Post by: emac on August 10, 2014, 06:12:15 PM
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Post by: Bean Counter on August 10, 2014, 06:52:21 PM
I have a regular metal folding chair and I know what you mean about every squeak annoying the mess out of ya. I am going to try putting oil on the joints when I go out in a few weeks for summer archery deer.
Post by: mjustice79 on August 10, 2014, 09:23:53 PM
Post by: huntnnw on August 10, 2014, 10:32:15 PM
Post by: Dhoey07 on August 11, 2014, 08:49:15 AM
Post by: bobcat on August 11, 2014, 09:00:22 AM
Before that I had a folding chair that was too tall, so that I couldn't see out the window without having to move my head down.
Twice I had an elk in front of me, at 10 yards, but both times didn't get a shot. If I had been sitting lower I may have seen the elk coming in, rather than being surprised when I ducked down to look out the window and an elk was standing there.
And that brings up the other issue. My bait was too close. 25 yards would have been much better. 10 yards was just too close and they could hear and/or smell me too easily. I knew that was an issue, but kind of rushed into getting the blind setup before the season opened, and just hoped it would work out.
Lesson learned.
Post by: BULLBLASTER on August 11, 2014, 10:27:39 AM
Post by: lokidog on August 11, 2014, 04:27:40 PM
Post by: Jeeper on August 12, 2014, 07:05:26 AM
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on August 12, 2014, 07:30:09 AM
Post by: Dhoey07 on August 12, 2014, 07:52:52 AM
Post by: irishevox on August 12, 2014, 07:54:20 AM
Post by: Maverick on August 12, 2014, 09:26:34 AM
Post by: irishevox on August 12, 2014, 09:30:40 AM
Post by: Maverick on August 12, 2014, 09:40:25 AM
Post by: Dhoey07 on August 12, 2014, 09:46:25 AM
And yes, brush your blind and bring scent cover spray
Post by: Maverick on August 12, 2014, 09:50:38 AM
Post by: Dhoey07 on August 12, 2014, 10:02:24 AM
Any specific spray you'd recommend?
Not sure if one actually works better than the other but i used this http://www.cabelas.com/product/Hunting/Scents-Scent-Eliminators/Scents-Scent-Eliminators%7C/pc/104791680/c/104766480/sc/104556780/Wildlife-Research-Center174-Super-Charged174-Scent-Killer174/746004.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fscents-scent-eliminators%2F_%2FN-1100116%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104556780%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMMcat104791680%253Bcat104766480&WTz_l=SBC%3BMMcat104791680%3Bcat104766480%3Bcat104556780 (http://www.cabelas.com/product/Hunting/Scents-Scent-Eliminators/Scents-Scent-Eliminators%7C/pc/104791680/c/104766480/sc/104556780/Wildlife-Research-Center174-Super-Charged174-Scent-Killer174/746004.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fscents-scent-eliminators%2F_%2FN-1100116%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104556780%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMMcat104791680%253Bcat104766480&WTz_l=SBC%3BMMcat104791680%3Bcat104766480%3Bcat104556780)
And this one i didn't like cause it smelt funny to me
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/281389199273?lpid=82 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/281389199273?lpid=82)
Post by: irishevox on August 12, 2014, 10:12:30 AM
Post by: turkeyfeather on August 12, 2014, 10:32:48 AM
I use a 5 gallon bucket. It's the right height for my blind and i use it to carry out any food for the deer that day.:yeah: Same thing we do.
Post by: mtbeav on August 12, 2014, 10:41:24 AM
Post by: Jingles on August 12, 2014, 10:59:07 AM
Last year I ended up using a plastic milk crate, because it was quiet but mostly because it was the right height.
Before that I had a folding chair that was too tall, so that I couldn't see out the window without having to move my head down.
Twice I had an elk in front of me, at 10 yards, but both times didn't get a shot. If I had been sitting lower I may have seen the elk coming in, rather than being surprised when I ducked down to look out the window and an elk was standing there.
And that brings up the other issue. My bait was too close. 25 yards would have been much better. 10 yards was just too close and they could hear and/or smell me too easily. I knew that was an issue, but kind of rushed into getting the blind setup before the season opened, and just hoped it would work out.
Lesson learned.
Would recommend a metal milk crate for some Plastic is only safe for so much weight. If you are so inclined to use a bucket you can get a bucket seat http://www.icefish.com/catalog/inventory.php (http://www.icefish.com/catalog/inventory.php) Padded seat that fits both the taller 5 gallon buckets and the shorter 3 gallon buckets
As far as what to do while passing the time get a Kindle and load it up with books or magazines to read Light weight, and batteries last a long time usually only need to recharge mine once a week with reading everyday
Post by: bowguy on August 12, 2014, 08:14:55 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on August 12, 2014, 08:19:43 PM
I got two salt block but what other bait do you use bobcat? I figured a few bags of apples would do fine...? Should I go setup my blind now and risk it getting taken? I know I should have started baiting a long time ago but late is better than never. I'll probably spend the first week of sept in the blind.
For elk? 50lbs of apples plus a week or so.
Post by: mjustice79 on August 15, 2014, 09:44:42 PM
Post by: Dhoey07 on August 16, 2014, 05:44:24 AM
Bowguy is spot on! Question on the baiting. For the record, I am all FOR baiting. IMHO its no different than using scents and whatnot. The question is, do yall have a problem with the deer turning nocturnal when you do throw out your corn, apples, etc?
Last year I got pictures on my cam within 10 minutes of leaving the bait. There was a doe I swear would see me walk out and pretty much meet me there lol. So if you do bait right at dark or during the night then it might effect their schedule, but I think that they're nocturnal on their own
Post by: bowguy on August 16, 2014, 07:53:49 AM
Bowguy is spot on! Question on the baiting. For the record, I am all FOR baiting. IMHO its no different than using scents and whatnot. The question is, do yall have a problem with the deer turning nocturnal when you do throw out your corn, apples, etc?
Last year I got pictures on my cam within 10 minutes of leaving the bait. There was a doe I swear would see me walk out and pretty much meet me there lol. So if you do bait right at dark or during the night then it might effect their schedule, but I think that they're nocturnal on their own
:yeah:
Can't speak from experience if they go nocturnal with bait such as apples. We typically pull our licks a couple days before season when we pull our cams. Figure the animals are already patterned to going there and we only need one to make the visit and we'll lights out.
Post by: lokidog on August 17, 2014, 09:05:05 PM
Bowguy is spot on! Question on the baiting. For the record, I am all FOR baiting. IMHO its no different than using scents and whatnot. The question is, do yall have a problem with the deer turning nocturnal when you do throw out your corn, apples, etc?
Last year I got pictures on my cam within 10 minutes of leaving the bait. There was a doe I swear would see me walk out and pretty much meet me there lol. So if you do bait right at dark or during the night then it might effect their schedule, but I think that they're nocturnal on their own
:yeah:
Can't speak from experience if they go nocturnal with bait such as apples. We typically pull our licks a couple days before season when we pull our cams. Figure the animals are already patterned to going there and we only need one to make the visit and we'll lights out.
I only place bait in the morning or afternoon to
Post by: bowguy on August 17, 2014, 09:51:15 PM
Bowguy is spot on! Question on the baiting. For the record, I am all FOR baiting. IMHO its no different than using scents and whatnot. The question is, do yall have a problem with the deer turning nocturnal when you do throw out your corn, apples, etc?
Last year I got pictures on my cam within 10 minutes of leaving the bait. There was a doe I swear would see me walk out and pretty much meet me there lol. So if you do bait right at dark or during the night then it might effect their schedule, but I think that they're nocturnal on their own
:yeah:
Can't speak from experience if they go nocturnal with bait such as apples. We typically pull our licks a couple days before season when we pull our cams. Figure the animals are already patterned to going there and we only need one to make the visit and we'll lights out.
I only place bait in the morning or afternoon topreventlimit rewarding them for showing up at night. But, then again, I have the luxury of mostly tossing my 3 or 4 apples from a road, driveway, or after a very short walk. 8)
Sure just keep bragging. Lol I'd do the same if I could.
Post by: lokidog on August 18, 2014, 08:21:32 AM
Sure just keep bragging. Lol I'd do the same if I could.
:chuckle: Definitely one of the perks where I live. :tup: