ben10
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Post by ben10 on Nov 6, 2023 18:45:37 GMT -5
Yes! I highly suggest this, I did this last year it’s very informative and fun, you’ll meet many new and experienced hunters. Chuck Echenique ran it when I took my trip, super nice and knowledgeable guy! I believe he also runs his own outfitter when he’s not putting these events on for adults and the youth. I had the opportunity to talk with dog trackers, fwc officers, and more experienced hunters. Honestly it was a great start and a huge confidence booster! This is my 4th season hunting and I was really beating myself up trying to figure this out on my own. After attending that hunt it really dug my heel in! What really helps too is hunting a lot of small game, I enjoy squirrel hunting and it gives me the opportunity to do alot of scouting for the upcoming season. If you do alot of scouting during that time you’ll have a good start for July / august to scout again. Just don’t be disappointed when season starts and you see a hundred stands lol because it happens and that’s public.
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Post by pinman on Nov 6, 2023 19:17:18 GMT -5
Yes! I highly suggest this, I did this last year it’s very informative and fun, you’ll meet many new and experienced hunters. Chuck Echenique ran it when I took my trip, super nice and knowledgeable guy! I believe he also runs his own outfitter when he’s not putting these events on for adults and the youth. I had the opportunity to talk with dog trackers, fwc officers, and more experienced hunters. Honestly it was a great start and a huge confidence booster! This is my 4th season hunting and I was really beating myself up trying to figure this out on my own. After attending that hunt it really dug my heel in! What really helps too is hunting a lot of small game, I enjoy squirrel hunting and it gives me the opportunity to do alot of scouting for the upcoming season. If you do alot of scouting during that time you’ll have a good start for July / august to scout again. Just don’t be disappointed when season starts and you see a hundred stands lol because it happens and that’s public. I like hearing this. Even though I dont participate in FHF I have taken many youth on hunts. The retention rate for hunters aged 20-30 is very high compared to retaining hunters aged 10-15. Chuck is a great guy and this is a great program. Youth Hunting Program of Florida is also a great program for those under 16 years of age as well.
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Post by 4ward on Nov 7, 2023 17:08:14 GMT -5
Yes on the youth hunts for sure. Reach out to them even if your kid isn’t quite ready to hunt. Worst case is you can make alot of connections, camp a night or two and learn how to dress a deer ( among other things). NWTF “Gator Gobblers “ do deer and turkey up here in Alachua county, they are a fine bunch of folks.
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Post by outdoorswithkate on Nov 8, 2023 11:15:25 GMT -5
Hey Luis, love that you are so excited to get into this world! You'll be hooked. I run private/guided hunts in FL, mainly for hogs, but we can easily get you on a deer. Send me a text if you'd like more info! We are experienced hunters and would love to share all we know with you! FourZeroSeven-459-o227
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