Wish someone told me this before my first hunt 🦌

Grew up with zero hunters in the family, so I had to learn the hard way. If you’re just starting out, here’s what actually helped: 1️⃣ Start with Hunter Education - boring but essential. You'll learn safety basics and regulations that could save your life. 2️⃣ Pick ONE species first - I tried everything and sucked at all of it. Focus on deer if you're inland, ducks near water. Master one before moving on. 3️⃣ Gear that actually matters: .270 Winchester for deer (still my go-to), 12-gauge for birds. Skip the fancy stuff initially - a decent scope and solid practice beats expensive gear every time. 4️⃣ Finding spots is everything - OnX changed my game completely. Start with public land, respect private property signs religiously. 5️⃣ YouTube University is real - learned more about field dressing and cooking from MeatEater and similar channels than anywhere else. It’s a learning curve, but incredibly rewarding. Any other solo hunters out there? What was your biggest lesson early on? #hunting #newhunterguide ##huntingtips #firstgenhunter