rob-c 3486 Posted August 30, 2018 Bought the plastic cloths pins for like $3 for 72 , then bought a roll of reflective tape for like $3. Both were bought from Walmart . Cut the tape into strips and I super glued them on just to make sure the tape did not come off.. 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DirtTime 5651 Posted August 30, 2018 That's a great idea thank you for sharing. Seems like it will work better then the surveyors tape for sure, and better then those glow in the dark thumb tacks that work for a year. Quote "Reaching out for the hand of God but did you think you'd shake your own!" - #8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob-c 3486 Posted August 30, 2018 7 minutes ago, Rob... said: That's a great idea thank you for sharing. Seems like it will work better then the surveyors tape for sure, and better then those glow in the dark thumb tacks that work for a year. Thank you sir. forgot to say the reflective tape is in the automotive section.. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve D 3104 Posted August 30, 2018 Theses work well also, last forever, and are sold in numerous places: http://www.eders.com/hme-reflective-trail-markers-10pk-vinyl.html?&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1OnaisWT3QIVENbACh0bIw1YEAQYAiABEgL1yfD_BwE http://www.eders.com/hme-reflective-trail-markers-10pk-vinyl.html?&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1OnaisWT3QIVENbACh0bIw1YEAQYAiABEgL1yfD_BwE Quote https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6l3ukWqRU4s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hock3y24 4176 Posted August 30, 2018 Great idea Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zag 3076 Posted August 30, 2018 You guys don't know where the hell your going?? Jk 5 3 Quote Switching gears to habitat improvements! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DirtTime 5651 Posted August 30, 2018 8 minutes ago, Steve D said: Theses work well also, last forever, and are sold in numerous places: http://www.eders.com/hme-reflective-trail-markers-10pk-vinyl.html?&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1OnaisWT3QIVENbACh0bIw1YEAQYAiABEgL1yfD_BwE http://www.eders.com/hme-reflective-trail-markers-10pk-vinyl.html?&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1OnaisWT3QIVENbACh0bIw1YEAQYAiABEgL1yfD_BwE Maybe so, but theres something to be said for making something yourself. I love learning new DIY stuff. Quote "Reaching out for the hand of God but did you think you'd shake your own!" - #8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First-light 4202 Posted August 30, 2018 I like them but just think they will fall off and end up in the woods forever. Quote "We Feed 'em" "He Breeds 'em" Legends Lodge, "Where Legends are born" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob-c 3486 Posted August 30, 2018 10 minutes ago, Steve D said: Theses work well also, last forever, and are sold in numerous places: http://www.eders.com/hme-reflective-trail-markers-10pk-vinyl.html?&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1OnaisWT3QIVENbACh0bIw1YEAQYAiABEgL1yfD_BwE http://www.eders.com/hme-reflective-trail-markers-10pk-vinyl.html?&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1OnaisWT3QIVENbACh0bIw1YEAQYAiABEgL1yfD_BwE $4 for 10 isn’t a lot, but I got 72 with reflective tape on both sides for $6 .. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob-c 3486 Posted August 30, 2018 2 minutes ago, First-light said: I like them but just think they will fall off and end up in the woods forever. You think so. I figured to clamp them on branches. Well I will give them a test run this year to see how they do .. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob-c 3486 Posted August 30, 2018 8 minutes ago, zag said: You guys don't know where the hell your going?? Jk We just scored a new lease last week. so these are to help me and my son but mostly for the wife.. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DirtTime 5651 Posted August 30, 2018 1 hour ago, zag said: You guys don't know where the hell your going?? Jk Nope. I need markers to find my way to the bathroom at home. Quote "Reaching out for the hand of God but did you think you'd shake your own!" - #8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G-Man 7897 Posted August 30, 2018 ive never used a trail marker. but my friends cant find some of my stands so i broke down and put some up this year.. idk if its worth the effort .. if you cant find the stand then dont hunt it.....lol 3 Quote I've hunted almost everyday of my life.. the rest have been wasted! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lawdwaz 14833 Posted August 30, 2018 4 minutes ago, G-Man said: ive never used a trail marker. but my friends cant find some of my stands so i broke down and put some up this year.. idk if its worth the effort .. if you cant find the stand then dont hunt it.....lol Better than having them wander all over stinking the joint up.......... Nothing worse for me than over shooting a stand by 30 yards in the dark during bow season and then figure out I'm standing in a shooting lane. 3 Quote Please support the hunting of Mourning Dove In New York State. For information, visit nydovehunting.weebly.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zag 3076 Posted August 30, 2018 Ok I'll admit, one time while going to a stand I hung the yr before and hadnt hunted out of it yet, I couldn't find it to save my life, I sat against a tree until it was light enough to see it right in front of me. 1 Quote Switching gears to habitat improvements! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRod 8G8H 398 Posted August 30, 2018 Great idea thanks.... my cousins are new to hunting and will need this... and you guys are right those tacks don't last very long do they Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robhuntandfish 13942 Posted August 30, 2018 those would be good to use for yardage markers from stands too. I always range out where 30 yards is at each of my stands when i get setup just as a base when one comes in and i lose focus on yardage and dont have time to range it again. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyslowhand 1205 Posted August 31, 2018 (edited) This is a super neat, novel DIY idea!!! Wonder if you can really see these at 30yrds when you need to make a snap yardage judgement, esp early or late shooting hours? Trail makers, hell yeah! Yardage markers,...maybe after leaves have all fallen. Sticking with my surveyor's tape streamers for yardage markers. Edited August 31, 2018 by nyslowhand Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buckmaster7600 8850 Posted August 31, 2018 They look like they’ll blow off the first storm. I’ve used these for ever, I have these sticking to trees miles back in the ADK’s marking water crossings and other landmarks. 2$ for 50, Last forever, super cheap and can see them for a long ways off! I keep them in a pill bottle in my fanny pack with some cotton so they don’t make any noise. 25-30 fits in a Tylenol bottle perfect!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob-c 3486 Posted August 31, 2018 6 hours ago, Buckmaster7600 said: They look like they’ll blow off the first storm. I’ve used these for ever, I have these sticking to trees miles back in the ADK’s marking water crossings and other landmarks. 2$ for 50, Last forever, super cheap and can see them for a long ways off! I keep them in a pill bottle in my fanny pack with some cotton so they don’t make any noise. 25-30 fits in a Tylenol bottle perfect! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Not sure how you figure they will blow off, have you ever seen or used a cloths pin ? I remember my mom used to leave the old wooden ones on our cloths line in all seasons. Can’t ever recall them being blown off.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buckmaster7600 8850 Posted August 31, 2018 Not sure how you figure they will blow off, have you ever seen or used a cloths pin ? I remember my mom used to leave the old wooden ones on our cloths line in all seasons. Can’t ever recall them being blown off.. On a soft rope yes, on a hard slippery branch I don’t think they’ll hold near as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nomad 12609 Posted August 31, 2018 (edited) I find this works well. Honestly most of my stands are a 30-40 yards in, and I go,in as it’s getting light . Edited August 31, 2018 by Stay at home Nomad 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Real_TCIII 18979 Posted August 31, 2018 On 8/29/2018 at 10:40 PM, zag said: Ok I'll admit, one time while going to a stand I hung the yr before and hadnt hunted out of it yet, I couldn't find it to save my life, I sat against a tree until it was light enough to see it right in front of me. Ive done that a lot. I had a stand at an old spot that I could never seem to find, id wander around until I stumbled upon a bucket and got my bearings. If anyone ever moved that bucket id never find that stand again Quote I find a duck's opinion of me is very much influenced by whether or not I have bread -Mitch Hedberg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rattler 5840 Posted August 31, 2018 I also prefer the reflector thumb tacks. I prefer the silver ones too, because in daylight you don't notice them, so people don't steal them or mess with them. I have some trails that have been there for a decade. They last. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buckmaster7600 8850 Posted August 31, 2018 I also prefer the reflector thumb tacks. I prefer the silver ones too, because in daylight you don't notice them, so people don't steal them or mess with them. I have some trails that have been there for a decade. They last.I like the white ones better as well. I like the fact that i can put them at the base of trees so I don’t have to swing my light around to find them.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites