Basically, I've never been hunting before, but I am very outdoors enriched. Lol
Starting to plan my first hog hunt, I'm planning on goin to Myaka state forest small game wma .
My buddy and I run well endowed jeeps. I don't mind if the place is small, or Not much has been found there, its close to where I live. So it works for me.
Even if we don't fi :rockon nd anything first trip out, any tips for the rookie?
#1 imo safety first. a little orange won't kill you or spook game. if you guys get separated even by 20 yards in dense brush it's easy to not see each other. make sure of what you are shooting at, the angle of the shot, what lies beyond your intended target and where that bullet will end up if you miss. a lot worse can happen then coming home empty handed.
THanks for the tips. And with that I will add that I've been shooting for a while...have quite an array of weapons mainly ex military.
Get a little bottle of wind checker powder. Constantly check the wind, Always keep the wind blowing in your face. Walk slowly and quietly. Let your ears and nose work for you. A pack of feeding hogs are noisy, and you can normally smell them
I've been hunting since 76 and still worry about shooting something I can't see. horses and cattle are around where I hunt and trespassers/other hunters in camo could be anywhere. every year we hear of experienced hunters shooting each other yet nobody wants to wear orange (even the break up pattern type). you asked for tips, never get complacent and think it will never happen to me. my 2 cents.
