What's in your "kill kit".

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What's in your "kill kit".

Post by tomasw1 »

When I got my doe this year, I found my kit lacking. I had my Buck Vangard knife with gut hook, Latex gloves, reflective markers for blood and a deer drag. Carried that for years. Then when it came time, I found I was a bit lacking. Thankfully another, more experience hunter helped me out and he was better equipped. Now I think I have too much in my kit, lol. I'm a gear head, so I'd love to hear from you guys so I might be able to fine tune my kit.

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Gloves
Wetwipes
Paracord
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Zip Ties
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hunters in my area recommend a small bone saw. I don't think I would go out in the woods without my leatherman multitool.
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I carry a couple of gallon bags for the heart and liver; sandwich bags for the paper harvest tag.

I also carry a glow stick in my pack for when I kill a deer at the end of the day. It makes it a lot easier to find the downed deer in the dark and they are 2 for $1.00 at the dollar store.

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like to carry a small roll of TP for marking trails and other things :lol: :lol: :lol:
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In my pack i tote 4 knives, roll of TP, C2, bottle of water, tags, ziplock bag with wet wash cloth fer washing my hands n knife off. Arrow quiver with 4 arrows. P bottle,my cell phone
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Knife and backup knife
Gut Hook
Shop Towels
Thermos of Coffee
Bag of Jerky
Mickey of Scotch
Cuban Cigars
MAPPS Torch with backup striker
Compass
Tags and Hole Punch for tags
Hunting Licence
Headlamp and backup maglite
Paracord
8x10 Tarp
Small first aid kit
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Re: What's in your "kill kit".

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In terms of a "kill kit" I keep it simple. Drop point knife and about 10 feet of rope to rig a drag harness. I have carried a Butt Out tool on occasion but that's about it. It's a good idea to carry a plastic bag for the heart and liver if you want keep them.
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TPM wrote:In terms of a "kill kit" I keep it simple. Drop point knife and about 10 feet of rope to rig a drag harness. I have carried a Butt Out tool on occasion but that's about it. It's a good idea to carry a plastic bag for the heart and liver if you want keep them.
Hahaha..... Sure he can pack light.... that's because I carry a pile more gear and I'm just a text message away. :lol:

My kit includes:
DaGriz knife in pack
Browning folding knife in pocket
long sleeve gloves
heavyweight dish washing gloves
butt out tool
zip ties
glow stick
t.p.
flashlight
headlamp
bottle of water
length of rope
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Knife, rope,headlamp,compass.Cordage on flashlight(separate from headlamp) case. Tag in wallet.
Outside of what's used for dressing deer ,t.p.,multiple means of firestarting,coffee,Swiss army knife,spare wool mitten/gloves or gloves.
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VixChix wrote:
TPM wrote:In terms of a "kill kit" I keep it simple. Drop point knife and about 10 feet of rope to rig a drag harness. I have carried a Butt Out tool on occasion but that's about it. It's a good idea to carry a plastic bag for the heart and liver if you want keep them.
Hahaha..... Sure he can pack light.... that's because I carry a pile more gear and I'm just a text message away. :lol:

My kit includes:
DaGriz knife in pack
Browning folding knife in pocket
long sleeve gloves
heavyweight dish washing gloves
butt out tool
zip ties
glow stick
t.p.
flashlight
headlamp
bottle of water
length of rope
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Re: What's in your "kill kit".

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I carry on a hunt;
Fixed blade knife
Folding knife
Small hatchet
Rubber gloves
T.P.
Rattle bag
The Can
Grunt call
Spare flashlight
Flashlight batteries
Small bottle of water
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My situation may be different than some of y'all. I'm never too far from the road/truck/camp., and with cell phone help is close by. I could carry a few things more I suppose,but I really dont like carrying as much as I do.
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...my "kill kit" (never heard it said this way)...is more of a function of whether it is morning or afternoon, whether I am staying on post for the entire day or not, how tired I am and or whether or not I feel I can remove some of the stuff....

...everything previous posters have said is pretty much what I carry, sans the TP as I am fortunate to take care of that B4 I go in (but I do like the idea for marking a trail to a deer, etc) and the scotch (but there was a day when that would come in also- fortunately I don't drink.)..

...on the warm days I have my themacell with me, cold days there are handwarmers...

...rangefinder and saw for branches, pins to hold up blind, tree hangers

...also I never forget the Expresso coffee, Italian hero and some Italian music :shock: :lol: ...

...that's about it...

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Re: What's in your "kill kit".

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My kit has many of the same things as in the first posts improved kit. One thing I changed several years ago which has saved me a lot of time is to get a knife with a blaze orange handle. Mine's a Kershaw, however, I think others like Buck make them as well. Now when I put my knife down for a few seconds I don't have to spend a half hour looking for it.

I never could understand why camo is pushed on hunters for everything. Stuff like knives and flashlights are better if they are bright orange or any color except camo so we can find them on the ground.
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Re: What's in your "kill kit".

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Two knifes, a leatherman,water,crackers,rope,paracord,spit bottle,tp,range finder,deer call,grizzly snuff,flashlight ,spare batteries,fire stater,cover scent,gloves,plastic bags, I don't know if I have a kill bag. but I carry a backpack with all included same thing? right.
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Re: What's in your "kill kit".

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I hunt alone so this may seem like a lot In a pack but it all fits with plenty of room to spare:
Mini Blood hunter-Plus Flashlight with extra batteries
Head Lamp
Homemade drag rope with handle
20 reflective orange strips
Calls for deer and mouth calls for turkey
Camo Gloves and Face Mask
30 oz water bottle
Flolding folding fillet knife
Bone/pruning saw
Rib cage spreader
Elbow Gloves
Milk weed (fibers from pod) for wind direction.
Small first aid kit
Lighter and waterproof matches
Compass
Small Mirror
TP
Ink pen
Glucose tablets
Emergency Medical ID/Information
Cover Scent
2 lashing straps
Roll of Para-cord
Wet towelettes
Very Large Brass Laundry Pin (for squirrels-n-such)
Jumbo size Zip-lok-bag

On my belt:
Hip Quiver
a Vintage Shrade 3" drop-point gut-hook knife.
GMRS Radio and Cell phone with GPS app. (just in case)
Can of Copenhagen and 1 mini leatherman in my pocket. & Hunting License
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