Good afternoon guys and gals,
This year I plan on doing a couple weekend trips on some public land out of my home state. Does anyone have any tips or secrets going out of state not looking for locations of anything just what to look for on maps before leaving or anything I should keep in the truck? I
Chain, ax, impact wrench just a few necessities I tote on road trips
A copy of the state's regulations. General regulations and specific to turkeys. Hunting hours, what constitutes a legal bird, shot size, evidence of sex during transportation... you might be surprised how much the rules can vary between states.
If I am not sure of any regs or specifics I call a local Warden!
Food, water and toilet paper :OGturkeyhead:
Neck pillow. Sometimes it just makes sense to sleep in the truck
Be ready to expect non-courteous hunters to walk in on you while working a bird. Crowded woods will surely create a few of these situations. Just part of the public....Good luck, be safe
Take a spare gun, just incase something happens to your primary gun, it won't cut your weekend short.
Quote from: austinc on February 05, 2025, 07:43:00 AMTake a spare gun, just incase something happens to your primary gun, it won't cut your weekend short.
That right there^^^is solid advice.
Also, if you're not already, scour all the satellite imagery you can find of the area you plan to hunt. OnX or similar mapping app is helpful as well
Quote from: 10th Legionaire on February 05, 2025, 09:04:53 AM...scour all the satellite imagery you can find of the area you plan to hunt. OnX or similar mapping app is helpful as well
Do this...and get detailed maps that show land status, access, topography, elevation information, surface water information, etc.
If you are hunting weekends only, you would be wise to garner as much information as you can...some how, some way...about where you will be hunting and get as much SPECIFIC information as to where to hunt as you can squeeze out of somebody/anybody. You can easily spend an entire weekend (or more) just finding a gobbler to hunt in unfamiliar territory if you go in completely blind.
Call the state wildlife agency and talk to someone about where to go, but here's the kicker: If they give you specific information, they have most likely given that same information to other hunters so look for similar-looking places in the area that may not have been divulged to every "Tom, Dick, and Harry" that has called them. ;D ::)
...Worse case scenario, hunt where they say...but be prepared for lots of company in those places, especially on the weekend.
Quote from: Dtrkyman on February 04, 2025, 10:05:04 PMIf I am not sure of any regs or specifics I call a local Warden!
Not in PA, you won't. Unless you are personal friends, there's ZERO direct access to a local warden. You call a regional office and wait.....and wait.....and WAIT.
Carry a tow strap or chain, a 12V air compressor, a quart bottle of Tire Slime, a tire plugging kit and 4 valve cores w/core wrench.
Interesting, never been anywhere I could not contact a Warden. Wonder where else?
They have been quite helpful in general.
If you can't contact a game Warden, just contact the local sheriff office ....IMO
You've got some very quality advice! I travel yearly and solo and everything they have said is solid. Hell, I even picked up a thing or two myself. lol
I will say be prepared. You can study satellite a ton and still end up getting there and being WTH! I had this happen to me last year in Ohio. Satellite looked decent but when I got there it was the thickest mess and I couldn't get where I wanted. I was very frustrated. But I had a plan B, C and D. But not knowing the terrain is the biggest thing. I could have killed one in Ohio last year, but even looking at a topo I misjudged the lay of the land.
And have back up plans. When I pull to a spot and there's a vehicle I move on. I may interact with a person if they are standing outside the truck but usually I just move along. So having plans B-E isn't a bad thing. And like someone else said, you can spend an entire trip finding a bird or you could hit it just right. That's the whole fun of it tho. Enjoy it though! Just getting away in the woods with a chance to hear a bird, that's what I love about it.
Hydrate.
I am bad about not drinking/hydrating while driving for obvious reasons. I only want to stop for gas.
Don't do this! If your in big woods you will be sore and regret it. Hydrate.
I too have picked up a couple things from this thread. Thanks to all!
Quote from: Greg Massey on February 05, 2025, 03:05:47 PMIf you can't contact a game Warden, just contact the local sheriff office ....IMO
County sheriffs in PA actually have more authority than a state police officer. However.....they are, basically and functionally reduced to being wards of the court. Transport inmates to and from hearings....serve papers....issue handgun permits... Don't waste your time calling a county sheriff in PA for anything hunting-related.
It's a messed up deal. Call the regional office. The warden will (maybe) call you, eventually.
Many and most have already been mentioned but here's my .02 and what stays in my truck.
Jumper cables, jump box, log chain, two 25ft heavy duty tow straps, two shackles, small tool box with wrenches, 1/4" - 1/2" sockets, screw drivers etc., 1/2 impact with at the bare minimum your specific lug nut size socket, 4 way lug wrench, air compressor, tire plug kit ( I'd recommend heavy duty along with extra long plugs ), tire slime, bottle of purple power to find the hole ( some holes will be so damn big it won't matter ), small foldable shovel, hand held saw, small chainsaw, small hydraulic bottle jack, small jack stand, two small 2X4's for the jack in case of wet or uneven terrain. It sounds like a lot but it all fits in a tote. And yes, I've had to use it all at some point and time. If you're going to be out and about on your own you'd rather error on the side of having it instead of wishing you did have it. You can get yourself in some tight spots if you're not careful, and even then, sometimes crap just happens.
If you run over size tires and your spare is OEM and you get a flat on the front, you can run the spare on the back to get you by, but you'll be changing two tires, aftermarket on the front, OEM on the back, hence the jack stand.
Extra boots, gun, and plug in boot driers are also a must. Having an extra gun has saved my trip more than once. You can get by with wet feet but you need a pea shooter that functions.
Lastly, a cooler with cold beer in it. Because if you wind up finding yourself using some of the above mentioned, you're likely going to want a few.
Quote from: Burney Mac on February 11, 2025, 02:15:49 PMMany and most have already been mentioned but here's my .02 and what stays in my truck.
Jumper cables, jump box, log chain, two 25ft heavy duty tow straps, two shackles, small tool box with wrenches, 1/4" - 1/2" sockets, screw drivers etc., 1/2 impact with at the bare minimum your specific lug nut size socket, 4 way lug wrench, air compressor, tire plug kit ( I'd recommend heavy duty along with extra long plugs ), tire slime, bottle of purple power to find the hole ( some holes will be so damn big it won't matter ), small foldable shovel, hand held saw, small chainsaw, small hydraulic bottle jack, small jack stand, two small 2X4's for the jack in case of wet or uneven terrain. It sounds like a lot but it all fits in a tote. And yes, I've had to use it all at some point and time. If you're going to be out and about on your own you'd rather error on the side of having it instead of wishing you did have it. You can get yourself in some tight spots if you're not careful, and even then, sometimes crap just happens.
If you run over size tires and your spare is OEM and you get a flat on the front, you can run the spare on the back to get you by, but you'll be changing two tires, aftermarket on the front, OEM on the back, hence the jack stand.
Extra boots, gun, and plug in boot driers are also a must. Having an extra gun has saved my trip more than once. You can get by with wet feet but you need a pea shooter that functions.
Lastly, a cooler with cold beer in it. Because if you wind up finding yourself using some of the above mentioned, you're likely going to want a few.
That's about what I cary dayli in my truck. Minus the two guns and a cooler with beer haha.
Quote from: Burney Mac on February 11, 2025, 02:15:49 PMMany and most have already been mentioned but here's my .02 and what stays in my truck.
Jumper cables, jump box, log chain, two 25ft heavy duty tow straps, two shackles, small tool box with wrenches, 1/4" - 1/2" sockets, screw drivers etc., 1/2 impact with at the bare minimum your specific lug nut size socket, 4 way lug wrench, air compressor, tire plug kit ( I'd recommend heavy duty along with extra long plugs ), tire slime, bottle of purple power to find the hole ( some holes will be so damn big it won't matter ), small foldable shovel, hand held saw, small chainsaw, small hydraulic bottle jack, small jack stand, two small 2X4's for the jack in case of wet or uneven terrain. It sounds like a lot but it all fits in a tote. And yes, I've had to use it all at some point and time. If you're going to be out and about on your own you'd rather error on the side of having it instead of wishing you did have it. You can get yourself in some tight spots if you're not careful, and even then, sometimes crap just happens.
If you run over size tires and your spare is OEM and you get a flat on the front, you can run the spare on the back to get you by, but you'll be changing two tires, aftermarket on the front, OEM on the back, hence the jack stand.
Extra boots, gun, and plug in boot driers are also a must. Having an extra gun has saved my trip more than once. You can get by with wet feet but you need a pea shooter that functions.
Lastly, a cooler with cold beer in it. Because if you wind up finding yourself using some of the above mentioned, you're likely going to want a few.
Quote from: YoungGobbler on February 11, 2025, 09:46:14 PMQuote from: Burney Mac on February 11, 2025, 02:15:49 PMMany and most have already been mentioned but here's my .02 and what stays in my truck.
Jumper cables, jump box, log chain, two 25ft heavy duty tow straps, two shackles, small tool box with wrenches, 1/4" - 1/2" sockets, screw drivers etc., 1/2 impact with at the bare minimum your specific lug nut size socket, 4 way lug wrench, air compressor, tire plug kit ( I'd recommend heavy duty along with extra long plugs ), tire slime, bottle of purple power to find the hole ( some holes will be so damn big it won't matter ), small foldable shovel, hand held saw, small chainsaw, small hydraulic bottle jack, small jack stand, two small 2X4's for the jack in case of wet or uneven terrain. It sounds like a lot but it all fits in a tote. And yes, I've had to use it all at some point and time. If you're going to be out and about on your own you'd rather error on the side of having it instead of wishing you did have it. You can get yourself in some tight spots if you're not careful, and even then, sometimes crap just happens.
If you run over size tires and your spare is OEM and you get a flat on the front, you can run the spare on the back to get you by, but you'll be changing two tires, aftermarket on the front, OEM on the back, hence the jack stand.
Extra boots, gun, and plug in boot driers are also a must. Having an extra gun has saved my trip more than once. You can get by with wet feet but you need a pea shooter that functions.
Lastly, a cooler with cold beer in it. Because if you wind up finding yourself using some of the above mentioned, you're likely going to want a few.
That's about what I cary dayli in my truck. Minus the two guns and a cooler with beer haha.
Good recommendations. I don't carry some of the stuff mentioned, but depending on where I am hunting, I take much of it. A few additional things to consider when hunting some of the big, remote regions in the west are taking two spare tires instead of one (I always have two, plus the plug kits), a chain saw (trees falling across roads out here is not uncommon and can make for a mighty long walk out in some circumstances), and an extra gas can or two (it is sometimes a looonnngg way between gas stations out this way. ;D :D
Quote from: YoungGobbler on February 11, 2025, 09:46:14 PMQuote from: Burney Mac on February 11, 2025, 02:15:49 PMMany and most have already been mentioned but here's my .02 and what stays in my truck.
Jumper cables, jump box, log chain, two 25ft heavy duty tow straps, two shackles, small tool box with wrenches, 1/4" - 1/2" sockets, screw drivers etc., 1/2 impact with at the bare minimum your specific lug nut size socket, 4 way lug wrench, air compressor, tire plug kit ( I'd recommend heavy duty along with extra long plugs ), tire slime, bottle of purple power to find the hole ( some holes will be so damn big it won't matter ), small foldable shovel, hand held saw, small chainsaw, small hydraulic bottle jack, small jack stand, two small 2X4's for the jack in case of wet or uneven terrain. It sounds like a lot but it all fits in a tote. And yes, I've had to use it all at some point and time. If you're going to be out and about on your own you'd rather error on the side of having it instead of wishing you did have it. You can get yourself in some tight spots if you're not careful, and even then, sometimes crap just happens.
If you run over size tires and your spare is OEM and you get a flat on the front, you can run the spare on the back to get you by, but you'll be changing two tires, aftermarket on the front, OEM on the back, hence the jack stand.
Extra boots, gun, and plug in boot driers are also a must. Having an extra gun has saved my trip more than once. You can get by with wet feet but you need a pea shooter that functions.
Lastly, a cooler with cold beer in it. Because if you wind up finding yourself using some of the above mentioned, you're likely going to want a few.
That's about what I cary dayli in my truck. Minus the two guns and a cooler with beer haha.
Quote from: GobbleNut on February 11, 2025, 11:28:40 PMQuote from: Burney Mac on February 11, 2025, 02:15:49 PMMany and most have already been mentioned but here's my .02 and what stays in my truck.
Jumper cables, jump box, log chain, two 25ft heavy duty tow straps, two shackles, small tool box with wrenches, 1/4" - 1/2" sockets, screw drivers etc., 1/2 impact with at the bare minimum your specific lug nut size socket, 4 way lug wrench, air compressor, tire plug kit ( I'd recommend heavy duty along with extra long plugs ), tire slime, bottle of purple power to find the hole ( some holes will be so damn big it won't matter ), small foldable shovel, hand held saw, small chainsaw, small hydraulic bottle jack, small jack stand, two small 2X4's for the jack in case of wet or uneven terrain. It sounds like a lot but it all fits in a tote. And yes, I've had to use it all at some point and time. If you're going to be out and about on your own you'd rather error on the side of having it instead of wishing you did have it. You can get yourself in some tight spots if you're not careful, and even then, sometimes crap just happens.
If you run over size tires and your spare is OEM and you get a flat on the front, you can run the spare on the back to get you by, but you'll be changing two tires, aftermarket on the front, OEM on the back, hence the jack stand.
Extra boots, gun, and plug in boot driers are also a must. Having an extra gun has saved my trip more than once. You can get by with wet feet but you need a pea shooter that functions.
Lastly, a cooler with cold beer in it. Because if you wind up finding yourself using some of the above mentioned, you're likely going to want a few.
Quote from: YoungGobbler on February 11, 2025, 09:46:14 PMQuote from: Burney Mac on February 11, 2025, 02:15:49 PMMany and most have already been mentioned but here's my .02 and what stays in my truck.
Jumper cables, jump box, log chain, two 25ft heavy duty tow straps, two shackles, small tool box with wrenches, 1/4" - 1/2" sockets, screw drivers etc., 1/2 impact with at the bare minimum your specific lug nut size socket, 4 way lug wrench, air compressor, tire plug kit ( I'd recommend heavy duty along with extra long plugs ), tire slime, bottle of purple power to find the hole ( some holes will be so damn big it won't matter ), small foldable shovel, hand held saw, small chainsaw, small hydraulic bottle jack, small jack stand, two small 2X4's for the jack in case of wet or uneven terrain. It sounds like a lot but it all fits in a tote. And yes, I've had to use it all at some point and time. If you're going to be out and about on your own you'd rather error on the side of having it instead of wishing you did have it. You can get yourself in some tight spots if you're not careful, and even then, sometimes crap just happens.
If you run over size tires and your spare is OEM and you get a flat on the front, you can run the spare on the back to get you by, but you'll be changing two tires, aftermarket on the front, OEM on the back, hence the jack stand.
Extra boots, gun, and plug in boot driers are also a must. Having an extra gun has saved my trip more than once. You can get by with wet feet but you need a pea shooter that functions.
Lastly, a cooler with cold beer in it. Because if you wind up finding yourself using some of the above mentioned, you're likely going to want a few.
That's about what I cary dayli in my truck. Minus the two guns and a cooler with beer haha.
Good recommendations. I don't carry some of the stuff mentioned, but depending on where I am hunting, I take much of it. A few additional things to consider when hunting some of the big, remote regions in the west are taking two spare tires instead of one (I always have two, plus the plug kits), a chain saw (trees falling across roads out here is not uncommon and can make for a mighty long walk out in some circumstances), and an extra gas can or two (it is sometimes a looonnngg way between gas stations out this way. ;D :D
Yes sir, I thought about that once I posted it. Anytime I take off I always have an extra five gallons with me, and one certain place I took ten. Even some of those highways can get loooong and lonely.
I've never carried two spares, but since you brought it up, I'll probably flatten 3 at the same time this year. HAHAA
LOL. Some great advice.
But add it all up and you'll need a semi with trailer to haul it in.
Plus a support vehicle!
Use some common since.
Have your needs and a spare. With some extra tire plugs a small compressor and 4 valve stems for the A O.
Bourbon, beer, sandwiches and Motrin.
Quote from: WV Flopper on February 12, 2025, 06:36:28 PMLOL. Some great advice.
But add it all up and you'll need a semi with trailer to haul it in.
Plus a support vehicle!
Use some common since.
Have your needs and a spare. With some extra tire plugs a small compressor and 4 valve stems for the A O.
That's true haha My truck is full of stock I never use but I keep in case of what if haha
Don't live your life or experiences by "what if".
If you do, you'll never do anything outside your house.
Trust me, I can "What if" you to death. Nothing personal to anyone.
Quote from: WV Flopper on February 12, 2025, 06:36:28 PMLOL. Some great advice.
But add it all up and you'll need a semi with trailer to haul it in.
Plus a support vehicle!
Use some common since.
Nah. Lots of room left.
Most everything listed to the top of this discussion is stuff that's in the bed of my truck 24/7/365.....and MORE.
I call it my "MacGyver box". (Younger members may have to Google that one) But, in it, I claim to have SOMETHING to get me outta ANY situation. Mostly while working on the tree farm
But it applies to turkey hunting roadtrips, just as easily with just a few added items.
Some items I carry but haven't noticed mentioned:
Cheater pipe for my 1/2" ratchet, extra fluids for ALL my truck's systems, various sizes of zip ties, Gorilla tape, black electrician's tape, selection of fuses, good LED flashlight, a new tarp, bungees, ratchet straps, 50'-100' of a lighter poly rope and a heavier one, a Leatherman-type multi-tool, a cheap fleece blanket
I have a wooden box in the bed that most everything I carry fits into, easily. Most items are actually small and very stowable.
Quote from: Zobo on February 12, 2025, 07:00:50 PMBourbon, beer, sandwiches and Motrin.
I call shotgun!!
I've been traveling a long time and a lot lot of miles. Y'all now got me running scared. I don't carry half the stuff mentioned. I do carry bourbon (the good stuff) and motrin. I've been very fortunate. Very fortunate honestly. Once in the Black Hills of Wyoming, after a long lunch in Sundance...I'll leave it at fortunate.
Quote from: JeffC on February 13, 2025, 07:56:11 AMQuote from: Zobo on February 12, 2025, 07:00:50 PMBourbon, beer, sandwiches and Motrin.
I call shotgun!!
You're more than welcome Jeff. Oh, but I almost forgot, water needs to be on the list... for the bourbon of course
Quote from: deathfoot on February 13, 2025, 07:21:23 PMI've been traveling a long time and a lot lot of miles. Y'all now got me running scared. I don't carry half the stuff mentioned.
For real.
I'm sure its been mentioned, but get a good air compressor that hooks to your battery. Not one of those cheap ones that plugs into a cig lighter. I use this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Viair-00088-88P-Portable-Compressor/dp/B005ASY23I?mcid=a5268fd7730c3f74841e7dd9a746c9e8&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693274273635&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15316730241992411329&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9013818&hvtargid=pla-316724739814&th=1
Also, the block portable jump starters. Thankfully i've never had to use mine on a trip, but its nice insurance.
A first aid kit with the essentials.
Small shovel.
Super glue.
Gorilla tape.
I've used my Jet Boil A TON for instant coffee, cooking food, etc.
I carry extras of things that you can't do without in turkey hunting. Extra gun, ammo and a spare truck key.
Most of the tools, tire changing stuff and such live in my tool box all the time. Figure out what you can't turkey hunt without and make sure you have an extra. You don't want a broken firing pin to ruin a 1000 mile hunting trip so I put an extra gun in the truck.
Quote from: Tail Feathers on February 14, 2025, 12:36:54 PMa spare truck key.
Never needed it, but I also haven't been carrying one. Adding that one to my list!
I haven't needed it yet either, but if you do, you REALLY need it.
Yo momma
LOL!
I was happy to have one a few years ago.
I killed a gobbler at a years previous location within feet. Hung my empty haul on a branch beside the other still hanging.
Positioning the turkey for a picture I took a heck of a tumble!!! Literally laid there for a bit thinking I broke my leg. I finally gathered myself up, got a picture or two and limped myself to my truck. Truck was up over and down the other side of a ridge, a mile away.
I get to my truck, thankfully, tired, gimped up and disappointed in myself from this situation. Drop the tail gate, unload my gear, turkey, gun and have a Gatorade.
After a while.... I am ready to leave, no hurry, reach in my pocket....No Key!!!
The key I retrieved the next weekend, five feet from below the posed turkey where I had rolled around on the ground like a fish out of water.
Spare key is a MUST.
Back in the day I always left my key in the gas cap or on top of a tire. These days I bring two spares and keep a key on me. I leave a key with the chip in it in the cab of the truck and a non chip key in the bed of the truck. My thinking is if they find the non chip key they won't be able to steal the truck.
Spare tires are a must, but it is also a good idea to check to make sure there is a functioning jack along as well. ;D
I know this because one evening right before dark, me and a buddy were driving out on a rough two-track about twenty miles from the nearest hint of civilization and got a flat tire. I had the two spares I always carry and thought "this will be easy"...until I pulled out the jack and it wouldn't work. ::)
The only solution was to either take a twenty mile hike...or sit the jack under the axle so it couldn't sink and then dig a hole below the tire deep enough to get the tire off and put the spare on. The solution was a piece of cake...until we started to dig and discovered the ground was like concrete. We kept at it though, and finally got the tire changed, drove the truck off of the jack which was firmly stuck under the axle, and were on our way an hour or so later. It beat the heck out of walking those twenty miles out of there, though. ;D
Moral: Make sure the jack is working! :angel9:
Quote from: deerhunt1988 on February 14, 2025, 01:07:10 PMQuote from: Tail Feathers on February 14, 2025, 12:36:54 PMa spare truck key.
Never needed it, but I also haven't been carrying one. Adding that one to my list!
I have needed it... last year in Kansas. Did a little damage to the door and had my brother about ready to lose his mind. We were able to break in though. No harm no foul. My spare key has been in my good buddies turkey vest since a 2018 Alabama trip. Great when we're hunting together, not so great when he's across the country.
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Quote from: Kygobblergetter on February 15, 2025, 06:47:48 PMQuote from: deerhunt1988 on February 14, 2025, 01:07:10 PMQuote from: Tail Feathers on February 14, 2025, 12:36:54 PMa spare truck key.
Never needed it, but I also haven't been carrying one. Adding that one to my list!
I have needed it... last year in Kansas. Did a little damage to the door and had my brother about ready to lose his mind. We were able to break in though. No harm no foul. My spare key has been in my good buddies turkey vest since a 2018 Alabama trip. Great when we're hunting together, not so great when he's across the country.
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You could put the spare key in a magnetic key box and electrical tape it somewhere on the chassis so that's it's always there. I started doing that after almost losing my keys fly fishing
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I like the spare key comment and yes... Leave it somewhere on the truck, not on you ;D Sometimes on day trip around here, I don't carry a spare key, but I leave my key in the gas trap or in the trunk somewhere... I always say, the probabilities of me loosing it in the woods are much higher than the probabilities of someone finding it to steal my truck...
And for the jack comment GobblerNut mentioned... That's why I carry a real small jack and a real wrench with a box for the lognut...
"... I always say, the probabilities of me loosing (the key) it in the woods are much higher than the probabilities of someone finding it to steal my truck..." quote YoungGobbler
...First thing I do with a new vehicle is put a spare key in one of those magnetic boxes and put it somewhere under the chassis where it won't fall off (and hope that I remember where I stuck it if and when the need to use it arrives)
Second thing I did...speaking of flat tires and lug nuts: I guess most of the newer models have those special nuts that you have to have that adapter dealybob to remove the "anti-steal" nut so you can get the tire off. First thing I did was remove that nut from each tire and replaced with a regular nut. Like YoungGobbler said, I figure the chances of somebody stealing the tires off of my truck are a lot less than the chance that I would lose that little adapter thing at some point before the need to use it ever arose. ::)
I just laughed out loud at your comment GobbleNut , ain't that the truth ;D
Make sure the jack in your rig still lifts your vehicle high enough after a lift and larger tires, don't ask me how I know!
Toilet paper,in case you have to dump mud.Shovel,chain.
5' piece of small diameter cordage, tie a square knot so its a loop. Loop and cinch cordage onto the front belt and belt loop of your hunting pants. Attach a small carabiner to the looped cordage, and clip your truck keys to the small carabiner. Into your pocket they go, and now the truck keys are tethered to your pants.
Only way to lose your keys is to also lose your pants in the process.
Reading some of these comments brought back a bad memory..a few years ago, my truck was in the shop for repairs and I had a "loaner" from the dealership. I went fishing that Saturday and accidentally dropped the key for the rental in the lake. Fortunately, my buddy brought me home and my boss came to get me Monday morning. I had to pay the $400 to replace the key but thought it was worth it before it was all done.
Quote from: deerhunt1988 on February 14, 2025, 01:07:10 PMQuote from: Tail Feathers on February 14, 2025, 12:36:54 PMa spare truck key.
Never needed it, but I also haven't been carrying one. Adding that one to my list!
Me and a buddy were in Idaho several years back in a rental SUV. We parked at a public land gate and set out. He went one way and I went the other. About lunchtime, he text me and ask me if I had the car key. I text him back and said no, you put them on the ground on the inside of the drivers side rear wheel, just like we always do. He said, they ain't there. So I start back to the car and about 15 minutes later he text me that he found them. The neighbors saw him crawling under and around the car and walked over. Turns out, their dog had got the keys and dropped them on their porch. They walked up and asked, you looking for these??? Probably the strangest thing that has ever happened to us while travel hunting. :D :D :D :D