Originally Posted by
sunjbr
Keep in mind that I hunt on private property and on properties/ local farms that I'm familiar with. So I don't see a need to bring compasses and other survival supplies.
Even if you're familiar with an area, a compass is a handy thing to have along. It makes tracking easier in the dark because you can keep yourself oriented a little easier if you get into any thick cover, and when I shoot something I take a quick bearing along the direction in which it ran in case it doesn't immediately leave a blood trail. Those landmarks that you note from your stand usually disappear once it gets dark.