Nowak8510 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Hi everyone, My name is Paul and I having been thinking, wanting and debating about getting into hunting for over a year now. New to it all, I am very exciting about getting into hunting, and learning as much as I can. I have always loved the outdoors and growing up was really against hunting, but I have grown and my opinion has evolved. I want to spend as much time outdoors as I can, and more importantly provide good clean food for my growing family. I wanted to learn as much as I can and hope I will be able to garner much from this site. My family and I will be moving to Orange Co. next month, and I am attending a Sportsman Education Class this week to start my journary to be ready for this upcoming year. I hope to get to know some of you on here and learn as much as I can from all of you. Thanks and talk to you soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sits in trees Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 I get a very strong vibe from your post that you are really going to be into it and will probably like most on this site get into it hook line and sinker. Its pretty much a way of life for most of us and I know I would shrivel up and die if I couldn't get into the wilderness every year and go hunting.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nowak8510 Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share Posted March 1, 2014 Thank a lot, really appreicate. I can't wait to get out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg54 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Welcome aboard and you can learn a lot here....if you don't know, just ask!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFD914 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Same here, took a Sportsman Class last year, just found the site and I have been learning a lot from the Members here, hope you enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-150 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Welcome to the site and good luck with your new hobby ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NFA-ADK Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Welcome aboard! Good luck, have fun and be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 (edited) Welcome aboard. Edited March 1, 2014 by Elmo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deerthug Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Welcome to the brother/sisterhood! I started late in life and it sucked me in hook line and sinker! Enjoy the ride! There is lots to learn here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Hi Paul- Welcome aboard. So how do you intend to start? Small game, varmints, deer? Are you looking at beginning with a bow, gun, both? Do you own any guns or archery equipment? Do you have places for target practice? Are you at all familiar or experienced with hunting equipment? Do you have convenient places to hunt? Have you read any books or hunting magazines? Do you have any acquaintances that are into hunting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneHunter Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Welcome .... Lots of good people and information here ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcore Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Welcome.....be aware that hunting can be rather addictive.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nowak8510 Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 (edited) Doc, I plan on starting with big game, deer, turkey, bear, etc. I am planning on starting with a bow, having some trouble conviencing my wife to let me bring a gun in the house, but I plan on doing both. I have a practice bow a buddy of mine let me borrow, so I have been working with that. Right now I dont have that much area to practice, but we are moving to Goshen and will have a few acres to play aorund on. I have been reading, watching and researching as much as I can and trying to asorb as much as I can. Unfournately I dont have any one close to me who hunts, so I have been doing it all on my own, bnut I am having fun and can't wait to get going. Thanks for the welcome everyone, can't wait to join the club and get out there and make some memories. Edited March 2, 2014 by Nowak8510 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Same boat, I started last year with recurve and im hooked. Practice as much as you can now, getting a low shot on a deer and not recovering it is a gut wrenching thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I would suggest to both of you that you try to find an archery club and join up. Perhaps you will find it fun to get into a bit of competitive shooting (they usually have people of all kinds of abilities to shoot with. It is interesting to see all the different kinds of shooting gear, and have a little tech-talk with other members. And the big benefit is that you come in contact with other bowhunters who can point you in directions toward hunting grounds. Can't find a archery club? .... check with local sporting goods stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nowak8510 Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 My family and I will be moving to Goshen this month, thats a good idea, I would like to find some club or people who I can get to know and share the hunting experience with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moog5050 Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Welcome Nowak and enjoy the journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuseHunter Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 weclome to the forums, you'll soon be applying for a second job after you get hooked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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