September 16, 2001, 03:21 PM | #26 |
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I carry a
-rifle/bow -Arrows if I'm with bow, 10 round with rifle -Two knife, one skinnning, one leatherman -water -rope -one buck grunt/moose call/elk bugle depending on what I'm hunting. -lighter -GPS/compass -and in winter/remote hunting I carry a blanket -TP I keep it light, and simple. Thunder |
January 27, 2005, 02:29 PM | #27 |
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Simple
Typically, in the steep hills of the Ozarks in Mark Twain Nat'l Forest, I try and stay simple and lightweight.
On a typical handgun deer hunt, I carry: pistol with full mag and holster 1-2 spare mags extremely large, sharp folding knife about 10-20 feet of thick rope (for dragging/hanging deer) deer tags walkie talkie for calling back to camp or "home base" blaze orange Cheers |
January 28, 2005, 01:51 AM | #28 |
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This time of year, pretty much the only things left in season are varmints, and so I usually only go for half a day. I carry:
.270 ~25 rounds (5 in rifle, 20 in cartrige belt) Water 2-way radio 6-in combat knife Snack bars Binoculars Facemask (for wind) Predator call Flashlight Blaze orange This can all be either strapped to me, or carried in a fanny pack. If I am after deer, then add these to the preceding list: Additional 20 rounds (I am always afraid of running out of ammo) BB pistol A gazillion BBs At least 10 CO2 cartriges Extra clothing More prepackaged food 50 feet each of chord and rope This is placed in an external-frame pack (the frame can be used to haul out the deer, or half of it at a time).
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January 28, 2005, 08:43 PM | #29 |
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lots o good stuff
-knives of various sizes and styles (big one i made myself, gerber gator, swiss army knife, crap knife for crap work)
-Hatchet and hammer for field dressing -ammo -rope -permits -habitat certificate -wallet -lunch -spare gloves usually thats about it more or less i dont go very far and i know the terrain so i dont take a survival kit with me |
January 30, 2005, 12:37 AM | #30 |
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I carry
just about the same stuff that has been mentioned here already.
Flashlight, poncho, snacks, water, knive, cellphone, ammo, rope, gloves, RUBBER gloves (actually the latex ones), I hate getting my hands all bloody. The one thing I have started carrying the last few years is one of those single-use disposable cameras. They are about 5 bucks at Wal Mart. If I am lucky enough to get a deer, or turkey, or whatever, I like to get a couple of pics of it right where it went down. And you never know, you might need a picture to back up your story about the one that got away. Walter |
January 30, 2005, 12:44 AM | #31 |
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Hmmm...
10 rounds extra 30/30 25 feet dragging rope .5 gallons water candy birdbook binos bug dope handgun, knife are on my belt. Spotting scope has been forbidden by husband as it leads to total blocking out of hunting in pursuit of bird identification. |
January 30, 2005, 07:52 PM | #32 |
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Here's what's in mine:
binoculars (when they are not around my neck) spare ammo (what's left in the box most of the time) drag kit (includes rope/cord) dressing kit (game bag, gloves) large hunting knife small folding knife small game saw two quarts water (minumum) snack (vienna sausages or the like) TP "british scarf" (that's what we called it in the 82nd; it's a small camo net looking thing that you can use for a drag, personal camouflage, etc.) Sweater (probably after taking it off from the early AM) I used to wear military LBE with butt pack, but the first time I had to deal with a deer I graduated to a small backpack/daypack fast. I usually make it back to camp around lunch, so I can refill with water. If it looks like the game plan for the day won't allow that, I carry more. I recently got a hydration-capable pack, and with this additional capacity, I can carry close to a gallon of water. Even though I hunt (mostly) in the desert, it's usualy the cooler months, so I can get by with two canteens. My friends will go out with only one, regardless of the temperature, and I have to say that drives me nuts. |
January 30, 2005, 10:16 PM | #33 |
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double tap!
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January 30, 2005, 10:17 PM | #34 |
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OK, here goes, what is actually in my pack:
17 ounce plastic bottle of water Knife sharpener stone 24 inches of string Single use camera in its sealed container Copy of Erica Jong's "Fear of Flying" Pen Two 3x5 file cards Pair of 7 inch heavy duty side cutters for cutting briers I usually keep a small flashlight in it, but I had to go outside tonight so 'borrowed' it. The pack itself is an old gas mask bag and it has room for the above plu 2 apples and some peanut butter crackers.
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February 3, 2005, 08:33 PM | #35 |
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I guess I killed the thread with that Erica Jong book. But what the hey, I'd never gotten around to reading it before and it can double as TP.
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February 3, 2005, 10:10 PM | #36 |
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yipee
my dad just won a handheld GPS so ill be extending my hunting trips a bit i might carry some more water and things like that along with the new GPS
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