Who's NOT Ready

[Hock3y24]

All stands up, cams out, bow perfectly tuned. I’ve been ready for weeks!

[sodfather]

1 hour ago, Lawdwaz said:

I could hunt tomorrow if I had to but really I'm in no hurry, the season is very long and the fun starts around the 25th of October.  If a guy (or gal) has the confidence in their gear and knowledge of their area, those last three weeks should be sufficient.

I have to hunt the opener after that I’ll let the weather dictate my sits 

[Hunter007]

I usally hunt public land and for anyone who hunts  public land knows you can never truly be ready . You can know a good spot walk in and find another hunter there happens to me all the time .  It's both bad and good because it makes it more challenging at least that's the way  I look at it .

[Zag]

I got my hunting cloths washed last night, so that’s a start I guess

[Lawdwaz]

27 minutes ago, sodfather said:

I have to hunt the opener after that I’ll let the weather dictate my sits 

I know, just out of principle. 

[JRod 8G8H]

To add to mine and everyone elses anxiety level I bought a new stand tonight and still need to wash a couple things.. Plus my bow is only sighted in to the first pin.. Opening day might be a scouting experience

[2012_taco]

Opening day/ first day out is dress rehearsal, bring a pen and paper to write down everything you forgot! 

[FallAir]

I went out yesterday evening, but didn't see anything but an overwhelming amount of other archers. I forgot my pull rope and bow hanger, so I decided to hunt from the ground. Didn't end up seeing anything, but neither did anyone else who hunted the area. This was my first public land experience and my first time hunting in NY. I just PCS'd here in May. It was great to get out into the woods again, but with everything going on over the last few months getting settled into our new house and the million different projects that come along with that.....I just wasn't as prepared as I should've been.

[The_Real_TCIII]

Opening day/ first day out is dress rehearsal, bring a pen and paper to write down everything you forgot! 

We call it “get familiar with your equipment day”


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[Jeremy K]

Just handed in my vacation slip , my bosses response was classic  "shit,is it hunting season already?"

[Robhuntandfish]

Just talked my buddy out of going to get his cams on new property for ten minutes.  Lol.  Too late in the day and too close to season!   

Deer cart is in truck ready to go!

Edited September 28, 2018 by Robhuntandfish

[turkeyfeathers]

I haven’t worn cologne in weeks. That count ?! And yes I’ve showered 

[Dom]

I am except I will need a new pair of boots later in the season.Just water tested and my old ones leak like crazy thank goodness I have ziplock bags to get started.

[Core]

32 minutes ago, Dom said:

I am except I will need a new pair of boots later in the season.Just water tested and my old ones leak like crazy thank goodness I have ziplock bags to get started.

I bought some lightweight mucks--trailblazer II. Love them because they are usable in fall and into cold temps as long as I double up socks and put chem warmers in for the toes.

I got out to the 3D range today and was killing it. I'm just confirming accuracy of broadheads now, but then need to get my xbow ready on account of where I'm going next week being xbow season. Also heading out to the land tomorrow (first time since last year) to check on where I'll be next week if i can steal an evening (hopefully monday).

[sodfather]

37 minutes ago, Dom said:

I am except I will need a new pair of boots later in the season.Just water tested and my old ones leak like crazy thank goodness I have ziplock bags to get started.

It worked for us when I was a kid wearing snow boots . Those were Strohman bread bags. We couldn’t afford the good zip lock ones 

[Dom]

6 minutes ago, Core said:

I bought some lightweight mucks--trailblazer II. Love them because they are usable in fall and into cold temps as long as I double up socks and put chem warmers in for the toes.

I got out to the 3D range today and was killing it. I'm just confirming accuracy of broadheads now, but then need to get my xbow ready on account of where I'm going next week being xbow season. Also heading out to the land tomorrow (first time since last year) to check on where I'll be next week if i can steal an evening (hopefully monday).

I had a pair of Hermans that lasted about 10 years they were great.Was looking at the Mucks but still not sure if they will work for myself with having a fused ankle looking at maybe some type with a zipper and still be water proof

[Dom]

5 minutes ago, sodfather said:

It worked for us when I was a kid wearing snow boots . Those were Strohman bread bags. We couldn’t afford the good zip lock ones 

even Grandunion/Shoprite 

[Jeremy K]

11 minutes ago, sodfather said:

It worked for us when I was a kid wearing snow boots . Those were Strohman bread bags. We couldn’t afford the good zip lock ones 

Heck ya , bread bags in those damn moon boots . They were all foam and sucked up water like a sponge.

[The_Real_TCIII]

I bought some lightweight mucks--trailblazer II. Love them because they are usable in fall and into cold temps as long as I double up socks and put chem warmers in for the toes.
I got out to the 3D range today and was killing it. I'm just confirming accuracy of broadheads now, but then need to get my xbow ready on account of where I'm going next week being xbow season. Also heading out to the land tomorrow (first time since last year) to check on where I'll be next week if i can steal an evening (hopefully monday).

I bought the 2000 grain lacrosse and instantly regretted it. My feet sweat and then get cold.


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[Jeremy K]

And just like that ,i'm not ready yet . I cant figure out where i put the rubber mounting post for my quiver .

[The_Real_TCIII]

And just like that ,i'm not ready yet . I cant figure out where i put the rubber mounting post for my quiver .

I go through that every year with my Alpine quiver


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[2012_taco]

I'm getting closer! I took off a half day yesterday and put up 2 more stands. I checked my cameras and it looks like I'm going to have to put up another stand in the small woods right behind my brothers house, I have found a run that the deer are using daily coming and going morning and night. I'll post some of the pics in the trail camera blog. 

[turkeyfeathers]

17 minutes ago, 2012_taco said:

I'm getting closer! I took off a half day yesterday and put up 2 more stands. I checked my cameras and it looks like I'm going to have to put up another stand in the small woods right behind my brothers house, I have found a run that the deer are using daily coming and going morning and night. I'll post some of the pics in the trail camera blog. 

Mrs TF making the sausage cheese bisquick breakfast muffins for me. How can I not be properly prepared with those in my backpack ?

[BowmanMike]

Glad i read this. I dont even know where my hunting clothes are,better get them out and i like to put pine branches in the tote with them,my cheap cover scent...

[Team Hoyt]

I finally got 2 stands hung this morning. And the buck scraps and rubs that have appeared over night is crazy.