Hunting in Washington?

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I've never been hunting before. My grandpa was big into hunting in Hungary and taught my dad. After hunting soviets, my dad came to the US and never hunted again.

I'd like to learn how to hunt mainly in case I need to. Does anybody know if in Washington, there are classes or guide that will teach someone to hunt? I'm a decent enough shot, just don't know the rest, which I'm guessing is most of it.

I'm thinking about picking up a Ruger American 308 or 30-06 with maybe a 3-12x scope.

Any advice for someone who wants to learn the ropes?

Thanks,
 
there are lots of guide services. Call them and talk to them, tell them you don't want to hunt on a hunting preserve or a ranch. That, or maybe one of our nice members on here wouldn't mind taking a fella hunting, gotta be plenty of folks from washington on here...

oh, and take one of those hunter education classes, you may or may not be the only adult in there, but don't sweat it, they have valuable things to learn. Most of it is stuff that we (or a guide) would take for granted that someone already knows, but it'll be a big help.

Good luck, wish we were closer!
 
When I first started deer hunting in 2009 I picked up a book by stoger arms. SP? It was the deer hunters pocket guide. Lots of good info in that book.

Growing up my Grandfather never never deer hunted. So I had never deer hunted either. I was 42 my first time out. Best of luck to you.
 
There is plenty of information online in regards to hunting in the state of Washington, as well as areas to hunt, and hunting guides there.

Your choice of calibers are excellent for medium sized critters and up. Either will do the job, provided that you do your part.

Have you an idea of where in WA you wish to hunt in? (As in what type of terrain?)
This should not only help you in finding a place to hunt and a guide to assist you, but will also help determine what optic is best suited for the area you plan to hunt in.
 
in regards to your caliber choices, they are both excellent as stated. Sticking to one of those two will get you a huge selection of ammo as well as easy availability (usually). Most any little country store will have a box of either laying around.

I have preference for the .30-06 over the .308 BUT, I have no good reason as to why. I bet the .308 doesn't punish the shoulder as much and would make for a more pleasant day at the range... After a box of .30-06 I know I've done something and usually have a sore shoulder for a few days.

Let us know how it works out for ya!
 
The best teacher is experience. Get your Hunter's Education certificate, get you a rifle (either of those calibers would be a fine choice), get a license, and get out there. As said, get someone to take you. There are a lot of people that are probably more than willing to show you the basics.
 
Before I, personally, will go with any noob hunting, I wanna make danged sure he's well versed in gun handling, is ALWAYS and I mean ALWAYS muzzle aware, particularly. I cannot be around anyone who continually paints me with his muzzle. That is WAY uncool.


Gun Safety Rules

1. Treat every firearm as if it were loaded.
2. Never point a firearm at anything you do not intend to shoot.
3. Keep the finger off the trigger and firearm on safe until ready to shoot.
4. Know the target and what's beyond it.
 
You probably don't need a guide just an experienced hunter. They're everywhere and a pretty nice group of guys usually willing to help. Pm me your location! I'm in east side of the east side and north of everything Washington. Also in our state you can just take the hunters Ed course online then take the final walkthrough with a master hunter. Hope this helps
 
Take the hunter ed class and you'll learn a lot.
You'll also have good opportunity to make some good contacts.
I met several experienced hunters when I took my class many years ago (they didn't need it for my state but needed the certificate for another state where they were going) and they took me out in the field for the first, second and third time. Some of us still hunt together occasionally.
 
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