Anna
New member
Hi guys,
I stumbled across this forum just a couple months ago and I am really excited. Looks like a lot of good info here and if past experiences hold true, I am sure there are a lot of good folks here as well.
I live in Boulder County Colorado, in The people's republic of pain in the [beeep](boulder), almost exactly between Denver and Longmont. I have lived here since August of this year after living in denver since 2009. To say the least I found the entire procedure out here confusing, expensive and disappointing. When I realized I was moving to Colorado I got very excited... CO is a hunters paradise, right? I have not hunted before in my life, yet it has always been something i have been interested in. I frankly don't understand the licensing procedures, the special draws for big game, I don't really know many people out here that hunt. I would love to varmint, predator and big game hunt out here but it seems like it is a legislative nightmare.
That brings me to coyote hunting... I love shooting, I love being outdoors, I'd love to be out hunting and I think most ranchers would want to get rid of these coyotes, prairie dogs, rabbits, etc. But, I know nothing about it. I don't know where to start.
I have a few bits and pieces of equipment that I have acquired for hunting equipment. I have a weatherby vanguard series two rifle in .243 win, which i am an excellent shot with. I don't reload, yet but would like to learn how. I think the rifle I have is a decent enough rifle to kill coyotes with. I would like to note that I have no calls, no calling machine, no camo, no ghillie suit and no idea where to hunt or find hunting spots. Basically, I am totally lost out here. I have not hunted ever and but would really like to make some connections with people so that I can get my foot in the door..
Can someone on here point me in the right direction and help me get started?
Thanks in advance for any and all advice given
I stumbled across this forum just a couple months ago and I am really excited. Looks like a lot of good info here and if past experiences hold true, I am sure there are a lot of good folks here as well.
I live in Boulder County Colorado, in The people's republic of pain in the [beeep](boulder), almost exactly between Denver and Longmont. I have lived here since August of this year after living in denver since 2009. To say the least I found the entire procedure out here confusing, expensive and disappointing. When I realized I was moving to Colorado I got very excited... CO is a hunters paradise, right? I have not hunted before in my life, yet it has always been something i have been interested in. I frankly don't understand the licensing procedures, the special draws for big game, I don't really know many people out here that hunt. I would love to varmint, predator and big game hunt out here but it seems like it is a legislative nightmare.
That brings me to coyote hunting... I love shooting, I love being outdoors, I'd love to be out hunting and I think most ranchers would want to get rid of these coyotes, prairie dogs, rabbits, etc. But, I know nothing about it. I don't know where to start.
I have a few bits and pieces of equipment that I have acquired for hunting equipment. I have a weatherby vanguard series two rifle in .243 win, which i am an excellent shot with. I don't reload, yet but would like to learn how. I think the rifle I have is a decent enough rifle to kill coyotes with. I would like to note that I have no calls, no calling machine, no camo, no ghillie suit and no idea where to hunt or find hunting spots. Basically, I am totally lost out here. I have not hunted ever and but would really like to make some connections with people so that I can get my foot in the door..
Can someone on here point me in the right direction and help me get started?
Thanks in advance for any and all advice given