Five Seasons

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Some will probably take this as a jab, which it’s not. But curious why you’d take a small deer (understanding you didn’t know it was a bb) if you already had 2 in the freezer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Must be my imagination. It’s not windy or raining! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Depending on your family and financial situation, a nicer hunting camp in the right spot can double as a nice summer vacation spot. Just a thought as well. Land is hard to find. Building on it has many options and paths. You may even consider a camper for a while till you know the land is what you want and maybe save up more to build something nicer? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

F dicks.

totally cool. I like hearing about other options. Not really looking for anything ozone at this time though. Just something a little better than the tote.

For sure the wettest season in my 15 years of hunting. Dad says the same for his 50+.

my only advice on this thread is to pay close attention to big brother's regulations. permitting requirements and stuff. That you're zoned for what you're doing and unfortunately that you're taxed accordingly. Also I imagine insurance for a lived in barn could be interesting too. None of these things you NEED to worry about, by in my opinion you should if you want to avoid future hassles. My parents have an off grid cabin, but it's basically a home. Solar powered and way over your budget. Little things like the requirement to have a bathroom fan, the specs on the propane heater vent, the chimney height requirements and hardwired smoke alarms all make these things interesting.

yeah. I throw the pad and all my carbon gear in the dryer on high for 45 minutes at the beginning of the season per the instructions. how long that lasts and if it's worth it, who knows?

the ones we have are all rubber. Some guy in PA i think made them. They're just little rubber straps with a cinch rope on each end. I did a quick google search and can't find him. I wonder if he stopped making them.

It's always up to the officer. That's why we've had so many 20 page threads on these kinds of topics. Too many members try to get into little technicalities and while they may win in court, I've just never thought it was worth the hassle. However, to your point. If I was yote hunting in the deer woods, I'd still be wanting to wear blaze while I traveled.

I have one and never use it. My dad uses his all the time. idk, the hikes aren't that bad and I don't hate carrying it. To me it's just one more thing that could smell and just one more thing to deal with at the tree.

tame was probably the wrong choice of words. Unpressured might be better?

check out my 1/2 assed attempt at the browning logo

So I have a scentlok tote I bought a few years ago on sale for like $40. I love it. It stacks, it's waterproof, durable and seems to do a good job locking out odors. On prime day this year I saw that they were selling 4 of the exact same tote for $100. The only difference is that they don't come with the carbon odor absorber. This thread isn't about discussing the effectiveness of carbon on odors please . So I can buy the pad for $20, but I'm wondering if anyone has used something like this in their bags and totes? Or has any other recommendations for what you use. I'm also not interested in cover scents, thanks. https://www.amazon.com/Naturally-Deodorizer-Neutralizer-Chemical-Free-Eliminator/dp/B01N8S735Y/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1540995600&sr=8-6&keywords=carbon+absorber&dpID=61jUJifeBIL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

same. tall rubber only unless it's really freaking cold and then i wear my pack boots. Those $40 boots are not pac boots haha.

i have a rwd pontiac g8. it's modded to 400hp but has 50/50 weight and the bad weather nannies. I bought it in the winter and at the time I didn't have a beater or truck. I put 1100 blizzaks on her and she did just as good, if not better than some awd vehicles i've driven in the snow. All that said, most cars have little ground clearance and I was driving on buffalo city roads. Anything in the remoter parts of the Adirondacks would and should call for 4wd and even better an suv or truck with the 4 low and ground clearance. You may do just fine if the weather is right, but it's not something I'd ever chance. especially with the cell service, am i right?

I don't think anyone said there was. Hell in my book, a public land buck is a much greater accomplishment.

just bought my 6 year old some camo winter insulated boots. They have the version above for $17, but doesn't look like it's 600gr. just says foam insulation.

yeah that's suburban. lol. no disrespect. i'd arrow that monster in a hearbeat and it sounds like he worked his ass off during the offseason. My dad always says 80% prep. 10% skill. 10% luck.

this is how i felt last weekend. Good weekend to stay out of the woods and take my time cutting and drinking while watching football or listening to tunes.

plenty of game are quartered in the field and eaten all over the world. There are a few reasons we hang. helps drain the blood allows for even cooling (think cold or warm floor only applied to one side) helps stretch the deer out uniformly, maxing skinning easier but probably the biggest reason, and it has nothing to do with quality of meat. It's just easier to skin and process. Moog and I both have a similar setup, and depending on how bad your shoulders are, the install might be difficult. But I recommend and use the harbor freight hoist. $80 I think for the 400 lb one. If you have open rafters it's an easier install, and there are a couple of good ways to do this, and some not so good ways. If you have a ceiling in your garage like I do (and I think moog did too) then go with an 8' 2x8 or 2x10. mount the hoist to the middle of board and then from below you can secure the board to your joists. I recommend a spot where trust meets joist for added security. However the 8' board will be secured across 3 joists which distributes the weight, with the hoist being in the middle. I've only done deer and a lawnmower, but my ceiling hasn't collapsed yet. Also figure you're adding force when pulling down the hide and she's still in good shape.

there is none. it's just a new feature to sell more products.

did you just bump an 8 year old thread with a copy and paste? The big woods are not for the efficient time constrained hunter. They're for the hunter looking to get out there and enjoy the land, with the possibility of some giants that may have never even seen a human. The reward and sense of satisfaction I think is greater then most other places. I have bear hunted it a few times and oddly seen some nice deer and no bear lol.

i'm curious if anyone knows if this was one of those suburban deer? Not taking anything away from the hunter, but I know sometime they can be a little tame and easier to hunt. Again, just curious.