Rogue was right on! Either maccasins or felt/velvet boot covers. I've lived in N.E.-Orego, S.E.-Idaho, N.W.-Nevada and Central California, The wind is your best friend, those afternoon thermals need to be usedto your advantage. A recent book I skimmed through and am ordering is Backcountry Bowhunting by Cameron Hanes a great resource for the Spot and stalker. Talk about a rush, Spot and stalk is it!. Let us know how it goes.