Where Do You Start? Hunting 101 from Kristy Titus

Let’s say you’re someone who has discovered the desire and importance of providing food for yourself and your family. Maybe you’ve started raising chickens, you’ve got a great garden going and you’re learning how to preserve your food. Now you’ve decided it’s time you started harvesting your own meat. You’re comfortable with firearms, but you’ve never hunted. You would like to start but you have no idea where to begin. You have so many questions! Basically, you need some “Hunting 101” tips, and who better to ask than expert hunter and Ruger spokeswoman Kristy Titus?

What is the best way to start?

Hunting revolves around fostering a strong sense of community and establishing a solid foundation within this community is crucial for success, especially for newcomers who may not have grown up in hunting households. Given my firm conviction that hunters are unparalleled conservationists, I recommend that individuals new to hunting seek out a non-profit organization like Safari Club International (SCI) as an excellent platform to forge a supportive community. SCI’s local chapters are comprised of dedicated volunteers who are passionately committed to upholding our cherished hunting traditions.