Goodthrill Hunting...
By Dean Peter
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| Thing most people REMEMBER |
Things most people FORGET |
Things to CONSIDER |
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| - Buying Licenses/Tags | - Bringing their licenses/tags with them in the field |
- Use a Ziploc bag to prevent licenses from getting wet and damaged. |
| - Decoys | - Device to comfortably carry decoys
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- If using Big Game decoys, ensure they are legal for your area and season |
| - Camouflage Outerwear | - Camouflage under-layers
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- Scent elimination base layers |
| - Sturdy Boots | - Even the best boots can break down in the field leaving feet wet and cold |
- A larger pair of cold weather boots (1-2 sizes larger) is ideal for cold weather stands - Boots without laces and minimal seems are warmer and provide superior water protection - Pack extra pair of wool socks
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| - Gloves/Headgear | - Heat packs for gloves - Hat must be waterproof and breathable |
- Undershirts with thumb holes for wrist warming protection - Facemasks can protect from wind and cold |
| - Calls | - Mechanism to keep calls organized | - Calls should be in a routine spot, easily reached for when needed, and tethered down to prevent loss in the field |
| - Scent Control for Big Game Hunters | - Outerwear - Elimination sprays - Masking/attracting scents |
- Scent is transferred into clothes from trucks, tents and cabins - Place all hunting clothing in a scent proof bag when leaving the field |
| - Weapon | - Rangefinder - Gun/Bow Sling - Keys for trigger locks - Storage device for weapon transport |
- Protect sensitive sighting mechanism and mechanics at all times - Tools needed to clean and maintain weapon
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| - Ammunition | - Spare clip - Device for carrying out spent casings/shells |
- A spare, loaded clip in a handy location can make a big difference in certain big game situations |
| - Camera | - Animal Tracking Camera - Extra batteries |
- Trail tape should be in every pack as it is critical for safety and game tracking - Night vision camera |
| - Patience for Sitting | - Seat cushion | - A comfortable hunter is a quiet hunter, which means more chance for success |
| - Tree Stand | - Harness for tree stand | - There is nothing you cannot do in a stand with a harness on. Safety first. |
| - Game Retrieval | - A partner can help retrieve downed game - Tools for making game retrieval more efficient
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- Distance and effort required bringing prey to vehicle BEFORE firing the shot/arrow |
| - Wild Game Meat | - Proper care of harvested game ensures better tasting meat and less spoilage - Gut and remove hide as quickly as possible - Game bags to prevent flies - Coolers with ice stored in the vehicle |
- If internal organs are desired, pack a plastic bag for them - Mix vinegar and water and spray onto skinned big game carcasses to deter flies
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| - Knife and Tools | - Device for sharpening while in the field - Saw |
- Dull knives require more pressure to cut, and can slip more easily - Pack a utility knife for every-day tasks and keep a sharp knife packed away for gutting/skinning game |
| - GPS | - Compass - Topographical map of hunting area - Communication device
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- To tell someone where they are going and when to expect their return |
| - Snacks/Water | - Cellophane wrappers are noisy | - Bags of trail mix are quiet and provide good fuel - Remove cellophane from snacks and rewrap in paper towel |
| - Rain/Snow gear | - Often noisy and uncomfortable - May not work with backpack on |
- Poncho |
| - Binoculars/Scopes | - Scope covers | - Fog proof coatings - Dry cloth to remove surface moisture from lenses |
| - Duct Tape | - Duct tape can fix almost anything | - Duct tape is everyone's friend |
| - First Aid Kit | - Pain Reliever | - Allergy Medication |