Hunting and camping come together but in a different way. Hunting camping tours don’t require a large tent but if you are planning to go out for camping with your family, you have to take all the necessary things with you that could provide you food, shelter and safety. Your necessary things would increase if you want to hunt in your camping. Here are some tips below that may be useful for you when you are camping for hunting.
1. Choosing a tent site:
The tent location should be comfortable for you. Firstly, your tent site should be level so that you would not tangled or end up clumping on the hill side. Secondly, the place should be higher than the surrounding land so that the rainwater could drain away easily. Lastly, the spot should be free of root hummocks, dinosaur bones, rocks and others that may bump in the sleeping bag when you are sleeping.
2. Proximity matters:
Everyone wants to stay just beside the grocery store so that they could find the necessary things just at their hand. You have to build your tent in such a place where you would find fishing water, drinking water, feed for horses, good shooting spots, mountain vistas, firewood and all other things that you need to stay. A good hunting tent should be away from the local houses or shops.
3. Design for accessibility:
You have to design your camp by setting it up like a home designer. At first, set your tent where you are going to sleep at night and then, build a fireplace that is completed with a whole cooking area and a large flat rock would be suitable for this. After that, make a trap for blocking rain water in extreme weather. Rocks, stumps and logs to be seated on and also a room for solicitors and loiterers for hanging out.
4. Create storage:
You should stretch a cover into a lean-to or diamond-fly to shelter for using it, storing your extra gear, saddles, backpack, dry firewood and so many things. It is annoying to find your extra food, clothing, firewood all drenched after a thunderstorm when you are out for fishing or hunting. you could avoid this misery by stretching a tarp.
5. Certification and weapons:
When you are going out for a hunting trip, it’s obvious that you would need hunting weapons. You have to decide these weapons after making a choice about what you’re hunting for. Another important fact is which type of weapon you could easily handle and use. Someone prefers using a crossbow and arrows whereas some likes to use a rifle or a shotgun for large games. You should know how you have to use your hunting gear safely.
If you are a beginner, you should take a course on how to use a firearm before starting your journey. Moreover, a certificate is needed in many states to be assured that you are capable of hunting. To gain such a certificate, you have to pass your hunter course. Without a hunter safety certificate, you could not purchase your hunting license that is very important when you go camping.
6. Hunting knife:
A good and sharp knife is essential for all hunters. You could use it not only for skinning but also for saving your precious life. Most hunters who go for hunting camp prefer to use their old knife that they have been using for years. Your knife should be fit in your hand and you have to feel comfortable while using it. In most cases, a normal pocket knife would not do the things properly.
7. First aid box:
A good first aid kit is important especially for camping. You may get yourself injured while hunting and you would need a first aid box. Your first aid kit should include different sizes of bandages, antibiotic cream and alcohol swabs. For any abrasions or cuts, ensure that you have enough Band-Aids and other important things with you.
8. Survival kit:
Survival kits are one of the most important things in camping. It may happen that during hunting, you lost your way back and could not reach your campsite. In such cases you have to spend the night outside and need something that may keep you warmer and safe from the harsh weather.
Fire starter, compass, rope, waterproof matches, extra batteries, water purifying kit or tablets, extra food and a flashlight should be in your survival kit. These things could be an actual life saver for you. You should keep this kit just with your first aid box so that you could find it easily when needed.
9. Hunting apparel:
This is not important for just looking good while standing outside among others, this could save you from unexpected weather and help you to be safe. Good boots could keep the feet dry and a jacket could keep you dry and warmer with its plenty of layers that is specially designed for hunters. Your thick sweater and other thinner items could not be enough for camping during winter as they could not trap warm between them for long.
10. Wet wipes:
Wet wipes could be your savior when your hands get dirty after a long hunt. You have to keep your hands sanitized and clean before eating. Thus, keeping wet wipes with you becomes a necessity for almost all hunters. You should keep in mind that if you use scented ones, your target animals could be aware that someone is coming for them.
11. Safety precautions:
Well, if there are bears in your camping area, especially brown or grizzly ones, you should need to take some precautions like cooking, eating and storing the foods away and downwind from your main camp. You should avoid bringing tasty-smells like deodorant, candy, lip balm or toothpaste into your tent and also avoid hanging fish or meat in the camp.
12. Building a meat scaffold:
If you want to hang your fish or meat in your campsite, here is a simple, smart and easy way for hanging them. Firstly, you have to find a place which is open and downwind of your camp and 100-200 yards away from the visible distance. Then, cut 7 poles about 7 feet long with 2 inches’ diameter. Lastly, lash 6 poles into 2 tripods and lay 7th one on the top. Hang you hunting meat there and stretch a tarp if rain may happen. Look over the things from a long distance before you approach as this could keep you and your meat safe.
13. Cleaning up your camp:
Clean place could give comfort to everyone. Folks who leave their camp have no rights to be in the mountains. You should always clean your campsite when you are living there and leave the campsite as clean as you found them before. Cleaning could keep you away from dirt and germs and save your environment from getting polluted.
Outdoor activities like camping and hunting could be uncomfortable, dangerous and brutal in the cold season. If you could equip yourself with the essential hunting gear, you may survive in that weather too. Follow these tips above and enjoy camping!
