Things to take bowhunting for deer?

Furor · Post by **Furor** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 10:51 pm

Could you guys tell me what you take to your stand when bowhunting? I have a small pack and a few pockets so there is limited space. I am brand new to this sport so any tips would be greatly appreciated. Im looking for "must" haves, "should" haves, and "would be nice" to haves. Any articles on the web that cover this topic that you could point me to would be nice also. Thanks again!

So far in my pack I have a knife, small bone saw, rubber gloves, flashlight. Is trail marking tape considered necessary or not really? Do you take water and snacks along or a camera?

LoneWolf · Post by **LoneWolf** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 12:13 am

Here's what I take in my pack

Urine bottle
Range Finder
Binoculars
Something to drink on stand (water)
Scent Away spray
Toilet paper (in case of emergency or marking blood trails)
Camera
Cell Phone.
Knife
Rope
Flashlights (2)
Compass

TYE · Post by **TYE** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 10:01 am

Remember to keep the cell phone turned off...

LoneWolf · Post by **LoneWolf** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 10:18 am

The cell phone is always turned off when I'm hunting, it's used for emergency purposes only. I don't need a phone ringing in my ear when I'm out in the outdoors...

Partikle · Post by **Partikle** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 10:19 am

In addition to LoneWolf's gear I take:

A sting to tie off the anus.
All my bow gear (cocking aid, bolts, etc)
Safety belt in case I fall asleep in the tree.

My tag and license.
Grunt call and doe ble just in case I want to use them.
Clothing depending on weather (ie batteries for my socks in -20 or a light rain poncho to go over my clothing if rain is predicted).
Apples make a good snack as you can toss the core's down and they smell nice or apple granola bars.
Coffee in a thermos if it's cold.
Seat cusion depending on your stand seat.

And new for this year, a print out of Woody's Tracking Wounded Deer tips to read right after I make my shot during the waiting period.

http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/phpBB2 ... hp?t=10506

I keep it all in a back pack that I hang in my stand.

Partikle

LoneWolf · Post by **LoneWolf** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 10:39 am

Partikle wrote:
A sting to tie of the anus.
All my bow gear (cocking aid, bolts, etc)
Safety belt .
My tag and license.
Grunt call and doe bleat just in case I want to use them.
Clothing depending on weather

You're right Partikle....I forgot about these things which are also always in my pack.

Just wanted to add that I keep my tracking lights back at the truck or back at camp...

franklinm · Post by **franklinm** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 11:28 am

Distance to your stand often tell`s how much to carry , I am lucky I only have a short way`s to walk , so I can leave much at the truck .
But think about this , if you bought some of every think on the market you would need a very large truck to carry it all .

TYE · Post by **TYE** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 11:56 am

A string to tie off the anus?

Partikle · Post by **Partikle** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 12:34 pm

TYE wrote:A string to tie off the anus?

Yes Tye. In case you have the runs and can't make it to a toilet.

chris4570 · Post by **chris4570** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 6:30 pm

Partikle wrote:
TYE wrote:A string to tie off the anus?
Yes Tye. In case you have the runs and can't make it to a toilet.

GREY OWL · Post by **GREY OWL** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 9:43 pm

TYE wrote:A string to tie off the anus?

Tye, you cut the skin around the anus, then ream out the cavity, (so to speak), then tie the end of the anus, that's so the dung, poop, feces, doesn't get on the meat, and taint it. Even more important is the the urine sack. If that breaks on ya, your in trouble.

Hey Woody, maybe post a thread on gutting or field dressing a deer.

Grey Owl

dw · Post by dw » Sat Sep 17, 2005 9:47 pm

it's always good to take your crossbow to

"dw"

kendo kid · Post by **kendo kid** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 9:56 pm

Add zip lock plastic bags for the heart and tarsals ( not in the same bag please) and a plastic bottle with a darn good cap for collecting the urine. Man does that work next time out.
Kendo kid

Deergetter · Post by **Deergetter** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 9:56 pm

Well I've been taking a Knife and The Can call.Plus my Crossbow.

End of the month I will take my Grunt call and Rattling Antlers.

Deergetter

Digger · Post by **Digger** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 9:59 pm

Skining Quartering and butchering

http://home.rochester.rr.com/sevendzero/