Any "Tricks of the Trade" to share?
08-27-2004, 11:38 AM
#1
Nontypical Buck
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 3,406
Any "Tricks of the Trade" to share?
Hopefully if we share some of our own "tricks of the trade" it will be beneficial to a lot of folks here. Here's a few from me...
Use a small balloon (or fax simile) on the end of your Muzzleloader to keep out moisture during inclement weather.
After taking a compass reading before entering the woods, write the OUT direction on the plam of one hand...ie....OUT NE. That will avoid confusion as to .."did I go in NE or do I come out NE".
Please feel free to include some of your own....
Use a small balloon (or fax simile) on the end of your Muzzleloader to keep out moisture during inclement weather.
After taking a compass reading before entering the woods, write the OUT direction on the plam of one hand...ie....OUT NE. That will avoid confusion as to .."did I go in NE or do I come out NE".
Please feel free to include some of your own....
08-27-2004, 12:36 PM
#2
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Saskatchewan Canada
Posts: 6,921
RE: Any "Tricks of the Trade" to share?
I use electricians tape to cover both CF and ML barrels.
Jimmy you carry a pen in the bush? If so is it a Sharpie???
If you rely on a GPS have spare batteries and keep them warm(a shirt pocket under a coat is perfect!). Always carry waterproof matches, lighter, spare gloves, trailmarker and hand/foot warmers just in case ( a bag of trail mix is another good thing to tote and it don't take up much room). If you hunt alone or in a group it is always good to let others know your plan for the day(vice versa). Thin layers of clothes vs bulk &a void cotton like the plague-polyproplene, wool, fleece are much better choices. Take H20 and avoid caffine drinks which makes you void more, it also will affect your body temp. If you need hot drinks soup or hot water is a better choice. Don't leave your site in procedure to the last day or weekend get out and start early, practice is never a waste of time or money.
Be safe and have a great year!
Jimmy you carry a pen in the bush? If so is it a Sharpie???
If you rely on a GPS have spare batteries and keep them warm(a shirt pocket under a coat is perfect!). Always carry waterproof matches, lighter, spare gloves, trailmarker and hand/foot warmers just in case ( a bag of trail mix is another good thing to tote and it don't take up much room). If you hunt alone or in a group it is always good to let others know your plan for the day(vice versa). Thin layers of clothes vs bulk &a void cotton like the plague-polyproplene, wool, fleece are much better choices. Take H20 and avoid caffine drinks which makes you void more, it also will affect your body temp. If you need hot drinks soup or hot water is a better choice. Don't leave your site in procedure to the last day or weekend get out and start early, practice is never a waste of time or money.
Be safe and have a great year!
08-28-2004, 05:59 AM
#3
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Posts: 65
RE: Any "Tricks of the Trade" to share?
I'm the "kitchen sink" type. I try to take everything I may possibly need. Extra gloves, hat, and batteries for everything. Paper towels and cleaning gloves are handy. You never know when you may need rope or electrical tape. (I'd take duct tape but it's a little bulky) If I'm rifle hunting, I make sure to bring a lens pen just in case I need to clean my scope. Water and some snacks are also good to have. I'm 25 and in pretty good shape so weight isn't much of a concern for me. I like hunting clothes with lots of big pockets so if I have to track a deer I can put the essentials in my pockets and leave my pack at my stand.
