Well I'm out of my cast for a week now. Bob (GR8) sent me his walking boot and I thoroughly enjoyed it while working around the garage. I've worn it a couple times since.

I don't however where it hunting. In my rubber boots, I have support and I can actually walk without crutches. I shouldn't but I can. Yesterday I walked the 1/4 mile into my stand in the dark. It was difficult and slow (which is good) but tiresome. When we left the stand I radioed Kurt and said if he gets back to the truck, grab my crutches and meet me. He made it half way to my stand before I made it halfway out. I was tired.

Last night I got to thinking about it and I know this is nothing new and it's been discussed many times across these boards.....

I wonder if I can use the mountain bike. It's a field access road I'm on....why not. I tried it last night and sure enough, no pull on the Achilles, no pull on my incision or scar tissue and it's quick, quiet and clean.

This morning I mountain biked into and out of my stand without incident. I know will be able to hunt alone when Kurt goes home and there will be almost no days when I won't get afield from now to the end of the season. We are headed out now.....good luck guys.

When I write my field journal this weekend I will include photos and expound on the issue. Thanks all, see you after dark.

Good luck, ROb (and Kurt).

Call me if you have a story.

Glad to hear you're still making progress. I'm heading out the door right now too. Good luck.

BTW: You haven't happened upon any deer hunter smileys have you?

Well be careful, we don't need you wiping out on a bike

Best of luck

Will you be wearing the boot while riding?

Where theres a Will theres a Way!
Got a kick out of the smilie on the bike too

Glad to hear your getting around, Just take it easy.

Heal quickly!

Do you just park the bike at the base of your tree?

Glad to hear you are healing quickly.

Good Luck Rob! By the way the smilie is awesome!

good luck man i use an old mountain bike to get to my stands down the street it works like a charm[8D]