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Have a safe holiday from all of us from the Oklahoma Department of Zombie Disposal!!!
Embarking upon a trek into the wilderness takes some preparation. First to take in account is the weather. This hunting party is going to commence during the end of November in the mountain terrain of southwestern Oklahoma. The weather “prediction” is calling for cooler temperatures during the day and below freezing temperatures at night. With this in mind, attire is definitely needed to be appropriate. Personally, I am wearing several layers that are loose, insulated, but not bulky as this would cause issues with mobility. I am also taking into account the surroundings that I will be in and camouflaged clothing is easy to come by when it comes to the woods.
Second in mind is protection. That is of no issue with this particular hunting party as all members are excellent marksmen; and several of the hunting party are active participants in the concealed carry laws in this state. There will be no shortage of ammunition nor firearms. Also extremely sharp knives are a must for numerous reasons. Every member of the party will be armed with one if not more of these.
Third is camping gear. This hunt is lasting 3 days. Some prefer the comfort of a travel trailer. I prefer the primitive style as I find it to be more secure. A well camouflaged tent is less likely to be investigated by trespassers of any sort than a travel trailer. Again weather comes into play with camping. A small tent, like the one I will be carrying will have three people in it and generate enough body heat to keep warm. A cloth tarp under the tent will keep the cold ground from transferring the cold. Inside the waterproof tent will be a rubber foam mat that helps with also preventing cold. Upon this will be our sleeping gear which consists of an insulated sleeping bag, two quilts, and a down feather blanket. Once inside the sleeping bag, the down feather blanket wrapped around the shoulders and a stocking capped head will prevent chill. The tent will also be covered with a tarp in order to keep wind and any sudden precipitation from occurring. It is also essential in preventing frost or dew from forming on the tent causing the inside to become wet and therefore uninhabitable.
Food for such a long hunt is good. While foraging is a good skill to have, and we have an expert accompanying us with such knowledge; in the winter a lot of edible plants are not producing. Nevertheless, foraging will still be done. Our basic meals are going to be high in protein and carbohydrates. While sugared type foods give a rush in energy, they do not allow for endurance and are not suitable on this particular hunt. Heavier meals are done in camp. The days will be long though. There is no returning to camp until dark after leaving it at dawn. So food carried in a pack is essential. However, heavy supplies also make for limiting mobility. Since this particular hunt is being done on horseback, the horses will be carrying the load in saddlebags. Already planned is bottled water, granola, bananas, and peanut butter sandwiches. Water is essential in any venture as dehydration will cause muscle cramping, delirious symptoms, and loss of the ability to judge. This leaves one vulnerable to attack from those we are hunting.
Mode of transportation is also a consideration. In sandy conditions, all terrain vehicles are best. In this mountainous terrain either hiking or horseback riding is the only means of travel. The party has chosen horses as longer distances in shorter times seem to be the goal. While this is a hunting mission it is also dual purposed in scouting. We will be using stealth in hunting. If for some reason there is no opposition in direct line attack, the surroundings are going to be noted well by photography. Any markers of the enemy will be found and investigated. The horses chosen for this are surefooted steady animals that are capable of high speed and yet have the ability to tackle most terrain without hesitation including water, steep inclines and declines.
This is the most basic information given on preparing for the hunt. While robots are unlikely to be in the area, zombies are possible, and raptors have been seen in large numbers. I believe this hunt will not be in vain.
When your out and about and you have the need to kill zombies with stealth, the best way to go is with melee weapons. These weapons have the benefit of not giving away your position. My choice is a tactical tomahawk. it has a cutting end and a piercing end, both of which are extremely useful. You can use just about anything as a weapon though, from a length of pipe to a kitchen knife, crowbar, shovel, even a sword is useful. Whatever your choice though, you need to be PROFICIENT in its use. I emphasize proficient as if you don’t know how to use it, you could get yourself into a bad situation very quickly. anyhow, until next time.
From now on, I think updating just on Fridays, and talk about things we zombie hunters hold dear to us, so that those that need the information will get it. So, for this first weekly post lets talk about armor.
Zombies are notoriously known for, well, wanting brains. Regular clothing doesn’t give much protection from bites or scratches (some accounts of people turning have been from scratches attained in the line of killing zombies). In the search for better protection, there are a few routes one can go. There are many armor selections available, from the most modern Kevlar vests to medieval leather and chain/scale armor. A full suit of plate could very well work, but your movement and vision is significantly impaired, which could turn into your death suit. I myself prefer chain or scale armor though it does not afford the stealth that leather or Kevlar affords. But the crunching sound of breaking zombie teeth on the armor does wonders for morale. The chain/scale armor also still allows for freedom of movement to get out of tight situations. Really, the choice depends on the wearer, other hunters may require a different level of protection or just a different preference. What it comes down to is survivability, the better protected you are, the better your chances for survival.
Until next time, stay safe!
Had a meeting with my team last night, many points were discussed and plans made out. The lack of any news is now on the order of being a government cover-up, so with the help of the internet, we are going to make the zombie issue known to all. Having said that, nothing has been happening in our area, even as last night was Halloween, there were no attacks at all. But today is a new month, and we are keeping our eyes and ears open. until then
Well, we made it home on Thursday without any troubles, the Texans behaved themselves remarkably well. Nothing has seemed to be any different here at home though, which is nice. Although i am glad i am home, i missed all my weaponry that i left when i went on my trip. I did a bit of target practice with my Walther the other day, so now i am completely out of .22 ammunition, nothing a trip to the local gun store wont cure. Anyhow, just though i would say we did make it back and that there really isn’t anything new, yet. . . . .
The last of our trip in New Mexico was actually very quiet. No sirens, no birds chirping, no sounds of any wildlife at all. We took that as a sign to GTFO, and left as fast as we could get the van packed. We got as far as Amarillo when we had to finally stop to get some rest. There are no signs of anything other than Texans here, not sure if that is a good sign or a bad one. Never can be too sure about Texans. We are going to be spending the day here resting heading the rest of the way to Tulsa tomorrow. If anything interesting happens, ill post the news, until then.
Well, the TV decided to go out a few days ago, and internet is still sketchy at best, but so far its been somewhat quiet at the compound. However, yesterday the air raid sirens went off and police and fire crews were rushing somewhere at a high rate of speed. Just in case I kept myself armed at all times and patrolled the perimeter every hour, sure did make for a very long night. We ventured over to one of the local vineyard for their 20 year anniversary. And, wouldn’t you know it, the sirens are going again, better go patrol just in case. stay safe!
Damn, just when i thought it was nice and peaceful, the F’ing military shows up. Then went door to door looking for anyone with bite marks from a riot that broke out in town. They didn’t bother us much though, after i showed them my military ID. They gave us a bit of ammo too, which was nice for a change. Its still only .22 caliber, as that was the largest i brought with me. I have stayed near the compound the last few days taking it easy, this is a vacation and I think I have earned a bit of R & R dammit. Although, I did go down to the base a few days ago for some supplies. Its cheaper and higher quality than the supplies found off base. I also passed what looked to be a firearms shop, and have decided to see what they have available. I am really wanting an Heckler and Koch USP, but damn gun dealers want damn near all I have for one. I am really debating trading several of my other weapons for one, but i just don’t know if i want to give up those arms. My 8mm is just about worthless though, no more than a museum piece now. Nothing more to report, stay safe and kick ass!
The journey to Ruidoso was uneventful. Was a very beautiful drive this morning up the mountain from the Tularosa basin. I met with a hunter friend I have known for years, although these days he doesn’t go after his old prey. He showed me some of his recent catches though: a few small Hesperonychus elizabethae and a couple zombies, all dead of course. The dinosaurs were the most interesting, as they looked like small raptors. After the meeting I took a small drive around the town, up by the Inn/casino, and then headed back to the compound. With my new information on the creatures around this area, i should be more likely to do the world a favor, and destroy these fuckers.
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