Thanks for the replies guys! This sure seems like a good community.
@sandgroperbill
I have some friends that I can ask about private farm property. They like me and they should know some people. It's something I'd look into after knowing I enjoy hunting in forests though. As for the car, it's too much of an expense to get a new car for me as this isn't likely to be a full-time type of hobby (yet?) to justify it. I could hire one in time to see if it helps.
@No1Mk3, @Gwion
I have actually taken my Yaris on some crazy tracks (by accident), and found that it did fine. The most perilous part I wouldn't try again was driving over a very large muddy pit. It was deeper than the clearance of the car haha. I carefully drove over the raised bits of the mud that some 4WD had left behind and made it. Eventually I reached a 30 degree decline so I had to turn back (and made it over the mud again!). Apart from the mud, I guess it's capable as long as you drive carefully and at the right angles over hills.
Your advice about just going out and camping and "hunting" with a camera is really good. I happen to have a 20x zoom pocket camera which would be perfect. Besides, by the time I get my Firearms safety course time-slot, it might take a while. Is there a forest you could recommend to try first? Like Mt. Beauty?
Also, in the chance I encounter a wild dog or pig, is dangerous without a weapon? Am I able to carry a hunting knife at least?
@Title_II
Yeah she is a cool girl. Very laid back and open. We usually play video games and exercise but want to do more some outdoor stuff. We had a try of rifle shooting the other day and really enjoyed it (I seemed to do better than the experienced guy next to me too
). I've always thought that hunting is more ethical and respectful to the animal than supermarket meat and she is very interested in it as well. I didn't get get you SIL and BIL sentence? haha
She has a sister, currently in the US though. Dallas or Houston. Not sure if she is like my gf though haha.
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