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by ko4nrbs
Sat Nov 07, 2015 6:45 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Shooting from Tree Stand
Replies: 7
Views: 2622

Shooting from Tree Stand

I haven't shot my Exomax from my tree stand yet? I've heard you still hold as if it was horizontal. Is this correct?
Bill
by ko4nrbs
Sat Nov 07, 2015 4:52 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Boat Access Only
Replies: 11
Views: 5851

Re: Boat Access Only

Well I made it out there and back ok. Checked my trail cameras and only had a small 4 point buck and several does. It was a great day, sunny and in the high 60's. Cleared an area under a big cedar tree at the base of a long running hill. Also found a good tree for my climbing tree stand if I want to...
by ko4nrbs
Sat Nov 07, 2015 8:35 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Boat Access Only
Replies: 11
Views: 5851

Boat Access Only

How many of you have to use a boat to get to your hunt area? I have an excellent spot on the river that is about a 20 minute ride from the boat ramp. Having to use the boat is kinda of a pain especially in cold weather. A couple of years ago my buddy and I did it in December when it was in the low 2...
by ko4nrbs
Sat Nov 07, 2015 7:26 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: View from the stand
Replies: 11
Views: 3211

Re: View from the stand

Looking good!! I hope you have a big buck walk by!!

The trees are pretty.
Bill
by ko4nrbs
Fri Nov 06, 2015 6:20 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Light for tracking in the dark
Replies: 14
Views: 5615

Re: Light for tracking in the dark

I use the 18650 recharagable batteries and just recently purchased a Fenix 3400mah battery to try. Be careful buying eBay batteries! Some do not have protection circuits built in and can be dangerous! I would recommend buying from the dealer that you get the light from. The Covoy S2 I recommended h...
by ko4nrbs
Fri Nov 06, 2015 5:13 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: best ground blind for crossbows deer hunting
Replies: 14
Views: 6576

Re: best ground blind for crossbows deer hunting

I use an Ameristep Doghouse. Light enough to pack in, easy to set up and take down but plenty big enough for one hunter with a crossbow. My Exomax fit's in mine fine. I use a camera tripod with a piece of thick foam rubber glued on top of it for a bow rest. The head on the camera tripod pivots very ...
by ko4nrbs
Fri Nov 06, 2015 4:18 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Light for tracking in the dark
Replies: 14
Views: 5615

Re: Light for tracking in the dark

I got one of these. It uses a 18650 battery like a lot of the Vaping people use in their electronic cigarettes. https://www.fasttech.com/p/1195010 It is unbelievable bright and tough. From my back door to the fence across the backyard is 50 feet. From the door the S2 lights the fence up light daylig...
by ko4nrbs
Thu Nov 05, 2015 10:45 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: View from Doghouse Blind
Replies: 15
Views: 5196

Re: View from Doghouse Blind

Good luck to ya. I've only used the Montana decoys and haven't seen one of those inflatable deals, I'm kinda surprised! It actually looks really good. Paul I have the Miss November and Mr. October decoys. http://www.amazon.com/Tinks-Miss-November-Doe-Decoy/dp/B003ITDO6M/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=sporting-...
by ko4nrbs
Thu Nov 05, 2015 10:27 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: View from Doghouse Blind
Replies: 15
Views: 5196

Re: View from Doghouse Blind

Doghouses rock . I have my best luck wen i brush em in with branches n anything u can find I do that to. It really helps I think. Last year I had a nice 6 point walk up and get within 15 yards or so of the blind. I couldn't shoot because of the brush that has since been cleared. He stood behind a t...
by ko4nrbs
Thu Nov 05, 2015 6:35 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: View from Doghouse Blind
Replies: 15
Views: 5196

Re: View from Doghouse Blind

wabi wrote:Have you tried rattling/calling?
I did use the Grunt (Doe and Buck) call some. No takers though.
Bill
by ko4nrbs
Thu Nov 05, 2015 6:16 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: View from Doghouse Blind
Replies: 15
Views: 5196

Re: View from Doghouse Blind

It's not been a good spot lately. I have lot's of pics over 3 years of bucks and does here. Raining today and a cold front coming in this weekend so maybe they will start moving.
Bill
by ko4nrbs
Thu Nov 05, 2015 5:50 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: View from Doghouse Blind
Replies: 15
Views: 5196

View from Doghouse Blind

Exomax looking over my Tink's Inflatable deer decoy (Miss November) at the lake hunting spot. That's an FOC broadhead.
Image
Bill
by ko4nrbs
Wed Nov 04, 2015 7:07 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Today's Hunt
Replies: 3
Views: 1572

Today's Hunt

Got up at 3AM. Hit the road by 3:30AM. Was all set up and sitting down in the Doghouse blind by 5:30AM. Sat in the ground blind until 2:00PM. Set up one of my Tink's Inflatable deer decoys as well. It looked pretty good and stayed inflated. Saw one squirrel and a Blue Jay. A little discouraged but c...
by ko4nrbs
Tue Nov 03, 2015 8:00 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: OT - crying my eyes out
Replies: 25
Views: 8904

Re: OT - crying my eyes out

My condolences. It tough I know. I had to put our old cat down a couple of years ago. I don't care for cats but she was a good old gal. It surprised me how emotional I got. The vet's aide calmed me down some. My daughter the vet gave me specific instructions on how it had to be done including me hol...
by ko4nrbs
Tue Nov 03, 2015 7:10 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Confusing Hunt Area
Replies: 3
Views: 2074

Confusing Hunt Area

I hunt a rather narrow strip of Public Land with a large lake on one side and private land on the other. It is about 1/2 mile wide at it's widest point and is 1 mile long. Down the middle of it is a Gas Pipe Line right-a-way. For the 3 years I have had cameras out there and have seen several nice bu...