must have?

ok this is more for me but also for others. when you are out deer hunting. what must you have to get through the hunting day, what is over kill and what you take out for field dressing the deer besides the normal to help your process easier.

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Broncs

Next to your weapon??

Grunt call. I’ve walked to my stand, and back to the truck to get it. I know it’s the obvious but I feel like I’m naked int he lunchroom with out it!

This is a great topic however,,,I was in Ripley this year and had a backpack, fanny pack,, bow, stand, etc.. I was so drained at the end of the weekend and asked my buddy how the heck we got away with just our bow and fingertab back in the day. I think a lot of crap we bring out there is overkill and is a dirrect relation to how the hunting industry has made leaps and bounds the past 10 years! Do i really need binocs when bow hunting?? Seriously,,if i can’t see it at 40 yards I should be watching football from the couch. But sure nuf’ there they hung off my chest all weekend.

here is just what I can think of that my mind has ran across. granted teh truck will be full of everything and the kitchen sink as staying at my uncles and walking 10 minutes to the stand. .

Gun and bullets of course
bleet can
drip bag – refill
chair for ground or in stand
buck knife
marking tape
drag rope

Broncs

I will add flashlight to that one.. on evening hunts with a mile walk.

I bring all that plus a knife, camera, water, 2 grunt tubes, the cough silencer(does everybody elses throat get dry when your trying not to breathe because Mr Big is around ? ) rattle bag, binocs/slughunting(so I can check out the racks, sometimes they are at 200 yards) and granola bars.

big G

A one litre bottle of Diet Mtn Dew for my “coffee break”…..which also serves for a place to “put” it after it runs through my system.

Oh, and a couple of those little video games…put them on mute, and makes the time go bye.

These are some of those “Extra” things, barring the obvious.

A little digital camera. I tend to take more pictures/video of deer than shoot them.

Oh, and left over Halloween candy the kids pack for me…woo hoo!!

Beside the stuff already mentioned, I also always make sure that I have my compass. Never know when you’re going to have to track one. I’ve hunted the same woods for almost 20 years, but still manage to get turned around from time to time.

Gun n Ammo
Uncle Henry Pocket Knife
Grunt tube n Bleet can
Digital Camera
Drag rope
2 Compasses n GPS
Zip Tie for Tagging
Compact Binoculars
Range Finder
Water proof matches and steel wool pad
Zip loc bag of trail mix
2 bottles of water
5-8 sheets paper towel

Load it up in the back pack and pockets, then it is time for a hike

i have a bow vest so it carries a TON OF STUFF!!!

rattlebag
windchecker
the can
grunt call
range finder
release
2 bottles of BF Synthetics
headlight
gloves
facemask
tags

I dont carry zip ties or a knife because i always go home after i shoot something. Time goes by fast when i do this and i force myself to not push a deer unless i heard it crash plus i gather up either a tracking team or one other person

WOW is all I have to say. I guess I’m old fashioned, but I just carry my weapon, a few extra rounds, a grunt call and my instinct. Oh, and my lucky rabbit’s foot that I found shed hunting. You can’t forget to smell the fresh air!

Lets use Ripley as an example
Bow, arrows, and release.
Stand, strapped to my back
Packpack strapped to stand
Enough screw in steps to reach half way to the moon
Rope to haul stuff half way to the moon
Saftey harness(incase the stand can’t hold all this junk)
Screw in arm to hold Bow
Saw
Camera
Deer calls
Binos
Extra jacket, hat and gloves
T.P. and scentfree wipes (never know when ya might get some on your hands)
Sandwich
Water
Cookies
GPS
Flashlight
Radio to call partner if I forgot something
Phone (just in case partner forgot radio)
Extra Batteries for above, and heated socks)
sunglasses
Rattling horns
I think thats about it
No, I don’t bring anything more than I need

Oh yea forgot the Doe in heat.

Gear for Deer

A very sharp Knife,Saw,Hat Light.And a Stinger Rechargable Flash Light,there is no better flash light then a Stinger.Field gloves are nice,a little medic kit and a good lighter may also come in handy,it would’ve for me.Oh dont forget about a little drag line,also something for marking the blood trail,some string or tape whatever you prefer.thats about minimim as I can think of.And your Tags,oh crap dont forget your Rangefinder.