Free illustrated field guide / No. 01
A first hunt gets simpler when the steps are in the right order.
Stop starting with gear. This plain-spoken, 12-page guide shows what to learn first, what to decide next, and how to prepare for a clean day outside.
The field sequence
The order matters.
Each answer narrows the next question. Legal first. Fieldcraft second. Follow-through always.
- 01Tags
What may I hunt?
- 02Access
Where may I go?
- 03Animal needs
Where should animals be?
- 04Sign + wind
Are they here, and can I approach?
- 05Shot placement
Is this a safe, ethical opportunity?
- 06Recovery + meat care
Can I finish the job well?
- 07First hunt expectations
What does a good first day look like?
The stuff nobody explains when you're new
Built to use, not just skim.
Clear decisions. Every spread answers one question that matters before the next one can.
Useful illustrations. Diagrams drawn from the existing Sportsman's Illustrated field lessons.
A first-hunt brief. One printable page to complete before you leave home.
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