Hunting in East Tennessee

[Big_Rubber_Duck]

Hey guys,

I have been an avid shooter for most of my life, and have finally decided that I would like to try my hand at deer hunting this year with my .62 jaeger I recently acquired. I have already finished my Hunter Education, but I have not actually hunted before outside of shooting starlings with a pellet rifle. Are there resources or organizations to help new hunters in East Tennessee? I understand that there is a lot of work that goes into it, and want to make sure I'm not trying to wade through this myself for my first time.

 

[Nameless Hunter]

1) Find out if you have any co-workers who hunt
2) Find out if you have any neighbors who hunt
3) Friend of a friend who hunts
4) Etc.
5) Repeat

Your best bet is to try to hook up with someone you know who already deer hunts. Ask around. Odds are, somebody you already know is a deer funter. Hopefully someone who enjoys hunting with a muzzleloader. If not, by all means hunt with someone who hunts with a modern rifle.

 

[kentuckycharliec]

Are you needing help with hunting in general, or handling and use of muzzleloaders?

 

[user 49399]

I’ll second what nameless hunter said. Also the Tennessee hunting guide has all the rules, seasons, safety requirements and general information you’ll need. This can be obtained on line or printed copies are available where licenses are sold.
A lot of deer hunters in East Tennessee use modern muzzleloaders (we can’t discuss those on here) but those guys should still be able to help.

 

[Big_Rubber_Duck]

Thanks for the advice. I am aware of the rules and regulations and how to find them, and should have clarified that I meant the hunting aspect itself such as stalking, tracking, or just finding the right spot to hangout, and then field dressing the deer. I feel fairly comfortable with muzzleloaders by this point and am not too worried about the actual shooting and shot placement aspect.

 

[user 49399]

If you live in East Tennessee, it shouldn’t be hard to find someone who can help you out. In most counties there’s a deer hunter in almost every other house.