I agree with the first aid stuff....I have a small ziplock with that kinda stuff..... @Still Kicking what do u take for bee string reaction? I sometimes have a reaction to fire ants....I have benadryl tablets I take now.....I can't afford an epipen
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I will take three 25mg benadryl for a bee sting. If I get it down quick (30 min. or less) it saves me from an er visit.
10-4.... It so strange....I never had any problems like that..then 1 time I had to move a rotten log that was borderline too heavy....I bent down and heaved it up and started carrying it ....when the ants started coming out...I figure just tough it out and I did...I got hundreds of stings in the neck chest and a couple minutes later my throat started swelling shut and getting really dizzy to the point of passing out.....I was able to recover laying in the shade but ever since then if I get stung by a fireant I'd say 80% nothing will happen but that other 20 I'll feel that tingly feeling creeping up and the throat swelling....sucks...stupid invasive insects
I know all about the swelling of the throat! I had an ornery cousin trick me into climbing onto a hog house roof when I was 4 years old and then he hit a hornet nest hanging on the edge of the roof with a stick. I was stung 22 times and barely made it to the ER. I have been allergic since. When you get an overdose like we did, it causes you to be over reactive to the toxin. I have had injections of epi directly into the heart twice due to bee stings so I never am without the Benadryl. You should always have it with you as well because what you are describing is Anaphylaxis and you can go into shock easily from it. Good Hunting!
@Still Kicking ......a little off original topic
Last season I set up early in the dark on a creek bottom and as the sun rose I started noticing a bunch of hornets.... Come to find out..2 trees over was a 3ft bald face hornets nest. I was a little concerned at first but decided to stay put. I watched those things all day...they would fly over and inspect under every leaf looking for caterpillars....pretty neat. I took my son back there after hunting season to show him but it had fallen to the ground. I saved some of the paper mache outside.... Not sure exactly where it is or if get a pic....it is really pretty. The hornet itself looks pretty cool...ended up seeing some deer but nothing to shoot at
These are random interwebs pics...not mine
Last season I set up early in the dark on a creek bottom and as the sun rose I started noticing a bunch of hornets.... Come to find out..2 trees over was a 3ft bald face hornets nest. I was a little concerned at first but decided to stay put. I watched those things all day...they would fly over and inspect under every leaf looking for caterpillars....pretty neat. I took my son back there after hunting season to show him but it had fallen to the ground. I saved some of the paper mache outside.... Not sure exactly where it is or if get a pic....it is really pretty. The hornet itself looks pretty cool...ended up seeing some deer but nothing to shoot at
These are random interwebs pics...not mine
I respect their territories. I have no fear of them unless they are disturbed and then you could see how fast a 72 year old guy can run.
I am an AC technician, we are immune to wasps, yellow jackets, hornets, and electricity.
Bees and wasps sting doesn't cause me any issue and neither did the ants till that day I got destroyed....
I've also had a run in with the puss caterpillar... That thing backs a punch! No reaction but painful.... They like the same oaks we're looking for
Florida hunters....if u see a white fuzzy thing don't touch it
I've also had a run in with the puss caterpillar... That thing backs a punch! No reaction but painful.... They like the same oaks we're looking for
Florida hunters....if u see a white fuzzy thing don't touch it
Deerhunter81
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Is this the same pack? 27L or 37L? Thanks in advance!
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Exactly, if it doesn't fit on my battle belt it doesn't go with me unless I'm on an all day hunt.
I pretty much do the same as the season goes. If you're looking for a nice small pack, I got this one and couldn't be happier. AND It's made in the good 'Ol USA!!
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pageerror404
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Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I'm new... if you don't bring a pack how do you get your meat out?
Yes.
I reduced a bit right at the opener. I had a whole metric s**t ton of stuff ready to be hauled in a few miles on national forest, then at the last minute decided I would just bring my trophyline saddle, bow, arrows, water bladder, and LWHC. I figured I was close enough to an ice cold mountain stream to cool meat and then I could quick jog back to the truck for a haul pack.
Unfortunately, I did not have to exercise that latter option as the bear that I was full drawn on decided to spook a little right before I was about to release my arrow into his vitals. Man I was upset, because this would have been my first bear and first ever kill with my recurve, but also exhilarated. Having a 250-300# black bear at eleven yards, being able to hear him breathing heavy and grunt and munch on browse was amazing. Bear fever makes buck fever look like the sniffles and a buddy told me that's because a bear could eat you. Could be right. LOL
I reduced a bit right at the opener. I had a whole metric s**t ton of stuff ready to be hauled in a few miles on national forest, then at the last minute decided I would just bring my trophyline saddle, bow, arrows, water bladder, and LWHC. I figured I was close enough to an ice cold mountain stream to cool meat and then I could quick jog back to the truck for a haul pack.
Unfortunately, I did not have to exercise that latter option as the bear that I was full drawn on decided to spook a little right before I was about to release my arrow into his vitals. Man I was upset, because this would have been my first bear and first ever kill with my recurve, but also exhilarated. Having a 250-300# black bear at eleven yards, being able to hear him breathing heavy and grunt and munch on browse was amazing. Bear fever makes buck fever look like the sniffles and a buddy told me that's because a bear could eat you. Could be right. LOL
you drag it. Or if allowed I drive ranger right to it.
Goldentriangle85
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I got a fancy new pack last season and wore it for one hunt. It didn’t take long for me to go back to a sling for my sticks and platform and pockets. That being said there is definitely a place for packs but not for 90% of the hunting I do. I actually use them more scouting.
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stevethebreeze
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Mine is actually a Motorcycle helmet backpack. That spot in the back is large enough to put a Helmet or basketball or whatever and has 5 straps for adjust ability.
stevethebreeze
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Here is the link. I like this pack because my platform goes in the back easily and it has 2 sets of side straps for my sticks that hold really tight. No banging or clanging.
Bout all I really need right here. Keeps both hands free when walking through the woods and doesn't interfere with my draw stroke.
Lunardriven1
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I second the pepper spray. My biggest fear besides 2 legged creatures in the game lands are stray and feral dogs. The gamelans in my area are close enough to homes and communities that it is not an uncommon risk exposure. A charging dog can be as scary as a charging bear (not that I have experience with a charging bear). Had a pit pull charge me in on the trails by my house when riding my bike and it was scary. Thankfully, the owner was close by and called off the hound. The look on the dogs face and its closing speed was incredibly scary. I couldn't imagine this happening a 3:30am or 4 walking in the woods to set up a stand when I am half asleep still. Anyways, I placed my bike between me and dog, took out my trusty pocket knife, and was prepared to wrap my arm with my shirt as an offering in hopes of being able to do what was necessary to immobilize the dog. Not sure how that would have ended, and glad I didn't need to find out. Anyways, pepper spray or a side arm is a good idea.