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Be Safe – Not Sorry!
Time to Pack!
I have mentioned the importance of being properly dressed when going out hunting. These guidelines/suggestions centered around keeping warm/comfortable and item dependability. There is a third component that is just as important, if not more, and that is “safety”.
The selling of camouflage clothing and equipment is a multi-billion dollar industry. They are so sophisticated that you can become invisible. This extreme has no place in game hunting today. Granted, you want to be concealed as-much-as possible from the game you hunt but not to the point where you can’t be seen by other hunters. There is not much consolation in being totally invisible and winding-up a statistic with a bullet between the eyes – BE SMART!
The International Hunter Education Association (IHEA) strongly recommends that each hunter wears some bright orange hunting apparel for safety purposes. Each state has their own legal requirements for the minimum amount of orange a hunter must wear (www.ihea.com). Be warm, comfortable but stay safe during your next hunt.
Withstand Cold Weather Camping!
Stay Warm!
I first fell in love with cold weather camping in the Boy Scouts. Undoubtedly it’s a lot more work than camping any other time of year, but the extra effort is worth it. There’s something so serene about snow on the ground, not to mention the grueling work out you can endure trying out snow shoes or cross country skiing.
Winter camping takes a lot of preparation and safety precautions. You’ll probably need to pack heavier, more substantial gear to keep you warm and dry at night. Hypothermia can also become an issue, so it’s important to dress in dry layers. To stay warm, I usually wear long underwear, cold weather sports gear, and pack one or two down hunting jackets, as well as an assortment of hats, gloves, and wool socks. These items, especially the down jacket, will keep you warm as you explore nature’s winter beauty.
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