huntinsonovagun Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 I thought about getting a cell phone just for the reason you stated. Most people have cell phones, but not me. Just another bill to pay. Would be nice at times though..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 Re: Cell phone in the woods? Yep, I have mine most of the time, especially if I'm gonna be up in a stand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 Re: Cell phone in the woods? Yup turn it on silent play games to!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetro Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 Re: Cell phone in the woods? Yup I do it, mainly when I'm bow hunting. Quite often no one else woul dbe with me, so it does come in handy. During rifle seasom, its in the car, 13 of us with radios, and we're all aware of where each other are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_lou Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 Re: Cell phone in the woods? I always have mine with me when I am in the woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sagitarius Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 Re: Cell phone in the woods? Only when hunting alone. But yeah exactaly for the emergency factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntn4bucks Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 Re: Cell phone in the woods? Sure do...especially when hunting alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathews4life Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 Re: Cell phone in the woods? I always bring mine in the woods w/ me. Keep it on silent. I shot a 7 pt two yrs ago hunting out of a box blind while talking on my cell phone..i just calmly told her to hold on. It was pretty cool. I wouldn't go in the woods w/o it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 Re: Cell phone in the woods? I never go in the woods without it. I hunt alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 Re: Cell phone in the woods? Yes I bring mine out too but most of the areas I hunt have little to no reception unless you jump in the truck and drive somewhere. I try not to hunt alone in those cases. On my property its not an issue. Except when you forget to turn it off and the wife calls ya at last light to ask when I will be home and if she should start dinner or not. Not good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Racksnbeards Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 Re: Cell phone in the woods? I carry mine, all the time outdoors but its on silent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestKyTeacher Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 Re: Cell phone in the woods? Yes, all the time. It comes in handy for calling in those trespassers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 Re: Cell phone in the woods? Yep, and turned off or to my "Hunting" profile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 Re: Cell phone in the woods? I personally don't own a cellphone but have on occasion hunted with someone who does and there is never any service at ANY of the places we hunt. You guys must all be "city slickers"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 Re: Cell phone in the woods? i always have mine on me, but it is always off. Comes in handy when you need help dragging one out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 Re: Cell phone in the woods? Unfortunately everywhere I hunt I can't get a signal so no I don't carry mine with me. We do use Motorola radios at our hunting club so we can call for help and check in with each other at the end of a hunt. Radios are real handy too for using the buddy system when you need some help dragging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger-Hunter Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 Re: Cell phone in the woods? Always carry mine on me either on vibrate or off. Mostly off now, cause people always seem to call when I'm hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinoisbowhunter Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 Re: Cell phone in the woods? yea, I set mine on silent or vibrate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeStandBowHunter Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 Re: Cell phone in the woods? I always carry mine for those "just in case moments". I turn the volume off and look at the phone every so often to make sure nothing happened that I need to know about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheDeerHunter Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 Re: Cell phone in the woods? I take my cell phone with me when I go hunting but it is always on vibrate! I hunt by myself and if I would ever need help. Or if I would get a big buck and need some help gettin him out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimPic Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 Re: Cell phone in the woods? I take mine with me also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 Re: Cell phone in the woods? I carry mine into the woods, of course on vibrate mode. My cell phone has a GPS built into it according to the salesman and if I ever get lost or have problems and my family can't locate me, as long as its turned "on" they can pinpoint where I am at. I like the peace of mind. I use to not like them but when it comes to safety, whats not to like? Lou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 Re: Cell phone in the woods? Yes i carry a cell phone with me,,, you can buy those pay as you go phones at walmart, so that way your not having to pay a regular monthly cell phone bill..... put like $20 on the phone and that'll get you 20 or so minutes , just an example, but you can always put more minutes on it,,,,, i've had mine since the season started and only used it once, to call the wife and tell her i was running late so she wouldnt worry .... Great investment .... beats paying a monthly cell phone charge,,, plus i get the entire east coast in my calling area ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaskMan Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 Re: Cell phone in the woods? NOPE, don't even own one, the wife does but up here getting service on the highway is tough enough, you'd never get it in the forest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSGB Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 Re: Cell phone in the woods? I always carry mine with the ringer turned off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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