Post by: briancorneal on August 21, 2011, 03:25:34 PM
Post by: boneaddict on August 21, 2011, 03:30:54 PM
THe soul searching part is very hard for many to endure.
Post by: bloodhound on August 21, 2011, 03:39:03 PM
Post by: jager on August 21, 2011, 03:39:28 PM
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fire and a map
THe soul searching part is very hard for many to endure.
:yeah:
Post by: NWBREW on August 21, 2011, 04:04:53 PM
THe soul searching part is very hard for many to endure.
You are so right bone. Once you find it and embrace it, it will become a very important part of the hunt.....at least it is for me. It helps me get fresh outlook on my life. Giving more thought to things that you may not with the everyday grind when not in the wild. Thank god hunting season is almost here......I need it right now.
Post by: PA BEN on August 21, 2011, 06:10:24 PM
Post by: 3nails on August 21, 2011, 06:33:38 PM
fire and a mapOh how true! Spend the spare time reflecting on who you are and who you want to be. I personally hear the Lord speaking to me the loudest when all else is quiet.
THe soul searching part is very hard for many to endure.
Post by: jackelope on August 21, 2011, 06:47:23 PM
fire and a map
THe soul searching part is very hard for many to endure.
I've come home a better man on more than one occasion after spending the day on the side of a mountain having conversations with myself. This could also read...
I've knocked some sense into my own head more than once after spending a day sole searching once I realized what a jerk I can be.
Post by: norsepeak on August 21, 2011, 07:12:04 PM
Post by: MikeWalking on August 21, 2011, 07:17:53 PM
Post by: MikeWalking on August 21, 2011, 07:20:36 PM
I use my binos and occasionally a map for entertainment. Sometimes a book, but not very often. Glad a had book last year in Alaska though, got stuck in the tent for 24 hours with my guide, so the book was a nice way to pass some time.
First Alaska trip I woke up on my last day to find a storm had blown in. Kept me there 3 more days waiting for my pilot. Had a book (already read) read it again and listened to a lot of Aussie football... :chuckle:
Post by: huntnnw on August 21, 2011, 08:49:26 PM
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Post by: Recurve-Elk on August 21, 2011, 10:08:01 PM
Take up the harmonica, its great kicking back by the fire and playing some good ole blues. Of course it will take some practice, but its sure fun. I started about a year ago.
Post by: Kain on August 21, 2011, 11:17:02 PM
Oh yeah bear poop. Cant help but take pictures of it. :dunno: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Kola16 on August 21, 2011, 11:21:41 PM
Post by: jess on August 21, 2011, 11:39:10 PM
Post by: Bean Counter on August 22, 2011, 12:49:26 AM
+1 for the small journal
Maybe a small Bible to go with it
Deck of cards if you have a partner
Post by: dreamingbig on August 22, 2011, 05:46:26 AM
Post by: ICEMAN on August 22, 2011, 05:56:10 AM
I enjoy this quiet time. I cannot get this type of soul searching and general healing anywhere else. I feel that my mind works best, and my memory works best in times like this. No static, no interference, just me and the fire and my mind is free. Of course, I often feel very guilty for taking this time for myself, and I often also miss my family, but have done it enought times to know that when I return after a trip like this, I return refreshed and re-focused on all aspects of my normal daily life.
Post by: colockumelk on August 22, 2011, 06:32:33 AM
Post by: kalamasasquatch on August 22, 2011, 11:11:42 AM
If its light, I'm hunting. If its dark, I'm sleeping.
Post by: runamuk on August 22, 2011, 11:17:12 AM
Post by: Holg3107 on August 22, 2011, 11:23:52 AM
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Being out there is my entertainment!
If its light, I'm hunting. If its dark, I'm sleeping.
Kalama pretty well nailed it. I really only elk hunt solo and when im out there I do three things 1: hunt 2: Eat 3: sleep.
Post by: longstevo on August 22, 2011, 11:25:26 AM
Hunt, eat, sleep. What else should you do? O, play w/the camp fire.
Amen to that. Anything extra you bring in is just added weight and effort on the pack.
Post by: Fullabull on August 22, 2011, 12:27:05 PM
Good luck,
Fulla
Post by: ORCA_SIX on August 22, 2011, 02:35:41 PM
Post by: Buckmark on August 22, 2011, 03:21:13 PM
They also great me with a smile when i get back to camp... :chuckle:
Post by: halflife65 on August 22, 2011, 03:53:25 PM
Camera. I have tons of pictures of bugs and flowers and campfires and clouds and..... :chuckle:
Oh yeah bear poop. Cant help but take pictures of it. :dunno: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Oh, so you carry a pistol. For the bear poop pictures. :chuckle:
Post by: Kain on August 22, 2011, 05:28:01 PM
Camera. I have tons of pictures of bugs and flowers and campfires and clouds and..... :chuckle:
Oh yeah bear poop. Cant help but take pictures of it. :dunno: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Oh, so you carry a pistol. For the bear poop pictures. :chuckle:
Of course. Why else would you need a pistol? :dunno: :chuckle:
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi406.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp150%2FNaithankain%2FElk%2520hunting%25202010%2FBearpoo.jpg&hash=acc246963607462ca48ffabc32dcdbacd87fe1a8)
Post by: Instinct on August 22, 2011, 05:52:54 PM
A few playmates of the month, they weigh nothing, fold up well and pack real easy, plus they are easier on the eyes than another guy when chilling by the fire.
They also great me with a smile when i get back to camp... :chuckle:
Lmao :chuckle:... i would bring a micro spin rod, small book, and a mini radio. Take a break relax refocus and figure out the game plan later in the day
Post by: Mangy on August 22, 2011, 06:39:06 PM
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Post by: ICEMAN on August 26, 2011, 06:12:02 AM
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Post by: ICEMAN on August 26, 2011, 06:31:34 AM
On a normal daily routine at my normal life, it seems that I need coffee or caffeine daily just to make it to the end of my shift. But during the hunt....I usually have a cup of coffee maybe once or twice in the day. Midday of the hunt I seem to be more energized just from being in the woods, than midday at work. I could probably break myself from coffee if I could just hunt or fish each day... :dunno:
Post by: Recurve-Elk on August 26, 2011, 07:37:50 AM
The best sleep of the year is at hunting camp for me. Solo or group camping. Fresh air, extreme exertion, total fulfillment of what I want to be doing. Nothing beats it.
On a normal daily routine at my normal life, it seems that I need coffee or caffeine daily just to make it to the end of my shift. But during the hunt....I usually have a cup of coffee maybe once or twice in the day. Midday of the hunt I seem to be more energized just from being in the woods, than midday at work. I could probably break myself from coffee if I could just hunt or fish each day... :dunno:
Same here the sleep is incredible!
Post by: MikeWalking on August 26, 2011, 08:40:56 AM
The best sleep of the year is at hunting camp for me. Solo or group camping. Fresh air, extreme exertion, total fulfillment of what I want to be doing. Nothing beats it.
On a normal daily routine at my normal life, it seems that I need coffee or caffeine daily just to make it to the end of my shift. But during the hunt....I usually have a cup of coffee maybe once or twice in the day. Midday of the hunt I seem to be more energized just from being in the woods, than midday at work. I could probably break myself from coffee if I could just hunt or fish each day... :dunno:
Same here the sleep is incredible!
DITTO. The sleep disorder that screws with me at home disappears. The meds go unused. Best rest ever.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on August 26, 2011, 08:24:59 PM
Post by: bankwalker on August 26, 2011, 08:38:39 PM
fire and a map
THe soul searching part is very hard for many to endure.
I've come home a better man on more than one occasion after spending the day on the side of a mountain having conversations with myself. This could also read...
I've knocked some sense into my own head more than once after spending a day sole searching once I realized what a jerk I can be.
:chuckle: i like the way you said it the second time.
Post by: Bean Counter on August 27, 2011, 04:50:06 AM
The best sleep of the year is at hunting camp for me. Solo or group camping. Fresh air, extreme exertion, total fulfillment of what I want to be doing. Nothing beats it.
On a normal daily routine at my normal life, it seems that I need coffee or caffeine daily just to make it to the end of my shift. But during the hunt....I usually have a cup of coffee maybe once or twice in the day. Midday of the hunt I seem to be more energized just from being in the woods, than midday at work. I could probably break myself from coffee if I could just hunt or fish each day... :dunno:
Same here the sleep is incredible!
DITTO. The sleep disorder that screws with me at home disappears. The meds go unused. Best rest ever.
Yin and yang, my friends. For many, its 100% bass ackwards. That's because of the proper nature of light exposure. The midbrain pineal gland depends on a proper amount of daylight entering the eyes and 100% darkness at night in order to properly regulate hormones that affect nearly every aspect of our wellness. Think of a caveman roaming about for food during the day under 100% natural lighting, then retreating to the darkness of his cave at night for sleep. Now think about how often we slave away under fluorescent light during the day, especially in cloudy Seattle... THEN we've become accustomed to that street light beaming in through the bedroom window.
Post by: MikeWalking on August 27, 2011, 08:28:48 AM
The best sleep of the year is at hunting camp for me. Solo or group camping. Fresh air, extreme exertion, total fulfillment of what I want to be doing. Nothing beats it.
On a normal daily routine at my normal life, it seems that I need coffee or caffeine daily just to make it to the end of my shift. But during the hunt....I usually have a cup of coffee maybe once or twice in the day. Midday of the hunt I seem to be more energized just from being in the woods, than midday at work. I could probably break myself from coffee if I could just hunt or fish each day... :dunno:
Same here the sleep is incredible!
DITTO. The sleep disorder that screws with me at home disappears. The meds go unused. Best rest ever.
Yin and yang, my friends. For many, its 100% bass ackwards. That's because of the proper nature of light exposure. The midbrain pineal gland depends on a proper amount of daylight entering the eyes and 100% darkness at night in order to properly regulate hormones that affect nearly every aspect of our wellness. Think of a caveman roaming about for food during the day under 100% natural lighting, then retreating to the darkness of his cave at night for sleep. Now think about how often we slave away under fluorescent light during the day, especially in cloudy Seattle... THEN we've become accustomed to that street light beaming in through the bedroom window.
tell me about it....been working 0000-0800 for 5 years....I'm damaged :chuckle:
Post by: buglebuster on August 27, 2011, 08:44:11 AM
I switch every other month 6am-6pm to 6pm-6am :(The best sleep of the year is at hunting camp for me. Solo or group camping. Fresh air, extreme exertion, total fulfillment of what I want to be doing. Nothing beats it.
On a normal daily routine at my normal life, it seems that I need coffee or caffeine daily just to make it to the end of my shift. But during the hunt....I usually have a cup of coffee maybe once or twice in the day. Midday of the hunt I seem to be more energized just from being in the woods, than midday at work. I could probably break myself from coffee if I could just hunt or fish each day... :dunno:
Same here the sleep is incredible!
DITTO. The sleep disorder that screws with me at home disappears. The meds go unused. Best rest ever.
Yin and yang, my friends. For many, its 100% bass ackwards. That's because of the proper nature of light exposure. The midbrain pineal gland depends on a proper amount of daylight entering the eyes and 100% darkness at night in order to properly regulate hormones that affect nearly every aspect of our wellness. Think of a caveman roaming about for food during the day under 100% natural lighting, then retreating to the darkness of his cave at night for sleep. Now think about how often we slave away under fluorescent light during the day, especially in cloudy Seattle... THEN we've become accustomed to that street light beaming in through the bedroom window.
tell me about it....been working 0000-0800 for 5 years....I'm damaged :chuckle:
Post by: Bean Counter on August 27, 2011, 02:19:38 PM
I switch every other month 6am-6pm to 6pm-6am :(
SOMEBODYs workin' the hospital!
We do what we have to do to provide for our family (and hunting, of course :IBCOOL:). For some, that means working at night for more income to pay down debt. For others, its the only job we can get.
I've done my share of nights and can share a few tips just in case anyone didn't already know
- Foil up your bedroom windows
- wear an eyeshade when you sleep
- If at all possible, try to get exposure to daylight at the start of your day, as opposed to the end
- If possible, compress your work week. 4x 10s or 3x 12s, etc. 5 days on nights and two on days is the worst... trust me :bdid:
Post by: buglebuster on August 27, 2011, 04:41:00 PM
Back to original post, im usually to tired to do much so just eat and go to sleep. Mid day heat I nap, look at maps, and go on my phone. Battery lasts if you turn it off or put it on airplane mode.
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Post by: Instinct on August 28, 2011, 07:38:14 AM
Yep I have thick black plastic over my Windows and sleep with a fan, works for me! Good part about my job is all the time off, only work 14 days a month.2 on 2 off 3 on 2 off 2 on 3 off. Lots of time for hunting :tup:
Back to original post, im usually to tired to do much so just eat and go to sleep. Mid day heat I nap, look at maps, and go on my phone. Battery lasts if you turn it off or put it on airplane mode.
Lemme guess shields?