Awesome ! This is exactly what I am talking about and plan to keep this going until opening day . Thanks for sharing.Thanks for starting this thread. I have just gotten back into archery after a long break and am full speed ahead. I have been scouting so much my OnX app looks like a TSS pattern on one of those color changing targets. Here at HPA and on YouTube are my go to sources. On YT it takes a while to sort through the ones that are sponsored and looking for cash, but I have found a few. Benches, oxbows, and bedding are the main areas I am looing at/for now. I look forward to hearing from others!
My plan for the fall is to use climbing sticks with a movable aider, then use the base from my X-Stand climber as my stand. Also in the process of making a seat of my own design with the help of a friend who welds aluminum. The seat should weigh no more than 1.5 lbs when done. I purchased the sticks at the PA show, Tethrd one sticks, the last day price was $300 out the door so I couldn't resist. I'm thinking my entire set up should weigh no more than 10 lbs.
I currently have 4 cams out now that I will get in about 4-5 weeks. I know that the patterns will not be the same as October, but at least I will have an idea of what is in the area.
Anything Goes Thread 2023
Started a thread last year about preparation during the summer and what everyone was up to that I really enjoyed .
Want to start something similar a little earlier this year and hopefully guys will participate. I know I will.
Anyhow sometimes a random thought may pop into your head or you purchased a new piece of equipment that you would like to mention but you don’t feel it’s worthy of its own thread . Maybe you had a cool experience you would like to share or a question . This would be a good place to do it because as the title of thread states….. anything goes .
Anyhow I went out scouting today and it was wonderful. Found a lot of sign that was widespread and spent a lot of time walking around and through a giant clear cut . Found an obvious buck bed on a point in that clear cut that’s almost impossible to get near without getting busted. Also found a spot that I have been ignoring for years because it didn’t look that attractive to me from a distance. Kind of funny how sometimes there are spots right under your nose that you miss year after year and one day the lightbulb goes off and you realize it could be really good . That actually happens to me a lot . I don’t know why but perhaps experiences in other locations changes my perception. Anyhow its basically on a hillside that I thought was steep all the way to the top but after walking it I discovered there is a huge bench halfway up it . The woods are a couple hundred yards wide with a clear cut on each side . It will make a perfect rut spot but also a good early season spot if acorns are dropping. Long walk but relatively easy to get to and overlooked. I honestly will be shocked to find another guy hunting there . A lot of factors as to why but too lengthy to explain in detail.
Most importantly my number one target buck has now been identified and thought I would share it with all of you to kick things off . Also hope to read some posts as the months roll by leading up to the start of the 2023 season !
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Want to start something similar a little earlier this year and hopefully guys will participate. I know I will.
Anyhow sometimes a random thought may pop into your head or you purchased a new piece of equipment that you would like to mention but you don’t feel it’s worthy of its own thread . Maybe you had a cool experience you would like to share or a question . This would be a good place to do it because as the title of thread states….. anything goes .
Anyhow I went out scouting today and it was wonderful. Found a lot of sign that was widespread and spent a lot of time walking around and through a giant clear cut . Found an obvious buck bed on a point in that clear cut that’s almost impossible to get near without getting busted. Also found a spot that I have been ignoring for years because it didn’t look that attractive to me from a distance. Kind of funny how sometimes there are spots right under your nose that you miss year after year and one day the lightbulb goes off and you realize it could be really good . That actually happens to me a lot . I don’t know why but perhaps experiences in other locations changes my perception. Anyhow its basically on a hillside that I thought was steep all the way to the top but after walking it I discovered there is a huge bench halfway up it . The woods are a couple hundred yards wide with a clear cut on each side . It will make a perfect rut spot but also a good early season spot if acorns are dropping. Long walk but relatively easy to get to and overlooked. I honestly will be shocked to find another guy hunting there . A lot of factors as to why but too lengthy to explain in detail.
Most importantly my number one target buck has now been identified and thought I would share it with all of you to kick things off . Also hope to read some posts as the months roll by leading up to the start of the 2023 season !
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Four mini sticks with a three step aider for the bottom stick .I'll be shocked if you don't love it. Worth every penny in my opinion. Sometimes you just have to feel Beasty.How many sticks are you running, Steel?
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