So I'm interested in hunting but I still have yet to take my Hunter Ed class as I am still wondering if the initial costs will disqualify me from the sport. I am not a rich guy so when I saw a list of suggested items for a person's kit I nearly doubled over like someone had kicked me in the apples. I thought hunting was supposed to be sort of simple and elegant. Then I get treated to a 3 page list of trinkets, gear, gizmos and god knows what else.
Drawing from my old Outward Bound days, it seems a basic day afield should really include little more than the following gear:
A good pair of boots.
A hat.
Hunting jacket
flare orange vest.
Bandana or similar cotton scarf
Knife
Canteen
Ammo
Gun of choice
Topographic map
Area map
compass
ID
Hunting permits
Small first aid kit with gauze, tape, antiseptic, and some moleskin patches.
Maybe some snackin' food (trail mix, granola bars.)
Is anything more really needed? What's in your kit for a day of hunting? Does it change if you expect to be out there for the entire weekend?
Drawing from my old Outward Bound days, it seems a basic day afield should really include little more than the following gear:
A good pair of boots.
A hat.
Hunting jacket
flare orange vest.
Bandana or similar cotton scarf
Knife
Canteen
Ammo
Gun of choice
Topographic map
Area map
compass
ID
Hunting permits
Small first aid kit with gauze, tape, antiseptic, and some moleskin patches.
Maybe some snackin' food (trail mix, granola bars.)
Is anything more really needed? What's in your kit for a day of hunting? Does it change if you expect to be out there for the entire weekend?