Thanks for the input so far, guys. There's a saying: "Buy good once, buy cheap often."
@flags: Wow! That's more than half my check!
I guess I just need to know at this point how much, if any, "insulation" I'd need for hunting late season in Northern NM/ Southern CO. September isn't bad but when the snow hits, brrrrr. Which brings me 'round to this: how much larger than my "normal" shoe size should I go? Realizing that is, that warm wool sox are a must and wiggle room for circulation is half of keeping warm. Thanks!
Originally Posted by
CalHunter
I agree with oldtimer. Used boots are definitely not recommended.
I'm also curious as to your hunting style. Are you sitting still like in a stand or moving a lot? That can make a difference as to which boot might be better for you.
Short answer: no blinds or stands.
My "style" is developing, to say the least. I'd been a tag-along for three seasons before I finally made the draw. I read hunting mags in the head and I go with an experienced hunter -my nephew, LOL!
He's a combination "truck" and "hiking" hunter, meaning we ride around looking for "the signs" then we'll get out and walk a ways. Sometimes we'll sit and call, depending on the tag.
My mid-November cow hunt was over almost as soon as it started, though. We saw the herd at day break, I bailed from the truck and after getting my footing on the frozen ground, got a leg shot at +-350 yds. *Dang it* That's when I ran my old butt up that steep hill to deliver the kill shot. Steep hill with a foot of snow and rocks underneath. Then standing in said snow waiting for my partner. Fun. Can you say expensive hunting boots?