When tracking bloodtrails, I use toilet paper to mark my path taken...
A small tear on the "last blood" and a 1/2 sheet hung in the tree on a branch @ 50 feet or so...
It decomposes quickly too...

The white paper shows up Quite a ways off,
Dennis

 

Let us know how it works out. The only thing that comes to mind is how waterproof the paint is, and how far the beam of the black light will be effective.

If folks see a black light glowing in the woods, there'll be ufo's and aliens reported landing in the woods!!! LOL

 

Let us know how it works out. The only thing that comes to mind is how waterproof the paint is, and how far the beam of the black light will be effective.

If folks see a black light glowing in the woods, there'll be ufo's and aliens reported landing in the woods!!! LOL

Let us know how it works out. The only thing that comes to mind is how waterproof the paint is, and how far the beam of the black light will be effective.

If folks see a black light glowing in the woods, there'll be ufo's and aliens reported landing in the woods!!! LOL

This is the light.

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Bill

 

That has to be the stupidest law I have herd of reflective tacks are prohibited.
Thank goodness I am being protected from thumb tacks tax dollars well spent.

 

It’s a National Wildlife Refuge. Lot’s of nonsense!!
Bill

 

Walk in in the daylight with a gps leaving track lines turned on, then use it walking in in the dark?

 

I tried that but not close enough. I have to stay on the route I marked due to obstacles and water. Can’t venture off the trail or you will get wet or tangled up in brush or briars.
Bill

 

Walk in in the daylight with a gps leaving track lines turned on, then use it walking in in the dark?

 

Walk in in the daylight with a gps leaving track lines turned on, then use it walking in in the dark?

 

You huntin Alligator Alcatraz ?

 

Haven’t seen any gators in this area yet but have nearby. Lot’s of sloughs and wetlands.

Bill

 

If pens or flagging tape is illegal I would bet paint definitely is. Most state and federal lands don’t allow any tree painting except bye authorized personal.

 

I only plan on small marks nothing that will draw attention. Spay painting large hash marks is out of the question.
Bill

 

One of the lakes close to me is a national wildlife refuge. If whitetail ever make it this far south it will be an amazing hunt area.

 

Now I know...
Didn`t Know feds were involved
This makes sence now, SO>
Toilet paper "Littering" Might be outta the question as a solution then...
You say >>
Reflective pins and tape are prohibited in the area i hunt.

Reflective or ANY tape??
Dennis

Might can use those flags on wire what stick in the ground???
White is fairly visible in the dark

Be SURE to remove whatever you can use when season is finished or your (weekend) hunting period ends...

 

Every time your feet get wet, you're off the trail.........

 

The trail skirts a canal and flooded fields.
Bill

 

I been thinking on how to mark your trail...

Littering could be the reason for those restrictions...
AND - I suggest, whatever you use to be sure to remove your trail marks after your season...
OR weekend Hunt IF that is the case...

I use pieces of white PVC laid on the ground to see my path to & from, in the dark...
I had cut an 8" PVC pipe into 1-1/2" strips 16` long for building greenhouse> the greenhouse is no longer...

SO, I used those lattice strips,
Dennis

Might use white string is another thought

Watch out for this guy

 

There is so many broken tree limbs and sticks on the ground I thought I would mark and use those.

You are also required to remove all ground blinds and tree stands every day. Nothing can be left behind. Trail cameras can’t be left in the woods either.

Bill

 

Rules are RULES...

Rule is a 4 letter word,
Dennis

When I am on the golf course, I never would think of using the ball washers for any other purpose than their intended use.

 

Sounds like anything used would be against the rules. Prerhaps call the people that control the area and ask them for suggestions.

Additionally, are you thinking ahead, if you hit a deer ( I assume that is what you are hunting ) and need to track it, then what ?

 

Sounds like anything used would be against the rules. Prerhaps call the people that control the area and ask them for suggestions.

Additionally, are you thinking ahead, if you hit a deer ( I assume that is what you are hunting ) and need to track it, then what ?

I have killed two deer out there already. Not hard to track. They keep to their trail that avoids the canal and flooded fields. I always wait for a double lung shot so they don’t go too far.
Bill

 

If it were me. I'm not suggesting you do , as I would. From the description of your hunting area, and route to your stand location. I'd use the tacks,and remove after season. Put them about 6-8 inches off ground. Sounds like the odds of being discovered, would be almost 0. I am a huge rebel though.