What's in your "kill kit".

[rayman]

I carry a wad of paper towels for blood trailing or other. Small flashlight in evening for walk out and easy recoveries.

Knives, big flashlight, and ATV stay in truck for when needed.

[Onetimeonly x-->]

I use a dishwasher pod that is stored in a zip lock bag. Slice it open enough to clean my hands with water, then I leave the pod on the body of the deer and go and retrieve my cart and or sled. Thinking the smell will keep the yotes off until I return? I have no proof that this has worked but I haven't lost a deer yet, time will tell.

[vixenmaster]

Hey y'all one thing i wanted to add n about my kit. I hunt max 1/4 mile from cabin. I may ride me 3 wheeler around to the back side of place. I usually jus walk into my stands

[tomasw1]

...my "kill kit" (never heard it said this way)...

For me when I say "kill kit", I have some gear that stays in a pouch and does not get opened until a deer is down. (So only when there is a kill) I count this separate. This kit moves with me whether I'm packing for winter, bow, firearm. My "kill kit" is an addition to all my other crap. lol

I love hearing what gear people carry though. (Lets me know whether I'm going overboard or not)

[VixChix]

Started to carry a "road kill kit" in the vehicles as well. Always good to have a tarp, gloves and a knife handy.... (always have a buck folder in my purse). Ya never know when you'll get a call from a friend telling you there's some fresh venison just waiting for you to come and get it!

[amythntr]

....I find myself going through my "stuff" every time I come home and then refilling it for the next time...this might sound crazy but, I pretty much go out on Sat and or Sun...if its two days back to back than short of "freshening up" the "kill kit" it would stay intact...


Anthony

[Starvin' Hillbilly]

Never heard it called a "kill kit" but fer gut'n . . . a pocket knife (back up) and a folding buck ranger (mod 112) 25' of 3/8" rope . . . light and fast! got other stuff in my possibles bag

-ken

[xcaliber]

...my "kill kit" (never heard it said this way)...

For me when I say "kill kit", I have some gear that stays in a pouch and does not get opened until a deer is down. (So only when there is a kill) I count this separate. This kit moves with me whether I'm packing for winter, bow, firearm. My "kill kit" is an addition to all my other crap. lol

I love hearing what gear people carry though. (Lets me know whether I'm going overboard or not)

Same here, that pack has the tag, gloves, etc. It is in my backpack, but only opened when needed, also have rubber bands to attach tag to deer.

[ch312]

Buck 110 knife
Butt out tool
2" shoulder strap with a length of paracord
Paper towel (biodegradable)
Plastic bags for heart and liver


This is with me whether I am hunting deer, coyote, turkey or small game. The bags also come in handy for carrying other goodies such as morels, puff balls, shaggy manes, dryad's saddle and fiddleheads.

[DuckHunt]

Wow, you folks tote a lot of gear into the deer woods compared to me. I'd be worn out climbing a mountain carrying all of that stuff. Less is more when you have to climb to a hunting spot. Weapon aside, my kill kit consists of a folding lock-blade knife and latex gloves. My HSS Pro Series harness has suspension relief strap that doubles as the worlds best deer drag. That's it. I guess I've been lucky enough to kill enough to get efficient at it. I'm normally dragging away a field dressed carcass within 10 minutes of it hitting the dirt.

I do have to note that I hunt within 400 yards of my vehicle and numerous houses. My kit would likely increase in size if I were miles away from everything.

DuckHunt

[robertyb]

Wow, you folks tote a lot of gear into the deer woods compared to me. I'd be worn out climbing a mountain carrying all of that stuff. Less is more when you have to climb to a hunting spot. Weapon aside, my kill kit consists of a folding lock-blade knife and latex gloves. My HSS Pro Series harness has suspension relief strap that doubles as the worlds best deer drag. That's it. I guess I've been lucky enough to kill enough to get efficient at it. I'm normally dragging away a field dressed carcass within 10 minutes of it hitting the dirt.

I do have to note that I hunt within 400 yards of my vehicle and numerous houses. My kit would likely increase in size if I were miles away from everything.

DuckHunt

X-2 (except for the latex gloves- too much weight).

[tomasw1]

I use a dishwasher pod that is stored in a zip lock bag.

Such a good idea. I may have to steal that one!

[amythntr]

I use a dishwasher pod that is stored in a zip lock bag.

Such a good idea. I may have to steal that one!

...this will also be a new addition to my "kill kit"....excellent idea!...if nothing else you will have a sparkling clean smelling deer!

Anthony

[xcaliber]

Sounds like a good idea, hope it halts the ground buzzards here!

[hockeyfodder]

Someone mentioned Milk weed pod for determining wind direction. This is a great idea as it will spread the milkweed seed around. Lack of milkweed is a major contributor to the decline of the Monarch butterfly population.

Another great idea that I started using is the safety harness from my ladder stands as a tow out aid. I own several ladder stands and each one comes with a new harness.

My wife and kids could never figure out why I always pocketed the extra towelettes when we go out for dinner. I always have several in my pocket for cleanup after fieldressing. I don't know why but I never use gloves when I field dress.