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- Wed Nov 29, 2023 12:09 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Swamp Buck Down
- Replies: 25
- Views: 107684
Re: Swamp Buck Down
Looking at those pics of the buck on the cart reminded me of getting this year's archery buck back to the truck. It was much more difficult than when I was younger! Lol Starting next season if I get one down and I'm solo hunting I will quarter it up where it falls. My days of pulling a whole deer o...
- Wed Nov 29, 2023 12:03 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Howe Island 360TD 10 point
- Replies: 16
- Views: 100248
Re: Howe Island 360TD 10 point
Congratulations!! Great buck for sure.
Bill
Bill
- Wed Nov 29, 2023 8:37 am
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: How do you keep your feet warm?
- Replies: 30
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Re: How do you keep your feet warm?
The best way I have found is to wear light socks and tennis shoes into the stand or blind. If it’s too muddy or snow is on the ground I will wear my waterproof boots. Once in the stand or blind I change into heavy dry socks and my Arctic Shield boot blankets and heated insoles. This has always worke...
- Tue Nov 28, 2023 4:36 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Swamp Buck Down
- Replies: 25
- Views: 107684
Re: Swamp Buck Down
I know you put a lot of time and planning into hunting the swamp. It paid off! Some smart packing strategy there! Congratulations! The hard work made the hunt more satisfying. I was happy to see my scouting finds were on target. This secluded little wood lot is heavily traveled by the deer. Bill On...
- Tue Nov 28, 2023 2:44 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Swamp Buck Down
- Replies: 25
- Views: 107684
Re: Swamp Buck Down
I know you put a lot of time and planning into hunting the swamp. It paid off! Some smart packing strategy there! Congratulations! The hard work made the hunt more satisfying. I was happy to see my scouting finds were on target. This secluded little wood lot is heavily traveled by the deer. Bill
- Tue Nov 28, 2023 1:03 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Swamp Buck Down
- Replies: 25
- Views: 107684
Swamp Buck Down
He came out of the corn field and was about 20 yards from me. Had to do a quartering shot on him. Arrow was found alongside the buck unbroken but had a torn fletching. Got both lungs but he still ran about 100 yards or so. Had an excellent blood trial. Walked right to him. https://i.imgur.com/OUTgfT...
- Sun Nov 26, 2023 9:47 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Company’s Gone
- Replies: 4
- Views: 11735
Company’s Gone
The last of my Thanksgiving company left this morning. Had great time with everyone but now it’s time to go hunting. Plan to be in my tree around 5am in the morning. High of 47 deg F tomorrow and sunny. Low of 31 deg F tonight. Good hunting weather. Really love family time doing the holidays but hav...
- Sat Nov 25, 2023 11:41 am
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: How do you keep your feet warm?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 148789
Re: How do you keep your feet warm?
They make heated sleeping bags now. https://www.amazon.com/ANTARCTICA-GEAR-Sleeping-16000mAh-Adjustable/dp/B0CDWLLC12/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8 Many to choose from on Amazon. I may try one in my blind instead of the propane heater. Be nice in a tree stand to. Bill :clap: :thumbup: To incre...
- Sat Nov 25, 2023 9:35 am
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: How do you keep your feet warm?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 148789
Re: How do you keep your feet warm?
They make heated sleeping bags now.
https://www.amazon.com/ANTARCTICA-GEAR-Sleeping-16000mAh-Adjustable/dp/B0CDWLLC12/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8
Many to choose from on Amazon. I may try one in my blind instead of the propane heater. Be nice in a tree stand to.
Bill
https://www.amazon.com/ANTARCTICA-GEAR-Sleeping-16000mAh-Adjustable/dp/B0CDWLLC12/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8
Many to choose from on Amazon. I may try one in my blind instead of the propane heater. Be nice in a tree stand to.
Bill
- Tue Nov 21, 2023 11:27 am
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Deer Pockets
- Replies: 17
- Views: 28221
Re: Deer Pockets
That’s correct. I just wish they would choose a spot closer to the truck.
Bill
Bill
- Tue Nov 21, 2023 9:10 am
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Deer Pockets
- Replies: 17
- Views: 28221
Re: Deer Pockets
These deer prefer the back corners of the wood lots that border the crop fields. Seem to really like it if bordered by water on at least one side.
Bill
Bill
- Sun Nov 19, 2023 9:52 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Fun season so far but no big buck yet
- Replies: 7
- Views: 14474
Re: Fun season so far but no big buck yet
Glad you are having fun. That’s pretty darn important!!
Been warm here too. I wish it was cooler but not bitter cold.
Bill
Been warm here too. I wish it was cooler but not bitter cold.
Bill
- Sun Nov 19, 2023 9:06 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Deer Pockets
- Replies: 17
- Views: 28221
Re: Deer Pockets
[url=https://postimg.cc/Z0VgLkXw] https://i.postimg.cc/MKSSqq5J/20231116-164809.jpg They feed on this remote plateau and either come towards me or simply lay down 10 feet in the woods This is my default spot when I'm not "feeling " the swamp hassles you are speaking of. I always see deer ...
- Sun Nov 19, 2023 4:41 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Deer Pockets
- Replies: 17
- Views: 28221
Re: Deer Pockets
That is a pretty slick set up you have their. Has worked well for several years. I haul the deer out underneath the sled with all my gear packed in the sled. Easy to pull if you can avoid logs and holes. Once I was out on the road and the fields it worked very well. To get the deer to the cart I us...
- Sun Nov 19, 2023 3:53 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Deer Pockets
- Replies: 17
- Views: 28221
Re: Deer Pockets
Thanks Joe.
Plan on hunting all I can. Getting up at 3am puts me in my tree at around 5:15. Well before daylight. The does I saw came through about 7:30.
Bill