Anyone ever use a walking stick while hunting?

[pianoman9701]

I used one a couple of times during archery. Once the strap got in the way when I had to get ready for a quick shot. But I did notice that my endurance was a lot longer hiking and my legs felt better. Any of you other guys use them?

[quadrafire]

I never have, but not a bad idea (could use it as a shooting stick as well).

[seth30]

I use one for duck hunting in areas with lots of holes, but it sure would help out for hills when Im bear hunting.

[h20hunter]

Yes......and if you get one with a solid ball where your palm would go you can easily poach a "V" off any of your old sticks.....walking stick shooting rest in one!

[PolarBear]

My Dad  chased moonshiners through the woods of NC and TN.  He taught me that a walking stick can be your best friend on long hikes. They help save your legs and  are great for killing snakes or just crowning someone across the noggin if need be.  I use them on good, long hikes, especially if I am packing a lot of gear.  It does help out!

[boneaddict]

Some people swear by them.   I just figured its one more thing to touch the ground and make noise or clang away or go crunch. 

[swanny]

I use my shooting sticks for a walking stick. I don't put as much pressure, but it helps a little. I use walking sticks anytime I'm backpacking, helps greatly with fatigue

[sirmissalot]

I use trekking poles on steep ground. Makes a world of difference, turns me into a 4 legged critter!

[bracer40]

This season I used one picked up from the forest while packing  elk down some steep/nasty stuff. Not sure if it actually helped, bot I felt more confident in my footing.......so from that standpoint, it helped.

[washingtonmuley]

I use trekking poles on steep ground. Makes a world of difference, turns me into a 4 legged critter!

[Heredoggydoggy]

I use a segmented monopod as a walking stick quite often because my balance is not as good as it used to be.  It has a V-shaped top so I can use it as a shooting stick too.  If I can sink it into the ground it reduces the side motion, or for fencepost shooting I can grasp the stick and the post, and the rubber V saves marring the stock.  The V unscrews so that I can mount my decoy on it, and adjust the height when I get to my coyote stand.  I have a bipod on the gun, so nothing is lost.

[lostbackpacker]

all the time.  i use a telescoping walking stick.  the older i get(43), the more it helps going down hill

[turkeyfeather]

I always use mine.

[Ingwe]

I always use one when I am packing meat on my packboard. I think it really helps on uneven ground.

[jdb]

Some people swear by them.   I just figured its one more thing to touch the ground and make noise or clang away or go crunch.

i use one and my son gave me hell because I clanged it on rocks