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Default RE: Gear Checklist and qurstions for new FL Hunter.

On with my checklist

(x) Firearm- I have gone down to place my order for a Marlin 1895gs 45-70. I am allso purchasing a 20Ga for upland bird and small game but cant decide on type. Maybe yall could offer some help there.
I'm also from central Florida. I believe a 30-30 is more than enough for our white tails and hogs.

() Camo- I probably still have some of my old issued BDU's from when i served but would appericate any suggestions on patterns for ground hunting FL. The local Walmarts carry the right camo patterns for turkey hunting..Florida Palmentoes...My son buys me military digital for deer and hog. I love them.
() Boots- I have a couple pair some old Mil spec combats, my Ga Boot feild and Ranch i work in. But figure i probably better invest in a good pair of snake boots. I need something W in width. Any suggestions on a good pair. I'm on my 3rd year with a pair of rubber boots La Crosse ...bought from Cabelas for about 50.00

()Portable blind easy to pack in and out suitable for using while gun hunting. I use a Bullet Backpacker climber by Summit. Love it.

() Something to assist in dragging a deer or hog out. I aint got no hunting buddys i will have to do it alone so anything that would assist would be great. I'm 52 and hunt alone. You can pull them out yourself or put a wheel barrow in the back of your truck.

() Scent control???? What do yall suggest. Climb high..wash clothes baking soda about 1 1/2 cups per load.

() some type of skeeter protection lord knows there bad right now. Any suggestions. I use a pump bottle ..makes less noise.

()Gun Range that allows you to sight in and target practice with a rifle and shotgun near Tampa, FL Cant find one yall know of anyplace.
We have 2 near us. Tenoroc ..1 mile off of I-4 and Saddle Creek Park. Both are at Polk County.

() A place to have my game proccessed, any suggestions for my area.
You can do it your self...or I can show you...

() A good taxidermist. Any suggestions there for my area. Looking myself.

() Feild Dressing kit What should it include? A sharp knife and a place to hang your deer.

() Handheld GPS any suggestions on a good brand. I have one but rather use a compass..and trail tacks


Let me know if i am missing anything on my list and any suggestions to my questions are greatly appreicated.
God bless,
C7
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