Official Live From The Stand Thread 2022

Good thing is we have a last blood and didnt go further and pulled out so beyond the last blood is undisturbed. I know its not ideal. At one point i just figured i would walk up to a big rack and a dead deer. Went too far i guess. Im taking tomorrow off work and im going to call a tracker to see if they can come out. Im thinking the deer will die but probably in 10 days or something horrible like that. I dont like that i think part of arrow is still in him. My broadhead is broken too. One blade of the slick trick is broke off and the ferrule is broken. Who knows ill try again tomorrow

 

I have no preference man. I should probably look into it more. My current non wet environment scout boots are $15 boots from Walmart. lol. The price tag said $40 but it rang up at 15. hahaha. But my cold weather boots are different...forgot the brand. I don't wear them much scouting as they get warm quick and Im on the move scouting.

 

Ordered a dozen arrows last night, I'm down to 5, and checked my account this evening. Em effers put 4 charges on it, I know 3 will drop off but damn, really?

Have to call them tomorrow morning and change the fletching, selected helical rather than offset like I am currently shooting. Not sure hiw much of a difference, if any, it would create but I like consistency.

 

I went out and shot in the wind (10-15mph) last week with broadheads. I shot slightly off set vs helical. Both types had been hitting well with low wind. During the wind shooting, the helical fletching was way more accurate. I could see the slight offset kick like crazy.

 

Good luck tomorrow shocker, I may have missed it but how big was that buck?

 

I bought these 2 seasons ago and have been very impressed. I don't put on nearly as much mileage as Brett, but they worked good the past two seasons going in 2 1/2 miles. They're not heavy in weight, and the sole is thin enough to feel general texture of the ground. They kept my feet warm in cold temps. I'd wear thin cotton socks for the walk in, then once I got to my tree I'd switch socks to wool socks and be toasty all day.

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/red...ry-insulated-waterproof-hunting-boots-for-men

 

I've always been a tight ass buying boots.
3 years ago, I got a pair of Thurgood boots. 260$ about.
I wear them alot work(construction) and they have been awesome!
I know some serious mountain hunters and they all have one thing in common.
Spend the $ and get GOOD$$$ boots.
Buy once/cry once type of thing.

 

Good luck, I hope you get to put hands on him tomorrow.


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I don't mind dieing broke, I just don't want to live broke. Last check this year so getting what I want and done.

Next year is going to be a totally different deal. Hoping an update comes tomorrow, was just getting ready to head to the rant thread actually.

But yes, I am a horrible impulse buyer. So glad grocery stores put up candy, soda and tabloids rather than broadheads, luminoks and hand warmers. Whuch reminds me....

Brb, gotta hit ebay real quick.

 

Truthfully, I have no idea what I'll be walking through. I'd like to have waterproofing though, even dry ground with dew/frost can soak in. Insulation is 50/50, I love toe warmers so can probably get by with a double layer of socks with warmer in between.

I guess what I'm really after is a comfortable waterproof boot that has flexibility in the ankle area for maneuvering the lower section while climbing.

 

Cabin cleaning day today.
Window watched all day.
Seen a few at dark thirty this morning and nothing this evening.
Super slow even though I have a turnip/radish/rape plot 20 yards from my front deck.
Nothing came to the acorns either where last week there were 20+deer in the yard.

Got hashbrowns/ yellow bell pepper/fresh loins cooking now.
Diving into it in a few minutes

 

Is your cabin in a flood plain? Don't know much about it other than what you post here. Just wondering why it isn't a permanent dwelling, from the sounds of it I don't think I'd ever want to leave.

 

Yep Clint, floodplain.
I can't have sewer/well here.
I have solar,generator, propane.
have a buddy 1.5 miles away I shower at.

 

I know I'm not going to find the perfect boot, but I know I can find better than my current boot. Work great for ladders, all you have to worry about there is getting between the rails and on a rung.

Using sticks, the bigger the tree the worse it was. Only so much of the hang on step is accessible, so climbing with the toes or side of the arch.

With the climber, using the stirrups, only the front portion of the toe fits, I need more towards in front of the arch I think.

I just want a waterproof boot that is slender and comfortable.

Pictured, Alpha Burley 1600 gram thinsulate, Alpha Lites and a Nike Monarch tennis shoe.

 

I do, and I adjusted to the boot while it was resting on the floor, but have a 2" air gap between boot and top of foot. It's not just a climber though, I just think the 1600 gram boots I wear 100% of my hunts regardless of season hinder me beyond a simple ladder climb. The lites and even rubber uninsulated alphas are spring wear use so have nit tried them yet in the fall.

 

Get a 400 grain boot. I got a pair from Scheels for $150 and I wear them till Minnesota rut in November. A good pair of socks will take you a real long way too..


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