Thread: What to bring for the first hunting day trip?

Originally Posted by SmokeyJason

There's always a first time. Fwiw I too was a first timer. Gotta start somewhere, hard way is the best.

I tend to agree, my first time was last weekend with an overloaded pack spending 2 hours bush bashing going up and down super steep hills! I'm over 50 and unfit so it was a good tester and was also a good way to find out if hunting was for me or not. I learnt a hell of a lot and had a great time so will be continuing on the hunting journey. Plus I spent some great one on one time with my 15 yr old son, can't beat it.

one item I never go without is a pull thru and several pieces of cloth then if I suspect moisture in barrel easy fix most hunters carry to much - day hunt culling it was a sheath knife spare knife ( mercator) in pouch pull thru ammo compass toilet paper spare lighter piece candle ( just in case need to light fire ) thats it