Help a newbie! Please?

[LeeEnfieldNo.4_mk1]

OK, so this year I decided to start hunting. I should receive the CORE Certificate by early next week and should have all my license and tags shortly after. I just finished adjusting my rifle and have confidence in it, BUT I have no clue about Hunting. My friends dad offered to take me out with him to show me some stuff. But I don't know what I should bring (other then my rifle and ammo of course). So Far I have on my "to get" list:

Knife-what is recommended that won't hurt the wallet to much? I like fixed blades over folders.
First aid/survival kit- What should it contain?
Bright colored flashlight.
A good pair of boots.

That's all I can think of now, obviously I need more, so, what do I need? Thanks, hopefully I will be able to post a few pics of my first deer or Elk... Hopefully

 

[jaydog]

A solid knife is a great investment that could last a lifetime- head over to the knife subforum and do some reading there, there are several threads on beginner hunting knives.
Add a compass, food and binos, put that in a bag and you will get by. There are a million things you *could* buy that one day will seem essential, but you will be ok with this short list. GOOD LUCK.

 

[popcan]

Consider the weather - rain gear?

Where are you going, where are you staying, and how long? The answers should get you on track.

 

[cosmic]

Compass or GPS??? If you've not spent a lot of time in the woods, I suggest you find a hunting buddy. It makes the experience more enjoyable to boot.

 

[MD]

Nice knives, like guns are something people that get way too obsessed about.

I've gutted and skinned a deer with a Bucklite.

One of these will do you for now.

http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_...older_id=2534374302696855&bmUID=1253290380721

 

[eastwind]

Food and water. Maybe a 15 ft length of that cheap poly rope. I like to carry a pack of parachute cord myself. comes in real handy sometimes and doesn't take up much space in my pocket.

 

[G-Force24]

I bring a backpack, with fire making supplies, flashlight, compass, first aid, a little food, a bottle of water, a little rope, spare knife, and an emergency blanket (the foil ones) it doesn't weigh all that much and if you get lost, or break down or find yourself in a bad situation your at least a little prepared

 

[Dominion Link]

The Grohmann knives are a good deal. A good quality, LED headlamp is the handiest flashlight. Army surplus rain gear. The best fitting, quality boots that you can find. A decent folding saw is useful. Rugged, water resistant pack. Decent compass. Binder twine- nylon. If it's cold and drizzly, I like the neoprene fishing gloves. Very small 1st aid kit- tweezers, band aids, gauze bandage, tape. A good multi tool.

Safe and Happy Hunting!

 

[LeeEnfieldNo.4_mk1]

OK, sounds good, I got the boots, some rope, a decent skinning knife and I am looking at a more all purpose knife, good flashlight (still have to paint it a bright color) a decent first aid kit, a decent pack, I still need a compass and I might need a better jacket. I am looking at some carhartt ones. What should I get for a survival kit?

 

[pharaoh2]

All you need is your rifle and a good pair of boots. Don't bog yourself down with stuff you won't need, as your friends pop will probably be well equiped. Check out what he brings in your area and you'll know for next time.

 

[grijim]

The best thing I found is to sit down with your Partner who is an old experianced hunter and talk this over . He probably has most of the gear you guys will need accept for your prsonall stuff. That way you won't double up too much.

Grijim