Acorn
FNG
- Joined
- Jan 30, 2025
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- 61
I am of the mindset that I’ll never be done learning and growing as a hunter/outdoorsman.
What’s a mistake or shortcoming that you experienced last year, and what are you going to do differently this year to improve?
For me, I made the mistake of improperly fueling for a packout. First, I underestimated the amount of effort and time it would take to break down a bull by myself. I ate a small snack before beginning the work, but only had some water once I was done before loading up and beginning the first trip. Well that about took me out! I was completely tanked after 1/4 mile and was having to stop every 50 yards or so and rest with my hands on knees—at that point it was the heat of the day. Ended up crashing in the shade, dumping my pack, and eating all the snacks I had with me. 20 minutes later, I was a new man. Covered the next 2 miles in the same amount of time as the first half mile.
This year I plan to carry more food with me, and eat as much as possible BEFORE I have a heavy load to haul.
What’s a mistake or shortcoming that you experienced last year, and what are you going to do differently this year to improve?
For me, I made the mistake of improperly fueling for a packout. First, I underestimated the amount of effort and time it would take to break down a bull by myself. I ate a small snack before beginning the work, but only had some water once I was done before loading up and beginning the first trip. Well that about took me out! I was completely tanked after 1/4 mile and was having to stop every 50 yards or so and rest with my hands on knees—at that point it was the heat of the day. Ended up crashing in the shade, dumping my pack, and eating all the snacks I had with me. 20 minutes later, I was a new man. Covered the next 2 miles in the same amount of time as the first half mile.
This year I plan to carry more food with me, and eat as much as possible BEFORE I have a heavy load to haul.
