Post by: deerhunter_98520 on February 15, 2015, 07:41:02 PM
Post by: 3nails on February 15, 2015, 08:03:17 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on February 15, 2015, 08:11:24 PM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on February 15, 2015, 08:37:00 PM
In don't have a quad but was going to see if there was any place around there that rents them
Post by: Jarhead Chase on February 19, 2015, 05:44:44 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 19, 2015, 05:50:52 PM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on February 20, 2015, 09:16:08 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 20, 2015, 05:54:06 PM
I'll be staying in my cousins wall tent...he said we will be hunting units 14-16a....I'm not afraid to wear out my boots...that's most likely what I'll be doin I'm just lookin into all my optionsWall tent is good clean living! Extra pair of boots, layers, extra pair of pants and socks depending on how often you like to change them. Nice thing about a wall tent is you can dry stuff out.
Resist the urge to over pack or over think things. Same gear you will use hunting deer here, you will use there. Its Idaho, not Africa or Alaska. Good odds it won't rain on you every day though like the wetside :chuckle: All I take on a wall tent hunt is my hunting gear in my pack and everything else I can fit in a medium size tote. Slides under my cot and keeps my stuff dry in the back of the truck. Less you pack the less you have to load/unload/deal with. I am to the point now that I am doing just Mountain House so I don't have to mess with coolers of food, cooking, and a bunch of camp equipment. Bring the bbq and some hot dogs to break it up a bit though. Just my :twocents: You won't ever want to come back to Washington oafter this hunt, you know that right? :chuckle:
Post by: ridgefire on February 20, 2015, 06:19:11 PM
Post by: Jarhead Chase on February 20, 2015, 09:09:37 PM
I'll be staying in my cousins wall tent...he said we will be hunting units 14-16a....I'm not afraid to wear out my boots...that's most likely what I'll be doin I'm just lookin into all my optionsWall tent is good clean living! Extra pair of boots, layers, extra pair of pants and socks depending on how often you like to change them. Nice thing about a wall tent is you can dry stuff out.
Resist the urge to over pack or over think things. Same gear you will use hunting deer here, you will use there. Its Idaho, not Africa or Alaska. Good odds it won't rain on you every day though like the wetside :chuckle: All I take on a wall tent hunt is my hunting gear in my pack and everything else I can fit in a medium size tote. Slides under my cot and keeps my stuff dry in the back of the truck. Less you pack the less you have to load/unload/deal with. I am to the point now that I am doing just Mountain House so I don't have to mess with coolers of food, cooking, and a bunch of camp equipment. Bring the bbq and some hot dogs to break it up a bit though. Just my :twocents: You won't ever want to come back to Washington oafter this hunt, you know that right? :chuckle:
I thought the same way about rain gear until this last season. I shot a doe the afternoon after Thanksgiving. It dropped from 52 degrees to about 35 and rained on me the entire time I was carrying her out. I won't be neglecting to bring it again.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 20, 2015, 10:01:49 PM
. I consider rain gear essential hunting gear and it never leaves my pack.I'll be staying in my cousins wall tent...he said we will be hunting units 14-16a....I'm not afraid to wear out my boots...that's most likely what I'll be doin I'm just lookin into all my optionsWall tent is good clean living! Extra pair of boots, layers, extra pair of pants and socks depending on how often you like to change them. Nice thing about a wall tent is you can dry stuff out.
Resist the urge to over pack or over think things. Same gear you will use hunting deer here, you will use there. Its Idaho, not Africa or Alaska. Good odds it won't rain on you every day though like the wetside :chuckle: All I take on a wall tent hunt is my hunting gear in my pack and everything else I can fit in a medium size tote. Slides under my cot and keeps my stuff dry in the back of the truck. Less you pack the less you have to load/unload/deal with. I am to the point now that I am doing just Mountain House so I don't have to mess with coolers of food, cooking, and a bunch of camp equipment. Bring the bbq and some hot dogs to break it up a bit though. Just my :twocents: You won't ever want to come back to Washington oafter this hunt, you know that right? :chuckle:
I thought the same way about rain gear until this last season. I shot a doe the afternoon after Thanksgiving. It dropped from 52 degrees to about 35 and rained on me the entire time I was carrying her out. I won't be neglecting to bring it again.
Post by: bearpaw on February 20, 2015, 10:26:19 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 21, 2015, 12:11:03 AM
Unscented baby wipes can be handy if you are driving to your camp. I laughed the first time a friend brought them, now I keep them in my truck all the time, great for all sorts of wiping. :chuckle::yeah: I keep wet wipes everywhere! Truck, pack, camp, pockets! That and gold bond! Even keep a small travel size bottle in my pack.
Post by: M_ray on February 21, 2015, 01:26:49 AM
Oh baby wipes are like gold after a couple of days up and down those hills in the panhandle! :tup:
Post by: RadSav on February 21, 2015, 02:28:24 AM
Extra Batteries for camera, headlamp and flashlight.
Extra SD card (back then it was 110 film).
Extra pair of shoe laces.
A special treat for when you need an emotional boost as well as an energy boost (I like treats from previous successes like jerky or pepperoni. Also for some reason Kippers and crackers on top of a mountain makes me happy :)).
These days I like to take a picture of my wife and my puppies (again, for that emotional boost when you are sore, tired and ready to quit).
Pain killers.
Quality space blanket and some Dacron fishing line (Use for catching rain water in the high country, creating a shady place to nap and many other things besides just emergency care).
You don't need many pairs of socks, but a good supply of silk weight liners weigh little, take up little space and sooth sore feet.
Blue Shop towels in zipper seal bags (wet wipes serve only for wiping whereas dry blue towels have almost unlimited uses).
And the most important thing...PATIENCE!!! Make time to take pictures, appreciate where you are and consume everything the wilderness has to offer. These trips may be all about the hunt and the kill today, but years down the road you will want to look back and know where you have been. Being in a rush to fill a tag has left me with some of my biggest regrets. Had I taken the time to slow down, just a little, I could have enjoyed those good times more after the blood was rinsed and the meat was eaten. You only get one "First"...take the time to enjoy it!
Post by: kentrek on February 21, 2015, 07:08:39 AM
I'll be staying in my cousins wall tent...he said we will be hunting units 14-16a....I'm not afraid to wear out my boots...that's most likely what I'll be doin I'm just lookin into all my options
I am to the point now that I am doing just Mountain House so I don't have to mess with coolers of food
I gotta disagree with this...if your at the truck there should be plenty of room to bring comfort food...like instant idaho mashed potatoes & spam
BLRman is a weirdo :chuckle:
Post by: 300rum on February 21, 2015, 07:29:09 AM
I always throw 5 gallons of gas in the back of the truck. Take your spare out from under the truck and throw it in the bed in case you get a flat. Check the air pressure on you spare. Keep a shovel in the back of the pickup. Carry a saw, where I go there has been quite a few fires and if the wind picks up I am cutting my way out of the mountain. You might think I road hunt but I don't, I just drive about 20 miles or so to get to the doors of the Church.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 21, 2015, 08:12:43 AM
. I will have you know that if its not a backpack hunt I almost always have a can of spam in my pack for a mid day warming fire roast! Who's the weirdo now?!?!?!?! :chuckle:I'll be staying in my cousins wall tent...he said we will be hunting units 14-16a....I'm not afraid to wear out my boots...that's most likely what I'll be doin I'm just lookin into all my options
I am to the point now that I am doing just Mountain House so I don't have to mess with coolers of food
I gotta disagree with this...if your at the truck there should be plenty of room to bring comfort food...like instant idaho mashed potatoes & spam
BLRman is a weirdo :chuckle:
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 21, 2015, 08:17:40 AM
Post by: Bigshooter on February 21, 2015, 08:20:58 AM
Unscented baby wipes can be handy if you are driving to your camp. I laughed the first time a friend brought them, now I keep them in my truck all the time, great for all sorts of wiping. :chuckle:
+1
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on February 21, 2015, 04:39:28 PM
Post by: RadSav on February 21, 2015, 04:49:44 PM
I plan on taking lots of pics...I need to get a smaller camera...I don't know if I want to pack around my DSLR....
I love the pictures I get from my DSLR, but I find I take 1/10th the pictures when that is all I have with me. I have a little Canon PowerShot that fits into a pouch on my belt. It takes reasonable pictures and it only takes one hand to grab on the go and get a few quick snapshots. These little camera's keep getting better and better every year too!
Just wish I could find one that takes great pictures and uses AAA batteries. That way I could have camera, flashlight and headlamp all with just one type of battery. Though in twelve days in NWT I took well over 200 pictures and only used 1.5 of the little Canon batteries.
Post by: RadSav on February 21, 2015, 04:52:58 PM
If Bowhunting;
Extra release!!!&!
Extra Bowstring (used)
Extra broadhead blades
Blunts or Judo's
Entire backup bow and arrows if possible.
Maps
Eye drops
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 21, 2015, 05:04:15 PM
Post by: kentrek on February 21, 2015, 05:11:23 PM
Pre prepping food is a good plan. Stews and Chili's are great items you can pre cook, toss in ziplocks, then freeze. Spaghetti sauce is a good one as well. I've also pre mixed pancake batter in a ziplock too. Tear the corner off, squeeze out the batter and then toss the bag when your done. No mess to clean up.
:yeah: and all jokes aside spam mixed into anything seems to keep me going and going and going...like BLRman said, on day trips have a small spam and some crackers or chips mixed in.....drink lots of water :tup:
Post by: 3nails on February 21, 2015, 05:12:41 PM
For meals we rotate between hot dogs and hamburgers. Bacon and eggs for breakfast.
A gallon of the hard stuff. I mean full throttle whole milk! :chuckle: Leave that watered down garbage our wives make us drink at home.
Post by: RadSav on February 21, 2015, 05:53:48 PM
I've also pre mixed pancake batter in a ziplock too. Tear the corner off, squeeze out the batter and then toss the bag when your done. No mess to clean up.
We now carry this stuff in the trailer. Slicker than slick!!
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on February 21, 2015, 06:22:41 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 21, 2015, 07:17:15 PM
:yike: :yike: :yike: :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL:I've also pre mixed pancake batter in a ziplock too. Tear the corner off, squeeze out the batter and then toss the bag when your done. No mess to clean up.
We now carry this stuff in the trailer. Slicker than slick!!
Post by: Whitpirate on February 21, 2015, 09:25:09 PM
I'll be staying in my cousins wall tent...he said we will be hunting units 14-16a....I'm not afraid to wear out my boots...that's most likely what I'll be doin I'm just lookin into all my options
I am to the point now that I am doing just Mountain House so I don't have to mess with coolers of food
I gotta disagree with this...if your at the truck there should be plenty of room to bring comfort food...like instant idaho mashed potatoes & spam
BLRman is a weirdo :chuckle:
He doesn't cry when I bring my coolers and cookers for some reason I don't see the Mt. house out then.
Post by: Jack-Fir on February 22, 2015, 01:43:39 AM
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on February 22, 2015, 05:30:16 AM
I'll be staying in my cousins wall tent...he said we will be hunting units 14-16a....I'm not afraid to wear out my boots...that's most likely what I'll be doin I'm just lookin into all my options
I am to the point now that I am doing just Mountain House so I don't have to mess with coolers of food
I gotta disagree with this...if your at the truck there should be plenty of room to bring comfort food...like instant idaho mashed potatoes & spam
BLRman is a weirdo :chuckle:
He doesn't cry when I bring my coolers and cookers for some reason I don't see the Mt. house out then.
Lol I'm the same. I eat good in camp.
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on February 22, 2015, 06:25:37 AM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on February 22, 2015, 06:38:21 AM
Paracord, coolers, tarp, extra blanket, extra gas, axe/saw, flashlight w/ extra batteries, extra to/ wet wipes , water, first aide/Tylenol/super glue (emergency stitches), long under wear, extra boots, extra socks, extra ammo, boot laces, game bags, pans, plates, forks/spoons, cot, sleeping bag/pillow, spotting scope, gun, pack frame
Food:
Bfast burritos, pancakes, lunch meat, steaks, hotdogs, burgers, enchiladas, pizza (its awesome wrapped in foil and reheated on the fire...nice and crispy) johnnys seasoning, bread/buns, mayo, ketchup, coffee, cliff bars, pop tarts, chips, apples, dehydrated fruit, gatoraide
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on February 22, 2015, 06:47:26 AM
Or you can have you old lady put you together leftovers in the foodsaver bags and freeze them. Like any left overs or even take a few hours to cook up some good eats the foodaver bag it and freeze it. Stuff a cooler with dry ice and your food and after a long day hiking all you have to do is throw the bag of your choice in a large pot of water. Really simple and you can eat good for dinner every night. Hot home cooked is the way out of camp.
Post by: Jarhead Chase on February 22, 2015, 07:12:23 AM
I'm making a list thanks guys :tup: I plan on eating well....I'm going to take things that I can premake and wrap in foil to throw on the stove or fire and warm up to eat...breakfast burritos, enchiladas, etc and I will have a box of wet wipes :chuckle: I would of never thought of extra laces....I plan on taking lots of pics...I need to get a smaller camera...I don't know if I want to pack around my DSLR....saw, shovel, and extra gas is on my list...I'll type out my list later of what I have so far
Here's my check list so far
Paracord, coolers, tarp, extra blanket, extra gas, axe/saw, flashlight w/ extra batteries, extra to/ wet wipes , water, first aide/Tylenol/super glue (emergency stitches), long under wear, extra boots, extra socks, extra ammo, boot laces, game bags, pans, plates, forks/spoons, cot, sleeping bag/pillow, spotting scope, gun, pack frame
Food:
Bfast burritos, pancakes, lunch meat, steaks, hotdogs, burgers, enchiladas, pizza (its awesome wrapped in foil and reheated on the fire...nice and crispy) johnnys seasoning, bread/buns, mayo, ketchup, coffee, cliff bars, pop tarts, chips, apples, dehydrated fruit, gatoraide
Take some of that paracord and lace your boots with it. Leave it extra long (where you have to wrap it around your calf a few times before tying them). Your boot laces will last for years and years, and you will always be carrying extra paracord if you absolutely need it.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 22, 2015, 07:15:00 AM
:yeah: This is factI'll be staying in my cousins wall tent...he said we will be hunting units 14-16a....I'm not afraid to wear out my boots...that's most likely what I'll be doin I'm just lookin into all my options
I am to the point now that I am doing just Mountain House so I don't have to mess with coolers of food
I gotta disagree with this...if your at the truck there should be plenty of room to bring comfort food...like instant idaho mashed potatoes & spam
BLRman is a weirdo :chuckle:
He doesn't cry when I bring my coolers and cookers for some reason I don't see the Mt. house out then.
Post by: Jarhead Chase on February 22, 2015, 07:17:32 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 22, 2015, 07:25:05 AM
As far as lists go, your basic gear never changes. I have all my gear lists saved on my computer. I print them off so I can check off the items when I am packing. I have one for my backpack hunts, one for wall tent camp, one for a little more comfortable truck style camp.
From there you can adjust to the specific hunt. I'm assuming since your staying in a wall tent, he is already gonna have most of the camp gear so you won't need much in that department. Good cot, sleeping bag, and pad are a must.
In the food department, it would benefit you greatly in the space and cost department to meal plan. Plan your meals your gonna eat for the week and then break that down into individual ingredience. This will save you from buying a ton of extra crap. You can even do this with pack snacks. Just don't forget the spam and the Chocolate Raspberry crumble Mountain HOuse! :chuckle:
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on February 22, 2015, 08:14:55 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 22, 2015, 08:23:36 AM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on February 22, 2015, 08:32:44 AM
Post by: ridgefire on February 22, 2015, 02:42:01 PM
Post by: M_ray on February 22, 2015, 02:52:21 PM
Pre prepping food is a good plan. Stews and Chili's are great items you can pre cook, toss in ziplocks, then freeze. Spaghetti sauce is a good one as well. I've also pre mixed pancake batter in a ziplock too. Tear the corner off, squeeze out the batter and then toss the bag when your done. No mess to clean up.
:yeah: and all jokes aside spam mixed into anything seems to keep me going and going and going...like BLRman said, on day trips have a small spam and some crackers or chips mixed in.....drink lots of water :tup:
Pre-made meals are a must for us but the thing we do different is that we use a foodsaver vacuum sealer before freezing that way all you need is a pot of water cause the vacuum sealed meal can boiled and the zip lock can not. We found especially on Elk trips this cuts down on time spent preparing and doing dishes as we use paper plates and just toss them. All meals are done at home the week prior and then while hunting you get a little more time to relax while waiting for the water to boil! :tup:
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on February 22, 2015, 03:17:49 PM
Post by: RadSav on February 22, 2015, 03:54:20 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 22, 2015, 03:55:09 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 22, 2015, 03:56:57 PM
It is a good idea to taste test any MRE or Mountain House meals you plan on taking. Meals you would normally love at home can be lightweight barf bags in an MRE or MH package. :o You will enjoy your trip much better if you find out what meals you like before hand. Top of a mountain when you are tired, sore and lonely is no place to find out that stroganoff is just freeze dried poo with noodles :yike::yeah: I have been testing a few new flavors lately and not too impressed. And for the record, stroganoff is delicious! :chuckle:
Post by: RadSav on February 22, 2015, 04:32:00 PM
I have been testing a few new flavors lately and not too impressed. And for the record, stroganoff is delicious! :chuckle:
I've gotten hooked on the MH lasagna. I know a lot of people who hate it, but to me it's their best! Chili Mac and Chicken a la King were good the moment they hit my tongue, but reacted violently when they hit my stomach...not a good thing in the woods unless you brought extra baby wipes! :o
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 22, 2015, 05:46:19 PM
I love the lasagna but I don't eat it on a backpack hunt because the cheese cakes to your spark so bad. Chili Mac killed my guts bad! When I backpack I stick to chicken and rice, Mexican rice and chicken, spaghetti, chicken and mashed potatoes, and sweet and sour pork. They treat me well.I have been testing a few new flavors lately and not too impressed. And for the record, stroganoff is delicious! :chuckle:
I've gotten hooked on the MH lasagna. I know a lot of people who hate it, but to me it's their best! Chili Mac and Chicken a la King were good the moment they hit my tongue, but reacted violently when they hit my stomach...not a good thing in the woods unless you brought extra baby wipes! :o
Post by: Remnar on February 22, 2015, 06:20:11 PM
Post by: RadSav on February 22, 2015, 06:26:37 PM
When I backpack I stick to chicken and rice, Mexican rice and chicken, spaghetti, chicken and mashed potatoes, and sweet and sour pork. They treat me well.
I can not get the Sweet & Sour Pork down. Triggers a gag reflex I just can not overcome. At the end of our NWT trip all that was left in the MH bag was Chili Mac and S&S Pork. The guides touched the Chili Mac pouch like it was covered with nuclear waste.
I am probably the only one I know that likes the powdered eggs and bacon. I actually like just about all their breakfast stuff. SW Corn & Beans is a nice mid day snack too, though it too gets the "No Thanks" from just about everyone I've hunted with.
Knorr's Rice Sides and Pasta Sides are also a good item to pack along. Break them out if you catch a trout or smack a grouse. I also carry tuna and salmon pouches. These go well with the Knorr sides and really give you a nice boost.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 22, 2015, 06:36:10 PM
I think someone mentioned it earlier , but have plenty of good water on hand and drink it . Especially if you are hunting at any kind of altitude . Also (I know its tough being a new experience ) might want to not go too hard the first couple days . If you used to hunting at almost sea level , then going hard at say even 6 or 7 thousand feet in a different climate can make you feel like poop .good advice! I don't feel it until about the 10k mark everyone is different. Saw a guy on Adams blowing chunks at 7k.
Post by: D-Rock425 on February 22, 2015, 06:38:57 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 22, 2015, 06:39:12 PM
. Granola and blueberries in milk is my favorite. I can make my own with protein powder for much cheaper though. Eggs and bacon is tasty too. I have very low food standards though :chuckle:When I backpack I stick to chicken and rice, Mexican rice and chicken, spaghetti, chicken and mashed potatoes, and sweet and sour pork. They treat me well.
I can not get the Sweet & Sour Pork down. Triggers a gag reflex I just can not overcome. At the end of our NWT trip all that was left in the MH bag was Chili Mac and S&S Pork. The guides touched the Chili Mac pouch like it was covered with nuclear waste.
I am probably the only one I know that likes the powdered eggs and bacon. I actually like just about all their breakfast stuff. SW Corn & Beans is a nice mid day snack too, though it too gets the "No Thanks" from just about everyone I've hunted with.
Knorr's Rice Sides and Pasta Sides are also a good item to pack along. Break them out if you catch a trout or smack a grouse. I also carry tuna and salmon pouches. These go well with the Knorr sides and really give you a nice boost.
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on February 22, 2015, 06:50:05 PM
Post by: RadSav on February 22, 2015, 06:52:26 PM
Save those little pouches of catsup, mayo, mustard and relish from the choke and puke gas station. They are great to have on a pack trip! I will dump a couple mayo and a relish in one of those tuna pouches and make a killer sandwich, tuna and crackers or just eat right out of the bag.
Also, for a good pick-me-up is to combine 1/2 cocoa packet with an instant coffee packet. Guides up north call it a Mountain Mocha! It gets better and better the longer you are away from civilization ;) I've gotten to where I make them at home too :drool:
Granola and blueberries in milk is my favorite.
One of my favorites too! I premix the powdered milk right in the bag with the cereal. Add water to the bag, shake it up and you are good to go. Much better than oatmeal IMO :tup: TIP: Do not skimp on the powder milk. Cheap stuff is not the same thing as Carnation!!
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 22, 2015, 07:05:02 PM
Starbucks singles are my go to drink. Hot cider before sliding into the bivy is amazing as well!
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on February 22, 2015, 07:10:14 PM
I have asthma...I've never had an attack...it just getsa little harder to breath when I push myself in the mountains...I'll have my inhaler....but I lost about 30lbs last summer and it sure helped and I'm goin for another 15-20 this summer and I should be good to go...hopefully...I've really only hunted the coast so this should be a challenge that I'm up for
Post by: MLBowhunting on February 22, 2015, 07:25:19 PM
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Post by: deerhunter_98520 on February 24, 2015, 08:01:29 AM
Post by: Tbob on February 27, 2015, 09:40:53 AM
One thing I always bring now is my neck gator! Love that thing and increases warmth when it's extra chilly out! Especially when sitting up top and glassing for awhile! I think it actually makes me stay a bit longer when it's cold out. Never leave home without it anymore! I also always put a few hand-warmers in my daypack as well. Love those things on the late season hunts!
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on February 27, 2015, 06:56:20 PM
Post by: M_ray on March 01, 2015, 12:56:52 AM
Post by: RadSav on March 01, 2015, 01:27:10 AM
:yeah: Thats why I'm big on vacuum sealed meals ... just boil the water put in your meal for 10-15 min use paper plates and toss them! :tup:
Forget the plates. Single servings right out of the bag. :tup:
Post by: M_ray on March 01, 2015, 01:22:59 PM
:yeah: Thats why I'm big on vacuum sealed meals ... just boil the water put in your meal for 10-15 min use paper plates and toss them! :tup:
Forget the plates. Single servings right out of the bag. :tup:
True, done that too! :tup:
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on March 01, 2015, 03:22:04 PM
Post by: 3nails on March 01, 2015, 05:11:51 PM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on March 02, 2015, 08:48:06 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on March 02, 2015, 09:17:46 AM
Post by: 3nails on March 02, 2015, 11:22:51 AM
One thing I didn't see mentioned and its something I ALWAYS bring, is a spare weapon. Your a long ways from home and you never know what will happen. Dont want to end a hunt early because you took a crash on your scope.That's no joke! I had a rifle freeze up on me as I was getting ready to shoot a BIG buck. Litterally couldn't pull the trigger. Fortunately I killed the same buck a couple days later with my back up gun. Also an extra clip if your gun uses one. At least an extra box of ammo too.
Post by: NRA4LIFE on March 02, 2015, 12:05:02 PM
Post by: RadSav on March 02, 2015, 12:34:30 PM
One thing I didn't see mentioned and its something I ALWAYS bring, is a spare weapon. Your a long ways from home and you never know what will happen. Dont want to end a hunt early because you took a crash on your scope.:tup:
I had a hunting partner leave his bow on top of the truck. We might have missed it, but the log truck behind us sure didn't :yike:
I had killed elk before so I loaned mine to my partner to hunt with while I made us lunch. Had a 5X6 bugle right through camp! Was kind enough to stop broadside at 40 yards and torture me for a while then just worked his way across the hillside. So much for saving a little space in the truck since I never break my stuff :chuckle:
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on March 03, 2015, 06:09:21 PM