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I'm trying to take 5 shots every morning before work from a practice stand I have setup in the yard. Now that the temps are back to normal I'll start wearing hunting jacket as well.

I'm shooting these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/142443257259?rmvSB=true I know some people have strong feelings buying these from China but I just can't justify $20 a knock. I've purchased 3 packs of these and all have lit and performed as expected. Regardless of what you are buying make sure you are getting the proper diameter for your arrow.

Not sure why my wingman link didn't work in the previous post. Here it is again. Sent from my VS988 using Tapatalk

That's very close to what I've been considering. I was also looking at the treestand wingman. Tree stand wingman: This is a video of a guy doing self rescue using a rope ascender but unfortunately he doesnt go into any sort of detail on the equipment. Sent from my VS988 using Tapatalk

They are actually designed to mitigate both. There is no suspension trauma with a rock climbing harness which is one of the big selling points. As for inversion, they are designed to withstand 20 - 30 rock climber falls and hold an unconscious or injured person in a seated position. Sent from my VS988 using Tapatalk

I agree, tether above the head is important regardless of type of harness as it ensures the shortest drop if something should happen. I've personally tested both styles of harness in controlled falls out of a hang on stand. I understand the pros and cons of each. For me I find self rescue considerably easier using the rock climbing harness with the rope in front of me like shown in the video.

This is the harness I have tested: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Diamond-Vario-Speed-Harness/dp/B000FJNBGG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1504115725&sr=8-3&keywords=vario+speed+harness This is an example of hunting using a rock climbing harness. The user also has video of using a full body harness.

After much research and testing I've decided to go with a rock climbing harness instead of a standard hunter safety harness. Curious who else is doing this and what your setup is for tethering to the tree? I've got a hang on and climber. For the hang on I'll likely just clip into a lifeline but undecided what to do for my climber.

I shoot a Cart 1st Choice. It's a thumb trigger but I fire it using back tension like TC said. If you are investing in a thumb or hinge release I'd check the archery talk forums. You can usually find them lightly used for 40%-60% off the retail price. One word of caution, going to back tension has a learning curve. When I made the switch from wrist to thumb trigger I got worse before I got better. Similar to what dbHunter said I'd start doing blind bail drills. Get close to the target, ~5 feet. Don't have a mark on the target, this isn't an aiming routine. Just focus on shot execution by firing into a blank target face. Each practice session just focus on one aspect of the shot - grip, release, hold after the shot, sight picture, etc. This will help you to get your routine set and burn in good habits.

I have but nothing within a few hours.

Bumping this up. Only a few months to go now! Open to any opportunities and willing to drive further if need be.

I try and get out in those rare moments when the rain stops. A few pics from late last year, early this year.

I'm going with rock climbing harness this year for many of the same reasons TC stated. The biggest one being I feel a lot more confident about being able to self rescue with the rope in front of me. Lots of great information on the Archery Talk Forums and youtube. Here's a good one to check: I think rock climbing harness or vest is all personal preference but your crazy if you don't have one or the other. Recent stats show 1 in 3 hunters will fall at some point in their hunting career. A minor inconvenience beats dead any day of the week.

First I've heard of this. Would like to see more of them. Searched the website and not seeing any within 50 miles of me.

Good to know. I'll have to check it out. I love the Roku. Usually just watch Netflix, Amazon and Youtube.

I was out pulling cards last weekend and they were everywhere. I had hoped to get a couple more weeks before they came out in force. Time to dope up the dogs. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

This is a good spot to start: http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/82098.html Choose region then it lists state forest by county. Depending on the forest some have trail maps. State lands interactive mapper previously mentioned: http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/45415.html Depending on how tech savy you are Google Earth is also a good resource. New York State DEC has a kmz file for displaying public land boundaries in google earth. Also, you can contact the environmental conservation officer for the region you are looking to hunt. I've always found the to be nice and willing to provide information.

Definitely rings true. Seems like a lot more hunters focussed on racks than comraderie. I havent been hunting as long as many here but it seems like 20 years ago a lot more hunters helped one another. I'd rather see more succesful hunters than bigger racks but I know not everyone feels the same. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

Great looking stamps! I enjoy geocaching more. A big reason being the web site is a lot more modern and usable. Occasionally I stumble upon letterboxes looking for geocaches. Funny how they often occupy the same areas.

The coordinates typically take you to a trailhead. Then from there you use flashlights to follow fire tacks like hunters use to mark their stands. There are a few different variants but usually 1 tack means carry on down the trail, two tacks means turn off the trail and three tacks means stop and start your search. They are great fun especially in a group of people. I've done ones as short as a few hundred yards and others as long as 5 miles.

I love geocaching. Get to enjoy the outdoors like hunting only I'm usually a lot more sucessful. My favorites are night caches and kayak caches. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

I'm interested. I have a couple apple trees that are coming down when the snow is gone but I'd like to take clippings to start new ones.

So many options it's wild. I'd say all the flagship bows are about even now and it comes down to personal preference.

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I've recently relocated to the area and am looking for private hunting land access. I bow and shotgun hunt for deer, turkey, geese and ducks. I'm open to any opportunities - leasing, joining a lease with others, camp membership or purchase with a group. Very responsible hunter and willing to invest time and/or money into good land. Looking for something within 1 hour drive of Cooperstown area. Seems odd posting a WTH (Wants to Hunt) personal ad... If anyone has anything or wants to partner up let me know.