How to Start Hunting: Gear, Licenses & Public Land with Eric Morris | EP50

Want to start hunting but feel like you need thousands of dollars in gear before you can even step into the woods? This episode of We Da People breaks down what beginner hunters actually need, what they can skip, and how to get started without overcomplicating it.

Eric Morris joins the crew to walk through how to start hunting, from hunter education and getting a hunting license to choosing public land hunting versus private land hunting. He explains why new hunters should focus less on expensive equipment and more on fundamentals, experience, safety, and understanding the animal they plan to hunt.

The conversation also gets into beginner hunting gear, choosing a shotgun for hunting, hog hunting, squirrel hunting, trail cameras, blaze orange requirements, scouting, scent control, wind direction, and what you should realistically carry into the woods.

One of the biggest themes of this episode is simple: hunting does not have to be expensive. You don't necessarily need the newest rifle, premium camouflage, a lifted truck, or a backpack full of equipment to get started.