I've been wanting to learn to take a deer. The adult hunting guidance I had as a kid was all quail hunting so that's what I did. Now, as I'm in mid-life, I have a primal desire to take a deer. I have some loose "connections" that I think/hope I will be able to find a place to hunt. However, I want to know a basic list of things I need so I can buy them if I do not already own them. Below are some things I can think of or have. I am not going to get into camping supplies and 4wd and such as that would make the list too long...I have that stuff already. I want the specific things a person would need for gun deer hunting. Please comment on any items already listed, as well as any missing items:
- 308 rifle/scope & proper cartridges (sighted in @ 100yrds or what?)
- sidearm? (in case need to put injured deer down. If so, is .22 legal JUST for putting down?)
- license & proper tag(s)
- coveralls, gloves, etc.
- hunting boots
- bright orange vest/hat
- sharp knife
- gut hook knife?
- flashlight
- binoculars?
- scent eliminator? (is this a must?)
- deer stand?
- tarp? (to haul kill in back of SUV)
- a place to take the deer for processing?
- something to hang the deer with? (is this required for cleaning)
Also, if I have limited access to the land, do I need to put out feed and if so, when/how often? If I feed do I need a feeder or can I just dump it? Can I hunt without feed if I only get access to the land during hunting season?
I had wanted to do this this year for the first time (been wanting to for 5yrs) but life is so busy another year has come & gone so I am going to start preparing NOW for next season. Unless someone tells me when rifle season is and how "easy" it would be for me to go this year LOL.
Thanks in advance men
- 308 rifle/scope & proper cartridges (sighted in @ 100yrds or what?)
- sidearm? (in case need to put injured deer down. If so, is .22 legal JUST for putting down?)
- license & proper tag(s)
- coveralls, gloves, etc.
- hunting boots
- bright orange vest/hat
- sharp knife
- gut hook knife?
- flashlight
- binoculars?
- scent eliminator? (is this a must?)
- deer stand?
- tarp? (to haul kill in back of SUV)
- a place to take the deer for processing?
- something to hang the deer with? (is this required for cleaning)
Also, if I have limited access to the land, do I need to put out feed and if so, when/how often? If I feed do I need a feeder or can I just dump it? Can I hunt without feed if I only get access to the land during hunting season?
I had wanted to do this this year for the first time (been wanting to for 5yrs) but life is so busy another year has come & gone so I am going to start preparing NOW for next season. Unless someone tells me when rifle season is and how "easy" it would be for me to go this year LOL.
Thanks in advance men