joebobhunter4 Posted December 26, 2005 Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 k im goin out by myself to my stand tomoro mornin... im a youngn kinda n i think ima be scared ... you know lol cuz of the dark... do anyof you get scared going by yourself? if you do what do you do to make it not scary and more fun??? please anything works... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebobhunter4 Posted December 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 Re: first time goin out by myself... well its bow season and i think im gonna bring a .22 just incase... like not for the deer of course... but... and im usually out there with my friend but he cant go this time... i just hope its more light since theres snow on the ground and not pitch black... or ima sit in my tree stand and either keep my cell phone open or have my flashlight on lol... or keep it all dark and act like im hideing:) haha... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathews4life Posted December 26, 2005 Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 Re: first time goin out by myself... no reason to be scared....pretty much everything in the woods is more scared of u than u are of it plus u'll be off the ground perched in a tree.....i think u'll be just fine, just dont thinkg about it.....keep us posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger-Hunter Posted December 26, 2005 Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 Re: first time goin out by myself... Travelling in woods is always scary, cause you never know what is out there. Just remember that you're armed - keep your arrow nocked and keep looking behind you, but not too long cause then there might be something in front of you. Once you get in the stand it should be ok - unless there is a racoon or something in the tree that you climb and when the racoon is coming down they have no choice but to scratch and bite anything in its way. Only when the sun come up are you safe and realize that there isn't anything in the woods anymore cause they all ran away when they heard your heart beating so loudly and soft whimpering cries of the cat that roams the forest - the scaredy cat. LOl Just kidding. Walking in the woods can be unnerving - there's no doubt, just remember that there isn't anything in the woods that isn't afraid of you - its always easier when there is a full moon and snow on the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted December 26, 2005 Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 Re: first time goin out by myself... I'd check your local game laws before carrying a firearm into the woods with you during archery season. It is illegal here in NY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted December 26, 2005 Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 Re: first time goin out by myself... [ QUOTE ] I'd check your local game laws before carrying a firearm into the woods with you during archery season. It is illegal here in NY. [/ QUOTE ] If I am not mistaken, it is illegal here as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted December 26, 2005 Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 Re: first time goin out by myself... No reason to be scared. You might want to take a flashlight though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted December 26, 2005 Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 Re: first time goin out by myself... unless there are hungry bears and wolves in the woods. no im kindding just be safe climbing the tree and be suure to always wear a safety belt good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckNrut Posted December 26, 2005 Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 Re: first time goin out by myself... The best advice one can give is to relax, and take your time getting to your stand. Flashlights are a must (for safety). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted December 26, 2005 Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 Re: first time goin out by myself... [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I'd check your local game laws before carrying a firearm into the woods with you during archery season. It is illegal here in NY. [/ QUOTE ] If I am not mistaken, it is illegal here as well! [/ QUOTE ] Yeah, leave the .22 at home. No sense risking getting arrested just because of a little fear. Hey, say a little prayer before you go in to the woods Kyle. Ask the Lord to give you peace and comfort, so you won't be scared, and don't be afraid to use your flash-light. Once your in your stand, you'll feel a lot better too. Remember, that most wild critters would sooner run from a human, than get too close. They're just as scared of you, as you are of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted December 26, 2005 Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 Re: first time goin out by myself... I remember the first time I tried going into the woods in the dark by myself. I started in on a trail that I was aboslutely sure was the way into my stand...somehow I got turned around along the way and did not know where I was. I sat down and waited for daylight to find my stand. Whats different today than back then??? I carry 2 flashlights, a compass, and a Garmin GPS I'm sure you will make the right decision one way or another. I hope you get to enjoy the feeling of the woods coming to life and full of hope. That feeling of having done so by yourself is very fulfilling to say the least. Enjoy the Hunt!!! Be Safe no matter what else! Make sure someone knows exactly where you are and when you will either report in to them by phone or be back home. You can always wait until its just starting to get gray out and then stalk your way to your stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebobhunter4 Posted December 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 Re: first time goin out by myself... well... it wasnt too bad... and i left the .22 home... lol i got out there like way to early so i drove around on the gravel roads... seen about 50 deer in the fields than went to my stand bout 15 mins before dark... and really you cant call it dark because of all the snow its pretty light out so i was glad... except it was kinda foggy and stuff so it made it a little bit dark but i did fine... only thing that i screwed up on was i forgot my boots... i was walkin in waist deep snow with my school shoes on... lol... but it was good... thanks for helpin out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian_Shooter Posted December 26, 2005 Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 Re: first time goin out by myself... and the more you do it the better it will get...ulll feel perfectly comfortable walking in the dark after doin it a few times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rbfree1 Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 Re: first time goin out by myself... IS there anything out there that can get ya ?? Yes, will it happen ?? Maybe I use to think It wouldn't but I have been jumped by a couger on my way in eary in the morning. I have been trampled by a herd of elk late ate night walking out. I have been sent up a tree and lost part of my calf musle to a very po'd moma black bear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitRmisS Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 Re: first time goin out by myself... well, i was going to say you dont have anything to worry about but after seeing rbfree post im not so sure...j/k.. it's not as bad as you think just use your light and once you get in the stand you will be a lot more comfortable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rbfree1 Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 Re: first time goin out by myself... I am not kidding things can and do happen, I have been hunting 30 years now and trust me If you go where nast critters live you will find them sooner or later Ok the big foot pic's a joke LOL But you do live in cat country Just fight back don't let them get the back of your neck. If they do get you well at least you went out with your boots on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 Re: first time goin out by myself... If your scared of a cat getting you, wear a mask on the back of your head. It looks like a face. Cats won't attack face on. You might look goofy walking in the woods, but it seems to work for the folks in India against the tigers. LOL Bears, play dead and hope for the best. LOL Pigs, use the swing out method. LOL Skenks, run the other way LMBO> As for just being scared of the dark and strange sounds in the woods, just keep going and it get easier each time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 Re: first time goin out by myself... Well, think of this. You have a weapon, and there's not much out there that can hurt you. All of the predators in Ohio, and I'm guessing most, if not all, predators in your area too, would rather run that fight. Why not wait until it gets a little light out? You won't miss much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitteken Posted December 29, 2005 Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 Re: first time goin out by myself... In all my years of wandering through the dark woods I've never been attacked by anything but my imagination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oo_buck Posted December 29, 2005 Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 Re: first time goin out by myself... Anybody else remember a few months ago, someone posted a link to another forum? It was a thread of spooky stories about bein' in the woods. I made the mistake of reading all of them the day before the bow season opener..... I will admit that I was somewhat "spooked" going into the woods that morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted December 29, 2005 Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 Re: first time goin out by myself... Its not the bad make sure to take a light. Pretty much everything is more scared of you than you are them but like rbfree1 said things can happen. But no worries you have a weapon use it if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockefeller66 Posted December 30, 2005 Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 Re: first time goin out by myself... I have been bowhunting for 8 years now and have been bowhunting our own private land for 4 years now, I have hunted this land and know it like the back of my hand, in the light that is, when it is dark out that is a whole new story. I have a hard time distiguising what is whatas far as where I am going, I still get "scared" mostly nervous but just take it slow, if you have to wait til light to get to your stand, I have don't that plenty of times. Also I find it really helpful to look at a topo map of where you are going so you can walk right to that spot no problem! Good Luck, you'll do fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ConchoMan Posted December 30, 2005 Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 Re: first time goin out by myself... I usually carry a nice sharp machete (I think that is how you spell it) when i during bow season and when it is the general season I take my 45 acp just incase. And beleive me you hear some weird things out there in the morning or after dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dub Posted December 31, 2005 Report Share Posted December 31, 2005 Re: first time goin out by myself... leave the .22 at home...probably illega anyway. Take a good flashlight and a back up or two (Mini Mags are great, low cost back ups). You will be fine. The worst thing that you have to fear is falling down or tripping over something and getting hurt. Take your time and watch your step. We all could do better by not watching all those horror movies...it gets us all worked up in the dark woods. Oh yeah....watch out for ....bigfoot, heilamonsters, jackalopes, Jason, Freddie, Chuckie, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshM Posted January 1, 2006 Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 Re: first time goin out by myself... The only dangerous thing you could run into is a pack of wild dogs. I had 3 freaky look rotts come running at me...If you do have a encounter with them..... Get up in a tree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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