Hunting From an Elevated Position..
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Hunting From an Elevated Position..
I ground hunt a while after it gets COLD! [;
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I got a good picture of this canebrake's tail...
And then I got a picture for size reference. Then I put away the camera, picked up the Axiom, and went on to a TALL stand!
http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Tensh ... f.jpg.html]
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I got a good picture of this canebrake's tail...
And then I got a picture for size reference. Then I put away the camera, picked up the Axiom, and went on to a TALL stand!
http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Tensh ... f.jpg.html]
Axiom with a Murphy's G String
Older Exomax with Triggertech Trigger
Nikon Bolt xr
Vortex Viper xbr
Firebolts with 150gr Boltcutters
Executioners with 125gr G5 Strikers
Older Exomax with Triggertech Trigger
Nikon Bolt xr
Vortex Viper xbr
Firebolts with 150gr Boltcutters
Executioners with 125gr G5 Strikers
Re: Hunting From an Elevated Position..
Wow, that's a big one!! You know grilled Rattlesnake is pretty good. I came across one half that size while scouting.....tasty little critter.
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Re: Hunting From an Elevated Position..
Choot 'em!
(in my best "Swamp People" voice)
(in my best "Swamp People" voice)
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Re: Hunting From an Elevated Position..
Yup thats a nice fat one, i haven't saw any here on my place. I used to find them all the time down home n biggens like yers also.
Re: Hunting From an Elevated Position..
People's jaws drop when I tell them that I catch and RELEASE them on my hunting property... [;
I'm not opposed to killing one for eating it or using the skin to make something, but I don't kill them just "because" like to many others do! I've grown up catching them and keepin' 'em as pets, and also scootin' them on across the road, etc.. But I WOULD eat one if I catch a wild hair.
I'm not opposed to killing one for eating it or using the skin to make something, but I don't kill them just "because" like to many others do! I've grown up catching them and keepin' 'em as pets, and also scootin' them on across the road, etc.. But I WOULD eat one if I catch a wild hair.
Axiom with a Murphy's G String
Older Exomax with Triggertech Trigger
Nikon Bolt xr
Vortex Viper xbr
Firebolts with 150gr Boltcutters
Executioners with 125gr G5 Strikers
Older Exomax with Triggertech Trigger
Nikon Bolt xr
Vortex Viper xbr
Firebolts with 150gr Boltcutters
Executioners with 125gr G5 Strikers
Re: Hunting From an Elevated Position..
Ahh the snakes, all gods creatures have a purpose, maybe minus the cockroach
Brad
Brad
Mad max 380
Stock string
Dr stirrup kit
Zombie slayers
Rage Hypodermic 100 gr
Leupold Crossbones
Stock string
Dr stirrup kit
Zombie slayers
Rage Hypodermic 100 gr
Leupold Crossbones
Re: Hunting From an Elevated Position..
Another great reason to hunt from a stand!!
2016 Matrix 350LE, Munchmount, RBB, Hawke XB1
Wolverine, Munchmount
Vixenmaster Strings
Wolverine, Munchmount
Vixenmaster Strings
Re: Hunting From an Elevated Position..
And to use a flashlight when walking to and from in the dark. I've almost stepped on a few critters that were a lot easier to see than that would be.Pinpoint wrote:Another great reason to hunt from a stand!!
DuckHunt
Micro Wolverine/Matrix 350 SE
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Re: Hunting From an Elevated Position..
For some reason, I always have a fear of walking too close to a deer in the dark. I think I'd probably mess my britches if a large-bodied animal rubbed up against my elbow, or simply hoofed-off from a close proximity of, say, 2 to 4 feet away..
I don't like using a flashlight when getting to my stand, but I WILL try to get there as quick as possible, and if I'm unsure of the crunchies (sticks, branches, leaves, etc..) in my path, I'll stop and shine only when necessary. [=
I do believe that snakes have their place--even the venomous ones. And I agree that some INSECTS are just superfluous.
I don't like using a flashlight when getting to my stand, but I WILL try to get there as quick as possible, and if I'm unsure of the crunchies (sticks, branches, leaves, etc..) in my path, I'll stop and shine only when necessary. [=
I do believe that snakes have their place--even the venomous ones. And I agree that some INSECTS are just superfluous.
Axiom with a Murphy's G String
Older Exomax with Triggertech Trigger
Nikon Bolt xr
Vortex Viper xbr
Firebolts with 150gr Boltcutters
Executioners with 125gr G5 Strikers
Older Exomax with Triggertech Trigger
Nikon Bolt xr
Vortex Viper xbr
Firebolts with 150gr Boltcutters
Executioners with 125gr G5 Strikers
Re: Hunting From an Elevated Position..
I hate snakes here in pa archery hunting that is big one there...I have sat in my summit treestand and saw rattlers with birds in their mouths going by ..Also with brook trout while fishing..
Re: Hunting From an Elevated Position..
Walking in the dark I have had deer snort at me from 10 yards. Thought I was going to mess my pants!! My heart was racing so fast I had to sit down and rest
I have also come within a couple of yards from stepping on a porcupine. Glad I heard it stir at the last minute otherwise my morning might have been ruined before it started!!
I have also come within a couple of yards from stepping on a porcupine. Glad I heard it stir at the last minute otherwise my morning might have been ruined before it started!!
Micro 335 - Vixenmaster String, Diablo, Slick Trick 150
M380 - Hawke XB30 Pro, Vixenmaster String, Quill, VPA 150 / FOC
M380 - Hawke XB30 Pro, Vixenmaster String, Quill, VPA 150 / FOC