Just as important as a knife and Firestarter is water .if you hunt anywhere in the desert southwest and you run out of water you can die.its fall so it's cooler but even mild dehydration will dull your senses and lessen your likelihood of success. Also lunch/emergency rations.keep up the great work
Ron, I’d make an addendum to your clothing tip. If it’s really cold, don’t get sweaty on the way to your stand. I wear a nice warm coat like everyone else when I hunt but I walk to the stand with the coat open. An open coat on a freezing morning keeps me from getting overheated and sweating on the way in; walk in and give yourself 10 or 15 minutes to cool down and then close your coat. Nothing is worse than causing yourself to sweat and then having to sit there for hours in damp clothes in freezing temperatures. This strategy has never let me down. Obviously, different folks will have to work out their own ways but the idea is to avoid being damp and miserable! It’s hard to make that perfect shot when your teeth are chattering, LOL! Great video, I nodded as you spoke!
Don’t forget to book your deer reservation , I like to book mine for around 10am that way I don’t have to wake up early and can also be home before noon….😂
I always carry a 600 ml bottle of water It doesn't matter if I do a short or long outing, if I hunt and you have to go to work to wash your hands and always maintain hydration
Good morning, this will stir up some debate ! My experience was that I started out with a rifle, boots , knife and a bottle of water. I accumulated and carried all this gear over the years , and I’ve now ended up with just the same gear I started out with. Always good to hear you talk mr Spomer. That English setter steals the show
For fire starting, dryer lint does a good job. A smallish knife with a gut hook makes opening up a deer easier. Also, a set up for hanging a deer is useful. If it is cold weather, layer your clothing so you can add or subtract clothing based on temperature. Gloves. You never know when they will be needed. Water. Stay hydrated. I use a camel back.
Thanks for the information! As someone trying to get into big game hunting alone after only really hunting small game, this channel has been an extremely useful resource.
My Uncle (Owner of Beartooth Bullets in Idaho) once forgot his knife and field dressed his kill with a cartridge case. He smashed it with a rock and then sharpened it on said rock. Guy has mad skills! Wish I could talk him into writing a book!
In response to survival tools, the best thing I carried with me along with the tools is a first aid kit just big enough to cover up yourself and possibly one other person (nice having extra bandages should anything happen). I know I never had to use mine yet, but again, should anything happen while out in the wilderness it's better to have it and not need it than it is to not have it when you really need it.
@@benk.4733 ah man… that sucks. We have general tags (elk, deer, bear) and drew an extra cow tag is all. The usual Montana resident stuff. So it’s nothing different this year then the last 3 hunting with my son. But hard to shoot them from the road…
@@brianklamer3328 bummer. I’m back to work and all, but definitely not in the mood to shoulder a rifle and walk thru the woods. Much less haul something out!
I recommend carring cans of Campbell's chicken soup for emergencie food. Or just for a quick pick me up. Shake it up, eat it cold. Slim Jim and cheese. Or deer jerky for us fortunate ones.
Wanted to comment on your bashing of the 30-30. I couldnt comment there. Bet you own at least 2. Best 50 yd brush gun for white tail, hands down. Some of us other hunters know when to throw the BS card...
I carry a basic aid kit plus an IFAK for heavy trauma like GSW or knife wounds. I usually hunt rifle using drivers and standers so some peace of mind if something happens. IFAK has a splint too in case of a broken bone.
Holy cow, you take a lot of stuff. I've successfully hunted elk for many years and everything I need to take on a day hunt fits in pouches on my belt. First aid, flame, drop point blade with gut hook, rope, folding saw, along with a small bottle for water. Water is heavy so don't haul to much of it. A .22 pistol can be helpful on those days when you don't see one elk but a ton of grouse.
I learned to hunt with a bow @14, then @25 after I served, with my then brand new Tang Safety, red buttpadded Ruger M-77 in .308 flavor, the “6.5 Creedmore” of its day. In Northwestern Oregon (and no Ron, SW Oregon isn’t wet enough, you should go further North, like the Trask or Alsea units.) you have to make quick kills at relatively close ranges
Blaze orange should be done away with. Here in Colorado I have to ware it during bear season. In September when I am sharing the woods with bow hunters and recreational hikers.
Ron -- Hunting dogs are actually very much legal in several Southern states. "Dogging" for deer is deeply ingrained in Southern deer hunting tradition and history, and it's still being carried on today.
Did you really feel the need to clarify that? Did you consider he might be talking about Idaho, the state in which he lives? I'm from Alabama where dog drives are big tradition, and I was not offended that he said that. I'm more annoyed by a sorehead like you only looking for a chance to correct the teacher.
@@loganchappell6272 I'm sure Ron knows his RUclips audience reaches way beyond the borders of his own state, so blanket statements like he made, which are incorrect for many hunters, should be corrected. In fact, I'd expect Ron to want to be corrected instead of having blind worshipers like yourself showing their ass while needlessly defending him. Ron's videos are great, and nothing I said was a personal attack on him. So get over your self-righteousness and let Ron speak for himself.
@@jimmyharper6655 You felt the need to correct a man who has been in the outdoor field for more than fifty years, written countless articles for countless publications, and has been consulted by the likes of Winchester and I'm the self-righteous one showing his ass? Moreover, I am not a "blind worshiper" as you put it, I strongly disagree with Ron on several things, even things he said in this video.
I shot a nice buck once and he bounced off, I went looking and carefully crossed some water along a little dam, the blood trail lead across the next stream and I had to get a little wet, about ankle deep but it was our Texas 35 degrees and drizzling cold, over a little mound in the creek bottom I saw him in about 4 ft of flowing water and I had to get him before he floated off. By this time I dragged him thru the three streams about waist deep. He was big and pretty and I was cold and soaked. I went to the house,(about 80 yards away and changed clothes, I might have even took a hot shower. Pays to be able to hunt from the house
Good points Ron. One thing I see that many fail to bring along, a basic IFAK kit. I also wear a back pack, that's holds everything. I usually like to bring my little swiss stove so I can make some coffee. My pack is small so it can't hold very much, but it forces me to pack lite, which is good, but I do keep a dry bag with some Paracord so I can stuff it with my coat or what have you and secure it to the bottom of my pack.
Is hunter education in your area about teaching firearm safety or is it about teaching them to hunt? Originally hunter education is about firearms safety. My father was a teacher of hunter education in Colorado in the first years of necessary hunter education. I took the first class and I still have many of his records. When my son took hunter education years later I went with him and it was still about firearms safety but quit a bit different than when I took it. Neither course spoke of equipment to take hunting.
Georgia does a great job. We teach fires safety, conservation , survival skills, Shot placement, field dressing, tree stand safety,and one of my favorites is ethics. I recommend students come to class and not take it on line.
One thing that can make a difference when starting a fire in damp conditions is strips of plastic cut from a milk jug. These strips will light in any condition and burn long enough to get some lightly damp tinder to ignite
Good video. A couple of points. You need boots with good ankle support. Nothing worse than a sprained ankle when you are miles from anywhere. You could even carry strapping tape in case the worst happens. It could be useful for many things. Also a bottle of water is a good idea. A Swiss Army Knife is a good thing to have. It is half your first aid kit right there but a locking blade knife is much safer. A cheap Mercator copy is very handy. I have had a Swiss Army knife fold up on me when under heavy load and nearly take off a finger. Good to take both. A Leatherman tool is even better. I have had tobacco tin survival kit for 40 years and once I did need it to start a fire when caught out for the night. Of course, leave the .270 at home and take one of the .30 cal's
And make sure the tools you have with you are prepared to be used as intended before the moment arises. One whitetail hunt, several years ago, I left the bolt of my rifle in my case... which I left in the bed of my buddy's truck. Didn't notice until after sunrise when I lifted my gun to scope a group of does some distance off. Had my handgun on me, but making 30+ yard shots were out of the question. Fortunately I didn't see any shooters that day.
LoL, is guess you learned to check your gear that day. I remember once years ago, Colorado held trophy buck season. My father. uncle, brother and I traveled to the high country and into the Medano country of the Sangre de Cristo mountains in southern Colorado. Once the camp was all set up and we were ready the following day to hunt my uncle realized he had no ammo with a caliber rifle no one else used. Lucky for him the Medano River is good fishing.
@@russellkeeling4387 Oh yeah, definitely. Some mistakes, mercifully, we only make once. I obsess over readiness now, and even still to this day most of my nightmares pertain to that very thing. Oddly enough the very thing you said happened to your uncle is a common nightmare for me. I've gotten up North, and I realized too late I left something very important at home. Last year I had a bit of a repeat in that the pot of chili I made got left in the refrigerator. So I had to come up with another meal at camp on the fly. Fortunately I hunt I Northern Michigan, not far from the Wisconsin line. There are lots of small town and country store with most everything we need... Boy, now that I've intimated all that I realize my obsession haven't been terribly effective 🤔
The statement hunting dogs are not illegal is not true. For your state Mr. Spomer I’m pretty sure it is. State that I live in we still run dogs it’s a beautiful sound to hear.
My brother found out about relying on a cell phone last season. He couldn't drag the deer himself back to the truck. He was trying to get through to us but our phone company got bought out and during that transition some people could call each other, some couldn't. Eventually we got word maybe 10th hand and got to him after some hours and drug the deer to the truck. By that point his phone had died from trying to make calls and the cold so we had some trouble finding him. Luckily it was pretty cold or that deer would have spoiled. That was a good reminder about our over reliance on cell phones.
I had a rifle that I thought it was just about perfect except for the odd looking scope mounts it was a Winchester I think it was a 94 and it had the angle eject and it was a 307 cal and I looked for a Marlin and came up short then it got hard to find ammo and that was before I started reloading
Blaze orange is very important. I hunt my own property so state law here says I don’t have to wear it but I feel like the risk of someone else hunting who isn’t supposed to be in my yard
Basically, what I take roe deer hunting. I would add a water bottle - nothing is more frustrating than being thirsty on the hunt. Greetings and Waidmannsheil from Germany
the deer cant really see it- their vision is more based around movement- their primary sense is smell and hearing- so you really dont need camo at all for the most part- i use old surplus camo purely for the durability and as a vet im used to cargo style pants / jackets / coats / packs for comfort and or utility- but as far as the deer, you can rock blue jeans and plaid just fine if ya like
I don't carry that much stuff with me since I am only out a few hours at a time, but in my pack I carry my license, ammo, a couple of knives, deer calls, extra gloves, a range finder, water and I carry a handgun on my side.
I like to carry a “drag sheet” and game bag, which makes it easier to get the deer back to camp, keeps flies off the deer, and keeps bullets out of me when moving it back to camp…you never know how far from camp you’ll be when you bag one, and never underestimate the stupidity or excitability of other hunters out there, or over-estimate their eyesight. I also take a couple of jumbo ziploc bags for the liver and heart, if they are intact enough (liver always is). Anybody try one of those “Butt Out” dressing tools? I’m not one for gadgets…I’ve had the same gutting/dressing knife for almost 40 years, but that thing looks like it might make the field dressing chore a little easier & quicker. I’d like to hear what hunters who’ve used it think about it. I usually carry a mini-Bic lighter or two for emergencies. I’ve never had one fail, but I had one run out of fluid once years ago, and can attest that you can still start a fire just fine from the sparks from the wheel of an empty lighter, so I don’t bother with the survival fire rods. Sometimes I’ll take a cotton ball that’s been soaked in melted wax, which will burn long enough to light even wet tinder. To use, just pull a bit of cotton out of the wax lump with your thumbnail to make a wick. I do take a space blanket. Be advised that I recently saw someone on RUclips open a cheap Chinese made space blanket from Walmart, and it was transparent. He didn’t notice when it was all folded up in the packaging, it still looked shiny silver, but unfolded it had so little foil on it it you couldn’t tell it from saran wrap, and it was useless. Seems like that ought to be bad for Walmart too, but I guess if you never open it, you wont notice it to complain, and if you die in the woods you can’t sue! So I’ll take a closer look next timecI pick one up. That’s a bad day if you actually need one and it’s defective. Also take some paper towels to clean up, a bit of twine, backup compass and map, small binocs, a small headlamp, and plenty of water. License and tags of course. I’ve never taken one of those rods Ron showed, but that looks like something worth picking up and carrying.
Dear Ron, in this video you mention Blaze Orange. Where I hunt some people think Deer can see them if they where Orange. Can you explain in a video how different game animals see color? I think it could help some people to hunt safer having a bit more education from a Pro. Thank you.
Deer don't see the blaze orange the same we see it but they do see it as a single color in an area that does not have such hue. Many states like Colorado do not allow camo blaze orange because it works. Studies have shown deer can see green and brown during daylight hours and they see blaze orange similar to any other solid color but light. Look around you, the forest doesn't have large areas of any single color and you'll almost never see a right angle in nature.
My top of the list is Food & water. Boy I get hungry so fast when in the woods. You just gave away a great idea if I ever forget my knife to skin the deer, “ My teeth “ 😂 just kidding. Great video sir. My backpack has similar items in that’s why it’s so freaking heavy 👍
Yeah yeah. Rifle this, rifle that….. cartridge this, cartridge that….. i want to see covey hunts after all the training she got at standing stone kennel!!
Not exactly, but their color vision is not great. I beleive that they are highly sensitive to blues amd yellows, or so I have beem told. But more important than color (imo) is breaking up your outline.
Mostly just like Jed said. They see blue (sky) but mostly movement. They’re vision is foreign to us as it very different. Mostly scent and noise alert. They’re ears and nose are fantastic (unfortunately).
Great video, Ron, as always! 2 MASSIVELY important things I'm surprised you didn't mention, though (and these very well could be considered numbers 1 and 2): a bottle of water and a flashlight of some kind. If you ever get lost and are stuck out in God's country for who knows how long and under what conditions, you'll sure be grateful for the water and the light. These 2 things could very well save your life. Two others that are also MEGA important are a GPS and a cell phone. Hell, I'd even say these four ESSENTIALS are just as important as the rifle and the bullets. Thanks for the excellent video and I'm already looking forward to the next one.
Don't expect to see near as many deer in the woods, as you saw eating the flowers, plants, shrubs, etc., in your backyards, all summer long. Go figure. 🤔
Unfortunately hunting deer with dogs is legal in my state it completely turns public land for anyone who doesn’t dog hunt and a lot of nearby private land because dogs don’t know property lines
Forever thankful it's not legal here. It's hard enough living close to public land and rarely seeing any buck matured past being a forky. I can't imagine having to deal with people running dogs too
@@trentbryan7374 it’s dangerous the public land is broken up in 50 acre parcel’s with roads in grid pattern for forest fire prevention and fighting. They line there trucks up just out of sight of each other surrounding the entire block sit on the back of there trucks and wait until the saga push them out to someone where the use buckshot and shoot it from the road
Umm at the beginning of the video you were talking about the dog for hunt and you said “ that dogs are NOT illegal for deer.” So are you saying that they are legal for deer. 🤷♂️LOL
WOW !! DON'T FORGET TO PLUG IN YOUR CAR AND THE ELETRIC ATV WITH THE ELETRIC BIKE AND A ELETRIC BLANKET WITH THE ELETRIC SOCKS COAT BOOTS AND MITS LOL WITH A GAS POWERED V8 TOO CARY IT FROM THE AIRPORT WITH THE ELETRIC PLANE YOU FLY IN ON YOUR HUNT WITH LOL
Tip#1 take your phone/gps in case you get lost Tip#2 if only you have a phone call game warden or pull up the gps app Tip#3 bring spare ammo and warm clothes because you never know when your gonna need it Tip#4 bring first aid Tip#5 bring food and such as power bars and water
IMPORTANT : To add to this... EVERYBODY should talk with their Dr and get themselves an Rx Opiate for their hunting pack. In today's political environment, with this dumb "opiod 'crisis' " being touted all over the news, they'll be very apprehensive about it at first. You'll need to explain to them how you hike back in there a ways, and that if you have a slip-and-fall (like I did) you can quickly end up in a bad bad way (I shattered my left-wrist, the tip of my Radius bone split apart into 3-4 "petals".) It'd suck just a leeeetle bit less to have like a Tylenol #3 or a Percoset to help take the edge off so you can hike your busted-up self back to your vehicle and civilization! The Dr's in today's world will only give you an Rx for like 15count or 30count. When it eventually becomes time to refill this Rx and they give ya static about it... when they're apprehensive about it, (and they will be) simply tell them to look at the calendar and do the math. How long has it been since I had this Rx originally filled? How many was it? Therefore my judicious use of this med got me THIS darn far down the calendar, you see? (I mention this because I also have 4 disc bulges 3mm to 5mm so some days I need to take one to quell those old injuries down a bit as well in the field. It just depends.)
Just as important as a knife and Firestarter is water .if you hunt anywhere in the desert southwest and you run out of water you can die.its fall so it's cooler but even mild dehydration will dull your senses and lessen your likelihood of success. Also lunch/emergency rations.keep up the great work
Ron, I’d make an addendum to your clothing tip. If it’s really cold, don’t get sweaty on the way to your stand. I wear a nice warm coat like everyone else when I hunt but I walk to the stand with the coat open. An open coat on a freezing morning keeps me from getting overheated and sweating on the way in; walk in and give yourself 10 or 15 minutes to cool down and then close your coat. Nothing is worse than causing yourself to sweat and then having to sit there for hours in damp clothes in freezing temperatures. This strategy has never let me down. Obviously, different folks will have to work out their own ways but the idea is to avoid being damp and miserable! It’s hard to make that perfect shot when your teeth are chattering, LOL!
Great video, I nodded as you spoke!
Excellent addition, Paul.
Dog drives for deer are very much legal and popular down in South Carolina low country
Don’t forget to book your deer reservation , I like to book mine for around 10am that way I don’t have to wake up early and can also be home before noon….😂
I always carry a 600 ml bottle of water
It doesn't matter if I do a short or long outing, if I hunt and you have to go to work to wash your hands and always maintain hydration
Good morning, this will stir up some debate !
My experience was that I started out with a rifle, boots , knife and a bottle of water. I accumulated and carried all this gear over the years , and I’ve now ended up with just the same gear I started out with.
Always good to hear you talk mr Spomer. That English setter steals the show
I agree with you. Everything I take on a day hunt I carry on my belt. It's worked for me for decades both deer and elk hunting.
One thing I must add is water. Either in a small canteen or in a camel pack. Very important and thanks for sharing!
For fire starting, dryer lint does a good job. A smallish knife with a gut hook makes opening up a deer easier. Also, a set up for hanging a deer is useful. If it is cold weather, layer your clothing so you can add or subtract clothing based on temperature. Gloves. You never know when they will be needed. Water. Stay hydrated. I use a camel back.
A canteen and some lunch too.
Yep.
Thanks for the information! As someone trying to get into big game hunting alone after only really hunting small game, this channel has been an extremely useful resource.
My Uncle (Owner of Beartooth Bullets in Idaho) once forgot his knife and field dressed his kill with a cartridge case. He smashed it with a rock and then sharpened it on said rock. Guy has mad skills! Wish I could talk him into writing a book!
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I used an axe to clean a deer once. Worked fine.
In response to survival tools, the best thing I carried with me along with the tools is a first aid kit just big enough to cover up yourself and possibly one other person (nice having extra bandages should anything happen). I know I never had to use mine yet, but again, should anything happen while out in the wilderness it's better to have it and not need it than it is to not have it when you really need it.
I carry a basic aid kit plus an IFAK for heavy trauma like GSW or knife wounds. I usually hunt rifle using drivers and standers so some peace of mind
Tip #1. Don’t get covid the week before season starts… still not enough energy to walk around the truck much less head a mile or 2 off if the road.
Dealing with it right now, and on my scheduled vacation from work......
I'm sick too. Get well brothers.
Got sick day 1 of my elk hunt this year (strep throat). There went 7 hours of travel and 3 years wait...
@@benk.4733 ah man… that sucks. We have general tags (elk, deer, bear) and drew an extra cow tag is all. The usual Montana resident stuff. So it’s nothing different this year then the last 3 hunting with my son. But hard to shoot them from the road…
@@brianklamer3328 bummer. I’m back to work and all, but definitely not in the mood to shoulder a rifle and walk thru the woods. Much less haul something out!
Fire starting tip, carry 2 road flares. Even in the pouring rain you can get stuff burning.
Also sometimes a snack and water.
I recommend carring cans of Campbell's chicken soup for emergencie food. Or just for a quick pick me up. Shake it up, eat it cold.
Slim Jim and cheese.
Or deer jerky for us fortunate ones.
Thanks Ron, it always helps to have a reminder as the season rolls in.
I am a deer hunter too … this video really resonates with me! Thank you!
Wanted to comment on your bashing of the 30-30. I couldnt comment there. Bet you own at least 2. Best 50 yd brush gun for white tail, hands down. Some of us other hunters know when to throw the BS card...
I carry a basic aid kit plus an IFAK for heavy trauma like GSW or knife wounds. I usually hunt rifle using drivers and standers so some peace of mind if something happens. IFAK has a splint too in case of a broken bone.
Holy cow, you take a lot of stuff. I've successfully hunted elk for many years and everything I need to take on a day hunt fits in pouches on my belt. First aid, flame, drop point blade with gut hook, rope, folding saw, along with a small bottle for water. Water is heavy so don't haul to much of it. A .22 pistol can be helpful on those days when you don't see one elk but a ton of grouse.
I learned to hunt with a bow @14, then @25 after I served, with my then brand new Tang Safety, red buttpadded Ruger M-77 in .308 flavor, the “6.5 Creedmore” of its day.
In Northwestern Oregon (and no Ron, SW Oregon isn’t wet enough, you should go further North, like the Trask or Alsea units.) you have to make quick kills at relatively close ranges
Water and food are essential.
Blaze orange should be done away with. Here in Colorado I have to ware it during bear season. In September when I am sharing the woods with bow hunters and recreational hikers.
You forgot the TP I like to have a couple bottles of water in my pack and a few granola bars or something to munch on
Great video Ron! I’m going to look up the Lightning fire starter and the collapsible cleaning rod, thanks for mentioning them.
Ron, you forgot my number 1…. Extra snacks and water. Without food to keep me energized I might as well stay in camp.
A sick number 1 love you videos they are helpful and nice to know thank you
Another great episode Ron. Thanks again.
I use old field jacket or plaids, and I hate camo... Oh I use a monocular when in more open spaces.
Ron -- Hunting dogs are actually very much legal in several Southern states. "Dogging" for deer is deeply ingrained in Southern deer hunting tradition and history, and it's still being carried on today.
Did you really feel the need to clarify that? Did you consider he might be talking about Idaho, the state in which he lives? I'm from Alabama where dog drives are big tradition, and I was not offended that he said that. I'm more annoyed by a sorehead like you only looking for a chance to correct the teacher.
@@loganchappell6272 I'm sure Ron knows his RUclips audience reaches way beyond the borders of his own state, so blanket statements like he made, which are incorrect for many hunters, should be corrected. In fact, I'd expect Ron to want to be corrected instead of having blind worshipers like yourself showing their ass while needlessly defending him. Ron's videos are great, and nothing I said was a personal attack on him. So get over your self-righteousness and let Ron speak for himself.
@@jimmyharper6655 You felt the need to correct a man who has been in the outdoor field for more than fifty years, written countless articles for countless publications, and has been consulted by the likes of Winchester and I'm the self-righteous one showing his ass? Moreover, I am not a "blind worshiper" as you put it, I strongly disagree with Ron on several things, even things he said in this video.
What about game bags or something to quarter your game if you're far enough from home that you'll risk spoiling the meat?
Great tips Ron!
Thank you Ron. All good advice.
I shot a nice buck once and he bounced off, I went looking and carefully crossed some water along a little dam, the blood trail lead across the next stream and I had to get a little wet, about ankle deep but it was our Texas 35 degrees and drizzling cold, over a little mound in the creek bottom I saw him in about 4 ft of flowing water and I had to get him before he floated off. By this time I dragged him thru the three streams about waist deep. He was big and pretty and I was cold and soaked. I went to the house,(about 80 yards away and changed clothes, I might have even took a hot shower. Pays to be able to hunt from the house
Good points Ron. One thing I see that many fail to bring along, a basic IFAK kit. I also wear a back pack, that's holds everything. I usually like to bring my little swiss stove so I can make some coffee. My pack is small so it can't hold very much, but it forces me to pack lite, which is good, but I do keep a dry bag with some Paracord so I can stuff it with my coat or what have you and secure it to the bottom of my pack.
Good tips. A pack makes an excellent rifle rest too
Good luck
100% agree on the knife. You don't need something big. One good sharp knife will do it all. I usually keep two knifes tho - one "dirty" and one clean.
Very well said. I teach Hunters Education and that is part of the course.
Is hunter education in your area about teaching firearm safety or is it about teaching them to hunt? Originally hunter education is about firearms safety. My father was a teacher of hunter education in Colorado in the first years of necessary hunter education. I took the first class and I still have many of his records. When my son took hunter education years later I went with him and it was still about firearms safety but quit a bit different than when I took it. Neither course spoke of equipment to take hunting.
Georgia does a great job. We teach fires safety, conservation , survival skills, Shot placement, field dressing, tree stand safety,and one of my favorites is ethics. I recommend students come to class and not take it on line.
Great video, I'm heading out again in the morning
One thing that can make a difference when starting a fire in damp conditions is strips of plastic cut from a milk jug. These strips will light in any condition and burn long enough to get some lightly damp tinder to ignite
Rain gear is a must.
Nice video. I like to put bright orange cloth on my backpack because it will cover my vest. Also, in some states, dogs are allowed for hunting.
Good presentation. I was wondering when you would get to blaze orange cap and safety vest. You won't get mistaken for a deer and get shot at.
Perfect video. You covered just about everything that i have in my backpack.
More good stuff,
As a fellow glasses wearer, have any recommendations for finding binoculars that work well under that circumstance?
Good video. A couple of points. You need boots with good ankle support. Nothing worse than a sprained ankle when you are miles from anywhere. You could even carry strapping tape in case the worst happens. It could be useful for many things. Also a bottle of water is a good idea. A Swiss Army Knife is a good thing to have. It is half your first aid kit right there but a locking blade knife is much safer. A cheap Mercator copy is very handy. I have had a Swiss Army knife fold up on me when under heavy load and nearly take off a finger. Good to take both. A Leatherman tool is even better. I have had tobacco tin survival kit for 40 years and once I did need it to start a fire when caught out for the night. Of course, leave the .270 at home and take one of the .30 cal's
Well done, thank you so much
That's a long haired Dalmatian correct? I have a short haired dal theyre great dogs! props for using one for hunting dont see it very often
thank you.
use vacuum sealer to make your change of clothes and shit papers nice and flat.
Thanks.
Dogs are legal in the eastern part of North Carolina.
Also this is a great video keep it up
And make sure the tools you have with you are prepared to be used as intended before the moment arises. One whitetail hunt, several years ago, I left the bolt of my rifle in my case... which I left in the bed of my buddy's truck. Didn't notice until after sunrise when I lifted my gun to scope a group of does some distance off. Had my handgun on me, but making 30+ yard shots were out of the question. Fortunately I didn't see any shooters that day.
LoL, is guess you learned to check your gear that day. I remember once years ago, Colorado held trophy buck season. My father. uncle, brother and I traveled to the high country and into the Medano country of the Sangre de Cristo mountains in southern Colorado. Once the camp was all set up and we were ready the following day to hunt my uncle realized he had no ammo with a caliber rifle no one else used. Lucky for him the Medano River is good fishing.
@@russellkeeling4387 Oh yeah, definitely. Some mistakes, mercifully, we only make once. I obsess over readiness now, and even still to this day most of my nightmares pertain to that very thing. Oddly enough the very thing you said happened to your uncle is a common nightmare for me. I've gotten up North, and I realized too late I left something very important at home. Last year I had a bit of a repeat in that the pot of chili I made got left in the refrigerator. So I had to come up with another meal at camp on the fly. Fortunately I hunt I Northern Michigan, not far from the Wisconsin line. There are lots of small town and country store with most everything we need... Boy, now that I've intimated all that I realize my obsession haven't been terribly effective 🤔
The statement hunting dogs are not illegal is not true. For your state Mr. Spomer I’m pretty sure it is. State that I live in we still run dogs it’s a beautiful sound to hear.
Listen to the video again, he said “it’s not legal”
My brother found out about relying on a cell phone last season. He couldn't drag the deer himself back to the truck. He was trying to get through to us but our phone company got bought out and during that transition some people could call each other, some couldn't. Eventually we got word maybe 10th hand and got to him after some hours and drug the deer to the truck. By that point his phone had died from trying to make calls and the cold so we had some trouble finding him. Luckily it was pretty cold or that deer would have spoiled. That was a good reminder about our over reliance on cell phones.
The small hand held two way radios work very well for us. We're almost always in areas cell phones don't work.
Looks like a good subject! 👏
Camo is wasted when you gotta go fluorescent orange on top anyway.
We can use dogs for deer in Ontario, Canada. It’s an exhilarating way to hunt. Morning dog rushes and evening sits.
Water is key. No water, no life.
Yep. I hate packing water but I hunt southern AZ and you are dead without water.
I had a rifle that I thought it was just about perfect except for the odd looking scope mounts it was a Winchester I think it was a 94 and it had the angle eject and it was a 307 cal and I looked for a Marlin and came up short then it got hard to find ammo and that was before I started reloading
Tip #1 - Enjoy the journey as much as the shot
Blaze orange is very important. I hunt my own property so state law here says I don’t have to wear it but I feel like the risk of someone else hunting who isn’t supposed to be in my yard
With that risk I want to be highly visible both so they’ll get scared off and leave and so they have no excuse for shooting at me
Awesome video, would love some good tips for upland bird hunting
Basically, what I take roe deer hunting. I would add a water bottle - nothing is more frustrating than being thirsty on the hunt. Greetings and Waidmannsheil from Germany
Why wear camo if you're required to be wearing a high visibility, blaze orange vest?
the deer cant really see it- their vision is more based around movement- their primary sense is smell and hearing- so you really dont need camo at all for the most part- i use old surplus camo purely for the durability and as a vet im used to cargo style pants / jackets / coats / packs for comfort and or utility- but as far as the deer, you can rock blue jeans and plaid just fine if ya like
Deer see blue like crazy. Also deer can see clothes that have IR glow.
Camo masks movement and hard lines which deer see quite well.
I don't carry that much stuff with me since I am only out a few hours at a time, but in my pack I carry my license, ammo, a couple of knives, deer calls, extra gloves, a range finder, water and I carry a handgun on my side.
I’ve even used toilet paper for tracking. Marking blood.
The one thing I would add is water. You need to bring water to stay hydrated.
Tell someone you're going hunting, just in case you don't come back they can look for you.
I like to carry a “drag sheet” and game bag, which makes it easier to get the deer back to camp, keeps flies off the deer, and keeps bullets out of me when moving it back to camp…you never know how far from camp you’ll be when you bag one, and never underestimate the stupidity or excitability of other hunters out there, or over-estimate their eyesight. I also take a couple of jumbo ziploc bags for the liver and heart, if they are intact enough (liver always is).
Anybody try one of those “Butt Out” dressing tools? I’m not one for gadgets…I’ve had the same gutting/dressing knife for almost 40 years, but that thing looks like it might make the field dressing chore a little easier & quicker. I’d like to hear what hunters who’ve used it think about it.
I usually carry a mini-Bic lighter or two for emergencies. I’ve never had one fail, but I had one run out of fluid once years ago, and can attest that you can still start a fire just fine from the sparks from the wheel of an empty lighter, so I don’t bother with the survival fire rods. Sometimes I’ll take a cotton ball that’s been soaked in melted wax, which will burn long enough to light even wet tinder. To use, just pull a bit of cotton out of the wax lump with your thumbnail to make a wick.
I do take a space blanket. Be advised that I recently saw someone on RUclips open a cheap Chinese made space blanket from Walmart, and it was transparent. He didn’t notice when it was all folded up in the packaging, it still looked shiny silver, but unfolded it had so little foil on it it you couldn’t tell it from saran wrap, and it was useless. Seems like that ought to be bad for Walmart too, but I guess if you never open it, you wont notice it to complain, and if you die in the woods you can’t sue! So I’ll take a closer look next timecI pick one up. That’s a bad day if you actually need one and it’s defective.
Also take some paper towels to clean up, a bit of twine, backup compass and map, small binocs, a small headlamp, and plenty of water. License and tags of course. I’ve never taken one of those rods Ron showed, but that looks like something worth picking up and carrying.
Butt out tool works great
Ive been hunting fir years in a quilted green jacket and pants with thermals
you also need to carry a Trauma kit.
Dear Ron, in this video you mention Blaze Orange. Where I hunt some people think Deer can see them if they where Orange. Can you explain in a video how different game animals see color? I think it could help some people to hunt safer having a bit more education from a Pro. Thank you.
Deer don't see the blaze orange the same we see it but they do see it as a single color in an area that does not have such hue. Many states like Colorado do not allow camo blaze orange because it works. Studies have shown deer can see green and brown during daylight hours and they see blaze orange similar to any other solid color but light. Look around you, the forest doesn't have large areas of any single color and you'll almost never see a right angle in nature.
My top of the list is Food & water. Boy I get hungry so fast when in the woods.
You just gave away a great idea if I ever forget my knife to skin the deer, “ My teeth “ 😂 just kidding. Great video sir. My backpack has similar items in that’s why it’s so freaking heavy 👍
You forgot cool snacks like traveling bacon.
Great video, but ALWAYS carry a 1st aid kit and tourniquet!!!
Yeah yeah. Rifle this, rifle that….. cartridge this, cartridge that….. i want to see covey hunts after all the training she got at standing stone kennel!!
2 knives. One to cut the scent glands off and one to gut and skin. 'Especially' if the rut is on.
How about some game bags to haul the meat back to your truck?
What ammo pouch is that?
Of course you need lots of chocolate too.
Silly question 😃 . Are deer colorblind?
Not exactly, but their color vision is not great. I beleive that they are highly sensitive to blues amd yellows, or so I have beem told. But more important than color (imo) is breaking up your outline.
Mostly just like Jed said. They see blue (sky) but mostly movement. They’re vision is foreign to us as it very different. Mostly scent and noise alert. They’re ears and nose are fantastic (unfortunately).
I always carry a 600 ml bottle of water
Good advice, but I’d add one thing. Water
Do I get a Yeehaa for being liker 101? Lol, thanks for the great tips!
Great video, Ron, as always! 2 MASSIVELY important things I'm surprised you didn't mention, though (and these very well could be considered numbers 1 and 2): a bottle of water and a flashlight of some kind. If you ever get lost and are stuck out in God's country for who knows how long and under what conditions, you'll sure be grateful for the water and the light. These 2 things could very well save your life. Two others that are also MEGA important are a GPS and a cell phone. Hell, I'd even say these four ESSENTIALS are just as important as the rifle and the bullets. Thanks for the excellent video and I'm already looking forward to the next one.
He did say flashlight 5:54
And bring a booster box
Don't expect to see near as many deer in the woods, as you saw eating the flowers, plants, shrubs, etc., in your backyards, all summer long. Go figure. 🤔
I killed a doe this year wearing jeans and a hoodie lol
Unfortunately hunting deer with dogs is legal in my state it completely turns public land for anyone who doesn’t dog hunt and a lot of nearby private land because dogs don’t know property lines
Forever thankful it's not legal here. It's hard enough living close to public land and rarely seeing any buck matured past being a forky. I can't imagine having to deal with people running dogs too
@@trentbryan7374 it’s dangerous the public land is broken up in 50 acre parcel’s with roads in grid pattern for forest fire prevention and fighting. They line there trucks up just out of sight of each other surrounding the entire block sit on the back of there trucks and wait until the saga push them out to someone where the use buckshot and shoot it from the road
Since I was 12....... Gun, Ammunition, cloths. Now go hunt !
Umm at the beginning of the video you were talking about the dog for hunt and you said “ that dogs are NOT illegal for deer.” So are you saying that they are legal for deer. 🤷♂️LOL
WOW !! DON'T FORGET TO PLUG IN YOUR CAR AND THE ELETRIC ATV WITH THE ELETRIC BIKE AND A ELETRIC BLANKET WITH THE ELETRIC SOCKS COAT BOOTS AND MITS LOL WITH A GAS POWERED V8 TOO CARY IT FROM THE AIRPORT WITH THE ELETRIC PLANE YOU FLY IN ON YOUR HUNT WITH LOL
Tip#1 take your phone/gps in case you get lost
Tip#2 if only you have a phone call game warden or pull up the gps app
Tip#3 bring spare ammo and warm clothes because you never know when your gonna need it
Tip#4 bring first aid
Tip#5 bring food and such as power bars and water
IMPORTANT : To add to this... EVERYBODY should talk with their Dr and get themselves an Rx Opiate for their hunting pack. In today's political environment, with this dumb "opiod 'crisis' " being touted all over the news, they'll be very apprehensive about it at first. You'll need to explain to them how you hike back in there a ways, and that if you have a slip-and-fall (like I did) you can quickly end up in a bad bad way (I shattered my left-wrist, the tip of my Radius bone split apart into 3-4 "petals".) It'd suck just a leeeetle bit less to have like a Tylenol #3 or a Percoset to help take the edge off so you can hike your busted-up self back to your vehicle and civilization! The Dr's in today's world will only give you an Rx for like 15count or 30count. When it eventually becomes time to refill this Rx and they give ya static about it... when they're apprehensive about it, (and they will be) simply tell them to look at the calendar and do the math. How long has it been since I had this Rx originally filled? How many was it? Therefore my judicious use of this med got me THIS darn far down the calendar, you see? (I mention this because I also have 4 disc bulges 3mm to 5mm so some days I need to take one to quell those old injuries down a bit as well in the field. It just depends.)
No wonder ur so thin Ron, must be a workout carrying all that gear
Big bad hunters. No fair and disgusting.
food water