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Re: DEER HUNT MUST HAVES [Re: varnoldi13] #6896204 09/23/17 11:08 AM
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Re: DEER HUNT MUST HAVES [Re: varnoldi13] #6896253 09/23/17 01:17 PM
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Just recently, in the last few years, I started carrying a small tripod for my cell phone. Some of the best memories are pictures in the field... And I usually hunt alone. up


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Re: DEER HUNT MUST HAVES [Re: varnoldi13] #6896261 09/23/17 01:25 PM
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Really good binoculars, range finder, shooting sticks.

If I would of learned the importance of shooting sticks sooner, I would have been more successful with my opportunities.


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Re: DEER HUNT MUST HAVES [Re: varnoldi13] #6896350 09/23/17 03:13 PM
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Camera. I like taking photos as much as hunting.


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Re: DEER HUNT MUST HAVES [Re: varnoldi13] #6896557 09/23/17 08:32 PM
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Safety gear for climbing in that stand!

Re: DEER HUNT MUST HAVES [Re: varnoldi13] #6896680 09/23/17 11:12 PM
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Small flashing disc light or glow sticks, military grade. Nothing like NOT being able to find your way back to a down buck or a field dressed deer in the dark.

Re: DEER HUNT MUST HAVES [Re: varnoldi13] #6897147 09/24/17 03:32 PM
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Excuse my ignorance or lack of knowledge, but what exactly is a thermacell?

In my backpack I carry binos, headphones/ear plugs, knifes, TP, extra batteries, water/snack etc.

Re: DEER HUNT MUST HAVES [Re: varnoldi13] #6897148 09/24/17 03:33 PM
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Like others said on here i carry a back pack with me that has the same various things already mentioned. Things i have not seen mentioned is my hand held gps, a roll of survey ribbon and a good light to track blood trails. I hunt in east texas where it can get thick and you can get turned around real quick. I always have my Glock 22 with me too

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Re: DEER HUNT MUST HAVES [Re: varnoldi13] #6897160 09/24/17 03:48 PM
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I'm sure the OP has a general idea about what is needed, but I always have a backpack, blind bag, etc I take and put everything in that I wished I had the last time I went. It will be filled with the obvious stuff, but don't forget the food and drink (non alcohol for me) you can enjoy while on stand. My 10 year old is with me on most hunts and it will also be filled with things to keep him busy should it be a slow day. I take that bag out with some things in it, but bring it back with a ton of memories....so leave a pocket open for those! food


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Re: DEER HUNT MUST HAVES [Re: varnoldi13] #6897164 09/24/17 03:51 PM
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Just googled the thermacell like I should have done before asking, I'll have to look into these further!

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Originally Posted By: Jimmie Moreland
Just googled the thermacell like I should have done before asking, I'll have to look into these further!


You can get the thermacell at Academy and I think Walmart has them.---Or you can order on line. They work really well and the deer do not shy away from them if they get a whiff. It sure beats spraying yourself with OFF or any other deet spray which deer will shy away from

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Originally Posted By: Jimmie Moreland
Just googled the thermacell like I should have done before asking, I'll have to look into these further!


You can get the thermacell at Academy and I think Walmart has them.---Or you can order on line. They work really well and the deer do not shy away from them if they get a whiff. It sure beats spraying yourself with OFF or any other deet spray which deer will shy away from


Thanks I'll check them out. Be good to have around camp area at night as well.

Re: DEER HUNT MUST HAVES [Re: varnoldi13] #6897482 09/24/17 08:38 PM
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Thank you for all the responses. Thermacell is something I had not heard of. Always learning something from the guys on here!! I only bow hunt and a good range finder is on my Christmas wish list .damn September has been an expensive month!!


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Re: DEER HUNT MUST HAVES [Re: varnoldi13] #6897583 09/24/17 10:30 PM
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Ziplock bags.

Re: DEER HUNT MUST HAVES [Re: varnoldi13] #6897606 09/24/17 10:48 PM
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When I hunt the SHNF for deer I bring

headlamp
flashlight
pen & documents
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contractor bag to haul out my 4 quarters head and backstraps. Works great!
rangefinder
monocular
thermacell
lighter & waterproof matches
a few emergency blankets just in case
small camo umbrella (super useful for rain and as cover)
arm gloves and knife
a few extra rounds
compass w/ topo map of area
water and brunch


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Back when deer hunting was really a sport, and girls didn't do it, I needed a lot of things. Now all I need is my rifle and knife. We have a cushy camp. There's a lot of difference between tent camp hunting and what it's turned into today.

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All the above but this year I'm including a portable charger, power supply for my phone, just in case too many Netflix shows or game goes into overtime...

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I walk in with my flir handheld. I keep Most everything else in my blind besides my rifle.

This year I’m adding a blow dart gun to my blind. Squirrels better watch it.

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Originally Posted By: Jimmie Moreland
Excuse my ignorance or lack of knowledge, but what exactly is a thermacell?

In my backpack I carry binos, headphones/ear plugs, knifes, TP, extra batteries, water/snack etc.


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Can we talk grunt calls, scent away and scent attractants.

What has worked better than others in the past?


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Tick repellant. Off does not seem to phase them.


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Beer/Whiskey/ice chest, Mr. Buddy Heater, wasp spray, off, mixers for whiskey, propane bottles for Mr. Buddy, Deer jerky from last season, extra bullets. Thats about it!!! rifle

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Originally Posted By: scalebuster
Back when deer hunting was really a sport, and girls didn't do it, I needed a lot of things. Now all I need is my rifle and knife. We have a cushy camp. There's a lot of difference between tent camp hunting and what it's turned into today.
I would like hunting with this guy. He gets it

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