Gravel roads

[raydog]

I do a lot of deer hunting from gravel roads(on foot). Almost all of the roads are very crunchy. I was thinking of wearing socks on the outside of my shoes to help muff the noise. Do you guys have any better ideas to try. I'm a tender foot so I can't do barefoot or just socks.

[Alan K]

I used to bike in and hunt the early archery season for deer.  On a couple occasions I glassed bucks feeding within bow range of the road, and I'd slip off my boots and stalk up there with just my wool socks.  Works well, but if they bust you and you want to keep after 'em you've got to go back and get your footwear! 

[Bullkllr]

For general wear a pair of shoes or light boots with a soft sole may  work. I used to know guys who elk hunted in tennis shoes. The sock idea works well in a pinch, but only after you have sighted game.

[norsepeak]

sneaky feet, do a google search.

[TommyGun496]

Moccasins!

[dreamunelk]

If I am in area where I am worried about a deer hearing me because I am making to much noise it means I am walking to fast.  If you are going slow and glassing You should be making very little noise.    Just saying I think you may want to slow down.

[akirkland]

Carpet. Mexicans use carpet to cover their tracks coming into the country. I figure it might be a bit quieter as well.

[lokidog]

Carpet. Mexicans use carpet to cover their tracks coming into the country. I figure it might be a bit quieter as well.

I made tie on carpet pieces, shag down, for walking the Weyerhauser roads down by Tenino.  Seemed to work decently, but moved shortly after coming up with this idea.

[Mudman]

Air Jordans?    I don't walk on gravel if I can help it.  Ditch is quieter and tip toes slowly.  Im googleing sneaky feet now!

[Harborhunter]

Walk on the edge of the road in the grass.  That is a lot quieter than walking in the gravel. 

[lokidog]

Air Jordans?    I don't walk on gravel if I can help it.  Ditch is quieter and tip toes slowly.  Im googleing sneaky feet now!

Grassy edges and ditches are great, if they're there. 

[Mudman]

Yup.  Careful if ya google sneaky feet!  I got wrong website with male model pics-some full nudity!   

[huntnnw]

I have some wool slip overs that strap to my boots..quite quiet

[raydog]

I have some wool slip overs that strap to my boots..quite quiet

is it homemade or bought?

[addicted2hunting]

Walk on the edge of the road in the grass.  That is a lot quieter than walking in the gravel.

exactly what I do.

[YoterHunter]

Glue on some felt soles . For wadding shoes.

[dscubame]

This cracks me up.   

[Jonathan_S]

Glue on some felt soles . For wadding shoes.

I'd not advise walking downhill on pine needles with this setup.   

[724wd]

Moccasins!

   LOVE my moccasins!   

[TheHunt]

Bears - feet is one that I have used

THere are others which are thick felt soles which strap to your boots. 

I have the bearsfeet and they have not worn out yet for me to replace them.

[larchmountainman]

When you get close step putting your toe down first then followed by your heel with a tapping motion sounds just like a four legged animal walking can fool deer into thinking youre just one of them, picked up this bit from reading Fred Asbell's book on stalking and still hunting. Used it in Cap forest on frozen roads could hear deer approach but never saw em in late bow season, blacktails like to spy on ya from the thicklies before committing. Kinda goofy but effective.

[addicted2hunting]

or bare foot (it'll make a man out of ya)!

[jason stevens]

Get off the roads.more animals in the woods

[WaHeadhunter]

 

This post has to be a joke. 

[dscubame]

When you get close step putting your toe down first then followed by your heel with a tapping motion sounds just like a four legged animal walking can fool deer into thinking youre just one of them, picked up this bit from reading Fred Asbell's book on stalking and still hunting. Used it in Cap forest on frozen roads could hear deer approach but never saw em in late bow season, blacktails like to spy on ya from the thicklies before committing. Kinda goofy but effective.

Freaking love this thread! 

[raydog]

This post has to be a joke. 

What makes you think it is a joke

[BNAElkhntr]

sneaky feet, do a google search.

3 big Bucks late season  have fell they seem to like the road  searching for Does

[raydog]

sneaky feet, do a google search.

3 big Bucks late season  have fell they seem to like the road  searching for Does

I will do that, is that the brand. All I found was Mossy oaks sneaky feet and they didn't have a picture.