Need some help

[Roland2014]

Hey guys need some serious help/guidance. I AM SO LOST! I don't have any gear (not even a good knife ) and want to hunt in SHNF(closest public land). Budget is $500, so if you guys can point me in the right direction from absolutely MUST to nice to haves I would really appreciate it. I will be shopping at Academy and Bass Pro and any other recommended stores (dont know if that helps). Bow is in shop right now getting sized.

[Seacoal]

For I good lower end rifle, if thats what you are using, get a Ruger American or a Remington 770, or find something beat up but functional at a pawn shop. I would suggest a .270, but anything you can find will work. You'll have to buy factory ammo, and if you buy a mag, that will be more expensive.
Find a good full sized gerber, straight blade for a knife. So serrations because they are hard to sharpen. Should come out pretty sharp.
You'll probably need a scope, something cheap because well, its cheap. You can upgrade later.
Other than that, any required orange vest stuff. On a limited budget, I wouldnt waste money on camo, I'd just wear dull greens out of the closet. I hunt in blue jeans almost always. You'd be better off to practice more with your rifle than have a full set of scentlok camo.
Scent killer never hurts as well

[Roland2014]

Thank you very much for your help. Will be attempting to Bow hunt instead of a rifle, but if necessary I can get my hands on an old Rem700 30-06(needs a new scope tho) or I have an AR-15. What about coolers, bone saw, tree stands, deer cart, back pack/camel pack? Are there colors I should avoid? Plan on hunting hogs and deer mostly. What kind of scent killer do you recommend? Wasn't even sure what kind of license I should get. Was thinking of a Supercombo just in case someone invites me to fish or bird hunt.(*CoughCough*WinkWink*)

[Hart8]

Some o the best advice I ever got,"buy the best binoculars you can afford".You're gonna be looking through them a lot! Nothing worse than crummy binos.Good luck!

[Roland2014]

Some o the best advice I ever got,"buy the best binoculars you can afford".You're gonna be looking through them a lot! Nothing worse than crummy binos.Good luck!

Man didnt even think about this one for some reason! THANKS!

[Thegutman]

Man I have a pretty decent pair of binoculars you can have if they will help you out. I live in dickinson just pm me if you want em. I haven't used them in years.

[Roland2014]

Man I have a pretty decent pair of binoculars you can have if they will help you out. I live in dickinson just pm me if you want em. I haven't used them in years.

Sure i'll pay for them or pay it forward somehow, I want to get to know some of the hunters around my area!

[Thegutman]

No need you come pick them up you can have them, I don't use them at all just one less thing in a pile my wife calls my hoard

[Thegutman]

Pm sent

[Roland2014]

Nice meeting you Jason, thanks for the binos will put them to use. Whenever you need a hand with something let me know.

[Roland2014]

Ttt

[Ksig512]

Climbing stand is needed in the Sam. There is a Sam Houston National Forest thread under public hunting..there are lots of great people that hunt out there , we usually meet up for lunch after hunts..........

[Roland2014]

Thanks Ksig, will be checking that thread out.

[Roland2014]

Ok did some scouting at Wally World and took some pics of things "I" (someone that has never been out so don't laugh) thought I might purchase. Again if someone could let me know if they ever used any of these things and if y'all recommend.

[Roland2014]

Knife