Thread: What does a new hunter need?

Originally Posted by Madridista22

Hey guys, so I am completely new to all things hunting and am looking at getting into it for a hobby as well as to stock a freezer. I have never had any experience in hunting or shooting anything other than rabbits. I am planning on getting some basic tramping gear and going on some hunts with my cousins and friends to watch without shooting and get some experience and will buy more gear as I go along to be able to hunt by myself. I was wondering what sort of gear I will need and any recommendations on the types of gear or good brands that are good to have with you. I'm thinking of doing both day trips and multiday trips and mainly going after deer but really I'm just looking to start building up the basic gear to get started. If anybody can help it would be much appreciated.

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hi mate- firstly you will need, an overwhelming desire to do and learn whatever it takes to be successful finding deer/Tahr/Cham or whatever. Reason I'm saying this is, often there are posts here and elsewhere with guys starting out- asking for opinions on gear etc- but then sometimes/often find in real life- in practice, finding the animals and getting to them is a lot harder than they first thought it would be. You most likely will get this insight hopefully from your mates. Sounds like you are on the right track starting off slowish.If your mates get animals 50% of the time/trips outdoors- or better, then you are on the right track.
If so, then good luck to ya- plenty starter packages out there for firearms + scopes. Plenty of deals on here.

Do look after your feet first- with the best fitting- comfiest foot wear and socks you can get for your type of adventures- expect to spend $300 plus.

Do get a PLB- locator beacon.

Do get a good qual rain coat + mid insulation layer and baby them with your life.