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by Ridger
Sat Aug 26, 2023 11:34 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Spypoint Solar Battery Combo?
Replies: 4
Views: 7697

Spypoint Solar Battery Combo?

Hi folks Has anyone tried this solar internal battery combo from Spypoint, with a Link Micro series camera? https://www.spypoint.com/en/products/lithium-battery-solar-panel/splb-22 A buddy uses something similar with the Tacticam and raves about it, and I thought about giving it a shot with the Micr...
by Ridger
Sat Mar 26, 2022 1:52 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Plots
Replies: 16
Views: 4086

Re: Plots

Great feedback, thanks all! After talking with a few buddies, they agreed that food sources will likely draw better than any bedding material, that all depends on what is available to them in your area. the deer need to feel secure to use plots. in my area plots are not enough and now i am moving t...
by Ridger
Wed Mar 23, 2022 10:03 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Plots
Replies: 16
Views: 4086

Re: Plots

IThe problem I had was that a good snow fall flattens it. This unfortunately is the case with most crops. The only grasses that supposedly hold up to snow is the switchgrass and sorghum sudangrass. My supplier said straight peas will fold over as well from even a driving rain, but when mixed with t...
by Ridger
Wed Mar 23, 2022 10:00 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Plots
Replies: 16
Views: 4086

Re: Plots

Great feedback, thanks all! I talked to my local seed supplier and he recommended going with a forage pea/oat mix, which will grow to be approx. 5 ft tall and will provide a food source at the same time. After talking with a few buddies, they agreed that food sources will likely draw better than any...
by Ridger
Mon Mar 14, 2022 7:45 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Plots
Replies: 16
Views: 4086

Plots

Hi folks Must be the longer evenings that have me thinking about next season already! Anyone have experience with bedding/screening crops using no till methods? I tried my first plot last year using Jeff Sturgis's method, and it turned out awesome. Going to try something different with thinner food ...
by Ridger
Fri Sep 10, 2021 11:29 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Spypoint Users?
Replies: 24
Views: 7079

Re: Spypoint Users?

I always use the Energizer lithiums in my cams and find they are great in any weather conditions. I blew through a set recently by accidently adjusting the trigger in a Browning camera, which still provided approx 10,000 photos before they were fully drained. If that helps as a guide anyway. Any oth...
by Ridger
Fri Sep 10, 2021 11:10 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Spypoint Users?
Replies: 24
Views: 7079

Re: Spypoint Users?

That's a great point... probably worth while testing reception with a cell phone prior to purchasing. The area I would like to use then is thick bush, and would be littered with ticks in the spring. Having something remote without stinking it up walking in to pull cards is what I'm looking for. Do y...
by Ridger
Fri Sep 10, 2021 9:16 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Spypoint Users?
Replies: 24
Views: 7079

Spypoint Users?

Hi folks

Looking at getting into the cellular cams and recall some posts a out the Spypoint cameras.

Anyone have any decent feedback or reviews?

Was looking at the Micro line in particular due to cost and low operating cost plans.

Any thoughts?

Thanks
by Ridger
Wed Dec 30, 2020 4:49 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Hunting platform
Replies: 43
Views: 12519

Re: Hunting platform

I'm looking to build something permanent like this now...

Don, where did you get the steel brackets to connect the legs to the platform?

Also, whats the width at the base with an 8x8 platform on 10ft 4x4s?

Thanks!
by Ridger
Wed Dec 30, 2020 4:46 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Elevated Platform Stands
Replies: 3
Views: 1758

Re: Elevated Platform Stands

Thanks folks!

I recall seeing this thread, but couldn't remember any of the tags to search it.

Looks rock solid!
by Ridger
Sun Dec 27, 2020 8:12 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Elevated Platform Stands
Replies: 3
Views: 1758

Elevated Platform Stands

Hi folks

Looking to build some sturdy permanent elevated platform stands, possibly fully enclosed pending weight.

Does anyone have any tried/tested safe plans or designs they have used? I was thinking of using PT wood.

Thanks!
by Ridger
Fri Jul 03, 2020 4:30 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Shooting Stick Types
Replies: 14
Views: 6354

Shooting Stick Types

Looking for some feedback on shooting sticks... mostly for target/ground blind use but would be nice to bring on a pack hunt if required. Have been leaning towards the Primos Trigger sticks for their ease and functionality, but not sure about bipod or tripod. Obviously weight and stability is the tr...
by Ridger
Tue Jan 28, 2020 8:13 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: The Claw Sling - Strata?
Replies: 4
Views: 2432

The Claw Sling - Strata?

Anyone know where to buy a Claw sling in Strata camo?

I see them on the site, but can't find anything...
by Ridger
Sat Jan 26, 2019 1:04 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Ground Blind Recommendations
Replies: 15
Views: 7291

Ground Blind Recommendations

Hi all Thinking of picking up a pop up ground blind for the 2019 season after some good success (and comfort!) this past season in a borrowed one Looking for some feedback on ground blinds that people are using either good or bad. If you could share brand and model as there are 100s of options from ...
by Ridger
Mon Jan 21, 2019 9:47 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Solo hunting solution
Replies: 16
Views: 7855

Re: Solo hunting solution

I thought I saw some good advertisements of these in the fall... better check the speed rating first!

https://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/canada/hunter-under-fire-for-displaying-deer-carcass-on-back-of-truck-1.4166375