fatsbucknut

I bought a browning LED flashlight last year and i wasnt very impressed. I ended up going back to the mag-light. What do you guys use?

Zach

m.t.hands

i have always used a coleman lantern, there is also a black light out and you use a lumanecent(sp)spray, but have never tried it.

Double Creek

It's hard to beat a Mag-Lite for overall use..... It's bright and it lasts longer than most lights... They are bulky and not very pratical for everyday use.....

I bought a surefire LED light and I have really liked it. However, like other LED lights, the batteries don't last long. I keep a couple extra sets of batteries in my pack at all times.

I've tried laterns, but IMO they end up getting in the way, especially when the game is located and it's time to start dragging..... They can also become very heavy on a long 2-3 hr track job.

hoyt3

I use a regular flashlight. mag-light, or other. what I really like to do is track with a regular flashlight, then if need to, switch to my spotlight. I made the mistake of getting caught tracking in low light with a red lens...whoops, won't do that again.

rybohunter

If its a good blood trail and just a matter of collection over a matter of searching hard for blood, just a regular mag light will come out. If I'm in for a real track job, I'll grab the lantern.

JeramyK

I carry my trusty old Coleman lantern and a LED flashlight.

wis_bow_huntr

Coleman Lantern here.

Illinois Bowhuntin

I hink the black light is one of the best to use.You dont have to spray anything.The blood will blo with just the light.But is really only good for dark only nothing early before the sun sets all the way.

BOWFANATIC

If I absolutely have to track at night I'll use my mag light along with at least one buddy with another mag light. Normally , If I'm not 100% sure on shot placement or the tracking is looking diffecult I'll back out and wait for first light , rather than pushing them further. Nothing beats sunlight for tracking!

DaveH

Even though I have used a lantern a time or two in the past, I feel the drawbacks outweigh the illmination you get. You can easily get burned with them if you're not careful, they're relatively fragile, bulky and the fuel can run out or the mantel break before you find what you're after. If you're in a very thick area by yourself, the weeds and the deer itself can block your field dressing light.

I carry a mini-maglight and I have a head lamp in my fanny pack for most of my tracking. I have a big maglight in the truck if I need it. The headlamp is really great for field dressing and makes most tracking jobs easier.