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Re: First deer hunt, what to bring?
« Reply #15 on: October 06, 2016, 06:01:29 PM »
Knives
Multi tool
Rope
Game bags or pillow cases (don't pack meat in plastic)
A clean sheet or table cloth (used as a clean surface to place meat on)
Electrical tape
Compass
Whistle
Hydration bladder
A lighter and fire starter
TP
Protein bars
Camera
2-way radio
Head lamp

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Re: First deer hunt, what to bring?
« Reply #16 on: October 06, 2016, 06:07:09 PM »
Celebratory Snickers Bar.
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Re: First deer hunt, what to bring?
« Reply #17 on: October 06, 2016, 06:13:19 PM »
If you hunt on the west side, an extra set of tires and a six pack of beer!
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Re: First deer hunt, what to bring?
« Reply #18 on: October 06, 2016, 06:17:54 PM »
I know you said these items already, but just to emphasize.  These items are easy to leave behind, and many a hunter has.  They have also found themselves constantly and mercilessly razzed by the rest of the camp.

1.  Ammo
2.  AMMO
3.  Don't forget the AMMO!!!

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Re: First deer hunt, what to bring?
« Reply #19 on: October 06, 2016, 07:32:29 PM »
I know you said these items already, but just to emphasize.  These items are easy to leave behind, and many a hunter has.  They have also found themselves constantly and mercilessly razzed by the rest of the camp.

1.  Ammo
2.  AMMO
3.  Don't forget the AMMO!!!
I am going laugh my butt off when you forget ammo next week haha


What I pack changes depending on where I hunt, but there are some basic items that go on every hunt... mostly mentioned above. I might recommend electrical tape added to your pack. Great to attach your tag to an antler and also works to make sure makeshift splints stay in place on broken bones... and you can even fix broken pack straps or strap extra meat to your pack.... all from experience ;)

Bring your a camera and capture your experience and share with all of us!

Good luck!

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Re: First deer hunt, what to bring?
« Reply #20 on: October 06, 2016, 07:42:01 PM »
Organizing multiple times prior to the trip helps me not forget stuff.

Good excuse to hang out in the garage listen to Gritty Bowmen and drink some 16 year Glenlivet.

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Re: First deer hunt, what to bring?
« Reply #21 on: October 06, 2016, 08:18:27 PM »
orange of some kind vest, sweat shirt

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Re: First deer hunt, what to bring?
« Reply #22 on: October 06, 2016, 08:30:13 PM »
Positive mental attitude

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Re: First deer hunt, what to bring?
« Reply #23 on: October 06, 2016, 08:33:51 PM »
I know you said these items already, but just to emphasize.  These items are easy to leave behind, and many a hunter has.  They have also found themselves constantly and mercilessly razzed by the rest of the camp.

1.  Ammo
2.  AMMO
3.  Don't forget the AMMO!!!

I might recommend electrical tape added to your pack. Great to attach your tag to an antler and also works to make sure makeshift splints stay in place on broken bones... and you can even fix broken pack straps or strap extra meat to your pack.... all from experience ;)



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Experience with electrical tape, splints, and broken bones?  I've got to hear about this one!

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Re: First deer hunt, what to bring?
« Reply #24 on: October 06, 2016, 09:42:55 PM »
Wool socks
Don't forget your tag and license.
Hand sanitizer.
Head lamp
Lighter
Emergency kit
Gorilla tape

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Re: First deer hunt, what to bring?
« Reply #25 on: October 06, 2016, 09:50:11 PM »
In lieu of rope in pack I go for a thicker gauge parachute cord.  I also always pack a thermal foil blanket. Oh, I also pack thin parachute to tie anus off once cut loose.  Keeps the bad stuff in while pulling through pelvis.
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Re: First deer hunt, what to bring?
« Reply #26 on: October 06, 2016, 09:55:27 PM »
Maybe I'm missing something. Make sure u have a bladder. A 3 liter

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Re: First deer hunt, what to bring?
« Reply #27 on: October 06, 2016, 10:14:21 PM »
Game bags, hatchet or saw, clean sheet for putting meat on, tp (in a ziplock), extra knife, sharpening stone, rubber gloves, marking tape, orange vest (in case it warms up and you need to get down to a tee shirt), water bladder, compass, snack bars, lighter or matches (in a zip lock), warm gloves, warm hat, purifying tablets or steripen, gps, head lamp, extra batteries for both.

I keep my tag and license on me in case I have to drop my pack and cant find it again.

Don't forget your rifle, it's a long drive home.

Good luck!
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Re: First deer hunt, what to bring?
« Reply #28 on: October 07, 2016, 06:21:00 AM »
Unless I missed it, you may want something to get your deer out depending on where your party is hunting. Rope / sled/ etc.

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Re: First deer hunt, what to bring?
« Reply #29 on: October 07, 2016, 06:40:09 AM »
I always bring a couple Ziploc freezer bags for the liver and heart.

 


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