Hey everyone,

My name is Matt and I'm brand new to hunting. I lived with my mom growingup (who hates guns) and none of my friends were into hunting so I never had much of a desire to do it. For some reason, this summer the bug struck me. I took a hunters ed class and got a rifle. I have a friend who is into hunting but he just had a baby and never has time to go.

What should a guy like me do? I've been out 2 times with my buddy and love it, even though we didn't see one deer. I'm anxious to learn and gain as much knowledge as I can. I've looked at some books, but there is nothing I could find that is really written for the beginner.

I would be interested in meeting other hunters in some way, whether it was in a club or something like that? Are there any options like that available? Are there some good books or videos that you would recommend for a beginner like me? I just want to learn as much as I can and enjoy the sport as much as possible. Any info you could share would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Matt

P.S. I'm in Boise ID if that helps at all.