| Hunting season is in full swing in the Midwest, | | | | know when a multi-tool will come in handy and |
| where open seasons often last only a couple of | | | | that's the point. |
| days. As you can imagine, it's especially important | | | | RUBBER GUTTING GLOVES. Don't laugh; you'll be |
| that Midwest hunters are adequately prepared to | | | | glad you packed these. |
| take full advantage of their short and busy | | | | MATCHES AND/OR LIGHTER. Even if you're |
| seasons. And that's why, below, you'll find a | | | | employing the use of camping appliances with a |
| number of hunting preparedness tips from | | | | spark ignition, you just never know when |
| Midwest hunters to help hunters everywhere | | | | old-fashioned fire will save the day. |
| experience success during their own designated | | | | BONE SAW. You'll want one of these for field |
| seasons. | | | | dressing your game. Keep in mind that some |
| For the Hunt | | | | knives and multi-tools come with one included. |
| Having the right hunting gear is essential for a | | | | ROPE. Sometimes dragging your kill back to camp |
| successful trip, as any hunter knows. And when | | | | is going to be easier than shouldering it. |
| your season lasts only a handful of days, | | | | WIRE. This is especially useful for constructing |
| preparation is particularly imperative, since one | | | | makeshift shelters and bundling up supplies like |
| missing tool can ruin an entire trip. As such, here's | | | | firewood. |
| the gear that you need to make any season, no | | | | For the Feast |
| matter the duration, a success. | | | | Since some Midwest hunting seasons span the |
| HUNTING KNIFE. The value of a good hunting | | | | week of Thanksgiving, many hunters and their |
| knife cannot be overstated. | | | | families tend to be away from home during the |
| CAMOUFLAGE. Many animals have excellent | | | | November holiday. Here are a couple of tips for |
| eyesight, so blending in with your surroundings is | | | | celebrating Thanksgiving while out on the hunt: |
| crucial. | | | | - Bringing along some extra hunting knives for |
| FIRST-AID KIT. Unfortunately, accidents happen; | | | | carving game, preparing food, and eating. |
| you should never be unprepared for one. | | | | - Tote an LED lantern to allow you to prepare, |
| LED HEADLAMP. These simple devices are | | | | eat, and relax in the winter evening's early |
| ingenious. they are extremely bright, hands-free, | | | | darkness. |
| and offer fixed beam direction! | | | | - Obviously, your camping cooking supplies should |
| ADEQUATE FOOD, WATER, FUEL. Your essential | | | | suffice for preparing the meal. |
| needs have to be met first before you can | | | | Finally, the last piece of holiday hunting advice is to |
| expect any success. | | | | pack some alternative menu items for the big |
| WARM CLOTHING. The winter season brings cold | | | | day. For the most part, you can comprise an |
| temperatures and inclement weather; don't | | | | entire Thanksgiving meal from easily packable |
| underestimate the value of thick socks, long | | | | canned foods like green beans, corn, cranberry |
| underwear, and warm gloves. | | | | sauce, even biscuits come canned. (Just don't |
| GAME TAGS. There's simply no point in leaving | | | | forget the can opener!) You can also pack those |
| home if you're going to forget these... | | | | tasty instant potatoes... |
| And here's some additional hunting gear that you | | | | And with that, the only potentially elusive |
| might not have considered: | | | | Thanksgiving course is the meat. Well, the meat, |
| MULTI-TOOL. Just like a hunting knife, you never | | | | and perhaps the pumpkin pie! |