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11-15-2018, 10:52 AM
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Hunting tip #1 through .......
Here is something I do that works well. Add something to the list if you have a neat trick or idea that you use.
If you notice the Gatorade bottle in my pack you can see the orange handle of my knife. I usually cary a Gatorade bottle or three for drinking water or Gatorade. So when I am successful and make a mess of my knife I throw it in an empty bottle rather than the sheath. It keeps the sheath clean and keeps the blood and meat on the knife from drying out. That makes it easier to clean back at home or camp.
It works well for the used havalon razor blades as well.
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11-15-2018, 10:54 AM
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11-15-2018, 12:10 PM
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To start, nice kit Chuck....I think this will be an interesting thread, good idea...
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1/ I put two wraps of electrician tape around my recoil pad / where the stock meets/joins the recoil pad. No more fumbling for a roll of tape.
Once a shot is taken I tear some tape off to re-do my muzzle.
Once the season is over, it gets removed.
2/ Squeaking nylon back pack.
I bought some fall and winter white polar fleece from a fabric store and my wife made a bag to put over my pack..... No more noise.
She made it in the same fashion as a pillow case and added a draw string at the top. Cost about $3 and took her about 10 minutes.
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11-15-2018, 12:27 PM
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1-hockey tape is the solution for most noises created by buckles, straps, tree stands that bang together.
2-The yellow fibreglass driveway markers that peavey mart sells are the same size as your ground blind/ice fishing tent hub poles
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11-15-2018, 02:47 PM
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I carry a piece of double-sided Velcro so if I have to take pictures by myself I stick it to a tree or whatever .
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11-15-2018, 02:49 PM
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Zip lock bag of baby wipes. Those things clean off the hands really really well.
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Attention Anti Hunters
Sit back
Pour yourself a tea
Watch us "sportsmen" attack each other and destroy ourselves from within.
From road hunters vs "real hunters" to bowhunters vs rifle hunters, long bows and recurves vs compound user to bow vs crossbow to white hunters vs Native hunters etc etc etc
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Enjoy the easy ride, anti hunters. Strange to me why we seem to be doing your job for you.
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11-15-2018, 03:11 PM
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I use a collapsible plastic water container (nalgene) in my day pack. As I drink I can reduce the air in the container which reduces the amount of space it takes in my pack and reduces the sloshing as I'm trying to sneak up close.
Also I use a neoprene stock protector/cartridge carrier. I put a small eraser between it and the stock right where I want a certain part of my face to be every time for a consistent anchor point. I find it's helped reduce the time it takes me to get on target.
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11-15-2018, 03:33 PM
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Keep your variable scope on minimum power! Zoom it in from there if needed.
Practice shouldering your rifle over and over until you can do it with eyes closed and then open and be looking squarely thru the scope, at the correct eye relief to get a good sight picture. Adjust comb height and length of pull if needed. Lots of high rings out there to accommodate large scope bells, and I find the cheek weld is horrible if the comb is not adjusted.
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11-15-2018, 03:38 PM
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Ziploc bag of baby wipes - Now that's a good suggestion.
Wet leaves and grass didn't work as well as I would have liked this year.
How come I always manage to kneel in the blood somehow?
Shoulder length disposable vet gloves help to keep clean, if you are smart enough to put them back in the hunting bag ( I wasn't smart enough).
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11-15-2018, 03:43 PM
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I carry a couple pairs of AI gloves from peavy mart. Go right up to ur armpits and keep u clean when gutting an animal.
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11-15-2018, 03:55 PM
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I like the idea of a gator aid bottle to help clean a knife, thanks for that idea.
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11-15-2018, 04:13 PM
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Wipes in zip lock work great and you can buy unscented wipes at the Dollar Store for much less than at the grocery or outdoor stores.
For example: Dollar Store, $1.49/40 wipes. Large outdoor store, $7.99/24 wipes.
Can also buy unscented deodorant at Superstore for much less than the large outdoor store.
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11-15-2018, 04:29 PM
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Tip:
1/ I put two wraps of electrician tape around my recoil pad / where the stock meets/joins the recoil pad. No more fumbling for a roll of tape.
Once a shot is taken I tear some tape off to re-do my muzzle.
Once the season is over, it gets removed.
What is the tape being used for in the first place? Covering the muzzle and keeping water out?
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11-15-2018, 04:34 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nast70
Tip:
1/ I put two wraps of electrician tape around my recoil pad / where the stock meets/joins the recoil pad. No more fumbling for a roll of tape.
Once a shot is taken I tear some tape off to re-do my muzzle.
Once the season is over, it gets removed.
What is the tape being used for in the first place? Covering the muzzle and keeping water out?
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You bet...I always tape my gun barrel and keep a it wrapped around my barrel in case I actually shoot something.
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11-15-2018, 04:42 PM
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Plastic bowl covers = redneck scope protector
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11-15-2018, 04:45 PM
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I cut the finger off a black latex glove and use that for my Barrel works good
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11-15-2018, 05:35 PM
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I carry a small piece of carpet rolled up and strapped to the bottom of my pack. That way when I stop for a break, I pull it out and lay it down to sit on it, prevents me from getting a wet ass if the grass or log I'm sitting on is wet.
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11-15-2018, 05:39 PM
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If you are struggling to get a good grip while skinning big game use the pliers on your multi tool to not only get a better grip but to also hold the hide back if you don’t have an extra set of hands to help with the dirty job!
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11-15-2018, 05:40 PM
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Folded up piece of thick poly in my pack for skidding a deer out , anc a Kevlar glove for the other hand while field dressing .
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11-15-2018, 06:11 PM
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I always carry Fire paste tube with me any time of the year, never know when you need to start a fire, if you have a coleman fuel stove put some fire paste under you generator to warm it up then open your fuel valve, nice flame, also matches or sparker
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11-15-2018, 06:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by harv3589
I carry a couple pairs of AI gloves from peavy mart. Go right up to ur armpits and keep u clean when gutting an animal.
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A further use for the AI shoulder length gloves .. you guys that keep the heart and liver , take the liver in one hand and peel the glove down over it while holding on and tie the top .. repeat with the heart on other hand and the glove acts as a carry bag . If you are careful , your hands will remain clean .
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11-15-2018, 07:32 PM
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Great thread
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11-15-2018, 08:05 PM
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When hunting alone I like having a small compact 8 to 1 block and tackle with 50 feet of 3/16" nylon rope (rope rated at 880 lb.) in the bottom of the pack. Wrapped up it is minimal in size and weight. An 8 to 1 block makes 400 lbs. feel like 50. If an animal goes down in a gully or weird place that block and tackle takes the struggle out of moving the animal. Can easily lift the game if needed too.
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11-15-2018, 08:08 PM
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My tip of the day
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11-15-2018, 08:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chuck
Here is something I do that works well. Add something to the list if you have a neat trick or idea that you use.
If you notice the Gatorade bottle in my pack you can see the orange handle of my knife. I usually cary a Gatorade bottle or three for drinking water or Gatorade. So when I am successful and make a mess of my knife I throw it in an empty bottle rather than the sheath. It keeps the sheath clean and keeps the blood and meat on the knife from drying out. That makes it easier to clean back at home or camp.
It works well for the used havalon razor blades as well.
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Good idea but why not just carry water in one of the bottles and wash the knife?
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11-15-2018, 08:32 PM
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I carry an old simple tree stand harness with me. The simple webbing type. Packs super small and is much nicer to just tie a deer or sled to in order to pull it out and just walk forward with the weight on your shoulders instead of awkwardly pulling by hand.
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11-15-2018, 08:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bobalong
Good idea but why not just carry water in one of the bottles and wash the knife?
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I drink the water. It is a precious commodity.
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11-15-2018, 09:03 PM
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TP....
....don’t forget the Toilet paper!
however if you are hunting a very cold climate put TWO pairs of socks on because if you forget the TP you still got one pair of socks for your feet and something to wipe your Azz with....
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11-15-2018, 09:28 PM
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More of a survival tip, but if kindling is an issue take a look for old mans beard, that stuff burns like a satanist in a church and is everywhere in Alberta!
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11-15-2018, 10:06 PM
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I have a 12’ piece of cotton ASAT material, it’s invaluable to make a quick ground blind.
I always have a few elastics kicking around, they seem to work for lots of stuff.
I also carry (always) 2 LED headlamps in case one conks out
A piece of closed cell foam (rolled up) strapped to the outside of my pack is good for sitting on but also makes a superior mono pod for shooting off of
An extra pair of wool socks can have a thumb hole cut out of them and used as mitts when you forget yours- found that out the hard way.
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