First Moose Hunt
- Thread starter diemaco
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CreamySmooth
CGN frequent flyer
Baby. Wipes. Thank us later.
- Location
- West Quebec
Insect repellant maybe??
Something to eat and something to wipe with. Maybe it's just me, but getting out somewhere and realizing I'm far more hungry than anticipated is a very horrible feeling, especially if I'd have to leave the area or backtrack to get some food.
This isn't something to take with you, but it's important all the same. Leave a note saying where you're going, even though you're going with others. There's an infinite amount of things that could delay you, maybe something as simple as it being muddy and a two hour walk taking all day, or maybe your car battery dies, or gets stuck. Regardless, if someone else knows where to look for you it can be very helpful.
This isn't something to take with you, but it's important all the same. Leave a note saying where you're going, even though you're going with others. There's an infinite amount of things that could delay you, maybe something as simple as it being muddy and a two hour walk taking all day, or maybe your car battery dies, or gets stuck. Regardless, if someone else knows where to look for you it can be very helpful.
colonel3006
Regular
- Location
- Ayton,ontario
I always take a couple rolls of orange marker tape and if I decide to wander off the trails mark a tree every once in a while.I have never got lost,but can see it being pretty easy up there if you're following tracks and not watching where you're going.
- Location
- West Quebec
Well we may as well go for a Sat phone then..
If your going out of Moosonee you are either going in by train from Cochrane or flying in from Timmins. The Argo is a great idea but it may be pricy getting it there.
The area is low, and wet for the most part. High rubber felt lined boots with spare liners is the only boot of choice, this is no time for the gore tex chit. On your person have a map of the area 1:50 scale, compass, two bic lighters, a Fox 40 whistle, a good wad of toilet paper in a zip lock bag, and yes wet wipes in another zip bag. Take good care of your bottom end and it will take good care of you. 20 rds. of ammo, 10 in a rack in the L coat pocket + one 5 pac in the R + 5 in the gun. Two knives one a good hunting only used if you have meat on the ground. And a second knife for general use. About 10- 15 feet of small dia. nylon cord (parachute type cord). Roll of orange flagging tape. Chocolate bar to snack on. Your far enough north there I just drink the local river/lake/creek water. Yeh I know you could catch 10 different diseases from the water. But I haven't in the last 40 some years. Besides you going to die eventually anyways it might as well be from bad water while hunting. Leave all the electronic crap at home, eg: cell phones, radios, GPS, there just weight in your pocket usually with dead batteries. A GPS can be usefull "IF" you know how to use it. Most of that stuff is used by new generation sissies who never took the time to learn how to use a map and compass.
All the above will fit in your pockets, won't weigh you down and will be sufficient to get the job done. Learn how to call using your hands, saves dragging a moose call around. Most guys carry way to much chit around with them in the bush. You will be with an outfitter so he will be babysitting you anyways. Have good time.
The area is low, and wet for the most part. High rubber felt lined boots with spare liners is the only boot of choice, this is no time for the gore tex chit. On your person have a map of the area 1:50 scale, compass, two bic lighters, a Fox 40 whistle, a good wad of toilet paper in a zip lock bag, and yes wet wipes in another zip bag. Take good care of your bottom end and it will take good care of you. 20 rds. of ammo, 10 in a rack in the L coat pocket + one 5 pac in the R + 5 in the gun. Two knives one a good hunting only used if you have meat on the ground. And a second knife for general use. About 10- 15 feet of small dia. nylon cord (parachute type cord). Roll of orange flagging tape. Chocolate bar to snack on. Your far enough north there I just drink the local river/lake/creek water. Yeh I know you could catch 10 different diseases from the water. But I haven't in the last 40 some years. Besides you going to die eventually anyways it might as well be from bad water while hunting. Leave all the electronic crap at home, eg: cell phones, radios, GPS, there just weight in your pocket usually with dead batteries. A GPS can be usefull "IF" you know how to use it. Most of that stuff is used by new generation sissies who never took the time to learn how to use a map and compass.
All the above will fit in your pockets, won't weigh you down and will be sufficient to get the job done. Learn how to call using your hands, saves dragging a moose call around. Most guys carry way to much chit around with them in the bush. You will be with an outfitter so he will be babysitting you anyways. Have good time.
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Forget the argo, no roads to get it there...
Rain gear, quiet
Good boots, high and water proof
Compass/map/whistle, gps
Good daypack
Knives
Extra ammo
Gun/glass cleaning kit
Waterproof matches
Extra gloves/socks
Camera
As well as your personal items.
Most other equipment needed, your outfitter should have.
Rain gear, quiet
Good boots, high and water proof
Compass/map/whistle, gps
Good daypack
Knives
Extra ammo
Gun/glass cleaning kit
Waterproof matches
Extra gloves/socks
Camera
As well as your personal items.
Most other equipment needed, your outfitter should have.
If you are using a map and compass, and carrying anything with a large battery, keep them away and test the compass frequently. I was only about a km into my stroll when I did a 360 with the needle pointing at me the whole time.
