How to start hunting?

ive never hunted in my life, but i want to start. what should i do, i dont know anybody who can teach me to huntHow to start hunting?
I think there are a couple questions that you need to answer first:





Why do I want to hunt?


-To kill something


-To eat something


-For the trophy


-To say I have done it


What type of time commitment am I willing to put forth?


-minimal -moderate


-as much as needed


How much Funding to I have to go to this?


-Minimal


-Moderate


-As much as needed





These are important, to go hunting is one thing, but to be a responsible hunter is another.


If your willing to put in the time the first thing you need to do is join a club or make a friend that is willing to take you into the field(unarmed at first), get comfortable with your weapon of choice and if a larger animal is your game learn the anatomy of the animal (so you know where to take the shot). Learning the right way of doing things can take years and a lot of patience.


If getting in and out is your cup of tea and all you want is a trophy then I suggest finding a paid hunting trip for the animal you want. This will be expensive though in most cases.


One piece of experience is that no matter how much time you put into it, your first shot will be your hardest, your heart beating uncontrollably, your palms sweating and you probably wont be able to hold your gun steady. Good times!!! Don鈥檛 forget to take in the surroundings, nothing is better than a snowy morning in your tree stand.How to start hunting?
First, you need to know what you want to hunt. You should base this on what game is available in your state, and what you like to eat. If you don't know what something tastes like, try to find a store that sells it. For example, don't go kill a deer if you don't know if you like venison. You may end up hating it, and then what? You've just wasted an animal. So make sure you're going to eat it before you shoot it.





The next step would be to obtain a hunting license. This is actually pretty easy. You usually need to take a hunting course to get one. A lot of hunting stores offer classes. You then have to take a test. If you pass, you can get your license the very same day. Look up a hunting store near you, and call them up about hunting lessons.





The next step would be to buy gear. Obviously, you need a gun. Whether you get a shotgun or a rifle depends on what you're hunting. Many people buy both, because they hunt different kinds of game. For turkey, birds and anything that's small and runs quickly- such as a rabbit or a squirrel, a shotgun is preferred. For anything else, a rifle is usually the weapon of choice. Keep in mind that many people use rifles for rabbits and squirrels. Choose which one you're going to get based on the game you will hunt.





You then need to select a caliber(rifle) or gauge(shotgun). In case you don't know much about guns, that is the size of the bullet or shot shell. I will give you a list of calibers needed for different animals.





For squirrel, chipmunk, rats, mice, groundhog, raccoon, possum and rabbits, a 22 long rifle will be sufficient. Don't shoot anything bigger than a raccoon, though.





For fox, a 22wmr is recommended. This is also a good caliber for raccoon and possum. Since fox are considered pests, and you can't eat the meat, a larger caliber may be used. If you plan on saving the pelts or you want to mount the fox, though, a 22wmr should be used to avoid ruining the pelt.





For coyote, a .223 is good. But the same goes for coyote as fox. You can't eat the meat, and many people kill them because of the threat to livestock. So if you're not going to save the pelts and you're not mounting it, any caliber larger than a .223 will be good.





For whitetail deer, the legal minimum is .243. I suggest a .308, however. A .308 can also be used for elk and hogs. Since you're a beginner, I don't think you'll need something bigger.





For turkey, I've hunted with a 12 gauge. I've never hunted anything else with a shotgun, so I can't recommend gauges for you.





Now that you've chosen a caliber, you need to get hunting clothes. Camoflauge is a good idea to have. You will also need heavy clothing, because it can get extremely cold. I was wearing two sets of pants, one of which was made for cold weather, two shirts and a heavy jacket, and I was freezing my *** off. So get some warm clothes. You will need heavy socks, too. You also need a good pair of boots. Steel toed boots aren't recommended, because of their weight.
first step if your state requires you to get an id for owning firearms make sure you get that. next find a hunters education course that is offered by your state. some states require that you take it. once you take that and pass then you figure out what you want to hunt and you can go get your hunting liscense. suppose you decided you want to go pheasant hunting. go to your local natural resource department's website and find out all the info you can about a public reserve. you can ussually register a day to go out hunting at a public reserve online or you can take your luck with a lottery. here in illinois it costs about 15 bux a bird for farm raised birds... there are virtually no wild pheasants left in my area. you can go out on foot without a dog but that's definately a more difficult endeavor. if you hook up with a friend that has a bird dog then that'll make it a little bit more rewarding. the best way to get into any kind of hunting is to hook up with a buddy that has some experience. seeing as you don't have anybody to show you around your best bet is to join some online forums and try to make some friends and research as much as you can.
Waht do you want to hunt? if you want to hunt small game, ( Squirrels, Rabbits, Racoons, Groundhogs etc.) Ask farmers in your area if they ahve a problem with these animals. buy a 20 Gauge, .17 HMR or .22 LR


If you want to go medium game, ( Deer, Boar, Antelope) hunting join a hunt club, they provide you with land and tactics. i would buy a .270, 30-06, or 30-30. Hope this helps.


Happy Hunting!
First off, lets spend some money. You'll need either a gun and some ammo or a bow and some arrows along with all required permits. you'll be told about these when you make your purchases. Next, you need to dress the part. You need to be literally ';dressed to kill';. You need a set of camo clothing and sturdy boots. Don't forget your ';hunter's orange. A ghillie suit can speed the learning curve quite a bit.That will get you started, but don't let your wallet get to far out of reach.
know what you want to hunt...


go to a gun range and practice shooting your gun to get used to it...


watch some videos first...they teach you some basics on how to hunt and to clean the kills...


read you states regulations...


go out and try it out....





practice makes perfect...
go to Google and find that very good video about how to gut/clean a rabbit. I saw it one day featured on wikihow.





then get a gun (.22 rimfire rifle or any decent air rifle .177 or larger 500 fps or faster) and shoot a rabbit legally (check with state or local gaming laws). then clean/gut the rabbit and use as food.





and that's the gist of hunting.
if you have no one to teach you.. that is not good!





TAKE A GUN SAFETY CLASS FIRST! Go to your local gun shop and they can get you in the right 1 or 2 hour class and probably hook you up with some local hunters.





You could also find some local hunters here http://bigkill.com
Join a club in your area and read about the rules of hunting on your states game web site first....then move on from there.





Find some buds to hang out with who hunt......there are forums for that.
Yah, what do you want to hunt? Put up some additional details.
ok first what do you want to hunt?