Scouting Dilema

[Andrew]

So with less than 36 hours from my planned scouting trip my buddy tells me that he's not feeling up to it.  Now I'm faced with heading out into the back country solo; which my wife is not to jazzed about.  My trip was only going to be a one nighter, but it was going to be well off the beaten path.

My hunting partner is my brother-in-law who is coming out from Indiana and buying a $450+ tag which is adding a bit of pressure to make sure I scout and at least get some idea of the terrain before the opener.  I'm torn...not sure if I'm making a bigger deal out of this or not.  Been in the boonies before alone, just not 5+ hours away.

Go no Go...what da think?

[washelkhunter]

Seen the price of gas lately?

[Andrew]

Yeah that sucks too.  I'll never understand why the price of gas is so high when we have refineries in our backyards!

[bobcat]

Could you skip the scouting trip and instead schedule two additional days at the beginning of your hunt?

[buglebuster]

i say go, if you dont you will never be able to stop thinking about it

[Andrew]

I'm inclined to go...I've got maps, compass, gps, bear spray, 9mm...just figure I have to take it slow and be super careful, and now when to not let pride get in the way of reason.

[huntnnw]

I soley scout alone..I do not rely on others for that reason anymore.

[3nails]

 Just leave directions on where you'll be and a return time. No worries.


 You could pm me your location and if you don't pm back when you return I'll come look for you.

[coachcw]

let people know where your going and when you will be back then roll . most of my best scouting trips are alone .

[LabMan]

I routinely scout and hunt alone.  Print a map, tack it to the refer and leave instructions. When you will be back, when to call for help and who to call. Most of my friends know my hunting areas and know where to find me.

I always make a point to phone home and check in , when I have service or am able.

Cheers

Go scouting have fun

[Atroxus]

Depending on when/where you are going I might be willing to go with you. I am a new hunter and am always looking for opportunities to learn from experienced hunters.

[kentrek]

just go..dont over think it just do it

going solo is 99% mental..you wana start off on a good foot

formula for success...   experience + persistence = killn....dont cut your self short on experience  part(esp if youv never hunted  spot before) 

[pianoman9701]

Options:

1. Have you ever scouted this place before? If so, is this trip necessary?

2. If not, I agree with all of the comments about go for it, just let your wife know exactly where you're going.

3. Bobcat's suggestion of staying home and adding a day or two at the beginning is good.

4. Go get a SPOT today.

5. Drink instead

Have a nice hunting trip!

[Shawn Ryan]

Options:

1. Have you ever scouted this place before? If so, is this trip necessary?

2. If not, I agree with all of the comments about go for it, just let your wife know exactly where you're going.

3. Bobcat's suggestion of staying home and adding a day or two at the beginning is good.

4. Go get a SPOT today.

5. Drink instead

Have a nice hunting trip!

x2

findmespot.com.  Its good peace of mind for your wife and a good extraction tool if you get really stuck.

[Skillet]

Go prepared, you'll be fine.  Just no Bear Grylls stunts and I bet you make it back alright.  Wife's afraid of what she doesn't understand.  Just like you are afraid when she takes your credit card to go shopping.