Salt Lake City, Utah New Hunter

[Simon_Jiron]

Hi Guys! I am a 26 year-old Utah resident and have always wanted to go hunting. I grew up around guns and in boy scouts but never got the opportunity to stalk and hunt. It would be awesome to find a group close to me and to be able to learn the ropes to elk and deer hunt. I know that is more wishful thinking but I still want to try and learn all I can from this community!

 

[PA deer hunter]

Welcome from Pa.! A wealth of information around here should give you a pretty good start .!

 

[JohnCushman]

Welcome!

 

[Simon_Jiron]

Welcome from Pa.! A wealth of information around here should give you a pretty good start .!

Thank You! I look forward to everything I can gain!

 

[kansasdad]

Welcome to HuntTalk

Couple of things to do up front......

complete hunters safety training

get familiar with your weapon(s) of choice----target practice on paper or clay before living creatures

devour the rules/regulations of any hunt you may undertake--failure to follow the law is $$painful, dangerous

take advantage of the information highway--youtube, books, seminars (Elk Hunting University as an example)

 

[Jape]

Welcome to HuntTalk

Couple of things to do up front......

complete hunters safety training

get familiar with your weapon(s) of choice----target practice on paper or clay before living creatures

devour the rules/regulations of any hunt you may undertake--failure to follow the law is $$painful, dangerous

take advantage of the information highway--youtube, books, seminars (Elk Hunting University as an example)

Really good advice from @kansasdad. There is a local Lion's Club gun range in Bountiful that you can join and the DNR and Cabelas often have seminars/events that help with the learning curve. Check out their calendars and feel free to shoot an occasional PM my way if you have questions.

 

[Pucky Freak]

Welcome from Iowa!

 

[Zach]

Hi Guys! I am a 26 year-old Utah resident and have always wanted to go hunting. I grew up around guns and in boy scouts but never got the opportunity to stalk and hunt. It would be awesome to find a group close to me and to be able to learn the ropes to elk and deer hunt. I know that is more wishful thinking but I still want to try and learn all I can from this community!

Welcome from CO.

I was in your shoes 20+ years ago. Got the bug by going dove hunting with a co-worker. Downhill from there. Hit up your buddies, ask to tag along. There are bound to be some UT members here.

 

[Elkhunter24]

welcome from PA!

 

[Sytes]

Welcome to HT! Look forward to reading and viewing pics of your adventures as you step into hunting.

Lots of great info here.

 

[SD_Prairie_Goat]

Welcome from SD! There is a wealth of knowledge on this site, don't be afraid to reach out an ask questions. Sometimes you just have to go out and start learning on your own. I have had to do that here in SD. Before hunting in SD, I had only hunted black tailed deer in Alaska, so I taught myself how to hunt whitetail and pronghorn, and Elk next month. I'm by no means an expert, but don't feel like you have to find a group to teach you all the ropes. Learning is half the fun!

If you need any help or tips, don't hesitate to drop me a message and I will give you as much knowledge as I can.

 

[davinski]

Welcome from a little bit east of you. All great advice above. I would try not to get too hunt up on the trophy-ness of the big game available in Utah. They're out there but very highly sought after. Every animal is a trophy regardless of score, antler size, or instagram popularity. Utah has many great opportunities, best of luck!

 

[NEWHunter]

Welcome from WI. Hope you get the bug and become a lifelong hunter. Lots of good information here - the search function can be very useful.

 

[bowhuntmontana]

I am up the road from you in Layton. Feel free to PM me. I'd be happy to answer any questions.