Advice from Hunters

[Irving]

And you did the hidden cache because you can't just dump your water where you'd like to set up camp a month early? Why not just bring the water when you set up camp? Using it as an excuse to get out there?

[CS1983]

It’s dispersed around the intended campsite, 75-200 yards depending. I don’t know if the road will be passable in my vehicle by that time and if I have to hike in a mile, I’d rather do it once with 35 pounds than 3 times with a 45lb minimum.

Going out to scout the area anyway, so I figure bring stuff like water each time and just cache it.

[Homer]

i've never gone hunting but I would like to understand how. Are there places where they'll take newbs out to show them how?

if any of you can suggest how you'd learn, i'd appreciate it.

If you can get to Texas before May, I’ll take you pig hunting. I’m on a place that is loaded with pigs and it’s easy hunting. That’s one thing I promote the hell out of is new hunters coming to our sport. You might think about using a guide service for deer also, they will do most of the dirty work for you. I’ve seen guys want to go hunting and then when it’s time to clean the animals they check out for good. There’s a ton of great advice here going your way.

[glocktoberfest]

If you can get to Texas before May, I’ll take you pig hunting. I’m on a place that is loaded with pigs and it’s easy hunting. That’s one thing I promote the hell out of is new hunters coming to our sport. You might think about using a guide service for deer also, they will do most of the dirty work for you. I’ve seen guys want to go hunting and then when it’s time to clean the animals they check out for good. There’s a ton of great advice here going your way.

That's very kind of you Homer. I have seen some of the videos where people are basically mowing down feral hogs in texas. Do they collect all those carcasses or just leave them as they lay? If, by some miracle, i'm able to get down to Texas, you'll be the first to know.

[Homer]

That's very kind of you Homer. I have seen some of the videos where people are basically mowing down feral hogs in texas. Do they collect all those carcasses or just leave them as they lay? If, by some miracle, i'm able to get down to Texas, you'll be the first to know.

A lot of people will throw the boars away because they are so rank but, I don’t think they’re as bad as a rutted up mulie on sage brush. Also, people take them to “Hunters for the Hungry”.

[CO Hugh]

Finding a good spot for Elk is tough for a new person. I'd recommend roadless areas, not necessarily wilderness, where vehicles are not permitted. Areas maybe with acess above and below to vehicles, which keeps animals moving during the season. You should find an area with heards, at least 6+, If you see only ones and twos go somewhere else. People talk about hunting the dark timber, they hide in there but feed on grasses so there should be other areas to watch.

You must have a plan to get the elk out as it is a big animal. I estimate quarters are 75lbs+ each. Boned out much less maybe 50.
You do not need as a big a rifle as articles and people tell you, it will be easier to learn with one on the small side like 270 or 7-08 then a 300 magnum.

Good Luck.