Jason, good to hear from you. I actually thought of the rattling antlers but thought it might be a little too obvious. Plus I was trying to stay as quiet as possible otherwise as I suspected deer may be creeping my way in fear of the mighty hunter.
And no chest waders but I do believe he was wearing a fishing vest of some sort - honestly - over his camo overalls. It seems like once or twice a year he convinces the local paper to write a story about his hunting or fishing exploits, most of which are fabrications. I don't know how there could be any walleye left the way he catches them.