Hunting Forum

My name is Sam and I am a fairly novice hunter. I did not grow up around it but it always intriqued me. 10 years ago I met my wife and her family of hunters. I am now hooked. I started duck hunting about 10 years ago along with squirrel. I just completed my first attempt at deer hunting as I wanted to get familar with it due to the fact that my oldest boy just turned 9 and he is into hunting and fishing like crazy. I took him with me as we waited for an 8 pointer to come into range but he never did. Still enjoyed every moment of it. I have 4 kids and 1 on the way which keeps my hunting budget minimal... luckily my boys love to hunt and fish so we get our time in the fields, woods or lakes.  So to start off does anyone have any good websites or advice for  a hunter on a tight budget for gear and such? So far I have made due by borrowing the in-laws guns and keeping my eye on auctions and garage sales for some gear. Any insight is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Hey Sam. You've hooked into a wealth of information. Great way to spend time with your kids and teach them some values at the same time.

Welcome from NY

Welcome to the boards and do join in .There is a great source of info on here .You just have to ask in different threads .

Welcome from CA .

Welcome Sam. This is the place to be. You answered all your own questions just by posting them. Kudos to you for the great bond that you are maintaining with your family. Browse the forums here and you will find great support for any inquiry you may have. Just be wary of the negative or selfish posts that you may, and will come across. All-in-all, feel as if you are ate home here, and again I welcome you.

Thanks ShootinJ... My kids and I appreciate the welcome and look forward to utilizing this site for info. and thanks for the warning about the negative posts.. unfortunatly you get those anywhere.

Thanks Holly.

Thanks Steve. And you are right... My 9 year old has already displayed more patience then most of the adults I interact with. The others are following suit quite nicely.

Welcome Sam, i'm sure you will gain lot's of insight on whatever questions. There are a lot of good people using the boards and a lot of experience and knowlege along with them. Search the different subjects, ask questions and enjoy.
Steve Albers
Hunter & Bow Hunter Ed. Instructor, hunter, fisherman, Patriot

Welcome Sam, i'm sure you will gain lot's of insight on whatever questions. There are a lot of good people using the boards and a lot of experience and knowlege along with them. Search the different subjects, ask questions and enjoy.
Steve Albers
Hunter & Bow Hunter Ed. Instructor, hunter, fisherman, Patriot

Welcome to the boards Sam. This is the place to find anything you want. Good to have you!!!

Welcome to the Club from SEMO, Sam.

Welcome Sam. Where in southern Wis. are you from? I live in Manitowoc, but I have a sister who lives in Kenosha. It's good to see a new member form my area. I congratulate you on getting your kids involved in the out doors. It appears from your statement that you have the opportunity to learn about the outdoors along with your kids. What a cool thing to share!

Thanks everyone. gbishop3.... I am from Dodgeville which is 40 miles southwest of Madison. And you are right.... I do get the opportunity to learn and experience things for the first time with my kids. I can feel my eyes getting as big as the kids do when I reel in a big fish.. or that 8-pointer comes strutting out of the woods. I am hoping that feeling never goes away. Love the rush and the fresh air. Can't beat it. Thanks again.

Check out  Spportsmansguide.com     A lot of outdoors stuff generally pretty reasonable---I outfitted my kids with outdoors apparel etc from there,   Even Army surplus-------Nice to have another good family man on board   Hatfield

Check out the Budger Hunter topic under the Hunting News forum and welcome from MS!

Welcome to the club from Southeast Missouri.

May your game bag always be full.

Always Hunt SAFE.