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Solo hunting issues?
RadSav:
Yep, sorry I skipped a word in description.
MtnMuley:
Grizz and potential deadfall would be my only worries. I know it sounds stupid, but some braided fishing line and some noise makers (ie small fishing bells) around your tent is what I'd do. Especially if solo.
MountainWalk:
If a fellow really wanted to rest his head easy and sleep with peace of mind, he could pack a short reasonable length of wide horse electric fence, four fiberglass four ft stakes and a fence charger that runs on d batteries. And a lil metal rod. It mmight amount to five or six lbs, but youll slep well, if indeed your in big bear domains.
huntnnw:
Grizz better be a worry in the NE corner...they are there and in the area I hunt they now have 7 different ones roaming around. Getting lost is not an issue for me and never has been...now send me out into the alberta wilderness of flat timberland and ill get lost :chuckle:
Odell:
--- Quote from: RadSav on June 22, 2014, 01:38:18 AM ---I never take grizzly's for granted. The one's we've been close to seem to be as unpredictable as moose. But I'm not too worried about a moose trying to kill me in my sleeping bag. Shotgun or large bore pistol is about all you can reliably do there. Even with a partner there is always a risk.
I am in 100% agreement with ToddID about the dead falls. Nice to be close enough to them to cut some wood if need be. But far enough away you won't find one on your head while you are asleep.
Statistically more people are mauled by black bear in a year than grizzlies. But in most (not all) cases that is due to people who do not give them due respect. I never worry about one coming in my tent while I sleep, though I have had more than one steal my leftovers and even had one steal my blood soaked boot during the night :yike: Black bear are usually hungry, but not crazy like a griz can be.
You are also statistically more likely to be injured by your own hunting or hiking partner than injured while solo. So don't fall into the trap of thinking you need to have a partner. Solo hunting is fantastic IMO. For some reason, to me, that second night is always rough. But, after that I sleep like an old man on Valium! Peace and quiet, no complaining, no honey do, no alarm clock, no phones, no customers, no bills to pay or taxes forms to complete. It's the best thing ever from day three to about day ten. After day ten I want a working toilet!!!
While it is also a statistical fact that I am much safer in grizzly country solo than I am driving home from the corner store...I do like having a seat belt on. At home that seat belt is usually made by Ford. In grizzly country it is usually made by Mossberg, Springfield, Smith and Wesson or Ruger!
When I pack for any extended hike I always pack an emergency bivy, poncho and first aide kit first. After reading some of the stuff from the H-W Marines I will now be carrying a C-A-T on my arm as well. In 30+ years I have now had three close calls in the back country. Two solo and once with a guide. In each case having been prepared with a well stocked pack has brought me home none the worse for the adventure. A couple REALLY good pain killers and or muscle relaxers can work wonders too ;)
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Great stuff, whats all in your first aid kit?
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