Curdog Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 I dont like to carry alot of stuff in the woods with me. I usually have 1 mouth call, 1 box call, 1 slate, and a bottle of water. What do you taake into the woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92xj Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 well I start off with my gun:D and then a slate call, mouth call, and sometimes a pad to sit on, but thats about it, oh and my cell phone, just in case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiedog Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 I usually start off with a vest full of stuff, but alot of times at the end of the hunt its me, my gun, and a mouth call:D. More than once I have had to ditch all of my gear and do a little runnin' and gun'n to seal the deal:):D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TennesseeTurkey Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Gun, Mouth Calls, all the necessary camo, 4-5 Shells, and Decoys... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 I dont carry much. Usually have a decoy in the truck, but the woods i hunt, your lucky to be able to move in without spookin the bird. If he's out from a food plot, i may carry a decoy in. I didnt kill a bird last year, and the only good one i saw was in the camp yard. I only needed a gun and a shell that day, and i didnt even get to that in time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 For the past couple of years I've gone more toward going light more so than going simple. I went to Ol Tom turkey hunting clothing and accessory attachments so I don't need a turkey vest. I also updgraded to a Benelli SBEII last year that's several pounds lighter than my old 11-87. Most of my turkey hunting gear either goes into the multiple pockets built into my Ol Tom outfits or an Ol Tom attachment or two like one that's made for 2 slate calls & strikers. For other items like a water bottle and my gobble call I wear a very small fanny pack off my left hip. I usually don't bother with decoys at all. I can't even remember the last time I killed a turkey using decoys. On a typical turkey hunt these days I usually carry 3 diaphrams, 2 slate calls, a couple of extra strickers, 1 gobble call, a water bottle, pocket knife, small pruning sheers, a tiny flashlight, crow call, 2 pair of gloves, 2 mask, (I'm a pro at loosing strikers, gloves and mask), an OL Tom seat pad, a shotgun knee pad (It really helps keeping my shotgun on my knee), 4 shells and a short piece of 1/8" rope for slinging a bird over my shoulder. BTW, I also cheat by hunting out of my Ruff&Tuff 4wd electric cart. If I'm in a situation where I need to cover a lot of ground in a hurry...now problem. It's very quiet and yes cuts down on some walking but anything else I think I might need can be stowed away in my cart (like extra water bottles & some snacks). If I decide to add or swap out some calls, grab a snack, etc. during a day's hunt it's pretty handy to get to. So you see when I'm burning boot leather to move in to work a bird my gear's light but I'm far from being what you'd call a simple turkey hunter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaTrae Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Binoculars and rifle. Just kidding, my shotgun, two mouth calls, and a Primos "Freak" slate call, I use a cherry wood stricker from woodhaven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorden Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Box call, mouth call, slate, decoys, cellphone, shells and gun:D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longbeardfever4ever Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Hmm, simple? Not really used to carry 6 pots, now down to 4 Lol, 1-2 longboxes, 8-10 mouth calls, 10-15 strikers, yea..... Water, gun, ammo, gobble call, locators, yea, not simple. O well! Lol, but in the end, im sure it will be a mouth call, me, and my gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 Equipment - Cell phone, pocket knife, flashlight, 20 gauge shotgun, handfull of Remington Wingmaster HD shells, 3 mouth calls (Primos), Kits Cherry Box call, and collapsible hen decoy w/ peg leg. Camo - Primos Randy Anderson predator vest w/ cushion attached, camo (pants, shirt, gloves, baseball cap) and a H.S. mesh headcover. This year I may trade in the shotgun for my TechHunter Elite bow, or I may bring both of them if I'm going to a blind setup. - Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 I hunt pretty light. I move too much and too fast to be bogged down by a load of unneccessary crap. shotgun on a sling couple diaphragms 1 slate w/2 strikers & scuff pad 1 boxcall & chalk 1 water bottle TP knife pen digital camera cellphone bino's on Bino-Sysyem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowtech_archer07 Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 I take: shotgun decoys couple diaphragm calls couple slates and a few strikers 1 box call 2 or 3 locator calls knife cell phone sometimes water or gatorade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoythunter37 Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 I really dont carry to much in with me either. I just carry my slate and mouth calls, decoy, and sometimes a nice little pad to sit on. O ya any my gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuffnufOutdoors Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 Rhino said: Most of my turkey hunting gear either goes into the multiple pockets built into my Ol Tom outfits or an Ol Tom attachment or two like one that's made for 2 slate calls & strikers. BTW, I also cheat by hunting out of my Ruff&Tuff 4wd electric cart. I also use the Ol Tom gear. I love it keeps you light. I also use a beard buster pouch on a tarantula belt from Cabelas. It has a water bottle pouch and pad on it. So in all I carry A slate, a glass, Crow and owl call, 3 strikers, and a Primos pouch around my neck for about 5 mouth calls. I also us an electric cart to cover more ground. A bad boy buggie. Though I may not use it as much this year because I picked up a bunch of smaller leases around 80 acres. Really no need for the Bad boy in that situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pendog Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 Gun Vest w/ seat attached 2 slate style calls 3 strikers 1 box call 6 Mouth calls 3 extra shells Crow call Small owl hooter Chalk and small piece of sandpaper TP is a must!!!!!! small folding seat with decoy bag attached This year trying the primos Bmobile Water Sounds like alot but all i have to do is slip on the vest and slip the chair and decoy bag over my shoulder also grab my gun, away i go!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 I'm pretty simple. 1 slate call with 1, maybe 2 strikers, 2 or 3 mouth calls, a crow call, owl call, my knife, license, tag, my gun, duh, couple extra shells just in case, but other than that, that's it except for what I'm wearing camo wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the one Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 (edited) I keep it light shotgun on a sling couple diaphragms 1 slate w/2 strikers & scuff pad 1 boxcall & chalk 1 water bottle thermacell knife pen digital camera cellphone bino's on Bino-Sysyem Edited February 26, 2009 by the one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Metal Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 The first time I ever went turkey hunting (two seasons ago), I grabbed my 11-87, some shells a tan t-shirt and light weight camo-bibs,my NY Giants hat (bright blue) and my brand spanking new $10 slate call from Wally World. A half hour later I was calling in a large tom and several hens together. From the first time I heard him to the minute they approached the treeline was almost 45 minutes. It was so exciting and stressful all at the same time. I was hooked. Unfortunately, I started second guessing my position and shot so I doubled back into the woods and spooked them off after all that work! But it was still fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHISKEYSWAMP Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 I usually start off the season with a vest full of calls... but as the season goes on I usually just stick with the Primos power crystal... always seem to have the best luck with that call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbeard Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 My vest is usually packed at the start of the season but empties as it goes. Never carry blind material or decoys. Just like to sit up against a big ol' oak and call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covehnter Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 As for as what I carry, I think I stay kinda light. One slate over crystal Madhatter track player w/ a pair of strikers, 4 or 5 diaphrams, couple locators (Crow/Woodpecker), gloves, facemask (one extra), gps and record book/pen, headlamp plus extra, flashlight, batteries, rangefinder, binos, thermacell and refills, turkey wing, 1 hen sceery decoy, pruners, bottle of water, couple snacks (depending on the stay), camera, short piece of rope, small tape measure, usually a small land boundary map if hunting public, few extra shells, plus of course shotgun. Sometimes depending on location I may pack a cedar longbox too. Sounds like a lot now that i put on paper. Hum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covehnter Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 As for as what I carry, I think I stay kinda light. One slate over crystal Madhatter track player w/ a pair of strikers, 4 or 5 diaphrams, couple locators (Crow/Woodpecker), gloves, facemask (one extra), gps and record book/pen, headlamp plus extra, flashlight, batteries, rangefinder, binos, thermacell and refills, turkey wing, 1 hen sceery decoy, pruners, bottle of water, couple snacks (depending on the stay), camera, short piece of rope, small tape measure, usually a small land boundary map if hunting public, few extra shells, plus of course shotgun. Sometimes depending on location I may pack a cedar longbox too. Sounds like a lot now that i put on paper. Hum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boparks Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Mobile Pro Bass Shop I'm a mobile Bass Pro Shop. Not really but I believe in carrying what "I might need". Couple box calls, glass, slate 3 strikers, owl hooter, crow call, decoys sometimes, water, gps, binocs. chalk, sanding apparatus. I'm still pretty light and quiet. I'll lighten the load slightly if I'm in Montana where I know I'll be doing some serious walking. I must end up with 6 pairs of gloves because I slip gloves over everything including box calls and slates etc so it can't bang together in my pockets if I'm running after a bird. PLus I know I'll always have a glove for the manufacterers suggested use. Oh yea 3 extra shells in case I'm attacked. Bobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boparks Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Oh Yea. Sometimes I carry my gun. Bobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Since our hunts in IL end at noon I never carry water. My list: Turkey vest with: mouth call (rarely use) slate call (number one call for me) box call (on windy days) digital camera cell phone owl locator call knife head net mosquito spray license/tag about 8 shells Shotgun on sling Small flashlight on hat Padded knee gun rest Backpack with 3 folded decoys (1 jake, 2 hens) Binoculars with harness (may leave them behind this year) I bought a thermacell last year, but have not used it because the temps are generally cool enough in the mornings that the bugs are not too bad. I wouldn't say this isn't real light, but I have no problem walking 5 or more miles with it up and down steep hills. The decoys are very helpful where I hunt and worth the haul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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