What brings you luck?

[Hunting Wife]

Some people might call it superstition. Some people call it lucky. Some people just value the sentiment. But I know lots of hunters who have some “thing” they carry in the field for no practical reason, other than it gives them a feeling of connection, or confidence, or luck. What items do you have that give you that little mental boost when you have it with you in the field?

Mine is a disgusting old hat. I’ve had this thing for like 20 years. It’s faded, blood-stained, sweat-stained, and kind of smelly honestly. Nothing really special about it, other than it’s in many, many of my grip and grins. If I’m traveling to hunt, this one always gets packed. And if I’m struggling on a hunt, I always grab this one unless it’s completely impractical for the conditions. I don’t really know why.

 

[choc dogs]

I had a “killin s@&$” hat for a lot of years. I wore it duck hunting with great effect,while chasing pheasants, and deer for many seasons. I missed a couple of chip shots while wearing it, and the mojo was gone. I’m still wearing it. But haven’t done much for the past 2-3 years. I think it’s time to break in a new hat.

 

[Oak]

 

[BuzzH]

If I don't have a few Kit Kats in my pack, may as well just head home, there will be no luck without them. I always have at least a couple old smashed up ones, but I just flat don't hunt without them, period.

 

[mtmuley]

"Luck is the residue of design". Not mine. mtmuley

 

[Hunting Wife]

"Luck is the residue of design". Not mine. mtmuley

Good quote

 

[338win]

Caffiene. Alcohol and a little bit of hate has worked for me for years, that and soon as I feel sorry for myself to quit whining and that's usually when success happens

 

[Nameless Range]

Love it. I too have a lucky hat. Given to me the day I joined the local VFD almost a decade ago. It also smells, and my wife no longer lets me wear it in public.

 

[mtmuley]

Good quote

Wish he still participated. mtmuley

 

[Dave N]

Always have a king size Hershey special dark candy bar in my pack for deer hunting. Was a tradition with my daughter when she hunted with me and I have to have one now whether it gets eaten or not.

 

[SFC B]

I always stop at the McDonald's in Wellington prior to hunting with CPO..... worked incredibly well the first year and not stopping now. Used to buy my beer and OTC tag at the store in Toponas before it closed

 

[Hunter4Life78]

I have a crushable Stetson my daughter got me, and two union suits the old man gave me. Wear them both when out hunting. The hat is with me almost always. Rarely leaves the truck. Gotta have peanut M&Ms, ritual with the old man. Didn't pack them with me this, year I went solo.

 

[Hilljackoutlaw]

The sweat stains on my lucky hat prove it has nothing to do with luck! #grind#keephammering

Just kidding I have a lucky hat that is falling apart but I still wear it. I don't have it with me so no pic.

 

[rtraverdavis]

"Luck is the residue of design". Not mine. mtmuley

This I get. Completely logical. But if I don’t have the correct lucky undie/sock combo then I may as well just sleep in.

 

[Keep on]

I don't consider it particularly lucky, but my Stanley thermos has travelled and hunted most of the Eastern seaboard and a large swath of the mountain West. The dark patina inside and dents on the outside have been earned and it will continue to accompany me on all my adventures until one day it or myself are no longer able to continue. In the pic it is poking out of the decoy bag.

 

[Southern Elk]

Guess I’ll stick with the hat theme. Both of these animals and a few more also fell to my .280 X-bolt.

 

[Cmf88]

Idk yet I keep trying new things, but nothing seems to be working.

 

[Hunter4Life78]

Idk yet I keep trying new things, but nothing seems to be working.

If it doesn't work. You have to build an alter to HuntTalkMan. And ask him for his help. This not praying to a false God. HuntTalkMan is the Patron Saint of Hunt Talk. He's the kinda like the Uncle everyone loves, but your mother doesn't want you around for fear of what he may teach you. Anyway the ritual.

The lucky item must be placed in an area where it is plainly visible to everyone. YOU must then put on a pair of fairy wings (more glitter the bettet) wearing your boxers and a unicorn horn. Then you have to build a small fire and hop around it on one foot then the other, this will come naturally as you will be barefoot and this must be done on the coldest night possible. While hopping around you gotta chant. "RIGHT IN THE FUGGIN HEAD!!
IF this doesn't work maybe run to the dollar store and get a rabbit's foot.

 

[steveshuntn1]

My orange vest. My oldest daughter bought it for me when she was a little thing for Christmas. I’ve had to repair it many times over the last 25 years. I’ve had some great memories put in the bank wearing this vest!

 

[Hunter4Life78]

My orange vest. My oldest daughter bought it for me when she was a little thing for Christmas. I’ve had to repair it many times over the last 25 years. I’ve had some great memories put in the bank wearing this vest!View attachment 253706

When the kiddos give it to you it makes it all the sweeter.