GMB54; there are some of us who do exactly that. They are generally called "re-enactors". Some, who are called "trekkers", go out to wander the back country at all times of the year in buckskins or colonial fashion clothing. Have you ever heard of an organization called; "The American Mountainmen"? It's a tough outfit to join. You have to prove to them that you can survive in the wilderness. They do it like old Jim Bridger, and Kit Carson once did. Have you ever heard of them? How about Daniel Boone?
You might try reading a copy of "Muzzleloader Magazine" sometime.
Myself, I don't have a phone, cell or otherwise. My wife does. We do have a phone here in the house, and I can sit right next to it, but I will not answer it. I will use it in an emergency, but I don't like 'em. In the woods I never take anything electronic with me. No GPS, no remote signal for help type thingey. Certainly no phone. I'm completely "on my own hook" as some people used to say. I use a compass. I have, many times, slept in a tent camp, sometimes for weeks at a time. I enjoy it. I once spent three days (and nights) in a tarp lean-to, not even a tent, during a roaring blizzard in northern Michigan. For warm clothing I still like wool.
Yeah, I'm a dinosaur.
I understand steam power. I can shoe a horse. I built my own wood-strip canoe. I make most of my own shooting paraphernalia, including having made my own longrifles, both percussion and flintlock. My muzzleloaders are copies of those that were available before 1860. I use real black powder and round balls. I make most of my own accoutrements that go with my longrifles and fowlers.
In general, I dislike most modern technology. My use of this computer is one of the few concessions I make to modern technology. I use it as a word processor, for email, and for looking at forums like this one. But, even on here I am merely a trained chicken. I know if I peck this one button I'll get a kernel of corn. But if something doesn't work, I'm done with it until my grandson can come and fix it.
Another thread on here talks about laptop computers while in a deer blind or up a tree. To me, the very thought of such a thing is horrifying. Why go to the woods if you're going to bring civilization with you? I don't get that.
Ever hear of Sylvan Hart? He was sometimes called "The Last of the Mountainmen." If I wasn't married and committed to family I would very likely be living as did Sylvan Hart.
Look him up on your computer. Look up those others that I mentioned, too, if you don't already know about them.
I think its the generation gap that separates us. We all grew up with different experiences, different influences on our lives. Some of you have never known anything but high technology with computers and phones. I'm a "baby boomer", and I grew up before all that became common. I was a sophomore in high school when President Kennedy was shot. I remember that day. Heck, I was born before television became generally available to the public. ():~)
But, ya'll do as you please, just so long as no harm is done. And I'll do likewise.
Smo, I agree with everything you said.
www.gohunt.com
you can hunt with a bow during gun season as well….
Pennsylvania's flintlock season allows sabots so think again.
