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Before you head out the door on your next moose hunting excursion, there are certain items you'll want to make sure are making the trip with you. So you're getting ready for moose hunting season and you think you've got everything packed up and ready to go. There's always something that can be overlooked, and often, that item is the one that you need the most.

Hunting guides are expected to provide these 5 things  July 20, 2017 It has become apparent to me over the years of hunting with a wide range of Outfitters that it’s inevitable, all clients are going to leave camp with a different level of satisfaction. Some clients will leave happy, regardless if they’ve harvested an animal or not, and others will be going home with a bitter taste in their mouths; sometimes unsatisfied no matter how hard the guide worked to get the hunter an opportunity.

POSTED BY :  eaglesnest While nature can be breathtaking and relaxing, it can also infringe upon your recreation. To protect yourself from the elements and enhance your hunting experience, there are a few out-of-the-ordinary tools that belong in your gear pack. These items, while not seemingly obvious things to bring along on your next hunting excursion, will help you out in emergency situations and serve as valuable resources to keep you energized, alert and up for anything.

Whether you’re 15 or 50, there’s nothing more exciting than the anticipation of your first hunt. Making sure you’re prepared is a major key in calling the day a total success. Naturally, there are obvious items like your license, but what if your first hunt suddenly turns into your first kill? Will you have what you need? Here’s a hunting checklist of things you should consider before you hit the woods “officially” for the first time. Before your hunt, you’ll first want to check all the hunting regulations of the area you’re heading to. Whether that’s close to home, or in another state, you’ll need all the rules and regulations. Some rules can include the amount of orange you need to wear, how close you can hunt to homes or roads and what areas are legal or illegal to hunt. Also, while you’re preparing for your hunt, purchase your hunting license, sight in the gun or bow you’ll use, and get any landowner permission necessary in the area you want to hunt. This information, an...

Sheep hunting here in Alaska has been an annual tradition for me for the past 9 years, and it’s been quite a learning experience. Every year I find a new piece of gear or method that helps me hunt harder, longer, and more efficiently. However, I’ve whittled down a massive list to 10 of what I consider to be my most important gear items for a backpack hunt for sheep or goats here in Alaska, or for Elk, mule deer or other mountain game in the lower 48.

Wise hunters wear high visibility gear This basic gear list is a great start when planning a hunting trip.  Pack and sleeping Pack & pack liner Tent or tent fly and ground sheet Bed roll or inflatable mattress Sleeping bag Clothing 2 x wool or polypropylene tops 2 x wool or polypropylene long johns 2 x pair shorts 2 x pair of socks 2 x pair of underpants Warm jersey Waterproof jacket Sturdy boots Gaiters Warm hat Gloves Over trousers Spare camp footwear What colour to wear? It is recommended that hunters should wear clothing that contrasts with the environment they are hunting in, as there is no evidence that suggests deer can or cannot see any one colour better than another (New Zealand Police, 2003). Deer will spot a hunters movement rather than the colour of their clothing. Hunter with binoculars Toiletries Soap, toothbrush & toothpaste Small towel Toilet paper Visit the Kiwi way – never miss an opportunity to use a loo and b...

Whether you are an avid DIY hunter, a western adventurer, or like the experience of hunting way off the grid, driving off-road with the right gear is critical for a successful hunting trip. From the basics of packing first aid kits and matches, to the bow or gun you rely on, your hunting gear is enormously important when you’re exploring the great outdoors. This gear not only ensures a productive and successful hunt, but is your ticket back home safely. To make sure your next outing is even better than the last, take a look at this  “hunting trip checklist."  These often forgotten items will confirm that you are absolutely prepared for whatever the hunt throws your way! More Power A dead battery is the last thing you will want to deal with while driving to or from your hunt. However, batteries always seem to be the least reliable part of your vehicle and it will inevitably be the first problem you have on the road! This simple problem certainly should not throw a...