Ron’s Introduction to Deer Hunting Season!

[@goproaz2097]

I have been obsessed with hunting since I was a young midwestern boy, my obsession starting in 1994. I would watch the deer hunting shows on tv. I don't recall the names, but one of the shows was geared towards kids, and they would offer an air rifle give away that you would write in for. Boy did I love the outdoors, fishing at my grandpas lake, and the idea of hunting. I never was able to go large game hunting in my younger years, nobody in my family hunted, and the only man we knew that hunted was a very elderly man who said he would bring me deer hunting, but never got around to it. Fast forward 20 some years, My wife and I are avid hunters in Arizona. We were on a mule deer hunt in central Arizona. We both had tags - opening morning. Before sunrise, we see four gorgeous bucks walking and grazing through a field, you can see everything a mile in every direction. These boys were 700 yards. As we decided the direction we would have to move to get closer, they winded some hunters across the valley climbing a hill. These bucks bolted and we pursued. A fast paced walk, basically a jog, a mile away we crested over the knoll they disappeared behind. We crouched down and glassed a small cluster of trees. We see a doe, another doe, a buck, a doe... wouldn't you know, there are 20 deer hidden in this very small strip of shrubs and trees. My wife and I took a knee, and placed our rifles on our tripods. Moments later, the big boy steps out to take a look back, to see if anything followed them. I was locked on and whispered to my wife, " I got the 8 point." She said, "I'm on him." So I quickly scoped to the left and found a small window in which I could see one of the other bucks standing calmly. We counted down to synchronize shots, as we have practiced hundreds of times. Ready? Ready. 3..2..1.. bang! She shot, I shot. Her deer dropped from a high shoulder 168gr ttsx. My deer, as well as all the others ran off. My bullet had deflected of the smallest of branches. So this once young boy is still waiting to harvest his first deer, but letting my wife shoot that big boy, was one of the best hunts of my life. There is much more joy in watching a loved one achieve something and the happiness it brings, than harvesting something myself.

[@malcolmpayne9517]

I believe the hunting show you're talking about was called Buckmasters. I believe the host was Jackie Bushman with a little puppet called Shotgun Red. At the end of the show they would read letters sent in by youth hunters. The youth would win bb guns, camo hats, etc. I got hooked in 1992, and the passion, desire, and love for hunting hasn't slowed up one bit. I'm fortunate to have 287 acres down here in South Alabama. I wouldn't part with it for anything.

[@stuartphelps9407]

Great story. And you are absolutely right about being there for another's first deer.

[@eriksforestryvision8751]

Great job dude

[@youngguns1319]

Some times you think your hunting deer but your really hunting down memories.

[@davido.newell4566]

Great story, I can feel the moment, the pride, the joy!

[@davidroach6370]

rem model 7 in 7mm-08 little masterpiece for my grandsons

[@JamesJones-cx5pk]

I had one in the 90's. I got broke in college and sold her after about 25 deer. That rig is a deer hammer.🤕☠️

[@33journeyman]

As a veteran deer hunter I applaud your efforts for the new Hunters. Super great synopsis for them to have a baseline and continue learning. Btw , loved that you made your first video ever and never mentioned BC...lol.... Seriously great job and keep up the work. Your a tremendous asset to the shooting world....

[@rogerhankins9991]

What a gorgeous stock on that 243. Good stuff Ron.

[@THB406]

Thinking the exact same thing.

[@RonSpomerOutdoors]

It's a Kilimanjaro laminated walnut stock. They took a 3/8" slice from the middle of the blank, flipped it both ways, and laminated it back in the middle before carving out the stock. As stiff and un-warpable as any laminate while retaining the whole wood look.

[@WesternWicks]

And emphasize avoiding scope bite to the newbies, once bit it is hard not to flinch. Great video Ron.

[@jeffreybossingham1732]

Most importantly have fun. Thank you Ron you are truly world class

[@bigriver3278]

Beautiful rifle sir. Lock up all ammo and handle that rifle a lot to get familiar with it, even around the house. I think of it like a guitar, if you want to get good at an instrument then keep it in your hands. Dry fire and work that action while you're watching KZbin then wipe it down. I purchased an heirloom quality model 70 in 30-06 for my first hunting season in 39 yrs here in MT, filled my deer tag and am learning how to process the meat with my teenage son. It's been a thrilling season and very fulfilling! Thanks for the vids.

[@patrickgjorven7832]

Definitely agree with the hearing protection! Get yourself some AXILs, and you're good. Hearing protection isn't going to ruin your hunt, but losing your hearing is forever.

[@auntlynnonline6206]

Thanks, Ron. I haven't been deer hunting in decades. I want to try a 243 - I'm a decent shot, but now that I'm getting older, I feel like I'd be more comfortable with a little bit smaller rifle. My 12g shotgun is getting to the point where I don't enjoy shooting it anymore. One box of shells and I feel like someone beat me up. 😂

[@joeybobbie1]

You would Love the .243.

[@Moe-mj7eq]

Ron I enjoy watching your videos and being a new hunter I started late in life I am 65 now and been hunting about 4 years and I always learn something from you. Keep the videos coming. Have a happy thanksgiving

[@robertrogish1038]

I was old enough to go deer hunting in the fall of 1976. I was short with stubby arms. I hunted with Dad's 410 the first 2 deer seasons. It was fairly accurate at 100 yards using slugs.

[@wiregrassga]

Great advice you're giving Ron. A proper sight-in with your hunting load is so often overlooked even by experienced hunters. Having helped friends check zero on a new rifle that was said to be bore sighted, it's amazing how far off that "bore sight" can be.

[@jeremystyron9721]

Great vedio Ron . I've guided so many hunters that come out, and they have never shot the Rifle and tell me it's been bore sighted by the shop . 90% of the time the Rifle will not even hit paper . Keep up the awesome content RON God bless you and your family God-bless America 🇺🇸

[@sirdukewalrus4958]

Thanks, Ron! I was interested in hunting before I started watching this channel, but I am fairly certain that I will now. While I may not start with Deer Hunting, but I think Coyote hunting is right for what I got right now. Thank you for all your caliber recommendations and the work you put into these videos!

[@jimjordan1485]

Kudo's Ron. Good simple info with some illustration for new hunters! I have been hunting for 50 years and still enjoy just being in the woods. I've hunted with my brother in law in the east Texas thicket for the past 4 years, and although I've not shot anything in awhile, I always enjoy being outdoors, while waiting for that right deer moment to pull the trigger. Thanks

[@ricktaylor5744]

Beautiful rifle Ron! Excellent instructions for new hunters. Thank you.

[@24kachina]

Excellent advice. I live in Tucson , AZ and have hunted Coues deer and javelina in southern AZ for 40 years. Started my now 20 year old son plinking with a Ruger 10-.22 when he was six. When he was 10 on Gunbrokeri stumbled on a Ruger M77 Hawkeye, gorgeous walnut stock, matte gray black barrel and action, with a no- longer made 20 inch barrel (current production is standard 22" or 16.5" compact). .243 Winchester caliber. It's a beautiful classic, glad i grabbed it up then. Wish i could post a picture. My son loves it and shoots it well - young eyes! .243 is a perfect starter centerfire rifle cartridge for north American animals below elk.

[@billtraver1299]

Thanks Ron, very good lesson. If I might add a note, when taking a shooting rest to steady the rifle never put the barrel against the rest surface. Always put the forearm WITH PADDING against the rest surfaces . The padding can be ones hand, it won’t hurt and a hunter needn’t carry any cushioning pads or anything like that. Thanks for your wisdom and practical knowledge!

[@huntermyer6483]

Ive been deer hunting since I was 14 but always with a bow. Wanting to get into rifle hunting and these videos are so helpful

[@kermitthefrog5926]

I always thought 260 rem or 6.5 swede was a sexy little deer cartridge.

[@ph4tboy]

yes 6.5x55 swedish was the 6.5 creedmoor in the old days

[@benhuntinfish44]

Great advice! My first deer gun was a Winchester 94 30-30, using Federal 180 grain power points. Great rifle for 100 yards or so.

[@youngguns1319]

Mine was a marlin 336c I always used the 150 federals still have that gun got it when I was 8 I’m 33 now. I take it out once in awhile just as a throw back, but I’m a bolt action guy now, but I will always be a lever lover too lol

[@benhuntinfish44]

@youngguns1319 can't go wrong with a Marlin, I traded the Winchester for the one I have now.

[@johnnyclemmons9756]

My first deer rifle was a Winchester 94 as well. Mine was the angle eject model. If I had to choose again I'd have picked a Marlin, but we watched a lot of westerns so that influenced my choice lol.

[@wilberfifer5563]

Thanks Ron, Very usefull information for both New and Old Hunters.

[@Lawdog1080]

As someone who is new to hunting (I'm a bit too late for deer season this year unfortunately), this video was incredibly helpful and I am looking forward to next year's deer season both in my home state of NJ and in Michigan with my brother-in-law.

[@Ntyuask]

Welcome to the hunting world! Once you've harvested your first buck you'll be hooked for life! There's nothing like putting food on the table yourself! Even if you don't get an animal, you'll have a blast spending time in the outdoors and making memories.

[@robertbeda959]

Great advice. Beautiful country you're in.

[@nmelkhunter1]

Ron, I’m a first time deer and pronghorn hunter and I would like to borrow that gorgeous rifle to hunt both species. Ok, so only half of that statement is true. 🤠 In all seriousness, this is a great video and a gorgeous rifle!

[@lmbear]

That sure is a beautiful rifle. Definitely not what I'd suggest a new shooter to use. No way!!! Your choice in cartridge is spot on though, especially for women or younger shooters. I did exactly that with my girlfriend. Got here a nice little Savage model 10 though. The rifle and scope weigh right around 7 pounds all up. Great for packing around, and drives tacks. No pain off the bench or any other field position. Her rifle and scope package cost a total of $400.00 and she is very happy with it. She loves it in fact. Her scope uses a ballistic type reticle, so she is becoming very proficient at shooting out to 500 yards. Sometimes guys want to overcomplicate things for new shooters. Keep it simple and fun, and they will continue to shoot. They may actually learn to love it and look forward to range trips. That's really how it should be. Then it's practice, practice and practice, all while staying safe!!!

[@joeybobbie1]

Hi Ron, Those were some Great Tips for getting a new Hunter started. I use a .243 also. Is a great Round for the Texas Hill Country, plus you conserve a lot of Meat on the Deer.

[@toldroyd1]

Love the wood on that smoke pole! Wow!

[@Qsoutdoors-NZ]

Excellent video as a newish hunter in his 50's this is a great help even though I'm in NZ

[@Helfirearms]

6.5 grendel and 6 ARC are also really great starter cartridges for new hunters. Assuming the range isn’t too crazy of course

[@ADRay1999]

My first deer rifle I hunted with was my grandfather’s Glenfield 30A (marlin 336) in 30-30

[@nomasknoway9903]

Same, in .35 Rem. Hand me down from dad.

[@approachingtarget.4503]

Sounds like good advice from the sportsmans underground.

[@JW...-oj5iw]

My favorite scope is the buckhorn on my 1886.

[@williamgaines9784]

Great advice. On the initial "familiarization" with the rifle, operating the action should actually be MANY times, not a few. 100 before the first shot would not be excessive. If one worries about dry firing, there are snap caps for almost every cartridge and they also help with getting the hang of loading & unloading the magazine and chamber. Reading the owner's manual before ANY of that is a great idea as well. Getting a card with the 5 rules of firearms safety and practicing them with the gun in hand is a good idea too.(there may be a page in the manual with them)

[@marklomax7452]

What a beautiful rifle.

[@toddneva]

It’s not bad advice for seasoned hunters also. I’ve realized that I am becoming recoil sensitive. So I bought a Bergara B14 Timber in 6.5 creedmoor. (Don’t get mad always wanting a 260 REM but creedmoor ammunition is easier to find) . I’m shooting 125 grain deer season XP 2800 FPS. Reasonable weight rifle low recoil cartridge im shooting very well with it.

[@Ntyuask]

That's a great setup! The last few years I've put my bigger rifles away also and opted for a 6mm creedmoor with the 87 gr load. Good shot placement and know the limitations of the cartridge and your set. Its put a buck in the freezer every year with less damage to the meat. You'll love your new setup!

[@octobersky64]

Great show today for beginners I myself use a 243 and I am from Ontario Canada so we have to have a Pale and a Hunter Safty course it's great to take . Tks for sharing 😊

[@triplehelper6944]

All good advise. The best advise was don’t force the shot. I’ve seen so many newbies wound or miss because they feel like they have to shoot.

[@rodrydavis6694]

I use a white sheet of paper, usually wrapping paper, with a cross drawn on it with a black marker. A hole in the white paper is very visible even at 9 power out to 100 yards. If you happen to hit the black line then it’s not as visible.

[@greasydot]

That is a beautiful rifle. I roll my own 243 and love the Sierra 85 grain pro hunter and 90 grain nosler BT. It just works out to 300 yards on whitetail and hogs

[@WadeWeaver-q8u]

That is a very beautiful rifle there, Mr. Spomer!!

[@davidchase1439]

250 savage and 257 roberts were great deer hunter starters

[@HoneyBeagle]

Started my boy off at 5 with a little savage rascal 22 and then a Winchester wildcat semi 22 because he got sick of single loading. In no time at all he had taken over my ar. He sure loves that thing! Unfortunately the state i live in doesn't allow hunting big game with a semi or he'd be deer hunting this year with the ar. He's a pretty tiny guy for his age so length of pull is usually the toughest thing. I ended up snagging a vanguard compact for him. With the spacer removed it's about a 12" lop with a short 20" barrel. And it is factory fitted with a very nice radial muzzle break which tames a light loaded 243 down to ridiculously light recoil. Since he's gonna be wearing ear pro regardless the noise isn't an issue. I loaded up 85g tsx's in the case he gets a little forward. With the short barrel the velocities are relatively low but plenty for any work farther than he's even capable of shooting. I topped it with a nice little vx freedom 3-9x40 so he's got plenty of eye relief. Don't want him to get scoped! And boy does he shoot the thing exceptionally well. The life size cardboard deer targets i picked up were also a great training aid for shot placement. I'll be honest I'm having more fun getting him started than i ever did hunting myself! Great video as always Ron and beautiful rifle you have there!

[@VS-TheWorld]

Damn the LYNX LOOKS KILLER!!!!

[@bonto117]

Thank you

[@baitammo4652]

That rifle is one sweet looking little rig!! Nice content in the video also!!

[@ianvoight7954]

Hey Ron I am a eastern Virginia hunter 12 ga H&R single shot with #1 buck shot 2 3/4 . That thing was Awsome it killed on both ends (lol)

[@64samsky]

Thanks, Ron!

[@MrAddison79]

Exactly what i needed, going to site in my rifle this weekend. Thanks and ive really been enjoing your content

[@themastermason1]

I sent this video to my friend, Brandon who wants to get into hunting as an extension of his fishing background. He got a Ruger American in 308 and I helped pick out an optic and sight it in.

[@lrac7751]

Got one of those in .243, no complaints for price

[@themastermason1]

@@lrac7751 It's a free-floated, lightweight bolt action from Ruger, hard to go wrong there. We got 2-3 MOA from the ammo we shot that day. I'd personally go for a Ruger M77 in 30-06 primarily because I like a mauser-style action and I have an M1 and an '03A1 Springfield so ammo-component commonality is a bonus.

[@michaelwilson9986]

Well Done.. nice background there

[@TheAcesShow]

My advice too, save money on a rangefinder and use your phone! Set up a target, mark it in Huntstand (free), walk 100' yards and set up. When I'm hunting, i post up and spend downtime occasionally confirming my ranges that i can see and planning out what is in my personal shooting range, gets me familiar with judging distance. Save money early on and spend it where it counts (shooting practice)

[@tannerjohnson754]

I’ll add that with these budget rifles be aware of the flex in the plastic and polymer stocks when resting or benching your rifle. It can really mess with the barrel harmonics and throw your shots all over the place. The closer you can rest the rifle towards the action is that much more it’s reduced.

[@tommyj7087]

Thanks Betsy. Some of the closing questions were what I thought the video was going to be about based on the title. Still enjoyed listening to the gun side of the hunting.

[@michaelchavis5615]

Best advice ever!!!

[@johnfitzgerald6510]

Damn Ron that .243 is one handsome rifle. Don't think I would be using it as a lender. Ha ha

[@BuckIt00]

Beautiful looking rifle.

[@Hebrews12_2]

Great idea for a video!!

[@davidmackee8575]

Good advice Ron nice rifle too 👍

[@herewegofans]

I don't know much, but I do know how to get them started right in the South. Ruger American Rifle Compact Bolt-Action Rifle Model 6908, Norma Whitetail 243 Winchester Ammo 100 Grain Jacketed Soft Point, Vortex Crossfire II 2-7x32 Riflescope, Cabela's Scope Rings Low 1" and a BOG DeathGrip Carbon Aluminum Tripod. Ready to climb, ready to sit, ready to stalk. Lightest, cheapest, rock-solid setup. Kids feel like American Hunters on day one and can haul in and out themselves. Help them mount it, help them bore sight it, use a laser barrel sight to show how well before range, and then start at 25 yards. End at 100 yards and raise 1.5" off bull to zero 150, it's an 18" barrel. Optic ready and any centered shot in the vital box from 50 to 200 will devastate. Fast swing for the blind and stalk, short barrel on the ladder, and the Ruger LOVES the Norma ammo of all I ever tested. And I prefer Walker electric muffs so they can hear on the hunt and even turn up to listen to the squirrels till the bucks start stepping. And it also teaches them to speak lower than they think since the amplification booms them too. I am no Ron, but I am a Father, Uncle, and Friend who has dozens of new hunters under my belt and countless pounds of meat shared with the community. Hope this helps all the other Ron groupies. We are a proud group lol. Thanks again Ron for all the great content.

[@-wood-4067]

Started my 10 year old boys on 7mm08 and never looked back, better than 243 and 6.5 creed for hunting out to 500yds and can hunt game up to and including caribou

[@hiromikami]

Hope you get a deer, Ron! By the way, I love The Hunter's Book Of The Whitetail. Just finished it 2 days ago. Thanks for the wisdom.

[@JamesJones-cx5pk]

I like to bore sight at 33 yards, shoot once, then adjust scope clicks X 3. That will put you close at 99 yards.👍

[@russellkeeling4387]

I always short range sight in my firearms. The distance to do it depends on the velocity of the bullet. A faster bullet takes a little more distance to come up that inch and a half or so. I sight in for point blank range and not a specific distance.

[@JamesJones-cx5pk]

@r3tr0sp3ct3r We are in the ballpark. I always get my nephews and cousins on paper at 99. Without them starting at 100 and shooting half a box. I like 3" high at 100. 👍

[@michaelwilson9986]

YES on Hunters Safety. YES on checking the regulations and requirements in your state.. Some states offer a 1 or 2 time Apprentice license to see if one want to get into it. My state dose. There also tag along with a Hunter

[@paulcrow4827]

I would highly recommend that every hunter study the McManus method of sighting in a rifle, so named for its late inventor Patrick McManus. In fact, no hunter should ever go afield without at least a cursory knowledge of Mr. McManus.

[@RobSweet-r5v]

Don/t forget to resight with heavier bullets

[@TOMMYSURIA]

Amen.

[@leskrug9266]

Nice work Ron, that's exactly how I bore sight my guns. Some of the better Scopes I know over the $300 range I guess especially Leopold because that's 99% of what I have and I believe vortex and Swarovski and them are the same way that whatever letter that tells you that either it's an l or an r or an upper down letter. That's the way your crosshair is going to move, do I read the directions in the scope directions and then I'll let you know how to move it, also if I can because I'm usually shooting multiple guns and I usually have one of my sons or a buddy there shooting guns at the same time. I look through the bar and hold the scope dead nuts while they turn the turrets. But either way you'll get it usually within 5 to 10 shots.

[@eduardoolaechea]

That's a very nice rifle!

[@steveboyd3455]

Great video; thanks!

[@prometheanhealing3942]

That is a beautiful boltgun. What is the make and model?

[@RonSpomerOutdoors]

Custom Kilimanjaro on Kimber 84M action.

[@johnfife3062]

That's a pretty little .243 -- what is it?

[@davidkirksey8521]

Beautiful stock, I would not use a stock that nice with a new young hunter. Scratches and dings are likely as you get in and out of cars, stands , brush etc.

[@vincentmalizia7482]

Hi Ron - I been watching your channel for a very long time, I enjoy it so much. Ty. So my question is where do you video? looks beautiful . Ty Vince from NJ

[@RonSpomerOutdoors]

We mainly tape right here on Dancing Springs Ranch in southern Idaho.

[@eliinthewolverinestate6729]

Fred Bear was up in Blaney Park hunting. He shot a deer in 5 minutes with a rifle. His hunt was over. The next year he went out bow hunting. Fred Bear was 42 or 43 when he first got a deer with a bow. Find you a legal hunting tool and get out there hunting. You can get a muzzleloader under 200$ I hunted 20 years with a cva muzzle loader, single shot 16, old Oneida bow, or a single shot 308. I finally upgraded my hunting equipment besides my vintage bow.

[@gavinlybarger8056]

I started with a knight LK-93 still have it and take a deer with it every year

[@markcomisky7106]

Ontario Canada you need a hunter safety course

[@ljniebel2185]

Well done Ron, one question: is the stock on your 243 custom and where can I get one like it? Thanks

[@RonSpomerOutdoors]

Not sure where. Used to be Kilimanjaro rifles, Serengeti before that. The stock is the Mel Smart design in which a 3/8" slice is taken from the middle of the blank, flipped both ways, and epoxied back in. Stable without looking laminated. Not sure who is doing that now, but someone sure should!

[@RayRay-zc2ed]

A good video would be a review on the Bergara B14 Stoke in 22-250. Would it be a good lightweight and accurate coyote rifle?

[@RonSpomerOutdoors]

Sure would be.

[@georgecruz6226]

That is a beautiful rifle Ron! What is it?

[@petehendry4756]

Ron thats a beautiful rifle . What make is it ?

[@RonSpomerOutdoors]

Kilimanjaro Tigercat custom

[@joncox2682]

I like doing my bore sighting at 10 yards

[@williamgaines9784]

It is fine and many times can be done indoors. The thing on that is to allow for scope offset, if you "zero" at 10 you may be extremely high at 100. If one has an action that cannot be looked down, a laser bore sighter is not very expensive when compared to today's ammunition prices and one can dial the scope to the dot even offhand.

[@junebonville44]

299.99 Remington model 770 pretty good rifle 3006 cal. 🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌

[@mattb3496]

Why not buy Collimeter for $50 instead of a manual bore sight? They have always got me on paper for years

[@24kachina]

To save $50

[@foux6934]

Brno Zetka 8x57IS .

[@barrymcguyer6206]

Already has a hole in it!

[@johnmorganjr769]

Perfect camo pattern! Natgear?

[@RonSpomerOutdoors]

Weatherwool

[@johnmorganjr769]

Thank you ! 🗻

[@tedSemonis-i7s]

Ron, there was a gentleman who hunted in southern Florida who was around before the highway were built. Not much money for fancy rifles and scopes. So, he had an old single shot .22 from sears. He would set in his tree stand and get his deer. One day two hunters heard 3 shots, so you finally missed. He was field dressing a four point, "glad you showed up one of you get that spike and the other get the turkey". All your fancy things we have today means nothing if you can't shoot. The man (or women) who can pick up a rifle, iron sites, store bought everything and get game is a better hunter.

[@ozfifer7392]

While I know this video is about hunting specifically and rifles in particular, it also goes for handgunning (hey Ron, can we get a video on handgun hunting?) and self-defense. A big thing to know in any aspect of life is that any tool is only as strong as its weakest link, and a firearm is just that a tool. First and foremost, learn the basic rules of gun safety, it will prevent accidents. Read your owners manual like the bible and learn what can and can't be done with your chosen firearm. (The wrong ammunition can and will screw up the action, barrel, and maybe even the user; if you didn't read the owner's manual, choose the correct ammo for the firearm. (Another video idea for you Ron, if you haven't done it, explaining what +p and other ammo types are and the differentiation between caliber and ammo types such as +p and sub-sonic; and how the wrong ammo choice may cost more than just money.) Example, not every pistol in 9mm is rated for +p ammo, most M1 Garand rifles can't handle some modern 30-06 ammo, unless it has under certain powder charge, it can destroy the action on those nice $3,000 dollar rifles.) Practice the manual of arms. Learn proper shooting techniques and drills. Load and reload the gun repetitively (using snap caps really does help get over the BANG hesitation). Also, learn how to unjam the firearm and safely field strip it in case of a malfunction. Learn the safety and the action of the firearm. Learn how to use iron sights in case of scope damage. ( Also, Ron, can we get a video, if it hasn't already been done, on how to zero iron sights, since not every rifle has static irons? ) Another big thing is if you do use accessories, such as a scope or magazines or even more like slings, lights, lasers etc... is to learn how to use and care for those as much, if not more, than your firearm. I may also suggest starting your hunting fun with varmints like raccoons; they are smaller and may spook really easy, but you build up trigger and muzzle discipline (they are both very important) and start to get a feel for firing the gun and timing your shots, as well as shot placement. (I have yet to hunt a single deer because I lack a rifle, but my 3 acre home has a raccoon problem that I am slowly taking care of with a handgun, but I will get to deer in due time.) Also, always check local laws and requirements before hunting, even on your own property, and even with varmints.

[@nomasknoway9903]

Sight in your rifle on a live stream and have your audience be your spotter.

[@pierreb7878]

Hello. whne you do an educationnal video, please take your time to put your protection the right way (fomies, needs to be compressed, inserted nto the ear (all the way) and wait until they expend... ).

[@hdibos201]

First: make the new hunter memorize the four basic rules of safety! - Treat the gun as it is always loaded - Never point anything you don't want to destroy. - Be shure of your target and what is behind it. - Keep your finger off the trigger unless you are shootng.

[@Jones1981-c9n]

Great advice Ron. I killed my first deer at 9 years old with a 270 winchester using my dads handloads. After that he bought me a 243 winchester that i hunted with well into my 20s and it accounted for more kills than i can count for not only myself but many friends and family. It put a lot of meat on the table and still does when i knock the dust off it or loan it to a friend. I also guide exotic deer hunts and from that and my own expierience ive learned that on a deer a thin jacket, light bullet is way more effective than a bullet built to hold together. Also on whitetail sized deer, anything over 30-06 is overkilll. A light, thin jacketed bullet is what matters most. Core-lokt is king in over the counter deer medicine

[@maxximus2012]

Unfortunately I live in Texas now. I must say, it is the worst state for hunting. What little Public lands there are, they’re overrun with people who lack serious firearm handling skills or concern for safety. Private land owners charge astronomical fees for access or just shut the door to hunting entirely. It’s been really disappointing so far.

[@Rucksack57]

Hunter Safety all ways good! First aid. Maps. Learn regulations. Hot and cold weather safety.

[@thomasthornton5737]

😀😀👍👍👍❤❤

[@ronaldjohnson1474]

Excellent! But, bring your own firearm & ammo when coming to Colorado. Looks like it's going to pass an unconstitutional 6.5% surtax on a 2nd amendment right.

[@robertbeda959]

Unfortunately, it passed.

[@robertbeda959]

Even going to be charged on ammo ordered online.

[@Kinbo72steanneNB]

Hum? I would not give someone a rifle who was not trained, new to the family or not

[@davido.newell4566]

"wrap this up. ". I thought you were gonna segue" into cuts of venison and freezer wrappng;.. Ron, You feel like a friend, and should we ever be in the same room, I would have to restrain myself from being too familiar. At 80 years old, I have learned some other advanced rules relating to the hunt. 1. That target shall be standing still, with targeted areas of immediate mortality available for shooting. 2. The shooter, me, shall be in a state of relative equanimity and not disturbed by the biological anxiety or rapid breathing appertinent to attaining the place from which they shot is made. 3. Anything I shoot is going to be eaten. Therefore, unless a buck is a boon and Crockett candidate, I will pass up the old beastie for a tinder smaller younger fresher better tasting animal. 3. I love the hunt, but the cleaning butchering and wrapping is a lot of work. I am a lazy SOB. Therefore, a hunt which concludes with no carcasses to deal with is a success . Showing others how to responsibly hunt is an exercise of the highest capacity in the human spirit. "Respect" is the key concept taught in the process: it enobles both the teacher and the student. Thank you Ron!

[@RonSpomerOutdoors]

You are welcomed to be as familiar as you wish when you meet me, sir.