Best Area To Start Hunting For A Teenager?

[Born Hunter 17,788]

I'm gonna go against the grain here. When you're a teenager you dont know what you want and taking on any livestock can be too much of a commitment at such a young age. Ferrets aren't too bad because they can be rehomed a bit easier than a dog but still a commitment for someone still figuring out what they want or even whether they are gonna stick to this hunting lark. I'd suggest going out and getting an air rifle and blag a bit of permission and start from there. No commitment with a rifle so if in a year or two ya lost the bug or want a break it just sits under the bed untill you want to again. Air rifle for a beginner every time imo.

[baw 4,360]

 

 

 

For me Hot Meat & Giro are on the money, ferrets ain't as cheap or easy to start as you may think, I'd go for a nice racy lurcher, preferably with a bit of terrier blood in the mix, real little 'goer'. You'd see some action with a dog like that.

Armed with a dog like that even a late nights walk to a McDonalds for a burger and you should find sommat lurking in the shrubbery's that surround it, never mind the local countryside..!

Considering we have to assume he has no hunting background, knowledge etc, do you think starting out with a dog is the best idea? Who's gonna train it, harder to get permission than a ferret, vet bills, feeding etc all more expensive. I've never had to use a tracker on a ferret in my life and I reckon I've only lost about 4 since I was 7 and most of them have been silly things like getting the lid open and falling out the box when I've been walking etc.

Maybe your right mate, I just looked at it through my own eyes as a kid, it was a dog I always wanted, ferrets were secondary. It was always harder to work ferrets for me as a kid, I got nicked more with 'em. With a dog at my heel I could an would find stuff anywhere, just that kid an dog mooching combo, dog following me everywhere, though I suppose times have changed....

I think maybe reading through all the answers Pip has it right, the lad should get out with others first and decide what hunting vocation he wants to pursue.

Aye your right mate, was a dog I wanted too but had to earn the right for one lol so served me apprentice on the ferrets. Great wee hunting tool tbh, I still use the ferrets to get permission for the dogs, farmers don't mind ferrets. Teaches you a lot about your quarry too, when they're home, where the runs are etc. if you last a winter ferreting you'll last with a dog and know so much about the lie of your land etc.

[paulus 26]

catapult............................someone should write a book

[baw 4,360]

I'm gonna go against the grain here. When you're a teenager you dont know what you want and taking on any livestock can be too much of a commitment at such a young age. Ferrets aren't too bad because they can be rehomed a bit easier than a dog but still a commitment for someone still figuring out what they want or even whether they are gonna stick to this hunting lark. I'd suggest going out and getting an air rifle and blag a bit of permission and start from there. No commitment with a rifle so if in a year or two ya lost the bug or want a break it just sits under the bed untill you want to again. Air rifle for a beginner every time imo.

Some valid points mate. I suppose it depends how involved in hunting you want to be. It's easy to assume looking back, everyone has it running through their veins and the thought of not doing it never comes into it. When I got into it I'd cadge a day out with anyone that would let me. You served your time as game carrier. I couldn't see anyone who hadnt been born with the hunting bug doing that in all weathers.

 

@ paulus

[desertbred 5,490]

you know when youve made it as a hunter when you buy your first saluki

[baw 4,360]

ohhhhh god

[johnny boy68 11,726]

I spoke to the young lad yesterday and it seems his parents are somewhat against hunting, so he's got a bit of a dilemna concerning how to start.

 

I offered a day helping us out doing some ferreting if he can get down to us, which I think at this present time is the best way to go. Hopefully he can work his parents round and get into the sport before fully committing to one discipline.

[baw 4,360]

I spoke to the young lad yesterday and it seems his parents are somewhat against hunting, so he's got a bit of a dilemna concerning how to start.

 

I offered a day helping us out doing some ferreting if he can get down to us, which I think at this present time is the best way to go. Hopefully he can work his parents round and get into the sport before fully committing to one discipline.

Well done mate its all pie in the sky anyhow, he'll be in jail once the governments computers monitoring key phrase pick up his thread title

[Astral 253]

I started with a catty =) I still have it to this day!

 

Personally I agree with the no livestock idea just yet. At least check it out and see if hunting is really in your blood then commit to an animal, theres always plenty around. In the meantime, low cash is no problem, you can bag yourself a decent catty for under £20 if you look about then you can start straight away while you save up for an air rifle. I'd suggest you join the local gun club most will take sensible teenagers and then you can use and practice with their guns till you get your own for target practice, and take game/vermin with the catty.

 

Seriously everyone should have a catapult....

[Blackbriar 8,569]

I started with a catty =) I still have it to this day!

 

Personally I agree with the no livestock idea just yet. At least check it out and see if hunting is really in your blood then commit to an animal, theres always plenty around. In the meantime, low cash is no problem, you can bag yourself a decent catty for under £20 if you look about then you can start straight away while you save up for an air rifle. I'd suggest you join the local gun club most will take sensible teenagers and then you can use and practice with their guns till you get your own for target practice, and take game/vermin with the catty.

 

Seriously everyone should have a catapult....

.....or you can make yourself one! Check out the catapult forum - full of ideas and tips. don't be too shy to ask for help.

[Walesy 13]

Catties grow on trees

[Astral 253]

 

I started with a catty =) I still have it to this day!

 

Personally I agree with the no livestock idea just yet. At least check it out and see if hunting is really in your blood then commit to an animal, theres always plenty around. In the meantime, low cash is no problem, you can bag yourself a decent catty for under £20 if you look about then you can start straight away while you save up for an air rifle. I'd suggest you join the local gun club most will take sensible teenagers and then you can use and practice with their guns till you get your own for target practice, and take game/vermin with the catty.

 

Seriously everyone should have a catapult....

.....or you can make yourself one! Check out the catapult forum - full of ideas and tips. don't be too shy to ask for help.

 

 

 

Absolutely! You'll never love a slingshot more than one you've made yourself! Perhaps a wood carving knife on the birthday list?

[pip1968 2,490]

 

 

I started with a catty =) I still have it to this day!

 

Personally I agree with the no livestock idea just yet. At least check it out and see if hunting is really in your blood then commit to an animal, theres always plenty around. In the meantime, low cash is no problem, you can bag yourself a decent catty for under £20 if you look about then you can start straight away while you save up for an air rifle. I'd suggest you join the local gun club most will take sensible teenagers and then you can use and practice with their guns till you get your own for target practice, and take game/vermin with the catty.

 

Seriously everyone should have a catapult....

.....or you can make yourself one! Check out the catapult forum - full of ideas and tips. don't be too shy to ask for help.

 

 

 

Absolutely! You'll never love a slingshot more than one you've made yourself! Perhaps a wood carving knife on the birthday list?

 

iv just done a lovely shot on a woody from a good distance that was on the floor while taking the dogs out to empty them selves

[mud 2,044]

Sorry for asking all these questions . But. What do you think the best area of hunting for a begginer with not a load of money to burn is? Pros and cons of your choice? Thank you very much in advance.

prob round your local parks mate,especially after 11 o'clock there more than likley bladdered by then

And there nickers are down by there ankels....hope this helps...