Originally Posted by
Eddygp
Hmmm I'm doubting between every one. What are the pros and cons of those?
Bow might be more sport-like and the technical aspects might be interesting.
Rifle allows to hunt larger animals, such as muskoxen (in case I plan a safari in the future, who knows?).
Shotgun is interesting too, because when hunting waterfowl and partridges, for example, one uses shotgun
Thank you for being so welcoming!
whats best for you will depend on your local laws and regulations
in US many take up bow hunting for various reasons,
increased challenge, additional tags, extended seasons, etc....
where you are in EU, have to check laws and regs,
rifles might be stricter and more regulated than shotguns,
hunting is more regulated in EU, but still have lots of oppurtunities
have family in Italy that hunt boar they use shotguns, as i have bit on buckshot on occassion.
pros of rifle/shotgun, higher success rate
cons, limited seasons, more regulations on ownership, transport, etc..
just like US has a hunter ed course requirement,
Eu has similar, that would be my first step, check for local hunter education courses,
also, even before you start hunting, look up lands/woods your allowed to hunt and go out scouting, learn your way around and animals patterns before you set out on a hunt.