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Pyrozen · January 5, 2006, 06:19 AM

I've been browsing through the threads and seeing alot of things about varmint hunting(squirrels, groundhogs, and rabbits and stuff) as well as seeing things about pest bird hunting(like crows,and pigeons).

I have never hunted before but own several rifles. I have a Marlin .22 and was thinking about starting with the small critters before going to deer and turkeys.

The question i have is what gear do i need, where is the best to hunt these animals, and any preparations i should take. I live in a small rural town about 50 miles outside of Pittsburgh and hunting out of my backyard isnt an option because of the proximity of my neighbors. However i can go about 200 ft from my house and be in the woods. There is also state gamelands about a mile from my house.

What areas am i allowed to hunt these animals at and would a .22 caliber rifle be sufficient?

January 5, 2006, 06:19 AM	#1
Pyrozen Member Join Date: July 19, 2005 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 48	Varmint Hunting I've been browsing through the threads and seeing alot of things about varmint hunting(squirrels, groundhogs, and rabbits and stuff) as well as seeing things about pest bird hunting(like crows,and pigeons). I have never hunted before but own several rifles. I have a Marlin .22 and was thinking about starting with the small critters before going to deer and turkeys. The question i have is what gear do i need, where is the best to hunt these animals, and any preparations i should take. I live in a small rural town about 50 miles outside of Pittsburgh and hunting out of my backyard isnt an option because of the proximity of my neighbors. However i can go about 200 ft from my house and be in the woods. There is also state gamelands about a mile from my house. What areas am i allowed to hunt these animals at and would a .22 caliber rifle be sufficient?