Some Hunting Accessories Should be Left Behind
When heading into the field or the woods to hunt for wild game, there are some hunting accessories that may be necessary to have along. On the other hand, there will also be those carrying hunting accessories that will serve no purpose other than add weight to their load. Before heading out on a hunting trip it pays dividends to determine the purpose of the hunt, its location, time of year and then plan accordingly as to what to lug into the wild.
To begin with, the type of gun or bow and arrows being used will help determine the type of hunting accessories that will be needed. Obviously, hunters will want to keep their guns clean and their ammo dry while out on their expedition, while archers will want to insure their arrowheads are kept safe from becoming a liability, posing potential hazards to themselves. Additionally, they will need to plan the correct amount of ammunition to carry to insure they do not run out before the end of the hunt, but not carrying too much to make their pack heavier than needed.
Observation of local laws is also important and one of the hunting accessories that all those using a shotgun should have is a plug for semi-automatic weapons. Many states limit the number of shells that fit into a gun and plugs are designed to keep more than the legal amount in the gun. It will not matter to the game inspector if there is no more shells than legally allowed in the gun, if the gun is capable of holding more there will be a citation issued.
Equipment Not Limited To Hunting Accessories
Depending on the length of the planned hunting trip, food and water will also be needed and some of the hunting accessories that will be required include those needed for cooking and cleaning as well as making water potable if the hunter does not want to carry gallons of fresh water.
Those planning to be away from civilization for more than a few hours will probably also want to carry some dry socks and, depending on the area and time of year, a change of clothes. Having the right hunting accessories available when they are needed is a major part of proper planning and when all aspects of the trip are considered, poor planning can result in poor performance during the hunt. Other hunting accessories to consider are those that help make the gathered game ready for transport home at the end of the hunt.
