I always forget at least one thing when going on a hunt... I've even forgot my release and broadheads before but I luckily had extras in the bag. I was just trying to put together a checklist for before I leave the house and couldn't even think if I was forgetting things on that.... So to be sure, what are some of the things that you guys bring on every hunt?
Not much, man. Lemme think it over really quick...got it. Arrows, I always put my broadheads back on after I get done practicing so I never forget broadheads. Thermacell! I'd rather have this in my stand than anything else. A single cigarette incase there's a victory that afternoon or morning, and a lighter to hit it and check the wind. Flashlight. Grunt tube. Yeah, I think that's it.
Up on top the Resources tab has a drop down menu and there is a bowhunting checklist on there that may help.
I don't think I knew that either but I know we had a big thread about this exact same thing a few weeks back. Sure you can find it if you do a little searching!
Everyones different. What I do is to put my important stuff in a bag. I call it my ditty bag. To be prepared, it takes alot of stuff. I take my ditty bag, binocs, and harness every time I hunt.
I keep a running list of stuff I need on an app on my phone. I have a list if I'm hunting. Camping on site and or working the property. Ie batteries, corn etc. I also have a check list for what I want "out of the truck" meaning, when I get out at 5am to walk to the stand I want what on and what in my back pack. Just work on your own list as you think of the items but yes I would take my bow and release I have nightmares about getting to the lease after driving 4 hours and realizing I forgot my bow
Flashlight, knife, rope, phone, tags, grunt tubes, bleat cans, water, hook made from a wire hanger, pack rack, scents, xtra gloves, xtra socks, toilet paper, bow/arrows/harness/release (obviously). Most of the normal stuff I use I have in a fanny pack, the rest are in my backpack. Rarely have to dive in the backpack, but have had to on occasions, so I still take it.
BOW,Release,extra release, arrows, broadheads, extra broadheads, Bino's grunt call. string/rope tags glasses scent off spray extra clothes water/drink piss bottle hanging hooks harness zip ties flash light camera phone/with extra battery face paint WhiteTail Whiskey, buck brand. Strongly recommend for after the hunt use only. snack/lunch. rangefinder if available. knife for gutting that hawg your going to kill. vanilla extrac.
Most of the time I carry at least these things and if I go for an all-day trip i'd probably take some more food. All this fits easily in my waist pack Bow w/ full quiver Release Gloves and extra pair Waist pack or backpack Seat cushion or portable seat License and permits (& pen) Smartphone Small digital camera Handwarmers Folding Knife Multi-tool Sharpener Paracord & Twine Field dressing gloves Magnesium Firestarter Water Granola Bars Binocs Haul Line Small Screw Hooks Screw In Bow hanger (folding kind) Windicator (talc powder for telling wind direction) Bleat can Small grunt call Scent Eliminating Spray Rattle bag (for rut) Scent bombs Boot felt pads for setting scent trail Reflective trail tacks (if hunting a new area) Headlamp, Flashlight and extra set of batteries.
This is my list for tomorrow Bow, Arrows, broadheads, release Tag/license Phone/Camera Extra clothes/scent free clothing in bag Safety harness Rattling Antlers Grunt call Doe Estrous Buck Urine Binocs Headlamp Flashlight Rope Knife Water/Snack Fillet Knife Saw Pans for meat Gloves Bringing bow hanger and smaller hangers for ladder stand tomorrow. Going to get in early and hang those on tree in dark. Hopefully not too loud. We always bring firestarter or something to light a fire in a shack we built to warm up in. We have a wood heater that we always put water on so if we get a deer it is easy to clean up and clean knives/saw.
