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Things i carry when shed hunting

Discussion in 'Shed Hunting' started by bloodcrick, Feb 11, 2009.

  1. bloodcrick

    bloodcrick Moderator/BHOD Prostaff

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    Just curious what you guys pack in while shed hunting, especially the guys who put in the long hikes. These are items i like to carry.
    small back pack
    compact binos
    toilet paper :wave:
    pruners
    glow tacks
    tylenol
    two bottles of water
    camera
    camera pod sticks
    knife
    The binos are used for fields if i think i see something from far or in the hilly strip mine ground to look on opposite hills, to save me from going up and down more than i have to. The toilet paper is self explanatory ;) The pruners and glow tacks are very important to me, if i find a new stand sight, i can go ahead and do some trimming and get it marked for the walk in, when season rolls around. Tylenol ? so a sudden head ache can be avoided and not ruin time spent in the woods. water?I like water alot, its about all i drink most of the time, and its just nessasary for long adventures to keep hydrated.
    the camera and sticks are for posing with monster sheds with a funky trucker style hat :nana: what ya all carry??????
     
  2. 130Woodman

    130Woodman Grizzled Veteran

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    For me it's a small backpack with TP,water and a knife.If I find a good spot for a stand I know where I'm at.
     
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    wiaxle Weekend Warrior

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    ski poles
    binocs
    camera
    water/soda
    ipod (if it is just me)
    backpack (for if i happen to find any sheds)
    fanny pack for camera/drink
     
  4. Siman/OH

    Siman/OH Legendary Woodsman

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    Lots of hope that hasnt panned out yet :confused:
     
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    wiaxle Weekend Warrior

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    meh, check your ego at the door, big chunk of it is luck......lucky to find them, lucky to have the right areas to look in, lucky to be able to get out and do something outside, etc......
     
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    What part of Central Wi? Grandma and Unc up in Portage.

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    I carry..

    backpack
    binos (sometimes)
    water(s)
    few snacks (granola bars, fruit snacks, samich)
    another hat (ball cap if i'm wearing wool, wool cap if i'm wearing ball.)
    camera

    I like Wi's idea of taking a soda in. I don't drink much soda really.. but if I took a orange soda with me I'd likely be out in the woods longer.. bouncin' of the walls.
     
  8. Bols

    Bols Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I carry on me.....

    Binos
    Rangefinder (I'm gonna start testing my yardage while out in the field)
    Gloves/Hat
    Phone (for the camera, text messages, and life support if needed. Plus, it does have an iPod built in, maybe I'll start using it)

    Plus I got a backpack packed with:

    Extra clothes
    Flagging Tape in Green and Orange
    Water
    Food (forgot it last time, I was starvin')
    Knife/Saw
     
  9. rockinchair

    rockinchair Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Small pack with Camera- two lenses
    Couple waters
    Couple snacks
    Trail Cam cards
    Cell Phone
     
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    TP. I like to travel light when I shed hunt.
     
  11. Bols

    Bols Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I guess on multiple levels? :confused: :lol:
     
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    I can see that, but there has to be some skill invlolved when some people find 20 or more a year and other find 0 or 1 :deer:
     
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    MN/Kyle Die Hard Bowhunter

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    always bring Kudos.
     
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    bloodcrick Moderator/BHOD Prostaff

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    I for got to mention i do bring a cell phone so i can send teaser text when i find some sheds :d Duke, i like the idea of the two kinda hats if the weather changes or are these just for posing? :d Kyle, i like kudos to :tu:
     
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    Bols Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Shed hunting now becomes NASCAR. :deer:
     
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    I just take a pair of Binos and my Bow! I turn my stump shooting into a shed hunt... or is it the other way around, my shed hunt into a stump shoot....err...a.... wait, is it a rabbit hunt!???:confused:
     
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    I like to carry sheds while shed hunting but that only seems to work for me if I get out of MI.
     
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    Teaser texts are the greatest thing for hunting since the treestand :deer:
     
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    A little from column A.. a little from column B.:d

    Mostly for the weather.. I can sweat beyond belief after just a short time of sheddin'.. so I'll change hats for a cool down.
     
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    wiaxle Weekend Warrior

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    add onto my list a roll of toilet paper.....some things you just can't leave at home.......
     

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