Show Notes:

No hunter should ever walk into the woods without a flashlight, even if you do not intend to be outside past dark.  The ability to see is paramount, and the ability to signal for help may be even more important. That said, you don’t need to spend a ton of money on flashlights, but depending on what you are hunting there are some basics that you should always have with you. On this episode we cover the highlights about what new hunters should know about flashlights.

Take Aways:

Hunting Flashlights

• If you are hunting predators, hogs, or anything else at night, make sure you have a light that will shine at least 100-200 yards further than the longest shot you plan to take. You need to identify game coming in before it’s time to shoot.
• Red and green lights are much less obtrusive to just about all animals at night, Red is the best for predators, and there is arguments on both sides about which is best for everything else.
• If you want a red light, get a light with a red LED. Do NOT get a white light with a red filter, you will loose a huge amount of your brightness and distance.
• Here is the Sniper Hog light package mentioned on the show.

Work Flashlights

• You need a good handheld light, it does not have to be very bright or have special features, it just needs to be reliable.
• A headlamp light is absolutely critical for field dressing game, and it is inexpensive. Always have one in your pack.
• An LED popup lantern is very helpful, as is a light that can be hung from a branch.
• But be mindful of the balance between space in your pack and how far you will be from help or other lights when you consider what to take.

Search Flashlights

• Search lights should be as bright, powerful, and long lasting as is practical. These are flood lights.
• If you plan to hunt anything you might need to track, you need to have a search light.
• It can be good to invest in a higher end light with multiple brightness settings that can double as a work light and a search light.