Swamphunter Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 I am talking about a plan for safety with your family in case you do not return home on time? I have always told my wife that if I am not home by a certain time, I will be hunting at such and such a location, my truck will be parked at a certain spot and the approximate area I will be in. Since in the Adirondacks we have virtually zero cell phone service, they are hardly worth packing although I do just in case I can get out on it. I also leave a motorola radio at my house set to the frequency I am using in the woods, and since they have a 5 mile range and I am never more than a mile or so from my truck, I have told my wife to have someone bring her to my trucks location and then call me over the radio and if I am injured, I can give them directions to my location. If I don't answer....call for more help. What other things do you guys do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 Re: How many guys \"Hunt with a plan\" I will usually tell my mom about where I am going, take the cell phone with me, and tell her about when I will be back. Sometimes I'll take a dog with me if I'm just hiking or looking for sheds. If I don't have the cell phone, I'll take a radio with me and leave one with my mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unioncountyslayer Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 Re: How many guys \"Hunt with a plan\" I always let someone know when I am going hunting and which stand I plan on hunting, and that I will call them when I get back to my truck or get cell service. Forgot to call my dad one time and still havn't lived that one down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rifleman25 Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 Re: How many guys \"Hunt with a plan\" I hunt western big game and usually there are several of us in camp together. We have a similar plan as Swamp Hunter but we usually meet at Dark on a fork in the trail about a mile from camp. We have the radios as well and use then if we are running late or somethin. I really like having them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GobblerBuster618 Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 Re: How many guys \"Hunt with a plan\" i usually talk to my dad before hunting or let someone know.. Cell is always with me in my pocket cause i know if i were to fall at least it would be with me and not in my fanny pack. Its like the old saying better safe then sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 Re: How many guys \"Hunt with a plan\" Yep...My wife always knows where I am going. I always take the cell phone (turned off of course ) just incase I'm going to be late, so I can call and tell her why, so she doesn't worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 Re: How many guys \"Hunt with a plan\" They now where im going and i take the cell with me. Like buckee said turned off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 Re: How many guys \"Hunt with a plan\" My wife knows exactly where I am...I leave her GPS coordinates, a map, and the time I will call her or arrive home. I've gone as far as taking her to my treestand so she would know where to lead rescue help if needed. Now she will be going with me more often after she gets her hunters safety course in this year...the neighbor has already agreed to be my safety contact and I'll leave the information with him from now on when my wife and I go out together. My best plan is to be prepared! I always carry survival gear even if I'm hunting a familiar place...it never comes out of my pack except for checking it over before a hunt to make sure that I'm Aware of whats there!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted April 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 Re: How many guys \"Hunt with a plan\" [ QUOTE ] They now where im going and i take the cell with me. Like buckee said turned off. [/ QUOTE ] I really wish they worked in the area I hunt. Sure would be nice to be able to call 911 for yourself if you got hurt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbeck Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 Re: How many guys \"Hunt with a plan\" I must admit, I usually don't. But I think I should, thanks for the reminder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billkay Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 Re: How many guys \"Hunt with a plan\" I ALWAYS tell either my son or wife what property I'll be hunting. They each hunt there at some point with me and know where all my stands are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 Re: How many guys \"Hunt with a plan\" I carry my cell phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
total disaster Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 Re: How many guys \"Hunt with a plan\" I hunt seaducks alot alone in a boat so I carry a radio and a cell phone and if things are slow I will call home and let them know I staying late ....and the radio I can talk to the other boats out....I didn't use to but after getting yelled at for having everyone worried about me made me start carrying them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 Re: How many guys \"Hunt with a plan\" Yep, I always let someone know where I am, and it's usually a few people. I always carry my cell phone now too. I used to carry a whistle in my fanny pack, but I don't anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 Re: How many guys \"Hunt with a plan\" ALWAYS! I leave a radio preset for my channel at home plus I have my cell phone. Ranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_MD_ Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 Re: How many guys \"Hunt with a plan\" Griz are not uncommon where I hunt. So when I go hunting I leave a map with my wife that shows where I will park and the route I intend to talk during my hunt. She also has the spare radio set to the right channel and I have the cell phone. We set a time that if she hasn't heard from me by to get help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 Re: How many guys \"Hunt with a plan\" I rarely hunt alone because my father takes off all of gun season. but the days i do go out by myself i tell him what stand ill be in or spot and he knows exactly where to find me. i also bring the cell with me everywhere i go. Never know what can happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallone Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 Re: How many guys \"Hunt with a plan\" We have a sign out board that shows where the stands are and I carry a cell phone. If no one's there I always tell me girlfriend where I'm hunting and give her a quick call when I come out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
va_strutstopper Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 Re: How many guys \"Hunt with a plan\" if im hunting alone ill always tell my wife where ill be and when ill be home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtechTurkeyHunter Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Re: How many guys \"Hunt with a plan\" I hunt with a buddy and we have radios between us ... Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossyhorn Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Re: How many guys \"Hunt with a plan\" I give my family a time that i should be getting back. I tell them i am not certain but I will be home an hour or two after i say i will be back. I it is too long then come find me. And i always pack my cell phone in my hutning bag just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whttlbucksteve Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Re: How many guys \"Hunt with a plan\" 95% of the time I am with someone and if not A cell phone and two way radio are a must Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODH Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Re: How many guys \"Hunt with a plan\" i normally have my cell with me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nature_Boy Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Re: How many guys \"Hunt with a plan\" My parents live on the farm we own, so I always take a 2-way radio with me and my Dad has one that he turns on when he wakes up. Also he doesn't hunt but helps me place my stands every year, so he knows my stand locations if he needs to find me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Re: How many guys \"Hunt with a plan\" My wife always knows what stand I am in. I also carry my cell phone and have great reception. My neighbor and I both know each others stand locations and have each other on speed dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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