Originally Posted by BigDave39355
Don’t forget snacks.

I like to have some little Debbie’s. Beef jerky / jack links. Couple diet Dr peppers.

All jokes aside…

If it’s a new hunter starting from zero.

Don’t spend a lot of cabbage to see if you like to hunt.
May not be his thing.

Contrary to the fires’ thinking, you can start out with a nice pawn shop gun.

I started out with a hand me down rem 742 jam-o-matic

I’m enjoying the thread & sure appreciate the thoughtful comments.

Big Dave nailed my thoughts about not investing any more than necessary to make sure it’s his thing. I’ve offered to lend him a rifle but he wants his own - most of his other stuff, at first, can either come from his backpacking/hiking gear where he’s got lots of experience.