New to hunting / San Diego

[Lamb]

Gday,
Brand new on the forum and will be a new hunter this year. Originally from far away where permits are not needed, trout fill the streams, and animals are everywhere. Im keen to get into huntng In/around San Diego, which I understand can be very tough, but ill be trying anyway. Does anyone have any thoughts or feedback what sort of hunting to start with and where to start? I am strongly interested in deer and pig with a rifle, but if Ill be better off starting with bird and rabbit with a shotgun then im open to advise. Im fit and am happy to walk a long way to get where i need to go. Appreciate anyone's thoughts and advice. I'll be purchasing a weapon shortly as I do more research about the best place and species to start, ideally I'd like to just spend the money one one right now and build from there.
Cheers.

 

[zion zig zag]

I usually hunt tacos, beer and sunsets when in SD.

 

[Lamb]

I usually hunt tacos, beer and sunsets when in SD.

All good things, hoping to get outside the city limits though.

 

[PONYBOY]

Hey Lamb - I'm from the area. First make sure to get your Hunters Ed out of the way so you can get your license/tags etc... Do you plan to bow hunt or rifle hunt? Plenty of opportunity to get into deer country, that being said the hunting is tough. Get yourself a good day pack and set of binoculars. Pigs are around in some areas, however the majority are on private land and sku to the North. Best of luck.

 

[Lamb]

Ponyboy, thanks for the reply. I have my bow and have been at the range as much as possible. Its been a very, very long time since I shot a bow so I will be extremely limited in range this year. Hunters Ed is complete and I have a new set of binos arriving Friday.
I know the chances of taking animals here is very small, especially with a bow, but I'm willing to work hard so I'll just take what I get even if it's just time outside. Appreciate the pointers!

I decided on an area to start scouting and just started with some basic hikes to get familiar. Not sure its really deer country but I guess I'll find out. Im not super sure what deer country is around here until I see some.

 

[cronsman]

Lamb, I'm interesting in where you are originally from where trout fill the streams, animals are everywhere, and permits aren't needed?? I need to move there haha

 

[Lamb]

New Zealand. I may have exaggerated slightly. But I also forgot no predators, do I'll call it even. Highly recommend.

 

[1stSgt M]

Welcome aboard, there are deer in your area but it is a hard hunting. Make sure you know how to process your kill quickly, its still hot during most season zones down there.

 

[Lamb]

1stStg M. Thanks for the reply and advice. Appreciate it for sure!

 

[dlafreni]

Hey Lamb, I'm in SD as well and started hunting last year. Have been out for turkey and deer here. Limited experience but let me know if you need anything.

 

[Bubblehide]

Welcome to Rokslide.

Scout, scout, and scout some more.

 

[Lamb]

Dlafreni and bubblehide. Thanks for the welcome. Appreciate your advise!