Indrid Cold
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So I'm considering getting into hunting at some point, but I'm not sure what the best way to go about getting into the sport would be? I'd imagine a lot of people learned by going out with their fathers (or uncle, grandfather, neighbor, etc.) when they were young. Well, no such luck for me. No-one in my family hunts, and none of my neighbors do either. Come to think of it, I don't have any friends who hunt. I don't want to go out there, buy a hunting permit, and just start spraying lead at whatever I see. I know there's a lot to learn about shot placement and care of the animal after you shoot it, not to mention the actual tracking/pursuit part of hunting. Where's a good place to learn this if you have no close contacts to help you out? I know there are guided tours, but those are usually pretty expensive, and I think they're more geared towards giving experienced hunters shots at normally difficult-to-find game. Any suggestions? I'm in the Washington area (Southern Seattle specific, but willing to drive to Eastern Washington) if that helps.