Eli P asked:


Sorry for all the questions, but I really only have experience shooting squirrels with my dad’s air-rifle. I live in Texas and I plan on going hunting next year and I am trying to get all my stuff together so I know what I am getting into ahead of time. Rather have a year of planning and learning about what I need as far as knowledge and equipment.

I only want to hunt things that I will eat. This consists of deer, javelina(wild boar), turkey, goose, duck,rabbit and quail.

I want a multi-purpose shotgun that can cover the whole spectrum. I know for sure I want a 12 gauge Semi-auto (can’t stand a pump action) if at all possible under $600.

From what I have read, ammo has a lot to do with it. I know I will want to use a slug for deer and javelina. But does it matter on the size of the pellets when hunting various other game? And since I plan on eating what I kill, should I use lead-free ammo?

Any other helpful information, by all means let me know, whether it is general hunting tips or specific tips for certain game.

JUDD

Matty Two Times asked:


I’m going hunting in way upstate New York (deer hunting mostly but we’re going after anything from squirrels to black bears), and I need to know what I should bring. I have most of the generic equipment, guns (.30-06 and 12 gauge), ammo, camo, scent-lok, extra layers, etc, but is there anything else I need? More importantly, this is my first time hunting, and I need advice on how to be a better hunter. Help.

DROGO