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Old 12-23-2022, 01:40 PM
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So I'm a Marine stationed in Virginia for a few months, I've been out of country for 3 years and in a few months ill be leaving again for 3 more years. I'm not from around here and I'm not allowed to own a rifle in the barracks I'm in. I want to go hunting in the time I'm back so bad, I haven't been since I went with my dad years ago, never been solo. Are there like , programs that will let me pay to come hunt with someone , "rent " a rifle basically for the day and kinda go with someone or even by myself , I have loads of firearm training and outdoor training from the Marine Corps obviously? I dont have anyone here, I dont have a rifle and I dont have land to hunt. But im more than willing to pay for the experience, I dont even care if I kill a deer and if I do id donate it wherever I just wanna get out there. I know I need to get the license that's not a problem. But I dont know where to get started with what im working with.
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Old 12-23-2022, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Huntman34 View Post
So I'm a Marine stationed in Virginia for a few months, I've been out of country for 3 years and in a few months ill be leaving again for 3 more years. I'm not from around here and I'm not allowed to own a rifle in the barracks I'm in. I want to go hunting in the time I'm back so bad, I haven't been since I went with my dad years ago, never been solo. Are there like , programs that will let me pay to come hunt with someone , "rent " a rifle basically for the day and kinda go with someone or even by myself , I have loads of firearm training and outdoor training from the Marine Corps obviously? I dont have anyone here, I dont have a rifle and I dont have land to hunt. But im more than willing to pay for the experience, I dont even care if I kill a deer and if I do id donate it wherever I just wanna get out there. I know I need to get the license that's not a problem. But I dont know where to get started with what im working with.
You could rent a locker off base to keep your rifle, ammo and hunting clothes in. Have your dad send your rifle to you, buy a license and hunt.
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Old 12-24-2022, 04:24 AM
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check into the license thing some states do not require active military to purchase a license. I know WV doesn't.
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Old 12-28-2022, 12:15 PM
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You might try going to a local VFW and explaining what you want to do. More than likely there will be hunters there and I wouldn't be surprised if someone wouldn't take you hunting and maybe even lend you a rifle.. If I lived there, I would.
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Old 02-07-2023, 10:17 AM
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Do you have a local archery or sportsmans club you can get signed up with?
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Old 02-11-2023, 04:58 PM
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Active military need a license to hunt in Virginia. There are many bases in the area that allow hunting so the Norfolk Recreation Center should be able to give you a start on your search.
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