Hey everyone, I'm Danny. I'm a San Diego native and completely new to hunting. I got my hunter safety certificate when I was like 8 (34 now). I have about a billion questions on where to start with hunting. Ultimately i would like to do archery deer hunting. I got a Hoyt nitrux last year, so am still getting dialed in with practicing.
So my questions-
1. What kind of gear would you reccomend for a San Diego mule deer hunt? Also, is there a good secondhand website for gear? Not looking to break the bank.
2. Are you able to glass areas and explore different zones out of the seasons? I feel like practicing glassing and looking for sign is something that should be a year round thing?
3. Does anyone have a workout routine that they would reccomend? I know hunting is physically demanding and I'm a little soggy in the middle.
4. Would you reccomend starting hunting something besides Muleys? Like Sutherland turkey or something? I feel like I'm jumping in feet first with the deer.
5. Does anyone know of an intro to hunting class or anything? Something that teaches you basics or like how to field dress an animal?
I'm sure I have more questions, but I'll start with those. I'm loving this site! Thanks in advance for the help!
---Danny
So my questions-
1. What kind of gear would you reccomend for a San Diego mule deer hunt? Also, is there a good secondhand website for gear? Not looking to break the bank.
2. Are you able to glass areas and explore different zones out of the seasons? I feel like practicing glassing and looking for sign is something that should be a year round thing?
3. Does anyone have a workout routine that they would reccomend? I know hunting is physically demanding and I'm a little soggy in the middle.
4. Would you reccomend starting hunting something besides Muleys? Like Sutherland turkey or something? I feel like I'm jumping in feet first with the deer.
5. Does anyone know of an intro to hunting class or anything? Something that teaches you basics or like how to field dress an animal?
I'm sure I have more questions, but I'll start with those. I'm loving this site! Thanks in advance for the help!
---Danny