How do you get into hunting! as a newbie!!

[Gucci_b]

How does a "newbie" get into hunting or to try it, where can i find the web sites to join, Surrey area. Any advise welcome.

 

[wrighty]

Looks like thay don't want any newbies.

 

[faerie666]

Don't listen to him, we always welcome newbies
I'm not in your area, but this website gives details of your local hunts, just give the secretary a ring and have a chat about it.
http://www.mfha.org.uk/hunts_county/5.html
Alternatively, do you know someone who hunts?
If so, just ask them if they'd take you along as a guest.
Hope that helps.

 

[severnmiles]

Looks like thay don't want any newbies.

No we just have to filter the antis out on they way :smirk:

 

[Chumsmum]

Perhaps follow on foot to get an idea on what happens - might be easier than going mounted for the first time.

I followed on foot for three years before I had the 'bottle' to go mounted - I am a novice rider

I have friends who have been hunting all their life so I had plenty of help from them

 

[chestnut cob]

I agree. I would find out who your local hunt are, ring the secretary and have a chat with them. At home my YO was v active with our hunt so she took me along as a guest until they got to know me. When I moved down here I called the secretary and had to provide references as they didn't know who I was (200 miles from home). I don't think they actually took them up but just wanted to know I coould provide them. I also had to join the Supporters Club to get the meet card.

 

[Gucci_b]

O.k, my sister hunts, but she live down south, i live next door to a well known hunt master (sadly he died), but his daughter still lives on the estate will ask her...but will ask about.

 

[krimpatul]

How does a "newbie" get into hunting or to try it, where can i find the web sites to join, Surrey area. Any advise welcome.

get a couple of dogs and set them on the local wildlife, then ring up the LACS and tell them they are a bunch of fuc kwits and can't stop you.