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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: raydog on June 26, 2013, 07:51:54 PM

Title: Gravel roads
Post by: raydog on June 26, 2013, 07:51:54 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Gravel roads
Post by: Alan K on June 26, 2013, 07:58:58 PM: 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!
Title: Re: Gravel roads
Post by: Bullkllr on June 26, 2013, 08:06:20 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Gravel roads
Post by: norsepeak on June 26, 2013, 08:25:01 PM: sneaky feet, do a google search.
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Post by: TommyGun496 on June 26, 2013, 08:28:51 PM: Moccasins!
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Post by: dreamunelk on June 26, 2013, 08:37:55 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Gravel roads
Post by: akirkland on June 26, 2013, 08:43:24 PM: Carpet. Mexicans use carpet to cover their tracks coming into the country. I figure it might be a bit quieter as well.
Title: Re: Gravel roads
Post by: lokidog on June 26, 2013, 09:44:46 PM: Quote from: akirkland on June 26, 2013, 08:43:24 PM
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.
Title: Re: Gravel roads
Post by: Mudman on June 26, 2013, 10:13:23 PM: Air Jordans? :chuckle: I don't walk on gravel if I can help it. Ditch is quieter and tip toes slowly. Im googleing sneaky feet now!
Title: Re: Gravel roads
Post by: Harborhunter on June 26, 2013, 10:14:38 PM: Walk on the edge of the road in the grass. That is a lot quieter than walking in the gravel.
Title: Re: Gravel roads
Post by: lokidog on June 26, 2013, 10:18:24 PM: Quote from: Mudman on June 26, 2013, 10:13:23 PM
Air Jordans? :chuckle: 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.
Title: Re: Gravel roads
Post by: Mudman on June 26, 2013, 10:20:10 PM: Yup. Careful if ya google sneaky feet! I got wrong website with male model pics-some full nudity! :yike: :bdid:
Title: Re: Gravel roads
Post by: huntnnw on June 26, 2013, 10:30:15 PM: I have some wool slip overs that strap to my boots..quite quiet
Title: Re: Gravel roads
Post by: raydog on June 27, 2013, 07:04:40 AM: Quote from: huntnnw on June 26, 2013, 10:30:15 PM
I have some wool slip overs that strap to my boots..quite quiet
is it homemade or bought?
Title: Re: Gravel roads
Post by: addicted2hunting on June 28, 2013, 03:20:47 AM: Quote from: Harborhunter on June 26, 2013, 10:14:38 PM
Walk on the edge of the road in the grass. That is a lot quieter than walking in the gravel.

exactly what I do.
Title: Re: Gravel roads
Post by: YoterHunter on June 28, 2013, 01:14:06 PM: Glue on some felt soles . For wadding shoes.
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Post by: dscubame on June 28, 2013, 01:15:22 PM: This cracks me up. :)
Title: Re: Gravel roads
Post by: Jonathan_S on June 28, 2013, 01:16:43 PM: Quote from: YoterHunter on June 28, 2013, 01:14:06 PM
Glue on some felt soles . For wadding shoes.

I'd not advise walking downhill on pine needles with this setup. :bdid:
Title: Re: Gravel roads
Post by: 724wd on June 28, 2013, 01:34:25 PM: Quote from: TommyGun496 on June 26, 2013, 08:28:51 PM
Moccasins!

:yeah: LOVE my moccasins! :tup:
Title: Re: Gravel roads
Post by: TheHunt on June 28, 2013, 02:24:30 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Gravel roads
Post by: larchmountainman on June 28, 2013, 02:38:47 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Gravel roads
Post by: addicted2hunting on June 28, 2013, 02:55:52 PM: or bare foot (it'll make a man out of ya)! 8)
Title: Re: Gravel roads
Post by: jason stevens on June 29, 2013, 09:24:07 AM: Get off the roads.more animals in the woods
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Post by: WaHeadhunter on June 29, 2013, 07:07:18 PM: :yeah:

This post has to be a joke. :dunno:
Title: Re: Gravel roads
Post by: dscubame on June 29, 2013, 08:21:40 PM: Quote from: larchmountainman on June 28, 2013, 02:38:47 PM
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!
Title: Re: Gravel roads
Post by: raydog on June 29, 2013, 08:30:32 PM: Quote from: WaHeadhunter on June 29, 2013, 07:07:18 PM
:yeah:

This post has to be a joke. :dunno:
What makes you think it is a joke
Title: Re: Gravel roads
Post by: BNAElkhntr on June 29, 2013, 09:10:39 PM: Quote from: norsepeak on June 26, 2013, 08:25:01 PM
sneaky feet, do a google search.
:yeah: 3 big Bucks late season have fell they seem to like the road searching for Does
Title: Re: Gravel roads
Post by: raydog on June 30, 2013, 07:51:08 AM: Quote from: BNAElkhntr on June 29, 2013, 09:10:39 PM
Quote from: norsepeak on June 26, 2013, 08:25:01 PM
sneaky feet, do a google search.
:yeah: 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. :dunno: