Who uses windicators?
07-02-2007 | 12:59 PM
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Giant Nontypical
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From: Indiana (southern)
Who uses windicators?
Just curious what everyone uses to keep tabs on the wind while on stand.
I use a piece of thread tied on the end of my stabilizer. I have used the powder in the squirt bottle. what is everyone using?? Just to get a new topic (UP IN THE AIR[8D])
I use a piece of thread tied on the end of my stabilizer. I have used the powder in the squirt bottle. what is everyone using?? Just to get a new topic (UP IN THE AIR[8D])
07-02-2007 | 01:08 PM
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RE: Who uses windicators?
I use those little fiberglass puffs out of the dip-can thingy... It workds great. I can't imagine not knowing where my scent is going. In the open woods or field edge, you can watch the puff for a hundred yards. I will take note of the wind stream and then make a decision about the shot based on the direction of the deer and when they will cross that line. It helps my confidence at the very least.
07-02-2007 | 01:10 PM
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RE: Who uses windicators?
Seriously answered. 
yes i have, if i have a good option stand. not always, but yes sometimes! Shifting is gonna happen, but when a front is headed in, weird things happen like tottaly different wind directions. like i said (sometimes) but most of the time no.
yes i have, if i have a good option stand. not always, but yes sometimes! Shifting is gonna happen, but when a front is headed in, weird things happen like tottaly different wind directions. like i said (sometimes) but most of the time no.
ORIGINAL: GMMAT
Serious question here......
Once you're on stand....what difference does it make. Are you gonna get down and leave if it shifts?
Serious question here......
Once you're on stand....what difference does it make. Are you gonna get down and leave if it shifts?
07-02-2007 | 01:14 PM
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RE: Who uses windicators?
Reason I ask......
If the wind's blowing hard enough to affect my shot.....I can pretty much tell which direction it's coming from
. If I've done everything I can to play the wind to my advantage......and it somehow shifts while Im on stand.
Sorry....I'm not leaving.....and I honestly don't know anyone else who would. Some of you guys might.......but I work 5 days a week.....and cherish my hunting time, immensely. I like to play it to my advantage.....but once I'm on stand.....I'm not going to leave because the wind shifted.
Kudos to you guys that are that hardcore.
If the wind's blowing hard enough to affect my shot.....I can pretty much tell which direction it's coming from
. If I've done everything I can to play the wind to my advantage......and it somehow shifts while Im on stand.Sorry....I'm not leaving.....and I honestly don't know anyone else who would. Some of you guys might.......but I work 5 days a week.....and cherish my hunting time, immensely. I like to play it to my advantage.....but once I'm on stand.....I'm not going to leave because the wind shifted.
Kudos to you guys that are that hardcore.
07-02-2007 | 01:15 PM
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RE: Who uses windicators?
I love this answer, hats off to you Arjuna
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I use those little fiberglass puffs out of the dip-can thingy... It workds great. I can't imagine not knowing where my scent is going. In the open woods or field edge, you can watch the puff for a hundred yards. I will take note of the wind stream and then make a decision about the shot based on the direction of the deer and when they will cross that line. It helps my confidence at the very least.
I use those little fiberglass puffs out of the dip-can thingy... It workds great. I can't imagine not knowing where my scent is going. In the open woods or field edge, you can watch the puff for a hundred yards. I will take note of the wind stream and then make a decision about the shot based on the direction of the deer and when they will cross that line. It helps my confidence at the very least.
