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Post by nfalls116 on Jul 25, 2015 6:11:10 GMT -5
What do you take with you into the deer woods?
I take
2 changes of socks 1 pair warm one pair of normal
2 pairs of gloves
One pair of jerseys one pair of snowmobile/ski style
1 BIC lighter because they are very reliable (in ziplock bag)
Paper towel in a zip lock bag has tons of purposes from clean up to bandaging
1roll of black tape
Some rubber bands
Some jerky and other snacks in ziplock baggies because the retail packaging is painfully loud
Extra blaze orange
An extra cap or beannie (blaze orange of course)
Bullets which I also keep in my coat pocket too
Insulated shirt
Binoculars
Cough drops I always have a cough when I want to hunt lol
Hand warmers
And last but not least pen paper sharpie and piece of cardboard for temp tag
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Post by windingwinds on Jul 25, 2015 10:32:01 GMT -5
I generally hunt at home so I pack light.
Layers from t-shirt to heavy jacket (unless it's early season and 100 f)
Facemask
Release and spare release
Broadhead tightener
Deer transport tag
Compound bow with arrows
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Post by jimstc on Jul 25, 2015 11:41:48 GMT -5
Hand and foot warmers (oxygen activated), two knives, two flashlights (small ones), batteries, two boxes of matches in a plastic bag, first aid stuff, 10 feet of rope, binoculars, range finder, synthetic coon urine, face paint, water bottle, extra ammo, Thermacell in warm weather, paper towels in a plastic bag, something to eat (usually cheese and bread), face mask, transport tag, copy of all pertinent licenses in a small plastic bag and that HSS thing you are supposed to use if you fall out of a tree stand to preserve the blood flow in your legs.
I am sure I will think of something else.....
Phone is in my chest pocket on mute and vibrate
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on Jul 25, 2015 14:56:42 GMT -5
This year, I'm taking a first-aid kit; I'm clumsy.
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Post by nfalls116 on Jul 25, 2015 15:11:25 GMT -5
This year, I'm taking a first-aid kit; I'm clumsy. the black tape and paper towel are my first aid kit |
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Post by nfalls116 on Jul 25, 2015 15:16:54 GMT -5
Hand and foot warmers (oxygen activated), two knives, two flashlights (small ones), batteries, two boxes of matches in a plastic bag, first aid stuff, 10 feet of rope, binoculars, range finder, synthetic coon urine, face paint, water bottle, extra ammo, Thermacell in warm weather, paper towels in a plastic bag, something to eat (usually cheese and bread), face mask, transport tag, copy of all pertinent licenses in a small plastic bag and that HSS thing you are supposed to use if you fall out of a tree stand to preserve the blood flow in your legs. I am sure I will think of something else..... Phone is in my chest pocket on mute and vibrate I forgot about the coffee thermos, flashlights, water bottle and knives. but I had never thought of rope! That's a good idea. My its amazing what all you can fit into a back pack. |
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Post by jimstc on Jul 25, 2015 15:36:51 GMT -5
Hand and foot warmers (oxygen activated), two knives, two flashlights (small ones), batteries, two boxes of matches in a plastic bag, first aid stuff, 10 feet of rope, binoculars, range finder, synthetic coon urine, face paint, water bottle, extra ammo, Thermacell in warm weather, paper towels in a plastic bag, something to eat (usually cheese and bread), face mask, transport tag, copy of all pertinent licenses in a small plastic bag and that HSS thing you are supposed to use if you fall out of a tree stand to preserve the blood flow in your legs. I am sure I will think of something else..... Phone is in my chest pocket on mute and vibrate I forgot about the coffee thermos, flashlights, water bottle and knives. but I had never thought of rope! That's a good idea. My its amazing what all you can fit into a back pack. The story behind the rope is pretty funny. My son in law, who I hunt with often, has hunted Hoosier National in Clark county for over 20 years. As a sixteen year old he would ride in on a mountain bike and hunt all day. As a result, he knows the area well and when we hunt we go miles into the forest. Very steep incline and declines. He shared a story with me about when he killed a large buck deep into the forest. Took him six hours to get it out. He was basically carrying the carcass and pushing it over fallen trees. On top of that he forgot his knife and gutted the buck with a key chain knife. No, he is not a dumb a@@, just failed to plan. Anyway, as I prepared for one of our hunts I recalled his story and brought a drag rope. I am not carrying out a 200 lb buck if I don't have too. My plan was to take turns pulling it out or building something to carry it out together. Might be a bad plan but that is my story and I am sticking with it. My rope travels with me...... |
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on Jul 25, 2015 15:52:52 GMT -5
I take a jet sled with me, but of course I'm not walking. I can roll it onto the jet sled and pull it out. I take it ice fishing with me; it's the cat's meow for me.
Gotta have a rope! I have a deer pulling harness that I'll never use. Anyone can have it if I can find it.
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Post by lawrencecountyhunter on Jul 25, 2015 17:03:47 GMT -5
Same stuff as already mentioned.. usually a plethora of deer calls.. oftentimes I'll get fast food on my way and be munching on a cheeseburger up in the stand. Tip - don't spray the aerosol type "buck bomb" scents into the wind with a cheeseburger in hand. I finished the burger, it had a unique taste to it though  |
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Post by dbd870 on Jul 25, 2015 17:05:06 GMT -5
Same stuff as already mentioned.. usually a plethora of deer calls.. oftentimes I'll get fast food on my way and be munching on a cheeseburger up in the stand. Tip - don't spray the aerosol type "buck bomb" scents into the wind with a cheeseburger in hand. I finished the burger, it had a unique taste to it though  |
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Post by nfalls116 on Jul 25, 2015 17:27:00 GMT -5
Same stuff as already mentioned.. usually a plethora of deer calls.. oftentimes I'll get fast food on my way and be munching on a cheeseburger up in the stand. Tip - don't spray the aerosol type "buck bomb" scents into the wind with a cheeseburger in hand. I finished the burger, it had a unique taste to it though lol I bet it did |
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Post by StingyRog on Jul 27, 2015 14:52:58 GMT -5
Toilet paper.....you just never know!
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Post by StingyRog on Jul 27, 2015 15:07:06 GMT -5
Same stuff as everyone else. Last year I started carrying a couple bungee cords with me. I use them to tie my coat to my climber when I climb. They are also useful to tie objects to the tree once im situated.
A few of those wet-wipes that come in a closed package, like the ones you get from KFC. They work great to clean your hands and arms after gutting a deer. I do wear rubber gloves when gutting but still manage to get blood on my arms.
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Post by chriskline on Jul 27, 2015 15:09:00 GMT -5
a couple knives
bottle of water
extra hat (i always seem to sweat through one)
couple candy bars
cough drops (i too always have a cough)
headband flashlight and a small LED flashlight
batteries
scents and calls
drag
rope
paper and pens
extra cell phone
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Post by beermaker on Jul 28, 2015 11:51:07 GMT -5
Great...now even more ideas for junk that I "need."
My pack typically contains:
Water
Trail mix and Snickers (unwrapped, in baggies)
Rubber gloves
Baby wipes
Biodegradable hand soap
Pen and paper
Copy of license and ccdw permit
Zip ties
Blaze orange ribbon
Two knives
Headlamp and spare flashlight
Scents and calls
Spare gloves
Facemask
Folding saw
20 feet of cord
S&W .38 Airweight
I hope that's it!
Every year I scold myself for having so much crap in my pack, but then I add more the next season.
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Post by jimstc on Jul 28, 2015 18:21:22 GMT -5
Yes, beermaker, my pack continues to get heavier. Maybe, one day I'll get it figured out before I am carrying a 50 lb pack.
Optimize is my goal, albeit unreachable......
Edit to add: S&W air weight is with me as well during bow season. I carry a S&W 625 for gun season. Bow season = less weight. Gun season = more weight. Go figure.
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on Jul 28, 2015 19:06:07 GMT -5
I'm making the most of the handicap deal. I just load up the Tahoe and reach back between shots to get what I need. Getting an RV with a cannon tower is starting to sound pretty good.
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Post by Woody Williams on Jul 28, 2015 20:29:53 GMT -5
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Post by nfalls116 on Jul 28, 2015 22:15:56 GMT -5
I will definitely start carrying zipties! That's a great idea so many uses for zipties and light weight
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on Jul 28, 2015 22:52:32 GMT -5
I've been using zipties after using the buttout. They're good for securing the transport tag too. They're almost as useful as duct tape.
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