Mixed Bag

By Robin Conrads

I have gathered a few tips that are very brief or don't have pictures with them, but I still think they are useful, so this week we will have a variety of short tips. I hope one or two of these are helpful.

Bandanas by Joe Hundley: I always carry two bandanas while hunting. One goes around my neck for body temperature control. The other one is used for a variety of things, such as gathering seeds and nuts, extra temperature control, even placing it in my cap when it's really cold outside.

Beeswax by John Montefusco Jr.: Buy beeswax sticks in lip balm tubes. You can use the same stick for lip balm, hand/foot balm or cream, bow string wax, wax coating for connection points on 2- or 3-piece takedown bows, honing wax (in a pinch), or a myriad of other things. I think it can be lit too, but I've never tried it!

Zip Top Bags by Rick Seymour: Everybody should carry a zip top bag in their camping gear. When leaving the camp area, write a simple note with the date and the general direction you are headed. Put the note in a zip top bag and pin it to the tent. If someone comes across your tent or campsite, and the date has passed, this might help rescuers find you.

Scent Drag Line by Roger (Zip) Urmann: While using latex gloves, tie some rolled up paper towels to a drag line, pour scent on the paper towels and begin your drag. As you go along, bits and pieces of the towels are shredded off, leaving a better trail for the buck to follow--and the towels are biodegradable. Works for me!!