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by elkaholic
Thu Oct 07, 2021 9:31 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: What are you carrying in your pack this yr?
Replies: 22
Views: 5976

Re: What are you carrying in your pack this yr?

Depends on what I'm hunting and where I'm hunting. Minimum-- couple of headlamps- extra batteries 3 knives- sharpener Water-snacks TP-paper towels- gallon ziplock bags Tow strap Extras- binos,rangefinder,gamebags,lunch,first aid kit of some kind. Scent wafers etc. Poncho , game calls A lot more depe...
by elkaholic
Tue Oct 05, 2021 1:04 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: The best hunting hrs.
Replies: 12
Views: 3076

Re: The best hunting hrs.

Sat 6 to 10.

Getting ready to leave, moving around in tripod. Snort at about 60. Go figure 8 ptr. bounds away. I swore I checked every direction twice .

Sit another hr. , see nothing . 1/2 way down ladder. Snort. Again.

Couldn't get it right this am.
by elkaholic
Tue Oct 05, 2021 5:47 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: The best hunting hrs.
Replies: 12
Views: 3076

Re: The best hunting hrs.

Great info.

Sat from 10 to 3. , best lunar deer action,best day

ZIPPO.- NADA -NOTHIN

Going out now for morning.
by elkaholic
Sun Oct 03, 2021 10:48 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: The best hunting hrs.
Replies: 12
Views: 3076

The best hunting hrs.

We all know getting into your stand a good 1/2 hr before daylight We all know we should stay in your stand till you can't see to shoot. Of course shooting only during legal hrs. I guess I'm asking if anyone has any good luck on a midday hunt Not that I believe or use a lunar chart to determine my hu...
by elkaholic
Sun Sep 26, 2021 4:45 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: This is over the top...
Replies: 13
Views: 2680

Re: This is over the top...

Deer get acclimated to various sounds etc. Vehicles on roads, trains etc. one i noticed this yr. Lots of acorns dropping. Several dinking off the metal of the tree stand. Surprisingly, the deer didn't spook off. But rub cloth or the camo fabric, heads jerk up and leg stomps. In AZ. One would think t...
by elkaholic
Fri Sep 17, 2021 9:41 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Swat Broadheads
Replies: 18
Views: 5086

Re: Swat Broadheads

I have the hybrid-t ready to go for tomorrow's opening morning. One in fixed and one in expandable. 3rd is myole standby vipertrik. I guess I'll decide after I pull up my bow at 5:45 am. Only bummer is a logging rig newly parked on the corner of property. Knew they had plans to remove a few downed t...
by elkaholic
Fri Sep 10, 2021 10:39 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Spypoint Users?
Replies: 24
Views: 7358

Re: Spypoint Users?

From what I've read and understand from freinds ,who use them.
It greatly depends on your cell carrier reception, in that area and in the woods.
by elkaholic
Sun Sep 05, 2021 9:02 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Something You Don't See Everyday...
Replies: 10
Views: 2395

Re: Something You Don't See Everyday...

Fairly common actually. Not all does go into heat at the same time. It can span 2 to 3 months.

Same holds true for fawning season.

Seeing fawns in Sept. Is pretty cool though !
by elkaholic
Fri Aug 27, 2021 6:07 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: My Bear is home.
Replies: 23
Views: 4807

Re: My Bear is home.

Nice looking rug, and skull!
by elkaholic
Wed Aug 25, 2021 8:41 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: VORTEX CROSSFIRE II CROSSBOW SCOPE QUESTION
Replies: 15
Views: 5472

Re: VORTEX CROSSFIRE II CROSSBOW SCOPE QUESTION

I thought the 20 yrds mark above the center 40 , actually give you a clearer shot picture , for the close shots.. And the same for the 60 yrd. Below, for the long shots.

Give it a try. Scope probably be easy enough to sell here. If it doesn't work for you.
by elkaholic
Fri Aug 20, 2021 6:49 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: You Ever Use One of These??
Replies: 17
Views: 3608

Re: You Ever Use One of These??

We tend to air out our camo. Will spray with the 10 day gold and each evening just hang outside or under porch.

Rarely get busted.
by elkaholic
Thu Aug 19, 2021 11:27 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Steamboat crossbow
Replies: 10
Views: 2380

Re: Steamboat crossbow

Any Idea of the cost of this kit.!

Innovative concept!

Great for a variety of reasons
by elkaholic
Sun Aug 15, 2021 3:07 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Opening day
Replies: 18
Views: 3624

Re: Opening day

Good luck, still a few weeks away for Wisc. Season.

Practiced a few shots , shooting lefty. Still hit within an inch. , so good to go , even if they do come in on blind side.
by elkaholic
Thu Aug 12, 2021 9:32 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Swat thoughts
Replies: 19
Views: 3883

Re: Swat thoughts

In my carry along bag , I've always got several packages of my older broadheads. Most are usually the leftovers. Like this trip 2 wac ems , 3 slik triks , 2 swat hybrids. 2 spitfire.. 2 grave diggers hybrids. I always carry an assortment. I'll even stick one on and have in quiver sometimes. So the o...
by elkaholic
Mon Aug 09, 2021 5:35 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Swat thoughts
Replies: 19
Views: 3883

Re: Swat thoughts

Reading reviews. Not necessarily swat but all broadheads get some sort of negative reviews. Could be a manufactors problem, a flight or angle problem, arrow alignment, etc. , thats the reason for the failure. Over the yrs, like most of you ,I've used dozens of different brands. Never really have muc...