items to remember?

[bucky669]

was just looking for a little advice on some items that would very helpful to take on a moose hunting trip as i have never been before. will be going in november ,and staying in a cabin in 5-12,

these are some on my list already: rope 500',come along,shovels chains pulleys,axe, saw,sawz all for the bone,cheese cloth,game bags ,tarps safety gear, snowshoes, wadders ....




thanx bucky669

[3kills]

a big tobbagan to put the mooose or the moose quarters or halfs on. makes it a lot easier gettin a moose out of the bush

[MB_Boy]

I would also bring some rope in shorter lengths or rope you don't mind cutting down; even just crappy nylon rope. Can be handy if you are gutting and have to tie legs out of the way etc.

[3006pg]

food... ;)

[MuleyMadness]

First Aid kit...a good one, is a must have.

If you want to save the weight of the reciprocating saw, just take a hack saw with spare blades. Goes through bone like a hot knife through butter without the mess. If you plan on hanging the game at a camp, then a gambrel is a good idea too...yes you can make them but it's way easier to buy it, and you never remember to make them until you need them.

Asswipe...not too many leafy greens at that time of year.

[835]

Beer!.....
Chains for truck?

[The Dawg]

Good knives with a sharpening stone. Flashlights with spare batteries. Babywipes instead of asswipe.

[shantz]

Topo maps and a gun cleaning kit are a must.

[Gun Dog]

A headlamp is better than a flashlight but both is best. (And spare batteries.)
Some water and a small towel for cleanup in the field.

[835]

diddo on the head lamp. there cheap and hands free.

[bucky669]

this is great guys keep on goin

[Hydrojet]

radios are handy if there are a few of you.....Pulley or three would help too. And a good day pack

[Sundance1972]

Bought a small atv winch from Can Tire(champion??) and bolted it to a piece of steel plate. Cut a keyhole in one end of the plate just big enough to fit over the trailer ball and the front tow hook on my truck. A little on the slow side, but works great for pulling animals up a bank. Also built myself a game hoist that fits into the receiver. Nothing fancy, but gets the game of the ground for gutting/skinning.

[muledeercrazy]

extra boots and laces. If you only have one good pair take the time to make sure they will keep you dry in the snow. also take a deer tag!

[Sleep Robber]

Presto logs for a quick fire are always good to have. Even if you only take one or two. I break a good hunk off and stick it in my pack when in the field. If you run into trouble out there { lost,hurt,etc. } it's an easy way to get one going, while searching for half-arsed dry wood. And remember the water-proof matches, or torch lighter.

Another thing I always carry in my pack is fluorescent ribbon, when you shoot , tie a piece to where you shot from,helps your line of tracking sometimes.

[835]

Simpleist thing to gorget that may make a massive differance..... yer hat

[swampthing]

Backpacks and strong hunting buddies

[dime]

http://www.deerslayer1.com/My%20check%20%20list%20.html

Good comprehensive list.

[moose2]

Camera , GPS , felt pack boots, good gloves light and heavy. Snow suite or insulated coveralls. A couple tie down staps are handy for hanging quarters. One person lifts the other person pulls the strap this holds the moose in place until it can be tied off with a rope , then move strap to next quarter. This is a quick method of getting it high enough without a guy holding it while a knot is being tied.
MIKE

[bucky669]

wow this is great the more you guy's say the more i run and go find sh!t , the old lady is starting to say put all that stuff in the shed you...hole it isn't for a while till you go... but keeep on tellin me


bucky669

[springpin]

forget the headlamp....buy a Chapeau that has the LED brim....can't go wrong there..

[blackbart]

I like to take a gun and perhaps even some ammo.

Good luck.

[quadrakid]

Comfortable camp footwear.

[North Star]

Multitool, other basic mechanical tools for truck breakdowns. Zap straps and duct tape!! LOL

[chinook]

Razor knife and spare razors. They work damn good for skinning. When you blade gets dull, snap it off and bang, youve got a new sharp one. I forgot 1lb of pepper to keep the flys at bey a few years back and never heard the end of it.

Forget the coffee and you might get shot!! Bring a travel mug for a morning road coffee too.

[Sitkaspruce]

Things that I pack that have been a lifesaver while out chasing moose;

Juice boxes
Halloween Choco bars - awesome energy food
Forget the cheese cloth, just go buy a set of cheap Walmart single sheets, sow them together and turn them right side out, then sew in a tie sting for the top and you have longer lasting, tougher meat bags than any cheese cloth. You will need 4 for each quarter plus a couple pillow cases for the loose meat.
Good optics including a spotting scope
1500' of crab line rope and two blocks for rigging
Shooting sticks
Forget the recip saw, learn the gutless method and you will have less mess, easier quarters to handle and not having to pay for all the bone weight when getting it cut up.
Small 3 lbs Eastwing hatchet for small chopping jobs.

I know there is more, but getting tired so off to bed.

Cheers

SS

[d6dan]

Toilet paper. keep it inside a ziplock bag.
First aid kit with some moleskin for blisters..

[Sangstercraft]

Orange tukes to put on once you've shot your kill.

Hot/Cold packs - keep in cooler in case of a sprained ankle

[doubled]

Little propane torch to quickly remove hairs once it is hanging. Greatest thing since sliced bread.

[Sundance1972]

Bit of a no brainer for most, but I always bring a couple extra pairs of socks if i'm going to be doing a lot of hiking, especially if i'm wearing boots i haven't broke in yet. Vac pack them to save room in your day pack. Nothing can ruin a good day faster than sore feet!!
I think i vac pack almost everything i bring into the field, including spare ammo. Takes up less room and cuts down on the noise, too.