where can i hunt around portland OR and where can i get a license to hunt?

HI i want to go hunting but unfortunately its my first time.im Pretty good with a gun and i want to find a place to hunt with my 13 year old son. im not really sure if i need classes first or need a license? could someone help out and explain?

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setting up the right arrows for compound bow?

since bow hunting based on KE and not speed …. im shooting about 90 KE , my bow is drawed at 65-70, the arrows i use are easton carbon storm (400) with 100gr tips … would it be a good idea to up the weight of the arrow in order to get more KE, plus whats the difference between vanes and blazers
so should i make my arrow it self heavier or just the tip/broadheads

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how do i become a professional hunter?

i am only 15 years old, but i love to hunt. and i have considered hunting as my profession, but i have no idea on how to do it. all i hunt now is whitetail(and small game like squirrel,groundhog, and fox). but i am good at it, especially bow hunting. i have already got 2 bucks hanging on our living room wall. so i just want some info, or guidance on becoming a professional hunter.

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Is the .308 Caliber strong enough to kill Elk at 300 Plus Yards or do I need something bigger and stronger?

I know the .308 caliber is known for it’s great accuracy but is it potent enought to take elk down at 300 to 350 yards? I hunt deer mostly and will start to hunt Elk next season and make it a yearly thing so I want to know if I need to get something bigger or can I stay with my .308?

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How do I start bowhunting?

i am 12 turning 13 and i want to start bow hunting. Do i need a license, where and when can i hunt, what is the best bow for me, etc.

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Is it illegal to hunt without license or tags on Private Property in California?

Like say you own a 400 acre ranch in the country and wild boars sit right in the middle of your land. Would it be illegal? Can you hunt on your own property without them or do you still need them?

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What type of boot should I get for early season bow hunts?

I hunt in Mississippi where opening day can be eighty five degrees or more. I have a pair of lacrosse alpha sports and they about melt my feet in the early season.

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how do I get my accuracy back in archery?

ugh, so annoying I used to be very good, I used to bow hunt, then my dad and I grew apart and we stopped shooting together, I haven’t shot in close to 5 years and lately I’ve just wanted to take my bow out, So my little brother and I went out today and to my surprise I really suck, really bad, it’s depressing considering I used to be good, So I need some tips to get back in practice.

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What is a better xbow to hunt with, the Horton Brotherhood or the Barnett Jackal?

I am looking for an entry level bow to hunt white tail with come the fall. I was wondering which of these would be a better bow?

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what kind of bow do you shoot?

I am just curious to see how many diffrent people shoot diffrent bows. Let me know what you like and dont like, im getting a bear odyssey II like or dont like? tell me what you shoot with your bow and what you think about bow hunting. Animal rights activist i dont care if you comment im just gonna ignore you and or block you.

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