Thanks Umpqua Hunter. I don't know why I didn't think of checking the ODFW web site. There's actually quite a few programs they offer. Thanks again!

Thanks for the great advice Highcounty! That's exactly what I'm going to do!

Ok there are a bunch of field dressing videos out there and a few good ones along with some disturbing ones also! I definently have learned I dont want to puncture the stomach on a big Elk! Thank you!

First off I would like to thank you all for your responses! I think what I've decided to do is take up my buddies invite to take me hunting as he is taking my other friend hunting for his second try....

Hey Chippy, that herd of Elk just south of Tillamook is well known around here. They've been in that area for quite a few years from what I understand. Occasionally there will be a monster Bull in...

So here's my sad, long tale. I'm 44 years old and have never hunted. I grew up with a father that wouldn't hunt, fish, or even take me camping, he always relied on my mother to take me fishing and...