basskicker09 Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 two questions what do you all use for your hunting knife or knives and what is in your pack when you go out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Andrews Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 If I had to I could gut a deer with a broadhead on an arrow but I carry a boning knife. I simply use my fingers to lift the skin and let the knife stick between them about 1-2 inches back si I can't nick the stomache open. I usually leave it in my vehicle though. The walk to get it is a good cool down period before recovering your game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontariocarper Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 I carry 2 buck knives, one for gutting and the other for everything else. I used to open up the deer like chilli mentioned, but the past couple years I started using the knife pictured below, bonus is you can replace the blades. My pack: I pack heavy, never know Rattling rack Folding saw Various scents Hand warmer thingy Flashlight 2 pairs of Gortex gloves ammo or extra release for bow hunting Binos Rope Various calls There's more but can't remember Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishkid Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Buck Alpha fixed blade knife (Suggestion: a blade larger than 2 or 3 inches is overkill. You don't need or want a 10" bowie to skin a rabbit) Pruning sheers small hatchet folding saw (sometimes) calls flashlight trail marking tape hand warmers extra ammo large garbage back couple pairs of nitrile gloves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niagarasteelheader Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Buck 110 is a great deer knife! Mine has gone through a pile of deer already, from field dressing to processing I use it for all! As for my pack, usually just a extra shells, a small fold up cushion, and a deer drag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkEdge Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 I carry a Winchester tri-blade. It's got a clip point, a gut hook, and a bone saw all in one small unit. I also carry a Buck 650T "Nighthawk" with an 8.75" straight edge, but that's mostly for used as a hatchet, should the need arise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flywire Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 Usually carry my Russell Belt knife(Made in Canada ) and a CRKT M16 folder as a JIC backup. As far as the pack goes a couple bottles of water a can of coke or two and some snacks and sandwiches if I'm doing a full day watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave524 Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 Don't forget a large bag to carry the liver in if you get a deer or any other organ meats you want to save. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskicker09 Posted November 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 i found a gut hook with the interchangable blades in the parking lot at bps 3 months ago and for a knife i think im going to go with a swedish made sloyd knife made by mora my dad has two of them and they are older then me and they stay shape ( i cut my thumb off with one on my seventh birthday)and Lee valley still carries them and its only six bucks other then that my pack will include a hatchet some rope and strong zip ties( they come in handy) an extra pare soxk and hat,laytex gloves and hunting gloves an extra knife (gut hook, sloyd knife and bonesaw/straight blade folding combo knife made by mac tools and cover scents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Andrews Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 Packs should reflect the amount of time and the terrain you are hunting. I hunt a 10 minute walk from my truck so a bow, cell phone and a deer tag are all I need to pack. The rest stays in the truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishyWishy Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 Compass, topo map, GPS, flagging tape, high energy snack, drinks (more than required for your sit) small hatchet, emergency blanket, small 1st aid kit, rope, extra ammo, firestarting stuff (matches, windproof lighter etc), flashlight, batteries (GPS and flashlight) good knife, GMRS radio, fox-40 whistle. As Chilli stated it depends much on the situation and terrain you will be in. I hunt up north in WMU 28 (Kirkland Lake), I don't leave camp or any of our rendezvous points (stands) without a pack with pretty much everything stated above. My GPS is only a cheap Garmin Legend that my wife bought me on clearance. No base map and can't load maps but I have each of our redezvous points (stands) in as waypoints and have marked 90% of our trails, adding more as I walk more and more. This is helpful as using the scale on the screen I can determine how far I am from any of our trails if I decide to go off the trails. I have been lost before and you start panicing. I have been lost without my pack and it is downright scary, I don't go out without my pack now. At least with my pack I know I'm good for a bit. With my compass, map or now GPS I can get myself back to familiar places. When I was younger I used to pack less and go off with very little of the stuff I bring now...I also felt a little more indestructable...and maybe I was more competant in bushcraft back then...I don't take those chances now. I'm too long out of practice and have more responsibilities now. FW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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