The crisp air and falling leaves can only mean one thing to adventurers…hunting season is upon us! With the possibility of unpredictable weather this time of year, temperatures can change on a dime so you’ll quickly see how your Off Grid trailer will become your steadfast partner during the hunt.
It’s important to plan a route and make a checklist what supplies you’ll have everything you’ll need for comfortable base camp. Comfort and warmth are critical after a long day in the field. We’ve put together a few extra steps to consider when preparing for your first overland hunting expedition.
Once you know what type of game you’ll be hunting, use Gaia GPS to map our routes and locations. Gaia GPS features a catalog including private parcels, public land boundaries, game management units (GMUs), and other overlays. These tools are combined with digital topo maps and vivid satellite imagery making finding the right location easy.
Be absolutely sure what you’re hunting is legal, in season, and if you need any special hunting licenses where you’re traveling to. Be mindful the weapons you’re bringing are legal to use in the areas you have mapped out. Check regulations on handguns and other weapons inside public areas ahead of time to avoid any issues.
If you’re new to hunting and your weapons, we recommend taking a hunter’s safety course:
International Hunter Education Association (US)
Canadian Firearms Safety and Hunter Education Course (Canada)
Remember, you’ll be in a remote area and will need to know how to take care of yourself if you run into any issues. Check out our recent post on handling unexpected wildlife encounters. You can never be too prepared!
You’ll want to bring all the gear you normally would on an overlanding adventure since you’re still traveling across remote roads and off grid paths. Reference our post Packing for your First Overlanding Adventure for suggestions. There are a few items we recommend adding to your list that are specific to hunting:
Make sure you are familiar with all your gear and know how to use everything properly.
Base camp is your sanctuary after a long day of hunting game. Having your Off-Grid trailer guarantees you’ll enjoy its many creature comforts plus provide you with a safe place to relax.
Off Grid Trailers are all metal and built tough to provide excellent protection against the elements and wild animals. Be sure to secure the galley any food that may be outside the trailer before getting inside. Check out our Essential Wilderness Survival Tips
Trailers are also critical as the colder weather moves in. You’ll enjoy a warm shelter and a good night’s sleep which important to your safety. If this new to overland hunting, you’ll be surprised how a comfortable base camp, with Netflix capability, can make all the difference during those long days!
It’s critical to keep meat cool right from the start. Remove the hide of the animal as soon as possible and start processing, including pulling the meat off the bones. Once all the meat is removed, place it in a quality game bagtreated with treated with antimicrobial inhibitors to reduce bacteria and repel insects.
Since you’re storing all your own provisions and gear inside your trailer, you’re free to fill your truck bed with a number of coolers to store the meat. Cooler weather will definitely help but you need to be prepared if temperatures become warmer, as they sometimes do this time of year.
There’s nothing more exciting for an overlanding enthusiast who has a passion for the hunt. We wish everyone a fruitful and safe hunting season.
Build your Off Grid Trailer using our brand new configurator tool. Our trailer builder makes it easy to select the model, options, and accessories for your dream trailer.
It’s really important to plan how your camp kitchen will be set up. Think about it, you’ll be spending your days hiking, fishing, and adventuring so food and how you’ll prepare it should not be an afterthought.
The crisp air and falling leaves can only mean one thing to adventurers…hunting season is upon us! With the possibility of unpredictable weather this time of year, temperatures can change on a dime so you’ll quickly see how your Off Grid trailer will become your steadfast partner during the hunt.
Chances are if you have an Off Grid Trailer hitched to your vehicle, you understand the importance of packing up your gear and heading out for an expedition way off the beaten path from time to time. If you’re feeling especially drained, we have some tips on maximizing your time outdoors for a total mind, body, and soul reset.
© 2020 Off Grid Trailers LP All rights reserved.
