I'm not talking about new to the site, although that is true as well....

I'm new to hunting. In a way, it's something I've always wanted to do. While my parents were not anti-hunting, they weren't pro either. My grandfather on one side wasn't a hunter, and on the other, by the time I was of age wasn't in a condition to go hunting, so we went fishing instead.

I'm now 33, and I think it's long past the time I should eat something I stalked, killed and put on the table.

And...I'm not alone.

AT LEAST two of my good friends are in the same boat. Problem is, we don't know where to turn. Equipment is easy...we've spent the last couple of years researching, learning how to shoot a long gun, buying the very basic necessary equipment, firearms, binoculars, good boots...etc...etc...

Now we need to figure out A...HOW, and B...Where. I'm hesitant to approach farmers and ranchers in the area without having experience under my belt...

So white tail is my primary aim at this point, maybe hog, maybe even some predator hunting here and there...

I just really don't know where to start...outside of internet research that is...

Suggestions?

Thanks