I've been hunting exactly once in my life--back when I was 17 or so (entirely too many years ago)--and am thinking of starting possibly this year.
The thing is, none of my social circle includes hunters. I'm friends with a number of people who are into shooting, but it just so happens that none of them hunt.
Although I'm old enough not to need the "hunter education" course, I've read gone through the online course that the DNR provides.
Anyway, I'm looking for tips on getting started. Best would be a "mentor" who I could accompany on at least a few trips, but any advice and suggestions on getting started--particularly regarding things that might not be obvious to someone coming in from the outside, so to speak, would be much appreciated.
The thing is, none of my social circle includes hunters. I'm friends with a number of people who are into shooting, but it just so happens that none of them hunt.
Although I'm old enough not to need the "hunter education" course, I've read gone through the online course that the DNR provides.
Anyway, I'm looking for tips on getting started. Best would be a "mentor" who I could accompany on at least a few trips, but any advice and suggestions on getting started--particularly regarding things that might not be obvious to someone coming in from the outside, so to speak, would be much appreciated.