First timer for Elk / Deer- submitted my application!

[h2so4]

Looking forward to see what I end up with. I decided that I would use my first choice for a preference point to start building them up. I am looking at it as a learning experience, so I am not super worried about where I end up. Instead of switching scopes, seems like a perfect reason to get a new Vortex, Burris, or Leupold 3x9 scope.

Any suggestions for great references or resources for first time hunters?

Thanks!

[Sackett]

Make sure you take bullets for your gun.

[Irving]

Your fishing license and your hunting tags are NOT the same thing.

[StagLefty]

Your fishing license and your hunting tags are NOT the same thing.

Yup-because it's almost impossible to get an elk to take a lure

[brutal]

Don't forget your gun.

[h2so4]

all great info. how many of these suggestions are from your real world experience?

[brutal]

Last year, I forgot a cool weather coat that wasn't my hunting jacket. Otherwise, it's always been the misfortune of others that I enjoyed.

[Irving]

all great info. how many of these suggestions are from your real world experience?

Mine definitely was. I was able to make it to Walmart for a reprint with like 20 minutes to spare. Otherwise it was a 2+ hour drive home to look for something that I had idea where it might be.
On the first day, one of the guys walked around all day without a primer in his muzzleloader.

[brutal]

Mine definitely was. I was able to make it to Walmart for a reprint with like 20 minutes to spare. Otherwise it was a 2+ hour drive home to look for something that I had idea where it might be.
On the first day, one of the guys walked around all day without a primer in his muzzleloader.

I spent an afternoon hunt once with no round in the chamber. Only found out when I got back to the truck and unloaded. Derp!

Hint. DO NOT talk to people when they're gearing up. I have this rule when I'm hooking/unhooking the RV too. I will sure as hell screw something up (unhooking) if you bring me a beer and start flapping your gums while I'm working.

[Irving]

That's a great rule. In retrospect, I wish I would have thought of that rule years ago for all kinds of instances in my life.