Hello
First post on here and planning on going squirrel hunting for the first time sometime this week.
I'm Mark, currently living in Toledo.
I grew up with a Dad who had stopped hunting decades prior to my arrival on this planet, so at 44, I'm going it alone. I got the gist, and to be honest doing this is sort of justifying me buying another 16 Ga Shotgun... I figure bringing some extra meat into the house might be a good thing, if I actually get one! Looking forward to it, even if it is just me walking in the wood with a firearm...at least I get out of the city.
I was planning on checking out a place called Maumee State Forest that is here close to Toledo. At least that is the closest to me right now. I think for my first go at it, this will work.
I had planned on checking out the "Milan Area" near the Huron River near Milan and Huron. I grew up in the area as a child and teen prior to going into the Service. Hunting is legal there and would give me a good excuse to take a drive to a place I have not seen since I was a teen.
I had planned on using a 1950's H&R M-48 "Topper" Shotgun in 16 Ga. with number 6 shot. Sound like a good combo?
My Dad had grew up hunting in the Depression and he hunted a bit after coming back from The War, but stopped in the 50's, think The War had a lot to do with that decision? I never bugged him to take me hunting, but he did let me get a rifle and target shoot as a teen.
Anyway, looking forward to this and expect some questions.
Thanks
Mark
First post on here and planning on going squirrel hunting for the first time sometime this week.
I'm Mark, currently living in Toledo.
I grew up with a Dad who had stopped hunting decades prior to my arrival on this planet, so at 44, I'm going it alone. I got the gist, and to be honest doing this is sort of justifying me buying another 16 Ga Shotgun... I figure bringing some extra meat into the house might be a good thing, if I actually get one! Looking forward to it, even if it is just me walking in the wood with a firearm...at least I get out of the city.
I was planning on checking out a place called Maumee State Forest that is here close to Toledo. At least that is the closest to me right now. I think for my first go at it, this will work.
I had planned on checking out the "Milan Area" near the Huron River near Milan and Huron. I grew up in the area as a child and teen prior to going into the Service. Hunting is legal there and would give me a good excuse to take a drive to a place I have not seen since I was a teen.
I had planned on using a 1950's H&R M-48 "Topper" Shotgun in 16 Ga. with number 6 shot. Sound like a good combo?
My Dad had grew up hunting in the Depression and he hunted a bit after coming back from The War, but stopped in the 50's, think The War had a lot to do with that decision? I never bugged him to take me hunting, but he did let me get a rifle and target shoot as a teen.
Anyway, looking forward to this and expect some questions.
Thanks
Mark