Do any of you mothers hunt from the ground? Do you just sit at the bottom of a tree, or behind some brush or something? What scent blockers do you use, and how often do you re-apply?
Also can any of you suggest an affordable treestand for a BIG dude? I'm 6'-2" 340lbs.....
On the ground hay bales can be a great blind. Blowdowns in the woods are good to tuck into. As for scent control, I wash all my clothes in baking soda, spray with scent killer every time I go out, and I like those fresh Earth scent wafers.
I think you may want to check out those 2 man ladder stands. They should be able to handle a big fella. Not the easiest thing to move around, but should be safe.
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I only hunt from the ground. I use natural cover when I can, but I've found the Amerstep Powerhouse blind is real confortable for us large economy sized people. Plenty of room for gear too.
I just got another 120 acres to hunt, exclusive to me and my buddy!!! I know this area has some big bucks on it and one has double drop tines from what I'm told. I have not seen him yet but hopefully I will!!! Hope to get a stand in this weekend.
Sooner, I just the scoop that comes in the bag. You can get like 10 pounds of the stuff in the laundry aisle for a few $$$.The baghas enough to last you 3 seasons I'd bet. I also like to line dry my clothes.
I'm big into calling. I use grunt tubes, antlers later, and the snort wheeze on my wedding ring has brought them in a few times in the heat of the rut.
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Tight lines & shoot straight.
Quit watching TV and go out hunting or fishing.
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"If you ever go into the bush, there are grizzly bears lurking behind just about every bush, waiting to pounce, so you need a powerful gun with huge bullets" - Gatehouse ~ 2004
Go get em Moosehunter21!!! I am so jealous!!!! I have to wait to the 30th of Sept.
Sooner- I agree a two man ladder stand may be for you. Although there are some climbers out there for guys like you but I have no experience or info on them. Check the Summit site the Goliath SS is rated for 350 lbs.
Yep its the 30th for me also! Trying to decide if I want to burn 24 hours vacation to do it or just wait until monday when I am off. I envy you guys that get to take velvet racks!
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Aint no velvet racks kickin about right now... At least not on the elk and moose or mulies.
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"If you ever go into the bush, there are grizzly bears lurking behind just about every bush, waiting to pounce, so you need a powerful gun with huge bullets" - Gatehouse ~ 2004
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