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From: wbp@gnv.ifas.ufl.edu
Newsgroups: rec.hunting
Subject: Novice would like help
Message-ID: <1991May14.062649.4932@doug.cae.wisc.edu>
Date: 14 May 91 11:26:49 GMT
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Originator: hunting@osnome.che.wisc.edu


     I've been reading this newsgroup with some interest since its
inception.  I would like to ask all who would reply (either by e-mail
or postings) to share with me experiences regarding getting started in
hunting, safety in hunting and anything else you might want to relate.

For example, I am a devout handgunner and am therefore (naturally)
interested in handgun hunting.  I haven't done any to date, mainly out
of pure, unadultered fear.  I have spoken with many people who share my
fear -- which is fear for my safety while in the woods.  The increasing
reports of hunters that have been injured (shot) by other hunters is
appalling and rather discouraging, especially when one has been regaled
with books and tales about hunting.  Are today's hunters really that
irresponsible?

I am especially interested in Florida hunting, specifically whitetail,
although the rather smallish deer here are a little disappointing when
compared to my memories of Michigan whitetails.  I know next to nothing
about this subject, let alone how to field dress anything that I may be
fortunate enough to bag.  Anyone care to start up a correspondence, give
hints, suggestions, stories or even flames?

Bill