I lived in Germany for 3 years over the Covid times. Could never make the required hunting or fishing classes to be able to legally do it so my only opportunities were when I came back to the US. It was beautiful out in the black forest and I really wanted to get some hunting and fishing in...
I was in a similar situation last year. Opening day late season pronghorn hunt in an area with VERY limited public land. A small herd got spooked to about 100yds of me, easy shot, but there was another hunter about 300yds behind the herd directly in line with me. I would have been shooting...
I miss the days when I used to live in the mountains. Easy 30min trips to hunting and fishing spots. Where I live now I can get to coyote areas within 1-2 hours but that's about it for day hunts.
The draws for specific units make it really difficult to hunt without significant travelling.
Glock 43 for me. I got it before the other subcompacts like the P365 came out and can't justify upgrading just yet. If I was starting now I'd be looking at a P365 or Hellcat with a light & optic.
In the mountains when I dont have a rifle I carry a Glock 29 10mm. It's a good balance with the...
I feel you, it has taken me a long time to find success for every kind of new hunting I've done. I've changed my definition of success as well as I gained experience. From just seeing animals, to putting myself in a position to take a shot, to killing something (this is where I am now), to...
Lots of great advice in this thread. My 2c, like others have said I'd think about taking a break instead of outright quitting. Burnout can be a real thing.
It might be helpful to really think about why you're hunting. What do you enjoy about it? The thrill of killing game? Being outdoors...
Hi all, obligatory new guy post.
Ive lurked for a while, and have picked up a ton of good info. Admittedly, what got me to make this post is the requirement to use PMs/classifieds 🙃.
I'm from around the Springs, getting ready to transition to coyote hunting now that ive punched my deer tag.
Thank you everyone that posted here, I was following along when I had cell service. The info was really helpful to a new mule deer hunter like myself, I was able to tag out Wednesday.
Good luck to all that still have tags!