Ladies and Gentlemen,
First and introduction: I am in the US Army, currently stationed at the US Military Academy at West Point and I have recently decided to learn the art of hunting. My motivations are likely similar to many of yours. I would prefer to feed my family something other than the mystery meat from the commissary/grocery store. I would also like to raise my boys (number 3 is due any minute now) to understand where our food comes from and the impact our lives have on the world in which we live. Plus, I just kind of like guns. Nothing wrong with that, right?
So, being brand new to this venture, I'm looking for a little help from those of you who know this area best. I've inherited my grandpa's 1979 Remington 870 Wingmaster (2.75", modified choke) 12 ga, which will be my main gun until further notice. That said, I'm not certain as to what kinds of ammunition are best suited to different kinds of game. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. X for deer, Y for turkey, Z for rabbit, etc.
Also, if anyone in my general vicinity would be willing to take on an eager student and teach me, that would be awesome! I'll be taking the Hunters Ed course in October, which I'm super stoked about, but that won't teach me how to actually bring something home, you know? Thanks!
WPNY