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[Cen Pen Guy]

I'm very new to hunting and my son wants to go out the first day of deer season. He has completedhis hunter/trapper safety class and now want to hit the woods. I would like to get some inputfrom youas far as what I must take along. We will be hiking in about 1 mile to where we have picked our spot.

Thanks in advance for your input.

Rob

[JagMagMan]

First of all, welcome to the best hunting site of the web, and welcome to the sport of hunting! You can learn a lot here, also videos, and magazines can help get you started too!
Beyond that, you've asked a vague question! I'd need a few more specifics to be of much help. Stand hunting, still hunting, ground blind?
You mention a 1 mile hike, what terrain?
For hiking, you'd need most of the same things for hunting that you might need for regular hiking. Especially a compass, flashlight, water, snacks!
If your weather changes like ours does here, be prepared for rain, and cold! Nothing ends a hunt faster than being wet, and/or cold!
As for the hunting, a good pair of binoculars, good camo,what ever scents you use (cover and attractants,) and you'll be good to go!
Good luck!

[jimmy the foot]

carry things to stay warm, maybe a little snack to eat later. don't worry about ammo, if u use a pump the tube full of rounds is plenty. since your hiking in try to keep the carrying light. layer your clothing, i usually walkto my spot with my outer jacket off so as to not sweat to much. then when i get towere I'm going i just put my jacket on. if it's really thick or u can't see beyond fifty yards i usually don't bring binos. but if u got some air betweenu and the ground or the area u plan to sit is open, binos are great. i sometimes bring in my coat pockets another pair of socks just in case, my feet sweat so i like to change them when i get to stand. boy u got me excited, going out with the boy, thats great. i went out last year with my little cousin during bow season. we had a great time sitting on a log farting and giggling. didn't see any deer but it was still fun.hope u see something and welcome to the forum bro.


THE FOOT

[DoctorDeath]

ORIGINAL: Cen Pen Guy

I'm very new to hunting and my son wants to go out the first day of deer season. He has completedhis hunter/trapper safety class and now want to hit the woods. I would like to get some inputfrom youas far as what I must take along. We will be hiking in about 1 mile to where we have picked our spot.

Thanks in advance for your input.

Rob

Rob welcome to the forum ... I think if I had a mile to hike the frist thing I would consider getting is a 4 wheeler ;&gt) ..dragging a deer a mile would be a REAL groove killer ..

dd

[jonesato]

Don't forget to take some TP as well. Getting back to nature and going like a bear in the woods is all fine and dandy until you have nothing to wipe with.

[Mizzouhunter]

The number one thing to do is have fun. For your son's first trip out, an enjoyable experience is the primary objective and harvesting a deer is secondary. He will appreciate the outdoors more and become a hunter for life if he truly has a good time. Taking my younger brother out for the first time was a challenge because he wanted to walk the whole time, as opposed to sitting in a treestand. We ended up sitting on the ground, backs to trees, and moving every hour or so. He's never killed a wallhanger, but he hunts to this day. Good luck to both of you and let us know how it turns out.

[BuckBox Displays]

Welcome to the forum! Have a good hunt!