What is the best way to stay warm outside while deer hunting?
958545
layering, man, layering.   base layer under armour cold gear, then windstopper, thinsulate, fleece pants and pull-over. also, wool socks and under armour skull cap or beanie. wear a parka over all this, if its really cold. oh yeah, thinsulate, insulated rubber boots.  i rarely have to wear the parka, the other layers work great and really keep me warm.....also, see if you can hook up with candice d, bet she could keep you warm!!!
1127853
Mittens are the warmest, but hardly the right gloves for working hands.  You should log on to outdoor apparel websites where gloves are weather/temperature rated.  The best gloves would probably be the ones that crosscountry skiers would use, since we need flexibility in gripping the poles.  Downhill gloves are probably thicker.  With modern fabrics, gloves don't have to be heavy to be effective.  Also, buy the ferrous chip packets.  You shake it to activate the heat and stick it into your gloves or boots.  They last for an hour or more.\n\nwww.REI.com\nwww.LLBean.com\nwww.Campmor.com
763576
For some reason it is my experience that cold weather makes me perform better. Maybe some under armor if you have that or any semi thin layered sweat shirt would do good.
444701
I have gone through all types of weather with only this much gear.  i am an eagle scout and i know you will need this stuff.  i used all of the equipment listed below:\n\na sturdy tent\na tarp\na backpacking stove\ncooking and eating utensils\ncooking pans or small pot\ndried food,\nwater\nclothing for the season\nrain gear\nswimsuit\nhiking boots\ncamp shoes\nfishing pole and tackle ( if going near water so you can catch food if you run out)\niodine and water filter for water purification\nsleeping bag\nno pillow ( you can make one out of you clothes its pretty comfy Ive done it)\nfirst aid kit\nemergency whistle\nmatches\nfire starters\nGlobal Positioning System ((GPS) preferably one that is also a two way communicator)\na map and compass (the batteries in a GPS will run out if you're not careful)\na flashlight and extra batteries\nand the most important A BUDDY!!!!!!!!! NEVER GO INTO THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE WITHOUT A BUDDY BECAUSE IF YOU GET SERIOUSLY INJURED YOU ARE EXTREMELY LIKELY TO DIE THERE.\nALSO LET PEOPLE KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING AND WHEN YOU WILL BE BACK. THAT WILL LET PEOPLE KNOW WHEN TO START A SEARCH PARTY IF YOU DO NOT SHOW AT YOUR DESIGNATED ARRIVAL TIME
702254
Actually, deer do not always travel with the wind in their face.  They (esp. whitetails) do use the same trails to and from their feeding and sleeping areas.  This is why scouting is very important for the bowhunter.  You need to determine which trail they will use for the time you are going to be on your stand.  Set up off of the trail with the wind in your face.  This way the deer cannot smell you.  If the wind changes, do not hunt this stand as it will only educate the deer and make them harder to get.  You will not fool a deer's nose.  Even with the scent reducing clothing, you still need to watch the wind.\n\n   Think of it this way:  A deer has three primary means of defense:  smell, sight and sound.  It usually takes alerting two of the three to trigger a "get the heck out of here" response.  If a deer sees you but does not smell or hear you, they will try to figure out what you are.  Same with if they hear you but don't smell or see you.  The exception is the nose.  If they smell you, they are gone!  Keep the wind in your face and set up down wind of the trail and you're 1/3 of the way to eating venison.  Good luck.
584735
have a hard on in the morning! \numm get some big sticks strap them together and wrap hid around the outside
822561
Must be out hunting deer.
898028
I hunt three different counties in north ark. , baxter, randolph, and craighead. Not married, no family, so I have alot of hunting time. I assure you the rut is not over. I saw a nice 8+ pt. chasing a doe Saturday, and a 5 or 6 pt. chasing Sunday. Just a little FYI, I have about 10 or so guys that hunt up here in different areas, we were all in agreeance that the rut came in just a little later than normal. Obviously the earliest does may be done but theres always the late ones that are just coming into estrus now, so it should continue for a while. With the massive acorn crop this year the best setup would be around good white oak trees, outside of thickets; where trails converge, or natural funnels. That being said we had two bucks killed on food plots last week mid morning, so if the bucks are running you never really know where they'll be. I'd do a little scouting and try to find where the deer are feeding during the day or traveling to and fro. If your looking for that Big Boy that hides out, dive off into the thickest stuff you can shoot in around where deer are traveling or hanging out. Best of luck to ya!
805673
I have found this to be the best way to field dress a deer ,ans also the less messiest. keep in mind ive been hunting for over 30 years and have done this too many times to count . Before I go into detail here is a quick reference from my home state game and parks site on field dressing that may be of further help.\nhttp://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/hunting/guides/biggame/fieldcare.asp\n1.  I begin laying the deer on the top of a downward facing slope  \n     of a creek bed or hill or something. This will aid in the romoval \n     of the gut sac.\n2.  With a SHARP knifr make a cut in the skin of the belly just \n      above the pelvic bone area, Be carefull NOT to cut into the \n     gut sac.\n3.   Cut thru the skin up past the rib cage area to the bottom of \n      neck. I cut this far up to make removal of the esophagus \n      easier and less messy on you. The Espohagus will taint the\n      meat if it is not taken out and since I use the neck for roasts\n      I make sure to get it all.\n4.   Next I cut the skin down the pelvic bone area to the anus and \n      and cut out the anus\n5.   The next thing I do is to cut the gut sac lining from the rib\n      cage area again being carefull not to cut the sac open as\n      it too can taint the meat., Split the pelvic bone with your knife \n      or a small hatchet.\n6.   The next step is to simply roll the deer over so it is facing the\n      the downward and let gravity assist in the removal of the gut \n      sac. You may have to pull slightly on it but it wont take much.\n7.   I ALWAYS carry 2 gallon jugs of clean water in my truck to \n      wash out the cavity of the deer and wipe it out with an old \n      dish towel. Keeping the meat clean is part of good handling \n      techniques.\n8.   If you are like me and eat the liver and heart then you can\n      cut those from the stomach lining and rinse them off and put\n      them in a zip lock bag.\n9.   Depending on the time of year and temperature you may \n      want to go to wal mart and purchase a cheesecloth type deer\n      bag to help protect from dirt and bugs and cover the deer at\n      this point. Also if its warm stop at the closest quickie mart \n      and get a couple of bags of ice to put inside the cavity of the\n      deer to aid in quicker cooling. \n10. I didnt see anyone else mention this but this would be the \n      time to "TAG" your deer just in case you get stopped by one\n      of your friendly game and parks or DNR officials.\n\nThis is the quickest and easiest and less messy way I have found to field dress a deer. If its a trophy you want to mount DO NOT follow this procedure. I would suggest contacting the taxidermist who is going to mount it prior to field dressing many taxidermists have different ways they prefer an animal be dressed. I hope this helps and HAPPY HUNTING! Ive got 5 deer so far since bow season opened and today is opening day of rifle season.
1006371
the heat, stay cool and drink water
245394
It depends on the weather and where you live. If you live in a farm area, you should always have extra canned goods on hand in case anything happens, like a snowstorm or your car breaking down. Always keep things on hand that can be opened & eaten without heating. Keep canned milk on hand, so that you have a ready meal with a box of cereal. If your electric goes out, make sure you have flashlights, kerosene lamps and safe candles. If your heat depends on the electric, don't open the door. Put more clothes on and cover up with blankets or comforters. Ususally the electric will be back up within a few hours, but be prepared for a couple of days if you're in a snowstorm. If possible, find someone who heats with wood and bunk with them until the electric is back up. Always have a well stocked medicine cabinet, in case you have a sudden illness or accident. Things to have would be bandaids, cotton balls, cotton swabs, burn cream, antibiotic cream, hydrogen peroxide, rubbing alcohol, an ace bandage, gauze, first aid tape, apspirin, non-aspirin pain reliever (Tylenol or Ibubrophen), allergy medications--including inhaler, bee sting kit--bees do come alive during the winter too, Epsom salts--for soaking strained muscles & such, Vicks vapo rub, Pepto Bismol, and other things that relate to your particular health & needs. The average home should have the above items anyway, because you never know when you might need them. If you have frostbite, or even think you have it, never rub your skin, and don't rub it with snow. Don't put it in hot water. You want to gently warm the skin, so you don't damage the tissues. Put the skin in cool water, gradually warming it every few minutes. I don't know if these are the top survival tips, but I believe these are things everyone should know. It's good to get some first aid training so that you'll be equipped to be of some use if you or someone you know needs help. There's nothing worse than watching someone you care about struggle, and you can only stand and watch, knowing you could hurt them worse with what you don't know. It's good that you want to know what to do. Take a course at your local hospital or tech school. Just remember, even with all that knowledge, you're not God. There's only so much you can do. The rest is up to Him. <*)))><
821146
Hunting is good- go for it- bring your snowmobile, good luck, let me know how it went!
555574
well, I think that you should look at where your going to use it. If you camp in very cold climates, then you want to look for something that is wind resistant and stands up to cold weather.  If you camp in warmer climates then your going to want something that is well ventilated to keep it cool.  You should also look at water, if your going to camp in an area that has very wet ground, they sell tents that have hard bottoms that you can raise off the ground.
134968
If it is from the cold, try ear muffs or a headband to keep your ears warm.
395840
The best thing is to avoid the bears in the first place.  Check with the ranger station, wardens, park staff etc before setting off - they'll advise on possible danger areas.\n\nWhen you're on the move or camped up keep a watch for bears and signs of acivity in the area.\n\nIf you do see one but it's not seen you then back away slowly and quietly then walk round giving it a wide berth.\n\nIf you see one and it's also seen you then again, back away and avoid making eye contact with it.\n\nYou can't outrun, climb or swim a bear so if one starts chasing after you there's little chance of escape unless you can get inside a vehicle, building or small crevice where it can't reach you/\n\nPepper spray is likely to enrage a bear even more, a bell is likely to attract attention to you.  Food is a possibility but in realistic terms unless you're carrying a carcass around with you it's not going to distract the bear for long - it may buy you a bit of time.\n\nIf you are in close proximity to a bear then don't do anything to startle or anger it, don't threaten it in any way, back off slowly.\n\nIf a bear is charging you can throw your backpack to the ground - it may take an interets in this giving you some time to get away and you'll be able to run faster without it.\n\nIf a bear is right upon you about the only thing you can do is to try to frighten it - spread your arms wide and rush toward the bear making as much noise as possible.  This is the point to use your pepper spray - it can't do any harm and those few moments i gains you could be enough the get away.\n\nOne of the main things that attracts bears is smell, especially of food.  Any food that you carry should be well wrapped up and ideally dried - if you're going hiking for any diostance chances are you'll be carrying predominantly dried food anyway.\n\nWhen you pitch camp hang you food from the branch of a tree a good distance from your campground - at least half a mile away, ideally more.  Wash food remains out of pots and pans.\n\nThere's loads more stuff - this is just for starters to give you something to go on.  As I said at the begining tho - seek local guidance, these people are the ones with on the spot knowledge.
357837
I've done this for long periods of time and once for an entire winter.  First you'll need a small one-person high quality three-season tent and an expensive sleeping bag rated to about 15 degrees below zero.  Also a Therm Rest self-inflating air mattress (these sort of pads are very effective for keeping you insulated even when used on ice.  Water and carried in foods and kinda maintain a very small fire in a tuna-fish can with blocks surrounding it so that you will not be being seen by other/s.  Be sure no apt-to-fall tree/s are near you (check em very well) they can fall and kill you.  I most always rounded my tent site with thin but very strong sting so that any large animal will not walk over my tent (fear of big-foot.  If alone enjoy your solitude and use that time for learning how to think clearer.
1144757
Try a cool damp cloth. Not too cold though.