Hunting MUST Have

goldenhunter02 · Mar 6, 2003

I was just curious as to what other hunters feel that they MUST have when they go hunting. I know that I always have my guardian angel pinned inside my vest. I know that seems hokey, but that is MY thing.Religious item

Rick618 · Mar 6, 2003

Its almost a religious item....cause if I didnt have it I would be praying for it!Toilet paper, no matter what type of hunting I gots some bowl tickets with me. There is a fine line between hobby and insanity.

GordonSetter · Mar 6, 2003

My Gun. I have found that if I don't bring my gun I don't do well in the field that day. Let the dog hunt the birds, ... you hunt the dog.

Freedive100 · Mar 6, 2003

Water.

berettaguy · Mar 7, 2003

ive been carrying a 12 gauge 2 1/2inch slug on my belt for 5 years mow.... i've never used that slug.... just seems to bring goodluck

JackRyann · Mar 7, 2003

I totally agree with the gun thing. I've allso found I need bullets about half the time.I hardly ever need it but I just don't feel right with out my liscence as well. SERENITY NOW! OR ELSE!

MTRoss · Mar 7, 2003

I carry a pack with about 10 pounds of my necessities. But I occasionally venture out, depending on how serious I am at that particular moment, with nothing more than my trusty gun of choice and a pocketful of ammo. Mike RossThe Cartridge Guyswww.cartridgeguys.web1000.comLife Member, NAHCMember, National Rifle AssociationMember, Meeker Co. Historical Society

OldHubcap · Mar 7, 2003

Well, aside from the stuff that is required for hunting, gun, ammo, license, the must have item is toilet paper.

JackRyann · Mar 8, 2003

Don't you guys wear socks?:rollin SERENITY NOW! OR ELSE!

OldHubcap · Mar 10, 2003

Okay, if we're going to go that route, the bare minimun to go into the woods (on a nice summer day) is pants!:rollin :rollin

JackRyann · Mar 11, 2003

I think you got me wrong.I was jerk'n chains on those guys taking all that TP.Am I the only guy here who's gone out for an hour or so only to see it turn into all day. A long way from the "conveniences of home". If ya find one sock way deep out in the woods I'd just ignore it if I were you.:lol :rollin :lol SERENITY NOW! OR ELSE!

Rick618 · Mar 11, 2003

No....but that is one of the reasons that I do tote TP with me.I have se....well, not seen but from finding the leavings in the woods I know lots of folks don't bring TP with them. They use socks, gloves, sleeves off of tshirts, even clumps of grass or leaves.Its not hard to take a partial roll, squash it flat, drop it into a plastic bag, and then into a vest pocket. Even better when you hunt with a lady.

OldHubcap · Mar 13, 2003

Now I have to admit that I never thought about using a sock for those personal emergencies. Great Idea. I think I will stick with toilet paper in my fanny pack. :lol

MTRoss · Mar 13, 2003

I agree that toilet paper is one of the easiest things to take with you into the field. Like Rick said, half a roll squashed flat in a zip-lock bag will fit almost anywhere and is very light. Socks? Socks?! Well, beats poison oak I guess. :\ Mike RossThe Cartridge Guyswww.cartridgeguys.web1000.comLife Member, NAHCMember, National Rifle AssociationMember, Meeker Co. Historical Society

JackRyann · Mar 14, 2003

Sorry guys. I just find the whole TP subject hilarious. It just keeps bringing back the day we met back at the truck and when my buddy was changing his muddy boots to get in I noticed he only had on one sock. You can imagine the subjects that came up for a long time after that.I don't really get the TP issue for these day trips, even all day. If I'm thinking ahead enough to pick up a roll of TP why not just "sit down and think about it a little" to decide if ya really need that today. SERENITY NOW! OR ELSE!

Rick618 · Mar 14, 2003

Well Jack....it seems that for some of us a trip to the Waffle House before a hunting trip with a couple of cups of coffee, some greasy meat, and a load of scattered, covered, and smothered can decide for us that a simple sit down or lean to is going to happen and I guess that until Depends comes out in with a camo version TP is going to have to do. Now give a thought to the holidays, Thanksgiving and Christmas, both of them there are many people off thinking of hunting and ofcourse the eating. Friday morning after T-day in the woods I would bet that there are many many bare butts across the American wooded landscape. Which probably explains why so many are happy to get new socks and gloves on Christmas. Others, for example it just never fails about the time they pull on their waders that "feeling" comes on them or after a long slow bumpy ride down a rock strewn muddy road it just shakes something loose, for others I bet that extra excercise of strolling along helps to get the move on. For whatever the reason, the potty problem is something that is going to happen and you might as well be prepared. :rolleyes

OldHubcap · Mar 14, 2003

Ahh, the trail of camoflaged clothing going into the woods in 15 degree weather during deer season! Its amazing how fast a guy can get out of coveralls when nature calls. I have to agree with Rick, those early morning breakfast tend to put one's sytem on its own schedule.

HeavyChevy · Apr 12, 2003

I have a hat that says One shot master. Didnt have it with me last year and it took me 2 shots to drop my deer.HeavyChevyLM NAHCFounding member HHHwww.hhh-usa.org

vicvlb · Jun 10, 2003

How about babywipes packed in a ziplock baggy.They can clean just about anything.

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