Safe to Hunt Alone ?

I hunt alone all the time both in Illinois and SD. I'm heading up there solo again this year. One thing I always do, after a bad experience, is keep an extra set of keys for my truck. A couple years ago, I think I put my keys between my chaps and pants, not in my pocket. I was stranded for hours, then had to hitch a ride 75 miles to the nearest chevy dealer to get a new set made.

Outside of the usual gear, that's the only thing I do different.
 
hunting alone

age has me a little less sure on my feet but I am afraid to slow down cause the next thing is stop. about 60% of my time in the field is alone, just love it, do what ya want, just follow the dog, no explaining to a complaining hunting friend. I do carry the cel, someone knows my schedule and I always go prepared to spend the night if I have too., biggest risk that I worry about is getting stuck. friends are neat to travel with however. one of the reasons I do well bird hunting especially in down years, if I am alone I don't have to see that many birds to have a great hunt

cheers
 
As a 58 yr old who will be hunting solo in 12 days, I have to ask:

Zip ties?

Good idea on texting location.
 
mnbirdchaser said:
I send my wife a text with the location from Google Maps from my parking spot. Only takes 30 seconds and makes me feel better.
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Now that's an excellent idea. Going to have to try that one out. I didn't realize google maps allowed that.

Here's one I've used for biking. They finally have it for Android.
http://www.roadid.com/ecrumbs

Thanks for the idea. Can repurpose biking app for hunting. This app allows for stationary alert..so if u did get injured it will send out a text alert to safety contact.
 
Calder said:
As a 58 yr old who will be hunting solo in 12 days, I have to ask:

Zip ties?

Good idea on texting location.
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In case dog gets caught in a trap. Can zip tie the springs to release the pressure. Super strong industrial grade zip ties. I hope but am not completely convinced that they wouldn't break if ever used.
 
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