I took tha hunter safteycourse and passed it with flying colors....and i really aint got a varmit rifle like a .17,or .22 all i have is a 7.mm, a muzzle loader, and a 12 guage. and my dad has a 30-06
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You have some nice guns for just starting out. I would learn first on small game like squirrels, rabbits and game birds and then graduate up to something larger. A 20 ga shotgun can be a great small game gun and can be bought quite cheaply if you get a single shot. Good luck and be glad because you are in for a lifetime of fun.
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Too busy with fishing to spend much time here.
i would say go for turkey b/c the season is coming up soon, or maybe it already started in WV. they're a challenge so don't be discouraged if you come up empty handed. you got a 12ga, get some camo and a call, do some practicing and go for it. once you hear them calling back to you you'll be hooked.
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Turkeys would be a good choice, but if I were you, pair up with someone who knows where they are and can call them in for you. It's a gret beginner sport to try. Then start thinking about squirrels in the fall.
you don't need a .17 or a .22 to go after squirrels , you can use the 12 guage on them , alot of people around here do.
you could try some small game with that 12 guage like rabbits or pheasants ( if they're available in your area ).
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