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What, in your opinion, is the most important piece of equipment you take on a hunt (besides rifle, bow, bullets, etc.)?
Question by mcdlacrosse9. Uploaded on January 08, 2010
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Tts a tie between my compass and the emergency Bick lighter that I keep in a tied off balloon. Both have saved my bacon a couple of times
knife or compass probably
It's not really one thing--my first aid/survival kit--spare knife, lighter & matches, antiseptic, bandages, deet, fishhooks, & a few other useful items in a small dry bag.
I would say either a compass or a fire-starter if there is a likelihood of getting lost and having to spend the night in the woods.
But a first-aid kit if there is a greater likelihood of a medical emergency.
If I had to pick just one, I'd go with the fire-starter, assuming we are deer hunting. Duck hunters might have other preferences.
Always it's my suvival kit,which includes most if not all of the items listed above.I try to be ready for anything that could happen,even minor surgery/suttures.
Compass
Compasses (at least two). Then knives (at least two).
I would say survival kit.
survival kit
When you deer hunt in a Texas County with antler restrictions, you need a good pair of binoculars. Bucks don’t have rulers on their antlers, but the Game Wardens do.
I would say take a survival kit somthing bright like a rolled up flag and a small whistle to incase you needed to tell someone your position if you needed help
Well I don't know about any of you but I would rather a comfortable seat over a compass!
A good map is amazing, for survival and success.
The next generation... a youth or a new hunter.
Two partners, blankets and food (in the truck knives,cell phone for emergency communications, extra pair of boots,socks,rain gear,for better insulation over other layers.)
Knife, compass, and fire starter. You can do anything you need to do to survive with those three things. A good sharpening stone would not be a bad thing to have on hand either.
I am surprised that nobody has suggested a GPS navigation device, and only one passing mention of a cell phone. Could it be that they rely on batteries?
If hunting in an area where you get cell service (which does not always apply for me) a cell phone kept on a readily accessible outer pocket. Too many stories of people suspended by their safety harness, with broken legs, etc. not to take advantage of this device. I hate phones, but have broken down and now take one to the woods with me (on vibrate mode) A small first aid kit always goes with me also along with a compass.
I take a phone as well. I have taken a tourniquette as well as field dressings. Bandaids don't always do the job. But if I'm hunting a familiar spot I only carry a phone. Usually my dad or brother head out to my location within an hour or so if I go out alone and they decide to hunt.
water
Like above stated will be water, compass, MRE's and "SPOT" for Emergency!!!
my survival kit that i pack in my backpack and it has pretty much anything that i will need if i get lost
Most cell phones have GPS, if you dial 911 they will find you.
ALL ABOVE IS EXCELLENT IDEAS. IN ADDITION TO WHAT HAS BEEN MENTIONED I THINK ONE THING EVERYBODY AS FORGOTTEN TO MENTION HAVING TOP QUALITY HUNTING CLOTHES AND BEING DRESSED PROPERLY FOR THE CLIMATE YOUR HUNTING IN AND ALSO DRESSING IN LAYERS. ALL THIS IS JUST AS IF NOT MORE IMPORTANT AS ALL MENTIONED ABOVE. IF YOUR NOT DRESSED PROPERLY YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SIT COMFORTABLY IN YOUR STAND AS LONG AND MOSTLY YOU CAN GET HYPOTHERMIA IF YOUR NOT PROPERLY DRESSED FOR LONG HOURS IN THE COLD.
knife
A good pair of boots!
Toilet paper, matches and water.
picture of a loved one, and some good dry matches
2 knives, 3 methods of making fire, pocket emergency blanket, water, TP
emergency pack, and a compass.
A good pair of binoculars.
GPS it lets me get in before first light and I also mark where I find sign or see deer.
if using a treestsand a harness...
Knife... I use it on almost all hunts for cutting up lunch, whittling or field dressing game.
well im not lucky enough to have a hunting area where i would need a compass, so i'll have to go with a rope. Not easy trying to pull a deer up a steep incline or dragging a doe period.
A friend or family member to share the experience with.
Some food! Even if you have a map and compass, your *** of a friend may lead you one too many hills over. If you get to spend more hours getting back than you planned, some energy and water is essential.
I think a quality set of binoculars is my next most important piece of equipment.
A hatchet according to the newest issue or F&S is the most important item to have. I would also think that a flint would be pretty important as well as water.
Cell phone.
Food and water haha, I can stay out alot longer if I bring food and water.
A two-way radio! My husband and I hunt on 80 acres and it helps us know where the other one is!
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The next generation... a youth or a new hunter.
Tts a tie between my compass and the emergency Bick lighter that I keep in a tied off balloon. Both have saved my bacon a couple of times
A good map is amazing, for survival and success.
When you deer hunt in a Texas County with antler restrictions, you need a good pair of binoculars. Bucks don’t have rulers on their antlers, but the Game Wardens do.
If hunting in an area where you get cell service (which does not always apply for me) a cell phone kept on a readily accessible outer pocket. Too many stories of people suspended by their safety harness, with broken legs, etc. not to take advantage of this device. I hate phones, but have broken down and now take one to the woods with me (on vibrate mode) A small first aid kit always goes with me also along with a compass.
my survival kit that i pack in my backpack and it has pretty much anything that i will need if i get lost
Most cell phones have GPS, if you dial 911 they will find you.
picture of a loved one, and some good dry matches
knife or compass probably
It's not really one thing--my first aid/survival kit--spare knife, lighter & matches, antiseptic, bandages, deet, fishhooks, & a few other useful items in a small dry bag.
I would say either a compass or a fire-starter if there is a likelihood of getting lost and having to spend the night in the woods.
But a first-aid kit if there is a greater likelihood of a medical emergency.
If I had to pick just one, I'd go with the fire-starter, assuming we are deer hunting. Duck hunters might have other preferences.
Always it's my suvival kit,which includes most if not all of the items listed above.I try to be ready for anything that could happen,even minor surgery/suttures.
Compass
Compasses (at least two). Then knives (at least two).
I would say survival kit.
survival kit
I would say take a survival kit somthing bright like a rolled up flag and a small whistle to incase you needed to tell someone your position if you needed help
I take a phone as well. I have taken a tourniquette as well as field dressings. Bandaids don't always do the job. But if I'm hunting a familiar spot I only carry a phone. Usually my dad or brother head out to my location within an hour or so if I go out alone and they decide to hunt.
Like above stated will be water, compass, MRE's and "SPOT" for Emergency!!!
ALL ABOVE IS EXCELLENT IDEAS. IN ADDITION TO WHAT HAS BEEN MENTIONED I THINK ONE THING EVERYBODY AS FORGOTTEN TO MENTION HAVING TOP QUALITY HUNTING CLOTHES AND BEING DRESSED PROPERLY FOR THE CLIMATE YOUR HUNTING IN AND ALSO DRESSING IN LAYERS. ALL THIS IS JUST AS IF NOT MORE IMPORTANT AS ALL MENTIONED ABOVE. IF YOUR NOT DRESSED PROPERLY YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SIT COMFORTABLY IN YOUR STAND AS LONG AND MOSTLY YOU CAN GET HYPOTHERMIA IF YOUR NOT PROPERLY DRESSED FOR LONG HOURS IN THE COLD.
knife
A good pair of boots!
Toilet paper, matches and water.
2 knives, 3 methods of making fire, pocket emergency blanket, water, TP
emergency pack, and a compass.
if using a treestsand a harness...
Two partners, blankets and food (in the truck knives,cell phone for emergency communications, extra pair of boots,socks,rain gear,for better insulation over other layers.)
Knife, compass, and fire starter. You can do anything you need to do to survive with those three things. A good sharpening stone would not be a bad thing to have on hand either.
I am surprised that nobody has suggested a GPS navigation device, and only one passing mention of a cell phone. Could it be that they rely on batteries?
water
A good pair of binoculars.
GPS it lets me get in before first light and I also mark where I find sign or see deer.
Knife... I use it on almost all hunts for cutting up lunch, whittling or field dressing game.
well im not lucky enough to have a hunting area where i would need a compass, so i'll have to go with a rope. Not easy trying to pull a deer up a steep incline or dragging a doe period.
A friend or family member to share the experience with.
I think a quality set of binoculars is my next most important piece of equipment.
Well I don't know about any of you but I would rather a comfortable seat over a compass!
Some food! Even if you have a map and compass, your *** of a friend may lead you one too many hills over. If you get to spend more hours getting back than you planned, some energy and water is essential.
A hatchet according to the newest issue or F&S is the most important item to have. I would also think that a flint would be pretty important as well as water.
Cell phone.
Food and water haha, I can stay out alot longer if I bring food and water.
A two-way radio! My husband and I hunt on 80 acres and it helps us know where the other one is!
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