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1. Decide what you want to hunt. This will dictate a lot of things from clothing needs (like blaze orange for deer, but not for turkeys), licenses to purchases, weapons to use (rifle vs. shotgun vs bow vs black powder rifle), seasons, bag limits, identifying a processor if needed, etc. It's also important to know what to do with the animal once you've bagged and tagged it. You're going to need to know how to at least field dress a deer if you're hunting deer, but that's not useful information if you're hunting ducks or turkeys. 2. Make a realistic assessment of your access to huntable land. Do you have friends or family with large tracts you can access? If the land is hours away, will you really make the trip often enough to be worth the effort? If no easy access to private land, do you have the money to join a hunting club or to lease land? Depending on size and location, a lease will run from about $1000 to $5000 annually. Very large tracts with a wide variety of ecosystems (deer, turkey, upland game bird fields, wetlands for ducks, etc.) may go for $15000+. If none of the above, that means TWRA public land. 2.b - Stands. This is a combination of 1 and 2. If you're going to be hunting from a stand, you can't leave them up on TWRA land. That means a climbing stand or carrying in a ladder and setting up a stand. Ask yourself if you're physically fit enough to use a climbing stand or to carry in and out the ladder you need. Private land is easier because you can usually leave tree stands in place there or perhaps even build an enclosed stand. If after working your brain through those 2 you still want to go for it: 3. Take the TWRA Hunter Safety Education course. If you're over the age limit (born on or after January 1, 1969) you don't have to have it, but it's very good information and a first-time hunter really should know the stuff in the course. 4. Read and understand the TWRA Hunting Guide, especially all licenses needed for what you want to hunt. 5. Buy your licenses and permits 6. Go do it. If you have the money then an easy way to get into hunting of some kind is to go to a hunting lodge. It's basically a hotel where you go out each day hunting. You bring your clothing, guns, and ammo, and they do the rest. Some specialize in larger game like deer, elk, boar. Others focus on birds. Prices will vary with the luxury-level of the lodge.

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Keep your eyes peeled for deals on new ones. Last week I snagged an 1895 Trapper Silver (70450) for $1140. Wasn't really looking but when I saw that price, I just couldn't let it go.

Could be a Trapper. Just looking for 45-70, and a threaded 16-18” barrel.

Added a price. $1650, that is for the pistol, 3 mags, 3 holsters including a Kusiak American IWB, crossbreed and Desantis paddle, 350 rounds of fmj and 100 hollow points. Meet up around Knoxville or Ill be in Sevierville tomorrow, May 5th.

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Drop in 17HM2 18inch Lothar Walther barrel threaded 1/2 x 28. I bought this barrel new about a year ago and just don't use it as much as I thought I would. It performed very well the one or two times I had it out. Like new with a few minor marks/ scuffs from moving it around in the safe. Also included is the Lothar Walther thread protector as pictured. $360 shipped $340 picked up in Spring Hill/ Franklin area Cross posted on other sites

Great looking rifle. Bergara are the best. GLWS.

Beautiful snake gun! GLWS

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For Sale is my 1977 4" Blue Colt Python. It is in excellent condition. No holster wear.. No issues - I've owned it 20 plus years and it has not been fired since I have had it. It may have had a few rounds through it before I purchased it. I do not have the box. I would rate it at 95%. Feel free to call or text before 10pm. Please - no low ballers or trade offers. 2750.00 PDF John 423-921-43 two two

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I would also be interested in a Glock 45 MOS 7 with ACRO mounted and extra mags

Looking again. Specifically for a Marlin GBL, threaded barrel, 45-70. Who has an extra that needs a new home.

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