Tricks of the trade

joemontana · 02-20-2011, 06:14 AM

What are some tricks or tips have you learned over the years hunting that someone showed you or you learned the hard way.Heres a tip carry vick salve with you if you have a horse that kinda spooks at the smell of blood put a little in their nose.

wyomingtrapper · 02-20-2011, 05:23 PM

Staying still makes a much better camo than any pattern you wear.

buzz4me2 · 02-20-2011, 07:29 PM

Carry a role of flagging tape. Take a nail and heat with a blow torch. Touch the hot nail against one of the sides to slightly burn the tape. Now the tape won't unroll on you. Pull some off to mark and the tape won't come undone.

Colorado Luckydog · 02-20-2011, 07:59 PM

Oldie but goodie....keep the wind in your face.

Poor Man · 02-22-2011, 04:20 PM

Dont jump elk out of there beds, they will change zip codes on you www.publiclandforthepoorman.com

skb2706 · 02-23-2011, 06:30 AM

It is far more productive to hunt with your eyes than it is to hunt with your feet.

Poor Man · 02-23-2011, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by skb2706

It is far more productive to hunt with your eyes than it is to hunt with your feet.

good one, yes to the point

BC Cowboy · 03-09-2011, 10:15 AM

There are some very handy tips mentioned so far!!

One thing that I have done a lot is using black electrical tape to cover the end of my barrel... It has no effect on the accuracy and prevent debris from getting into the barrel.

When hunting mountain caribou i have used a bandanna waving in the wind to attract the caribou... They are a very curious animal, and i have had good luck bringing them in with that trick...

When on a long hunt, i have always thrown my quartered moose (usually shot first) into the river... it cools it fast and keeps the flys off it... If it is completely underwater, the bears dont smell it either... Never had any problems...