Hello!
I am also in my twenties (27 in August), married, and with a Baby! I have been deer hunting since I was 10 years old. Started out hunting in Alabama with dogs (killed my first deer with a single shot .410 at 11 years old!) then moved on to Georgia after I met my now husband! Now I will also add on South FL (I live in Miami so it's a lot closer!!). I will tell you this. I have NEVER come across another person who is willing to give you the amount of information that was mentioned above! Many FL hunters are douche bags and everything is a damn competition for them. I have read each word that was said and it is described perfectly! Deer hunting in FL will be a first for me this year but I have hunted hogs many times and let me tell you.. It's not easy! Especially in the swamp! Outfitters are pretty much a guaranteed harvest which I personally do not consider hunting. What the other user mentioned is basically FL Hunting 101 at it's best from an actual hunter. Some things I would like to add to your backpack list (up to you of course) is take 2-3 MRE's and definitely a Solar Charger for your phone/gps with an extra cable just in case!! You'd be surprised how much you may need it depending on your situation. Weather here as you know is crazy so anything can happen! I like to take paracord as well. Although where I hunt I know my way around, you never know if you need to stay overnight in the middle of the woods or if you get lost tracking a deer/hog. Trail markers are a must for tracking at night! They are a life saver! I buy the ones you can clip to a branch. On the way back I just un-clip it and put it in my pocket until I reach camp and organize my bag again. I also take 2 flashlights and keep one head light on for use on the stand and extra batteries. I too also take a handgun. Unfortunately all I have is a S&W M&P Shield 9mm.. I just take extra mags and ammo. It's better than nothing. Hunting in FL is a real challenge. If you can hunt in FL, you can hunt anywhere! Pack your backpack for survival is what I do. Like I said, you never know! I have an archery permit for Dinner Island this year and I am stoked!! If you have any questions about my things or how it looks where I hunt, Check out my youtube channel. I have 1 or 2 videos to give you a general idea. Search SouthernHuntress829 and i'm there! Good luck to you and be safe out there! Hunting is a great way to bring REAL organic food to the table for your family! Have fun! ** Forgot to add on!** When it comes to hunting on the ground or on a stand, a climber is the way to go!! You can always change position if the sun is hitting directly or if you need to move to another spot and you can hunt higher! ALWAYS wear a harness and tie with a rope the foot platform to the chair platform in case if it slips off the tree you're not stuck up there. Give it a 2-3ft gap. I have a Summit SD Viper Crush Edition climber. It's like $250 but so comfortable and worth the money! Spend more now to spend less later! |
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I got a set of Third Hand Treestand Stabilizer straps for my Viper SD... they are amazing. Your stand does not move once you climb and sit.
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I have to agree with krizia829. This topic is a wealth of useful info for people hunting in Florida, hunting from a treestand, whitetail hunting and shooting a rifle from the standing position with a sling for support, etc. Too many good things to list and it also comes with pics, maps, charts and graphs. I have pinned this to the top so newer members can find it more easily and benefit from its' wealth of knowledge. Good Hunting!
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Dayyyummmmm!!! This stuff is pure gold for just about any level hunter. I've never hunter Florida but now have a pretty good idea on the terrain and challenges.
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I feel like I could move to Fl and be a pro hunter after reading all that!
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hardcastonly do you know anything about hunting Maryland lol
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no I have yet too hunt the area around MARYLAND,
but I have hunted northern California in the warner wilderness, WYOMING in several areas idaho once all over mid Colorado and the white river areas , meeker,eagle,gypsum,rifle, gunnison , and near woodland park, aspen etc. dozens of years some areas in northern MAINE up near paterson and in florida several dozen, management areas ocala, corbett,browns farm, bear island..... (too many to remember them all) keep in mind the basics remain constant, get the proper licences, you first need too research the area regulations, try to talk to game wardens and biologists several times prior to the season,areal photos help if current. youll need to know what your hunting, and any limitations, like shotguns only or 500 sq inches of orange in a vest and hat. or limits on tree stands or vehicles camping or road access. re-read the whole thread several times,you increase the odds by being alert and noting details get a topo map, of the area, youll need to stay safe, warm, dry , you need decent boots and a day pack. if available get a map marked with local property boundary lines call the local fish and game office get current info, if you can find a local mentor so much better. use your brain,look over the terrain and be aware that most deer will try to avoid roads and camp sites. you need to know what the local game eats where it tends to bed, and be able to recognize potential feed like white oak, wondering aimlessly hoping to see deer is a waste of effort in most cases , work smart not hard, if water is scarce, water holes are a used asset. if theres a big camp site try to use the flood of foot traffic at dawn, to your advantage, look for natural funnels like fenced highways or cliff faces that tend to force game traveling through an area too bunch up look for escape routes. realize most hunters are adverse to putting in the effort to cross streams or climb steep embankments some of the best areas may require wading a small stream or climbing a steep grade to gain access. if you get a shot never assume you missed, even well hit deer can rush off as if totally untouched only to fall 50 yards into the tree line. be aware of whats beyond the target, you don,t want a bullet to carry into property and cause damage. get a decent cooler and bags of ice, youll need cold water or soda and if you score youll need to cool the venison. a quality tree stand can be huge asset as can quality binoculars If you intend to hunt the area regularly start a log book a and buy and use an accurate GPS. log terrain, take pictures ,note game, vegetation, and time of day and date seen info divide and label the area in your log, into 1/8 mile squares for reference heres a quick memory jog list, for MY hunting day pack (you may not need everything but it may jog your memories or cause you too think.) (remember you might be forced to stay out over night, & weather is unpredictable) skinning knife kukri compact blade sharpener compass area topo maps canteen licences cell phone (car charger and/or back-up batteries) several lighters several mil surplus trioxane heat tabs granola bars rain poncho 2 gallon zip lock bags small block & tackle hoist & rope(50 ft parachute cord) spare ammo heavy hoodie jacket large plastic tarp aspirin other meds lip chapstick water purification tablets, or filter/pump down vest gps pack of wetnaps toilet paper emergency food on your belt large knife or light tomahawk, or kukuri the cold steel (TRAIL MASTER, or ( KUKRI) are good choices canteen anything that could get screwed up if you fall in a creek like medicine, licences, cell phones etc. gets double zip loc bagged |
Thank you so much..
This info is really helpful.. I like this.. |
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