walking in the dark
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I don't have anything more to contribute that hasn't already been covered except I whole-heartedly second the use of clear safety glasses. I've been wearing them for many years after seeing people lose eyes to branches and almost losing one myself. I also wear them at night when boating, ATVing, motorcycling etc to prevent getting hit in the eyes by bugs.
I'd really like to hear what DanO's walk in is like. Could you please elaborate DanO? I searched but nothing really relevant came up. Thanks!
I'd really like to hear what DanO's walk in is like. Could you please elaborate DanO? I searched but nothing really relevant came up. Thanks!
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i carry a flash lite in my hand when walking in the dark .more then once i have shown it around the corner and liote up a hunter that should not have been there .i doo not want anybody shooting at me in the dark .i find i can see very well in the dark and us the light just to let others now were i am .be safe all and good luck DUTCH
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Depending on the stand I am hunting I may or may not use a flashlight. A couple stands are a must, just too darn dark, ie. can't see hand in front of face, in the thick stuff especially when there is no moon.
I also use reflective tape, bought in rolls. Tear small pieces off and nail them to the base of trees so when I use a light it is pointing at the ground.
Keep a roll of reflective tape in your pack for tracking deer in the evening, much easier to see then flagging tape.
I also use reflective tape, bought in rolls. Tear small pieces off and nail them to the base of trees so when I use a light it is pointing at the ground.
Keep a roll of reflective tape in your pack for tracking deer in the evening, much easier to see then flagging tape.
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Cap light or headlamp.
I use the green ligh as well.
I also carry a spare white light for after dark recoveries or skinning chores
I use the green ligh as well.
I also carry a spare white light for after dark recoveries or skinning chores
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I do like crazyfarmer
I wear a headlamp and keep it pointed to the ground a short distance in front of me. If the light spooks game then I will just have to live with that cuz I gotta see where I am goin. I tend to be much quieter getting to my stand when I can see where I am placing my feet.
And when I hunt WV I sometimes carry a handheld too.
Because of 600lb bears ! haha
and rattlesnakes
and copperheads
and the always rumored to exist mountain lion
Every bear I have run in to has always gone the other way once they knew I was there. But I worry about baby bear on one side of the trail...mamma bear on the other side of the trail...and me in the MIDDLE...in the DARK
I wear a headlamp and keep it pointed to the ground a short distance in front of me. If the light spooks game then I will just have to live with that cuz I gotta see where I am goin. I tend to be much quieter getting to my stand when I can see where I am placing my feet.
And when I hunt WV I sometimes carry a handheld too.
Because of 600lb bears ! haha
and rattlesnakes
and copperheads
and the always rumored to exist mountain lion
Every bear I have run in to has always gone the other way once they knew I was there. But I worry about baby bear on one side of the trail...mamma bear on the other side of the trail...and me in the MIDDLE...in the DARK
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I use a head light. I don't like tripping and walking into spider webs anymore than anyone else. I put reflective tacks on the tree that I climb up in. I usally know my way in but I like to put the tacks on so I can find my tree quicker. I have walked up to porcupines before in the dark and I'm glad I had my light.
If you are not sure of your way around the land I would mark trees with the reflective tacks every 50 yds. They stick out pretty good in the dark when the light hits them.
If you are not sure of your way around the land I would mark trees with the reflective tacks every 50 yds. They stick out pretty good in the dark when the light hits them.
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surprisingly no one mentioned using gps unit,just waypoint each stand location and when ready to return to that stand, call up that waypoint and do a "go to" trust the unit and follow the direction indicator. when unit says arriving at destination you can reach out and touch the blind or tree that the stand is in. allows for minimum use of a light and no flags or reflectors to give your location away to others
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Typically, there is enough moonlight to get me into the woods and to my stand.
However, I have a flashlight in my hand, anyway. I figure the deer can see me regardless, I may as well be safe.
However, I have a flashlight in my hand, anyway. I figure the deer can see me regardless, I may as well be safe.
I'd rather wear out than rust out.
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