New to hunting!!!! Please help!!!

[Bowie]

Also you can google Wessex game birds and they have a phone number you can call and directions too. But you'll have to know how to use the interwebs and dial a phone

[Steadyhigh]

Hahahaha some peoples children

[Newhunter1234]

Originally Posted by Bowie

Maybe you should head to Wessex game preserve. It's right by carstairs. You can get some practice and ken the owner can even take you out on his land and guide for you. Plus no bears.

I looked it up its 21 per bird is that right. Do you need to buy a game bird license for it? Thanks

[Bowie]

Ya that's right. And no game bird license is required cause it's his raised birds, on his land.

[Newhunter1234]

That kind of sucks because 10 birds is 210 dollars. I can go buy a lot of equipment and go to crown land

[Bergerboy]

Originally Posted by Newhunter1234

That kind of sucks because 10 birds is 210 dollars. I can go buy a lot of equipment and go to crown land

You think 10 birds for $210 is a bad deal? Let us know how you make out with your fuel and time involved to get 10 wild birds.

[Bowie]

Not to mention the experience you'll gain and knowledge from an experienced guide

[Newhunter1234]

But isn't just walk around around a field and just shoot as aposed to real hunting you have to take your time and find them?

[Newhunter1234]

I'm going to give this place a try. What bird tastes better chukar a or pheasants, which one tastes more like turkey or chicken.

[catnthehat]

Originally Posted by Newhunter1234

But isn't just walk around around a field and just shoot as aposed to real hunting you have to take your time and find them?

You obviously have never hunted on a Gand farm .
Don't think for a second that it is that easy - it's not
Best you go with someone who has a decent dog that can show you the ropes as well .
There are things to know about hunting over a dog that we take gir granted but must be learned.
As far as birds go I like chukkers but prefer pheasants
Cat

[elkhunter11]

Originally Posted by Bergerboy

You think 10 birds for $210 is a bad deal? Let us know how you make out with your fuel and time involved to get 10 wild birds.

10 pheasant is five trips hunting anywhere else, and I spend more than that in gas to get out five times. For someone that is absolutely clueless about hunting, a trip to a shooting preserve is a great idea. At least you have someone to teach you the basics, and you should go home with some birds.

[Newhunter1234]

Do pheasants taste better then chukars?

[catnthehat]

Originally Posted by Newhunter1234

Do pheasants taste better then chukars?

Chukkers have darker meat on the breast than pheasants
It's all a matter of choice!
Cat

[fish_e_o]

Originally Posted by Newhunter1234

But isn't just walk around around a field and just shoot as aposed to real hunting you have to take your time and find them?

if it was easy then i really suck

[Bowie]

I've never done pheasants in the wild. But what I've learned at Wessex is what kind of environment they like. As well as how they fly.
Good dogs are invaluable when it comes to upland birds. But it is still a great time to be had at a preserve.

[Bearski]

Originally Posted by Newhunter1234

Do pheasants taste better then chukars?

Jeezus willikers, go shoot and find out for yourself.

Done.

[Newhunter1234]

I need to know which one so I can shoot more of the better tasting.

[tam474]

I can't believe you guys are still helping this dummy. I think half the fun is learning

You gave him directions to an area to hunt, told him what licences he needs etc.

Time to go out and learn for yourself bud. Or better yet ask someone to go with.....

[Zuludog]

I think this guy might not know much about hunting but his fishing technique is down pat. lol

[Rockman]

This thread is funny! I sure hope Newhunter is a real person actually trying to learn the ropes, just lost as all heck. Congrats on those helping out. And $#*@#$ if that's not the case.

Newhunter, if you're real and really want to get into this, get out and do something! Nothing like some experience to teach you, or to guide your next online reading. It'll give you a taste of what you're getting into, either whet your appetite and hook you, or show you it's just not up your alley, then you save yourself time and money (and leave the outdoors for us )

Also, do specific searches on this forum and on Google for questions you have. I've learned a LOT by looking around and reading up, usually targeting a specific question: how to hunt X, where to find it, what time, what weapon, what to wear, how to dress it, how to cook it, etc. I know what it's like to feel completely lost starting out, but keep reading and put in the time. You kinda have to show you're willing to do the work. You won't get much pity if you appear to want it handed to you on a platter. Hunting is just not like that. (Get an outfitter if you have the cash...)

Also, compile your knowledge = Take notes. I've taken many (copy/paste) and can pull up info on various topics that I've compiled when I'm trying to wrap my head around a concept. This helps bring it all together for me. Study.