Hi folks,
Introducing myself as a new 'hunter' here, recently got Hunter Safety, licence and shotgun.
I say 'hunter' as I may have the paperwork but I have zero experience and it is hard to come by. I signed up to the mentored hunts and am hopeful to be accepted.
In the meantime I thought to start with small game like rabbits and see what I can learn. To prepare I spent today hiking unmarked forest trails in the southern hunting area of Patuxent River State Park. I didn't see much life except for a lot of birds, but it was good to be outdoors.
I thought to go back to the State Park when rabbits are in season but this time hang around the edges of crop fields, where I figure rabbits may be more likely to hang out. Is this a good technique?
Several crop fields are, I think, within the boundaries of PR State Park, some to the west of Howard Chapel Road and west of Jennings Chapel Rd. I am pretty sure they are within the Park, but I am confused why people can farm State Park land and what that means for hunting. Am I okay to hunt in these? Are there any special rules about hunting in crop fields?
I moved here from a city in case that isn't obvious.
Looking forward to my first hunt. Thanks everyone and I appreciate any advice you care to share.
Introducing myself as a new 'hunter' here, recently got Hunter Safety, licence and shotgun.
I say 'hunter' as I may have the paperwork but I have zero experience and it is hard to come by. I signed up to the mentored hunts and am hopeful to be accepted.
In the meantime I thought to start with small game like rabbits and see what I can learn. To prepare I spent today hiking unmarked forest trails in the southern hunting area of Patuxent River State Park. I didn't see much life except for a lot of birds, but it was good to be outdoors.
I thought to go back to the State Park when rabbits are in season but this time hang around the edges of crop fields, where I figure rabbits may be more likely to hang out. Is this a good technique?
Several crop fields are, I think, within the boundaries of PR State Park, some to the west of Howard Chapel Road and west of Jennings Chapel Rd. I am pretty sure they are within the Park, but I am confused why people can farm State Park land and what that means for hunting. Am I okay to hunt in these? Are there any special rules about hunting in crop fields?
I moved here from a city in case that isn't obvious.
Looking forward to my first hunt. Thanks everyone and I appreciate any advice you care to share.