Hello everyone!! glad to finally sign up, have been lurking around reading forums for some time now. I recently (past 10 months) have gotten into archery and hunting now as a result and love it. I have had to learn a great deal from YouTube articles and so on about archery and hunting. The only person in my family to hunt was my grandfather who was from Oregon and passed away nearly 16 years ago, so there was no asking him how things go. I'm from Southern Cali living in Fontana, and have been trying to hunt my local national forests. Anyway wanted get on here and say hello and ask a few questions for those willing to help the new guy.
Last year I bought my first OTC deer tag for D19 and had learned the hard way about hunting. 100+ degree heat in the mountains with no idea where to start was rough to say the least. After that I had gotten a pig tag and went searching in a few places that also let me know things are far from easy when searching for these animals. I have tried several places in San Diego counties and up in the Grape Vines for hogs and fall turkeys. Resulting in failure but it's the only way I learn I guess. I don't need people's spot, I need advice and teaching. I have put my boots to the ground and trekked miles and have yet to see anything but tracts and squirrels.
This year I will be entering the big game drawing but I am lost as what to put in for. I'm 4 hours or so from x9 but that might be long shot to get a AO tag there. The other place I was Intrestes in was a D zones 13 11 and I think a31. Like I said I'm still learning and willing to work hard, I just need guidance and I am very greatful for any and all who have positive words to contribute. Thank you all from a newbie who learns the hard way. -
WJR
it is hard to reach out and pratice living in the city. Riverside archery and basspro my main ranges haha