Going to Wyoming for deer season starting Oct. 15th. Any suggestions on unusual gear to take that you have found handy? Have a list started, and don’t want the old “why didn’t I bring that”. Thanks!
Nut
August 30, 2012 at 6:05 pm
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First out west trip…Gear suggestions??
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August 30, 2012 at 7:13 pm #122580
Tweezers! Especially if you are doing any spot/stalk. Lots of cactus out there.
I know that for a fact… 
August 30, 2012 at 9:38 pm #122584Dennis is right on.
To answer your question is tough. We go out the last week of October (SE Montana). We pretty much bring it all. It can be 76 degrees and humid in the AM and 10 degrees and blizzarding that afternoon. It is hard to plan for out there.
August 31, 2012 at 1:28 am #122592WATER! & MORE WATER
I have a couple of fieldline back packs that I really like.
Binocs w/ chest strap. , 1000 yrd range finder, spotting scope, opt. snake chaps, small bag of baby butt wipes.I’ll never go there again with the paper BLM maps. They didn’t match up to reality. GPS is the only way to go, and what the CO’s go by if your on public land.
August 31, 2012 at 1:39 am #122596Quote:
I’ll never go there again with the paper BLM maps. They didn’t match up to reality. GPS is the only way to go, and what the CO’s go by if your on public land.
Randy, the paper maps don’t work because the ranchers are thieves and keep pushing their fence lines out into BLM and School Craft lands. We found that most boundries (fences) were about 200 yards into public lands.
Not sure why they make the effort. They usually leave the cattle out on the public lands past the legal date anc let them over graze public lands.
August 31, 2012 at 4:14 am #122601Quote:
Going to Wyoming for deer season starting Oct. 15th. Any suggestions on unusual gear to take that you have found handy? Have a list started, and don’t want the old “why didn’t I bring that”. Thanks!
Nut
Clothes that can be layered, for hot to cold. A good pair of broke in boots,a small but well stocked first aid kit,a roll of duct tape, a space blanket for your day pack. This is just to name a few things. It is hard to say are you hunting out of tents,motels, or a friends house. If it is a outfitted hunt your outfitter should have a recommended gear list. If it is a DIY hunt you can look at Eastman’s web site or Elk Hunter Magizine for tips on what to take also.
August 31, 2012 at 12:43 pm #122614Going to be a do it yourself with my wife’s uncles. They go every year, adn we will stay in an outfitters tent on public land with wheelers. They should have a decent list, but I was looking for the “other” stuff. The sweezers are a good idea. Was told a couple of glow sticks for marking kills, spots, blood trails. Any other suggestions would be great!
Thanks, Nut
August 31, 2012 at 1:05 pm #122617I have a rolled up throw carpet I use as a shooting mat. As mentioned those tiny cactus needles suck!
Extra SD card and plenty of battery power. I found the rechargeable Energizers are the best for the money. Make sure they are 2100 Mha or higher NOT THE 1800Mha (milli-amp-hour). You get 10 times the amount of pictures in a popint/shoot camera like the Nikon cool Pix. But remember to take a lot of pics.
Also, if you tenting it, make sure your zippers work! and have a broom stick or long handle by the door. Rattlers like the heat and are commonly found along the edge. Even with our elevated camper, there’s been a few waiting on us in the morning
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