Hunting alone

[greenhornhunter]

Soo, my hunting buddy could not get the same days off fo a week long hunt and I am still green. The idea makes me nervous but I need to break my curse. lol. Any advice?

[Rayne]

What are you hunting ? Bring a frame pack to make a carry out easier. Don’t shoot anything in a ravine only on the uphill side of the road. Have a map system so you don’t get lost and other then that just get out there. You can’t shoot anything from your couch

[Ohwildwon]

In general, just starting out solo, camp at a provincial camp ground or forest service site...

Head out early road hunting, with a plan to get out and scout...

Build up your confidence from there...

Good luck!

[IslandWanderer]

Inform people of your planned location. Update using inreach or cell phone.

[REMINGTON JIM]

Inform people of your planned location. Update using inreach or cell phone.

Oh and don't LOSE your Gate KEY ! lol RJ

[Piperdown]

Oh and don't LOSE your Gate KEY ! lol RJ

RJ you're killing me

[Weatherby Fan]

Nothing wrong with hunting alone, just be sure that someone knows where you are at all times, have check in times and stick to it.

There's a peacefulness to hunting alone.

[Chuck]

Nothing wrong with hunting alone, just be sure that someone knows where you are at all times, have check in times and stick to it.

There's a peacefulness to hunting alone.

Both quotes have been my experience for ages! You really don't have to do a lot of traveling once you've found the spoor.

[northof49]

Look on bright side.....nobody to debate over hunt plan and direction with....nobody to drink your last beer.....and nobody stinking up your truck..LOL Go have fun. Follow the advice above. Also GPS, compass, headlight, lighter, extra snacks, TP, water flagging ribbon, tarp and thin rope are handy items in your pack if don’t already have them and heading out for a walk around. Ease into it. Recommend starting out by checking out edges of 3-6 year old cut blocks with broken terrain. Look for fresh sign and game trails around edges of blocks etc and find a good vantage point where you can get concealed and can wait/watch in the eve. Headlamp and GPS will come in handy once it gets dark for walk back to truck. Have fun

[Ghilliesuit]

Look on bright side.....nobody to debate over hunt plan and direction with....nobody to drink your last beer.....and nobody stinking up your truck..LOL Go have fun. Follow the advice above. Also GPS, compass, headlight, lighter, extra snacks, TP, water flagging ribbon, tarp and thin rope are handy items in your pack if don’t already have them and heading out for a walk around. Ease into it. Recommend starting out by checking out edges of 3-6 year old cut blocks with broken terrain. Look for fresh sign and game trails around edges of blocks etc and find a good vantage point where you can get concealed and can wait/watch in the eve. Headlamp and GPS will come in handy once it gets dark for walk back to truck. Have fun

I'd add to that; InReach or Spot.

When I go out for an hour or a week, I generally, alone or accompanied, bring my hunting pack. With all the above, plus binos, calls, spotting scope, raingear, tyvek suit, game bags, sharpening stone, extra ammo and another knife. On the pack shoulder strap I ductape my Buck 120 and a sleeping mat up top. The pack protects my neck and head from stealth hunters that attack from the rear. (Mature aspen and ponderosa pine or 20/60yr mixed fir/spruce, every time, all the time.) When hunting, scouting or some fishing; when I get out of the truck for more than a quick look, I am locked and loaded.

I also don't "check out" ravens flying over head, bluejay squawks, grunts, growls, fish smells or known bear fishing spots.

When I set-up for a blind, I build something up to the rear of the blind to warn me of approaching trouble.

Sometimes, a "quick look" can get away from you. That's why I have a Buck 103 on my belt and a headlamp and compass in my pocket.