Post by: Skycruiser on October 10, 2007, 02:03:57 AM
80% of successful hunting is simply being there and being alert, so:
a) hunt from legal light until legal dark.
b) bring what you need to stay comfortable and mentally aware.
For me, this includes:
2 qts of Gatorade and enough food.
extra socks, a spare T-shirt and a warm sweater.
a flashlight I can hold in my mouth with spare batteries.
a map and a compass.
Post by: boneaddict on October 10, 2007, 06:28:03 AM
Post by: ICEMAN on October 10, 2007, 06:35:53 AM
Slow down and hunt.
Use the wind to your advantage.
Slow down and hunt.
Use your binoculars.
Slow down and hunt.
Post by: Wea300mag on October 10, 2007, 06:51:42 AM
I'm also a fan of the headlamps now, they are more convenient than the flashlight in the mouth.
Post by: jackelope on October 10, 2007, 07:46:29 AM
after 2 days of seeing nothing but does and fawns last year...i really started getting frustrated. this will never happen again.
Post by: jackelope on October 10, 2007, 07:46:52 AM
Post by: Dman on October 10, 2007, 09:15:21 AM
Post by: jackelope on October 10, 2007, 09:25:51 AM
or you could just watch what you eat the night before :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: addicted on October 10, 2007, 09:43:57 AM
dont forget your change of socks haha(smdave last year)
Post by: arrowflinger on October 10, 2007, 10:11:09 AM
Post by: Dman on October 10, 2007, 10:59:04 AM
-Josh, I like crude oil coffee in the AM hunting. Works like Drano...
Post by: Machias on October 10, 2007, 12:01:52 PM
Post by: Ray on October 10, 2007, 01:52:17 PM
2 rolls...holy crap.I don't need two rolls but making sure that you have some is a good idea. My old nickname "one sock" was for the very reason that I forgot to bring some. :chuckle:
or you could just watch what you eat the night before :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Bobm on October 10, 2007, 02:22:33 PM
Post by: addicted on October 10, 2007, 02:30:07 PM
dont burn out on the first day. but dont be lazy.
dont forget your orange
Post by: bearmanric on October 10, 2007, 03:02:25 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on October 10, 2007, 04:49:52 PM
Post by: addicted on October 10, 2007, 05:08:00 PM
Post by: wrangler on October 10, 2007, 05:32:48 PM
Post by: Skycruiser on October 10, 2007, 06:48:25 PM
ALCOHOL AND HUNTING DON'T MIX!!!!! SAVE THE BOOZE FOR WHEN THE GUNS ARE UNLOADED AND TUCKED AWAY!
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Post by: Hunting Cowboy on October 10, 2007, 07:34:23 PM
1) Have a map of your area and make a basic game plan. Be flexible and willing to modify your plans based on changes in the field. Be able to go with the flow. Trust your senses.
2) Set some sort of a standard or bench mark as to the type of animal you're looking for and then stick to it.
3) As the season winds down, don't panic. Be patient!
4) Sometime during the season, take a youngster hunting, even for just one afternoon.
5) Share your stories and pictures! Hero shots are a must, but don't forget a few scenery photo's, pictures of your camp, and your hunting partners.
Good Luck to all this season!
Post by: billythekidrock on October 10, 2007, 08:20:54 PM
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um... whiskey.... hello! makes sittin under that tree a mile from camp at o'dark thirty a little easier. however, please leave the bottle at camp, a little flask is all ya need to get ya through the day!
Please tell us you are not serious...
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WRONG!!!
ALCOHOL AND HUNTING DON'T MIX!!!!! SAVE THE BOOZE FOR WHEN THE GUNS ARE UNLOADED AND TUCKED AWAY!
MODS: Please delete the above post.
You are 100% right. They do not mix and it is irresponsible. I am hoping that the above post was said in jest.
Post by: Ray on October 10, 2007, 09:32:49 PM
Even so - there's nothing any one of us could do about it if in fact someone did decide to do that. Also, I don't think it necessarily means that we condone that behavior. I would say it is a poor decision to say the least. To each his own. I'm sure anyone who might become intoxicated out "hunting" wouldn't be any fun to hang out with anyway. At the same time I remember my heavy drinking days and a little flask would have been barely enough to wet my lips. I don't drink any more.
Post by: 1371Marine on October 10, 2007, 09:41:41 PM
2 rolls...holy crap.One for the car, one for the pack. Trust me.
or you could just watch what you eat the night before :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: 1371Marine on October 10, 2007, 09:43:13 PM
But it is nice to have when its time to gut your animal and haul it.Quoteum... whiskey.... hello! makes sittin under that tree a mile from camp at o'dark thirty a little easier. however, please leave the bottle at camp, a little flask is all ya need to get ya through the day!
Please tell us you are not serious...QuoteWRONG!!!
ALCOHOL AND HUNTING DON'T MIX!!!!! SAVE THE BOOZE FOR WHEN THE GUNS ARE UNLOADED AND TUCKED AWAY!
MODS: Please delete the above post.
You are 100% right. They do not mix and it is irresponsible. I am hoping that the above post was said in jest.
Post by: ICEMAN on October 11, 2007, 05:58:18 AM
Initiate Family Appeasement Plan.
This plan may include; flowers for the wife at work, treats left around the home, a gift certificate for dinner out on you-whiile you are away, a nice card mailed to the family as you leave town, even a wild goose chase style game where a single note left inconspicuously out when you leave leads family members on a wild goose chase looking for the end prize. Or, mail the starting clue, so the game starts days later...
The point is this, if you are married....you need to think about those who hold the home fort down while you are away. Do something special, this goes a long way....
Post by: ShirtGuy77 on October 11, 2007, 07:04:18 AM
And, Gold Bond! I was let in on this little gem during our elk hunt last year and boy, I will never spend another night in the woods without it. Simply amazing :chuckle:
Post by: arrowflinger on October 11, 2007, 02:00:13 PM
Post by: jackelope on October 11, 2007, 02:15:25 PM
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makes sittin under that tree a mile from camp at o'dark thirty a little easier
If you'd forget the flask all together, you could be sitting under a tree 3 or 4 miles from camp...where'd you'd have left all the hunters in the dust and have the place all to yourself.
8)
leave the booze for around the campfire in the evening after the guns are put away for the night if you gotta have it at all.
Post by: arrowflinger on October 11, 2007, 03:00:10 PM
Can you say Celebration.
Post by: hambone on October 11, 2007, 08:18:11 PM
Post by: GOcougsHunter on October 11, 2007, 08:23:18 PM
Post by: 50CalJim on October 11, 2007, 09:37:25 PM
Post by: SptnStlk on October 12, 2007, 04:03:33 AM
Post by: Intruder on October 12, 2007, 10:21:11 AM
2. Hunt slowly and use you binos alot.
3. Take a tip from the Boy Scouts.... "Be Prepared". Use good equipment and clothing. Organize it and take care of it.
4. Have fun.... its not a contest.
Post by: sisu on October 13, 2007, 06:42:02 AM
Comments all seem to be on base. Patience is the rule in any hunting fishing acitvity. If you are out there for killing a fish or animal go to a farm and buy a cow.
Cigars are great in camp. I don't indulge in alcoholic drinks either but I do not mind if my friends indulge in camp and the day is over for them otherwise leave the booze alone.
Post by: bucklucky on October 13, 2007, 08:53:17 AM