Cedar+Canvas

Very interesting to hear about that First Lite jacket. Did you reach out to the about that? Seems like a bit of an oversight considering they’re on the higher end. I wouldn’t be shocked if hooked you up with a little something in exchange for your feedback... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’ve been keeping a close eye on some the clearance items. The Kanab pants (or whatever the comparable model is now) look like they’d cover a lot of seasons for me. You wear them in warmer temps? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Man that’s a cool sounding rig! I love the idea of vac sealing tarp/garbage bags/game bags. Thanks for sharing that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just curious how many guys here always drag critters out of the Big Woods (no matter how far) and how many guys skin/quarter/pack? For those in the latter camp what kind of kill kit/hauling packs are you running? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have some “vintage” woolies handed down from my old man. I actually wear the red check shirtjac around a lot as street clothes when the weather turns but I don’t hunt in that stuff. Mostly just a weight thing for me. I’d love to get my hands on some of the First Lite merino outerwear but it’s still a little too pricey for me. I do run the Bean boots though. I’ve got the mid-calf ones with the removable goretex liners. They’re probably my favorite still hunting boots. I’ll switch them out with light hikers if it’s warm or if there’s much snow. Otherwise the Bean boots are my go-to. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I got some good scouting in earlier this week. Deer and bear sign was about the same as it was during spring gobblers. Which is to say pretty dense actually (for Hamilton County). I did see a ton of geese which was cool. I was planning on kicking things off with a backpack hunt in the Catskills for early bear but now I may have to pull out the 12 gauge on Sept 1! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Welcome! I’m part of the Adirondack/Big Woods contingent. Happy to answer questions I can to help you get going. -Tim Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’ve been a .308 or 06 guy more less, but not for any real ballistic reasons. Mostly just because of ease finding ammo/good deals. Currently carrying a .308 scout gun, but I’ve seriously thought about adding an iron sight .30-30 for fun/tradition/weight. Also occasionally thought about a .300 win mag or wby, but I’d probably wait for a western hunt and swap my 06 for it. More boom than I personally need in the Adks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’ll be heading up to start some deer and bear scouting in 5H next week. Also have a backpack trout safari planned later this month and I’ll definitely be snooping around a bit then too. Lots of deer encounters and bear sign while out wandering during spring gobblers. Haven’t been out scouting as much as I probably should be yet, just been having too much fun chasing trout. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have not been up since the weekend after closing weekend of rifle. I actually planned to go up last weekend to do a little backcountry skiing on some of the seasonal roads but I chickened out when I saw -17 before wind in the forecast haha. I visited my parents in central VT (about three hours East) and they've been absolutely pounded. Deep snow and relentless cold since Christmas. My next trip up will likely be second weekend in Feb.

Beauty for the freezer. Congrats. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Had a nice, quiet headlamp hike in before light in lower 5H. Danger-fast winds at about 2,400 ft about 7am. [emoji51]Still-hunted back down as temps dropped and snow started coming in. Didn’t cut a fresh track or see anything moving. Coffee/snack time back at camp, but headed out sneakin’ and peekin’ for the afternoon. Good luck team! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Welcome! Don’t let the bastard get you down. No amount of harassment can erode that predator spirit... [emoji234][emoji234] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

One thing that has been a game changer for me hunting in widely variable conditions has been switching from any synthetic inner layers to all natural. Merino wool, silk, lambs wool sweaters, that kind of stuff. Really anything but cotton or “Dri Fit” stuff. I stay way more comfortable for longer. It also doesn’t start stinking nearly as fast. If I’m stand hunting I’ll pack in with nothing more than a base layer on top, even if it’s super cold. Then put all my other layers (insulators/gore-tex) on in the tree over my harness. Also, bump the umbrella suggestion. I’m a big fan. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Oh I’m definitely not talking about going in at random. These are spots I’ve been working since I was kid (and my dad’s been working since he was a kid). Produced many wall-hangers. I’m mostly a still hunter mixing in watches on confirmed corridors. Was just curious if “pounding glass” is something many guys up here do, as I’ve never really invested much time in it. Sounds like we’re all pretty much working the same methods in the Adks from what I’m reading... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

As Bill Mason once put it “anyone who says they like portaging is either crazy, or a liar.” I’m a dude who’s humped a lot of miles with a canoe on my back and it sounds like your plans are ideal! Never been in to Lows, but your video looks lovely. think I may drag my pops out next summer when the black flies mellow out. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks [mention=525]nyantler[/mention] and [mention=3087]sailinghudson25[/mention]. Really appreciate your insight. I’ve been of a pretty similar mind as what you both suggest. If I’m going to hunt high, I prefer to do it zero dark and with soft ground and still hunt down hill. Just sort of stumbled on some shelves this season that made me think “hmm, maybe I could camp out in a little brush blind below this sucker and catch something coming out bed late in the day.” Certainly raises questions of shot quality though. I may still try sitting low and keeping an eye on runways coming off shelves, but I suspect the binos may just be to keep my head in the game. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It’s the dingo that ate my baby [emoji30] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yeah I’ll be headed up Saturday for a few days, sadly not straight through. Not quite there yet haha. Hoping for some big splayed tracks in the snow! Likewise, hope to catch you guys up North sometime. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yep The Floe is still beautiful and productive. My dad has told me many stories about the China Company land and wandering through there when it was in limbo before Dr. Vacarro bought it. Back in the day the camp’s deuce-and-half would pass by my dad and uncles with hunting guests when they would camp back there as kids. Sounded like a tank, he always said. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It absolutely is. Don’t know if the cable crossing is still functional but it’s there and the camp still stands. Just fished it this summer. That hole, we call it “the flume,” gets hammered pretty hard by locals but it’s always worth some time. My dad nailed a few nice natives out of that spot several days after a heavy rain last summer. Beautiful spot to hang even if it’s been fished out. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes indeed, I walk down to one of the stretches of the West Canada from our front porch in about 5 minutes. We actually sit right next to one of the main tributaries. Some my favorite deep country spots (for both deer and trout) accessed up North of the Nobleboro bridge. Caught some of my first trout ever under that bridge as a little boy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My family has a place in the Morehouse/Hoffmeister area. Roughly in between Speculator and Utica. Mostly hunt state land but have a bit of private permission in the area too. Big woods, tough hunting, but unbelievably beautiful. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ha ha, I’ll be keeping my eye for guy as well... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Also, don’t know if you’re in Morehouse yet but sounds like snow’s already in. My dad’s already out cruising in the snow camo! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk