maddiesmumma asked:
I have been hunting for years…usually alway with my dad at the deer camp. He has been sick this past month or so, so I have been traveling a little over an hour to hunt on some land that my friend owns. There is nobody around out there and my friend is usually out of town. I think this is all just fine….but I have several family members that are totally against it. Do you think it’s safe for anyone to hunt alone?
Thanks for the input.
I do carry my cell with me and I keep it on silent…so that I am able to send and receive text messages.
FRANK
I have been hunting for years…usually alway with my dad at the deer camp. He has been sick this past month or so, so I have been traveling a little over an hour to hunt on some land that my friend owns. There is nobody around out there and my friend is usually out of town. I think this is all just fine….but I have several family members that are totally against it. Do you think it’s safe for anyone to hunt alone?
Thanks for the input.
I do carry my cell with me and I keep it on silent…so that I am able to send and receive text messages.
FRANK
CATE
No, many men won’t even hunt alone. Would if you got sick or someone who was not nice met you.
Wait for your dad.
SHERWOOD
It isn’t a good idea. The reasoning is that you could break your leg, and that it’s better to have someone to go get help at times like those. It’s unlikely anything will happen to you… but the possibility is nonzero. Get a friend.
YVES
I don’t see why it is so bad. You should just have a cell phone and have someone call you every hour, and if they call 3 times and you don’t pick up, then they know something is wrong. You should also pack a tent just incase. But I think it’s fine it it’s on your friend’s private land.
SUZANNE
Hunting alone is often times not a good idea.
As for a woman hunting alone? I respect and am glad to see women hunting. But there are some profoundly evil people out there who would target women if allowed to do so.
I recommend that women who hunt carry a back up pistol. And they should use caution and common sense when being approached by unknown people while hunting.
Miketyson26
DOCTOR
I don’t think anyone should ever hunt alone period. It is a dangerous sport at best anyway. Between the physical dangers from broken legs to health issues, add in unpredictable animals. faulty firearms and ammunition ( I’ve had factory winchester ammo explode in my .45 due to factory mistakes that led to it being triple charged with powder, which seriously injured my hand) to nut case people like the 60 some odd guy that just raped and murdered the single female hikerback east. No, I never recommend hunting alone.
MARGAUX
If you know what you are doing, can field dress and can carry/drag your game, I see no reason you shouldn’t. Just make sure people know where you will be and for how long.
If they are that worried tell them to come with you, and make them do the grunt work. LOL
BENSON
No! I would never say that its ok to hunt, but if you have to hunt, don’t do it alone. You akways want someone there to help you in case something happened, no matter how long you’ve been hunting. You put yourself in a lot of danger if you hunt alone.
DASHIELL
Anything you do alone is going to be just a little riskier than if you have a partner, but common sense and preparation can mitigate that risk.
Make a plan, tell someone where you’ll be and when you’ll be home, and go for it. Just be smart and safe about it.
This goes the same for men or women, by the way. The forests and fields hold mostly the same dangers for either sex, and the most dangerous thing out there is usually YOU.
TERENA
Well,
I have hunted alone numerous times. Usually bow hunting. One needs to use basic caution though. Should certainly know basic 1st aid. Carry a good 1st aid kit-to include snake bite treatment.
Always let someone know where you will be hunting and when you plan on returning. Have a good flashlight. And including a small strobe light is a good idea as well.
Be much safer if your cell phone works where you will be hunting.
Using basic precautions one is actually safer hunting/hiking/backpacking alone than walking some of the streets of our American cities.
LEONIE
While I would always like to hunt with a partner, the truth is I do hunt alone regularly as most people don’t have the patience to do some of the hunting I do. I have a flexible work schedule too, so if I want to go on Tuesday morning it’s kinda hard to find someone.
I always carry a sidearm with me, hunting or even hiking. I have run across some unsavory characters in the wild, particularly near the border and while there have been no incidents it’s always good to be prepared.
If you know how to handle yourself, go for it. Just make sure someone knows where you are and if the cell phone works there, carry it. Hope your Dad gets better.
(When my wife comes out to hunt with me she usually bundles up so much in her overalls, jacket, hat and stuff that it totally disguises her female form. We’ve encountered other groups of hunters that didn’t know she was a girl until she spoke. OK, she’s going to kill me for sharing this, lol.)
LADDIE
yes you can. but it is important to follow a few simple rules.
1. Gun saftey always.
2. Tell someone(or several people) where exactly your going, and what time you should be returning.
3. Take a cellphone if you have service in the area your hunting. (set it to silent or viberate).
4. Use good judgement, don’t take unnecessary risks.
5. Enjoy yourself and respect nature.
hope this helps. My wife has had issues hunting alone before, but they were easily resolved. I had communication with her, and knew to come looking for her after dark if i hadn’t heard from her.
ROSANNA
I think you should always go with someone just in case you screw up and get hurt
DEACON
No, women should NOT hunt alone, for the same reasons men should not hunt alone. Reasons have been given in above answers. Cell phones are no substitute for someone in the field with you.
DEBBIE
I don’t think it is more dangerous for you to hunt alone than it would be for a man. If the area you hunt in is not infested with meth labs, and attendant criminals.
I would suggest you leave details about where you plan to hunt and when you plan to return. But that is a good idea for a man hunting alone also.
BTW, it might be a good idea for you to have a handgun concealed about your person. You might be seperated from your rifle if someone with evil intentions approach you. Having a handgun constantly within reach can be rather reassuring.
doc
BURKE
For safety reasons, I don’t recommend that ANYONE hunt alone. There is always the possibility of an accident and if there is no one with you , you can be in a world of hurt. A cell phone does not always work in the woods so you cannot count on it being any help in an emergency. It’s best to take someone with you when you go hunting even if they are not a hunter. They can stay in the camp and help with the camp chores and be avilable in case of an emergency. Besides, it is nice to have company around the camp fire in the evening. If you won’t be camping, maybe they can take a comfortable chair and read a book while you hunt. You just need to have someone around in case you need them.
JOEY
Its ok just be smart be carefull. im only 17 and hunt alone alot of the time. its a good idea to have a cell in reach if you get service in your hunting area if somthing happens though.
GENEVA
even if your a man you should hunt with someone
SOLEIL
Absolutely millions of Hunters take to the woods solo every year.* The only thing to fear is fear alone.* Males and females hunt alone all the time and think nothing of it.* Don’t get paranoid.*
GAYLE
I hate people. I get into the woods to get away from people. It’s fine to hunt alone just don’t be stupid about it and end up like that hiker here in Georgia.
They found here stuff 2 miles from my back door. I hope they hang the bastard.
VICKI
as long as your careful, i think its great for women to hunt, be it with a group or alone
EDDY
I hunt alone (like it better)
so can you
All you need is knowledge, proper gear (I’m sure you know what to take), and to tell people where your going
person below me, the person in that story didn’t have and/or wasn’t using the proper gear
TOPPER
Let me tell you a little story.
A guy from here in Arkansas went hunting alone and fell from his tree climber. He broke his back in the fall and he had landed right on top of a fire ant mound. He wasn’t found until the next morning, covered with thousands of fire ant stings, lucky to be alive.
I cant imagine the torture he endured through the night.
I dont advise hunting alone for MANY reasons. However, if you do hunt alone dont do stupid things. I hunt alone often, just be smart
ANTONIE
I don’t recommend anyone hunts by themselves.
But its no different than a man hunting alone.
Plus, you’ll have a gun either way.
TAMASINE
What and where are you hunting carry a cell and follow all the safety guidelines neccesary, I often hunt alone, not always by choice. common sense goes a long way in the woods just like in life.
SAPPHIRE
You know what your do’n and you have a C-phone that gets a signal there right? Why not? You are more likey to run into the cast of Diliverance at Wal-Mart so don’t worry about get’n harassed. You break your leg you could call for help just like a NFL linebacker. If you like to hunt and feel comfortable hunting alone, welcome to the woods.
GOLDY
You’ll be fine. Just use common sense. The cell phone idea was a good one. Make sure people know exactly where you will be hunting, and how long. Show them on a map so they know precisely. Let them know when you should be home and pick an appropriate amount of time for them to come look for you if you are late. Say……4 to 8 hours. Bring a GPS, cell phone, fire starting method and tinder. A side arm and bear mace should be enough to ward off any unwanted male callers. Use your head and do not stray from the area where you told them you would be. Keep the wind in your face and have a good hunt!
WARWICK
It is a good idea to have a buddy with you when you go hunting; I always worry about tangling with a grizzly or something. If you have a buddy with you simply shoot the buddy in the foot so while the bear is seeing what is going on there you can make a fast exit.