solo hunting rules.

1. i dont care how far away from civilization you want to get, remember that hiker who had to cut his own hand off to get out of the desert? that could have been avoided by carying some sort of phone! they can be set to vibrate OR turned off untill you need it... there is no reason you should be out without one especially when sharp objects are used (ie razor sharp broad heads!)
2. ALWAYS leave a map with a loved one and make sure its comunicated when you EXPECT to be home every night! the map will tell pretty much how they can get thru the property to you or your stand with the least amount of wondering around. the next best thing is to SHOW someone EXACTLY where your stand is or stands ARE!
3. always carry enough water and food for ABOUT two days, this can be anything from a few apples to alot of beef jerky.. i personally pack 4 extra apples, 1 pound of venison jerky(good protien) and soem vegitables and fruit, carrots, celery, grapes, and my favorite is bananna nut bread. this is more for the places where there is a long way to get to your stand or hike out. i did this when i had to hike 3 miles into the property that i hunted. most of it was trail hiking but still needed lots of water.
4. its always a good idea to hunt WITH someone but if thats not the option i would RECOMEND a hunter saftey course or even a wilderness survival course. MOST colleges will teach the wilderness courses.. if not there might be a way that you can take one from the DNR in your area. they are a great way of learning about the tricks you can do to stay alive in any situation.

if there are more and i missed them please feel free to bring them up, as SAFTEY should be OUR number 1 proiority as hunters.