I am in a somewhat unique and difficult situation...........I would love to help some new hunters, as I have a ton of experience, however having just relocated to the east Kootenays, I have no experience in this country and don't know my way around at all. Which really is the first big plus to hunting, is knowing the country and available access. Possibly in a few years, assuming I still have a few years...........
I'm starting a British Columbia Hunting Mentor Program
- Thread starter 45ACPKING
- Start date
well......
some good responses to this thread , thx to all so far.
I've heard from a couple experienced guys that are willing to assist in their own ways. I'll try and organize things over the off season and figure out a format for linking new hunters to potential mentors.
I'm assuming most guys will want to mentor in the areas they are either based out of or most familiar with. This is a good thing
I'll be looking at concentrating on regions 2 , 3 and 5 , depending where work has me located at the time.
I am not what I would call an experienced black bear hunter per say, but might be willing to go out with a couple new hunters keen on black bear hunting this spring. I do know enough to find them , though I'm not experienced at the art of a proper skinning (eyes toes nose mouth ears..... never done that) but all the other aspects I'm good
so as we get closer to april, if guys are willing to come to region 5 , maybe we can put together some mentoring hunts as early as april
a lot of what goes on on the hunt is not animal specific so could be a good primer for the fall season.
thoughts?
some good responses to this thread , thx to all so far.
I've heard from a couple experienced guys that are willing to assist in their own ways. I'll try and organize things over the off season and figure out a format for linking new hunters to potential mentors.
I'm assuming most guys will want to mentor in the areas they are either based out of or most familiar with. This is a good thing
I'll be looking at concentrating on regions 2 , 3 and 5 , depending where work has me located at the time.
I am not what I would call an experienced black bear hunter per say, but might be willing to go out with a couple new hunters keen on black bear hunting this spring. I do know enough to find them , though I'm not experienced at the art of a proper skinning (eyes toes nose mouth ears..... never done that) but all the other aspects I'm good
so as we get closer to april, if guys are willing to come to region 5 , maybe we can put together some mentoring hunts as early as april
a lot of what goes on on the hunt is not animal specific so could be a good primer for the fall season.
thoughts?
well......
some good responses to this thread , thx to all so far.
I've heard from a couple experienced guys that are willing to assist in their own ways. I'll try and organize things over the off season and figure out a format for linking new hunters to potential mentors.
I'm assuming most guys will want to mentor in the areas they are either based out of or most familiar with. This is a good thing
I'll be looking at concentrating on regions 2 , 3 and 5 , depending where work has me located at the time.
I am not what I would call an experienced black bear hunter per say, but might be willing to go out with a couple new hunters keen on black bear hunting this spring. I do know enough to find them , though I'm not experienced at the art of a proper skinning (eyes toes nose mouth ears..... never done that) but all the other aspects I'm good
so as we get closer to april, if guys are willing to come to region 5 , maybe we can put together some mentoring hunts as early as april
a lot of what goes on on the hunt is not animal specific so could be a good primer for the fall season.
thoughts?
I think small game hunting is over looked by new Hunter and ther missing out on basic hunting skill
- Location
- Blaster land, Okanagan BC
Agreed, small game is on my list of what I want to hunt. Rabbit, grouse and pheasant especially.
I still find small game hunting some of the most rewarding of hunts for me. Keeps the rust away,Lots of action. Myself I also prefer rabbit and grouse over most other game and I don't have to haul out my body weight or more in meat if I'm successful. A day in the woods with a 22, snowshoes, and thermos full of hot coffee can't be beat Imo.
TacticalTeacher
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Georgian Bay, ON
Awesome initiative! Way to step up and change the game! Also another great way to get out there for yourself and spread a legacy!
Well done!
Cheers,
Barney
Well done!
Cheers,
Barney
yep the new new hunters are missing out on so much fun get a 22lr and get out this winter I would feel much better taking a guy big game hunting if thay got out and spent sum time this winter out hunting rabits and raccoons extra hell I am more then willing to go along
I'd like to try and spend some time putting some coyotes and wolves down this winter but I've got a pile on my plate and a late season elk hunt still to get in before end of feb..... then I gotta catch 10 dozen or so kokanee thru the ice to restock my "favorite foods" supply LOL..... gonna be a busy winter between job sites and play time
Good on you.... I have access to 400 acres here.... Pales in comparison to your access and I make it a point of trying to introduce at least 3 a year to something (turkey, coyote, upland)..... Have made many great friends this way.....
I'd like to try and spend some time putting some coyotes and wolves down this winter but I've got a pile on my plate and a late season elk hunt still to get in before end of feb..... then I gotta catch 10 dozen or so kokanee thru the ice to restock my "favorite foods" supply LOL..... gonna be a busy winter between job sites and play time
I know the feeling work keeps getting in the way of both hunting and fishing but it afford me to get top notch equipment
I have picked up sum cool equipment This year a modern Hunter with a Second upper ,Unimog S 404 pus flir and the Rokon still need a Argo ,skidoo ,and a jet boat so it's back to work I go lol
small game is the way to start just need a rifle ammo and a good knife
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BigUglyMan
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- New Scotland
Here I thought the limiting factor would be your irascible demeanour.
I agree 100% with you and the others who are singing the praises of small game hunting. All newbies should start this way, IMO. Years later, even after getting a taste of big game hunting, they will still enjoy a sunny day in January with a pair of snowshoes and a .22, or early fall mornings finding grouse along the roads.
When first reading this thread, I thought about offering to take some newbies out and show them how to hunt snowshoe hares (if there is one species I am very good at hunting, it's hares), but I thought it would be a waste of time to offer that, because so few people are interested in hunting them. They are still one of my favourite animals to hunt.
Ridiculously long season, generous bag limit, great eating. What's the downside?
Chefhunter
CGN Regular
- Location
- Maple ridge
This is something i've been waiting for, i need help getting back into hunting, i grew up back east hunting small game and birds..knew where to go but since i moved to b.c over 10 years ago haven't done anything but punch paper. I'm pretty set up equipment wise and pretty good at butchery and can guarantee an amazing meal during and after the hunt... i just don't know where to go and really just need some guidance...i'm well versed in all things hunting and in pretty good shape just need someone to go with. I know some of you think that i should just pick a spot and go but to tell you the truth my son was diagnosed with cancer 3 years ago and really our focus was on his health, he's improved so much this year that i feel that by next spring that i'll have time to go out, trust me i can't think of anything better to clear the head than being afield.
just getting back to work so if anyone would be interested in taking me out this spring i'm in and really doesn't matter what we hunt rabbits, game birds and hopefully deer one day, i've got a savage 99f in 308 that i'm dying to break in on a deer hunt!
as a side note this site maintained my sanity over the last 3 years, thx boy's and gal's
just getting back to work so if anyone would be interested in taking me out this spring i'm in and really doesn't matter what we hunt rabbits, game birds and hopefully deer one day, i've got a savage 99f in 308 that i'm dying to break in on a deer hunt!
as a side note this site maintained my sanity over the last 3 years, thx boy's and gal's
Spring bear season starts in April but it's not really worth going until about May 10. Do you have all your BC hunting licence paperwork up to date? There are places not too terribly far from Maple ridge for you to go for a drive looking for one of those guys to get your BC hunting feet we to start. Your 308 is perfect for that.
Chefhunter
CGN Regular
- Location
- Maple ridge
I've got my bc hunter card, and I'm mostly interested in small game, birds and deer and eventually elk.
Hi Guys.
I've received a bunch of messages from guys and am encouraged so far
I may not get time to reply to everyone right away but have plans tp contact every one.
I'll have some stuff figured out after the holidays. 2016 should be an interesting season
I've received a bunch of messages from guys and am encouraged so far
I may not get time to reply to everyone right away but have plans tp contact every one.
I'll have some stuff figured out after the holidays. 2016 should be an interesting season
