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zblank:
Hi guys... I hate to ask this but as someone that usually hunts solo in the NE corner I usually try to get far away from people as I can and have gone on a couple of over nighters by myself but has anyone had any issues with bears (either blacks or griz), wolves or lions or anything else. Or does anyone have good ways to be safe on a solo backwoods overnight hunt? I feel stupid asking and I know its more mind over matter but I would love to hear your thoughts.

KFhunter:

--- Quote from: zblank on June 22, 2014, 12:03:18 AM ---Hi guys... I hate to ask this but as someone that usually hunts solo in the NE corner I usually try to get far away from people as I can and have gone on a couple of over nighters by myself but has anyone had any issues with bears (either blacks or griz), wolves or lions or anything else. Or does anyone have good ways to be safe on a solo backwoods overnight hunt? I feel stupid asking and I know its more mind over matter but I would love to hear your thoughts.

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More grizz than ever before in the NE,  more food competition too.   Encounters with predators is higher of a risk now than any other time in the last several generations. 
I know you ask about predators, but that's not your biggest worry. Getting lost or injured or exposed to elements is your biggest threat.   

We don't know your experience level, but use caution and don't go so far from the truck.  That you ask this question on this forum tells me you're pushing your luck already. 

zblank:
I take great care when I go deep. I know my areas pretty well carry a GPS, back up GPS, topo maps and a compass to ensure I don't have issues getting lost.

What I worry about is that I have seen at least 20 blacks bears and 2 griz within 100 yards in the last 2 years. Lost of Moose close, hear lots of dogs somewhat close (never cats although I know they' re around) and the worst of all... deadfall. But I'd like to get more into weekend bivy trips and wanted to hear if anyone had any issues going solo... thanks guys.

Todd_ID:
It's a good thing to think about.  I bowhunt solo quite often for long periods.  Peace of mind comes from a PLB that never leaves my pocket and pistol that is either on my pack hip belt or inside my tent.  Wolves and black bears will leave you alone.  Moose are a question mark always.  Cougar and man is the only thing I worry about.  And you won't see the cougar until it's 10' away and too late. I agree with KF.  Injury is the biggest concern.  Dead fall is there because the trees in that area tend to fall when the wind blows, so I camp elsewhere.

Romulus1297:
My biggest problem was a fire in rain or snow. Scrape pitch from trees or a piece of bicycle inner tube then you can have a fire. Then the stupid whitetail will blow at you all night to keep you awake :bash: :bash:

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