what gear do you pack for whitetail deer
#11
None of my stands are more than half a mile from where I park. I can't imagine taking a stove and a shelter with me for that. I certainly wouldn't take water purification tablets when I have a canteen on me and a cooler full of water and gatorade in the truck.
#13
Interesting question. Like the others, I bring the usual suspects but lately have also been packing more emergency stuff in case I get stuck in the woods. I have fire starting material, basic first aid kit, extra para-cord, extra batteries, two sources of light (flashlight & headlamp), extra knife, water purification tables, Swiss volcano stove, etc. The main thing I am missing now is some sort of shelter. I have a cheap tarp that would work but it is heavy and bulky. I am looking for a tent material type tart for lighter weight and smaller pack size.
#14
Fork Horn
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Tug Hill NY
Posts: 420
If I am in a stand close by (within 5 minutes) of my cabin, I pocket some extra shells, my favorite knife, candybar and water, grunt call and flash light. Allways in my coat pocket is are matches and a fire starter and compass. If I am wandering further, I have a small (4x6) grommeted tarp which works great to sled the deer on or a shelter, about 20 feet of parachute cord,water and a few candy bars and an apple, whistle, extra dry gloves, waxed cardboard firestarter and strike anywhere matches in a match safe, butane lighter. Another compass, scout type knife and sharpener rounds it out, although a spare hat, fleece vest and pocket warmers, my .22 revolver or .38 snub among other things may find their way in.
#15
If I am in a stand close by (within 5 minutes) of my cabin, I pocket some extra shells, my favorite knife, candybar and water, grunt call and flash light. Allways in my coat pocket is are matches and a fire starter and compass. If I am wandering further, I have a small (4x6) grommeted tarp which works great to sled the deer on or a shelter, about 20 feet of parachute cord,water and a few candy bars and an apple, whistle, extra dry gloves, waxed cardboard firestarter and strike anywhere matches in a match safe, butane lighter. Another compass, scout type knife and sharpener rounds it out, although a spare hat, fleece vest and pocket warmers, my .22 revolver or .38 snub among other things may find their way in.
wow, I am way underprepared.
I carry a weapon and bullets/arrows, a grunt, a flashlight some moonshine a doobie or 2 for the emergencies.
my all day hunts I carry lunch and water as well
#16
sounds very interesting with all that liquer want to pack a huntin buddy and a pack of cards to lol
#18
of course my weapon of choice and the ammunition required, scent-away spray, paracord, hand snips, limbsaw, rangefinder/binos, and whatever my "goodluck charm" is for that year. thats typically anything unusual or cool i find while scouting the summer before.
#19
Typical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Virginia
Posts: 542
I hunt further back in the woods at times and while never too far from the truck or road, it would be possible to get into a situation where I could be stuck out over night. It is like insurance, better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
#20
Bow with 4 arrows,release,range finder,binos,skinning knife,rubber cloves,drag strap. First aide kit very small,whistle and cell phone kept on my person 30 ft. or cord.Pee bottle,water,snickers bar or payday if hot. If cold hand warmers,an extra jacket and or jersey. I wear my safety harness in with me and pack it out. Reading glasses so I can text my buddies while hunting to see whats moving and so on. I keep repair parts in my bow case like sight fiber optics etc.in my truck. I hunt within a mile of my truck most of the time or less. I have a Army pack that holds all this just fine,if I have my tree climber I lighten it up as much as I can. I am able to hang my climber when hunting private land the night before so I only have my bow and pack to carry to my tree some of the time.