy this weekend getting camo clothing haha. I probably am still lacking some items I'll need, but I guess that'll just have to come with experience as I'm out in the woods and realize "If I only had a...."

I will be trying out Lake Thunderbird for deer (saw three today just as I was driving around the Indian Point area), as it's archery only and I think not as heavily hunted as the main WMAs.

Not sure where to go for turkey. I've enjoyed reading the stories/tips so far and look forward to learning as much as I can from this website.

Cheers,
SoonerATC

 

[saddlebum]

welcome and good luck

 

[sesh]

That's how I started with bow hunting too. Started with the basics and through my experiences have added items, some necessary but most not necessarily. Cudos for getting yourself started and for your willingness to pass it on!

 

[jbarnett]

Hi, Hello, Welcome.
Good luck hunting.

 

[imhntn]

Welcome. Take lots of pictures for us. You will have fun in learning. Good luck.

 

[surjimmy]

Welcome, and good luck.

 

[bigcountryok]

Welcome to the addiction of bowhunting and welcome to OSA!!!!

Be patient and don't hesitate to ask questions. Archery hunting is tough, archery hunting public land is very tough.

It sounds like you're off to a good start with your equipment. There will ALWAYS be that "If I only had a...." regardless of how much you buy. Keep it simple, get quality over quantity and don't get caught up in the latest gadget craze.

If you're hunting public land a light portable set up is a must (if using a tree stand do not forget the saftey harness). Sometimes I use a climbing stand other times a low profile chair to sit in the brush.

A bit of advice, it's great that you want to share, but don't go on a public board sharing where you saw deer on public land. You will be covered up in hunters before you know it.

There are lots of good books out there that can help you out too. Don't hesitate to ask any questions.

Be Safe, good luck.

 

[Coach_1]

Welcome and good luck trying to find public hunting for turkey. Looking for a place myself.

 

[pro2ndammendment]

Well, I have been a lurker on this board for a while too. I hunted the sierras of California until I moved here in the late 90's. Ditto on not wanting too be stacked thick with hunters. But, since you mentioned Thunderbird, I will share two things. First, stop by the office at Fisherman's point and get the free parking pass. Don't wanna get towed for not having the pass. Second, get the map, not all of the places at the lake are open to hunting. I do know what you are talking about though. I have never been to that portion of the lake that I haven't seen deer. They are always next to the park office and sailboat. Too bad you can't hunt those locations!!! Good luck bro..

 

[okhunter]

Be warned!! Hunting is very addictive. Once you get started you can't stop. Good luck and if you need some help don't hesitate to ask.

Scott