Flashlights to deer stand
07-23-2004, 09:16 AM
#11
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Southern WI
Posts: 1,766
RE: Flashlights to deer stand
Thanks davidw. That is what I wanted to hear. I can't see spending lots. My son has wanted one of the small ones like you are talking about but I didn't know if they were worth the money. Guess we will be checking out Wally world before the season starts.
07-23-2004, 09:17 AM
#12
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Maine
Posts: 3,555
RE: Flashlights to deer stand
Anybody got any suggestions about those small LED lights? Not some of the $50 ones
Do you mean something like this?
http://www.altrec.com/shop/detail/17594/9
or this?
http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/st...26&storeId=226
I personally like the second one better. It runs on standard batteries and is cheaper.
07-23-2004, 10:48 AM
#15
Member
Join Date: Dec 2003
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Posts: 89
RE: Flashlights to deer stand
I always use a light walking in and out. Aside from the safety factor, I think that if the deer can see the light, he can see you. With the light, I can go in more quietly and avoid any brush while walking leaving less scent also. The thing I do with the light is I "cup" the end with my hand and ONLY point it straight down on my feet so there is only a thin stream of light.
07-23-2004, 11:05 AM
#17
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Virginia / West Virginia
Posts: 4,906
RE: Flashlights to deer stand
ORIGINAL: Charlie P
The guy was in your stand on your property? I would have had him arrested for Tresspassing. Then I would have consulted with his parents about what he was about to do. If I didn't strangle him first.
The guy was in your stand on your property? I would have had him arrested for Tresspassing. Then I would have consulted with his parents about what he was about to do. If I didn't strangle him first.
Ditto!
I use a light most times, but not always.
07-23-2004, 11:09 AM
#18
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: I was born in a tree...
Posts: 446
RE: Flashlights to deer stand
thats one of the things they teach you in the hunter saftly courses. i never took the bow hunter saftey course bu they said always to carry a flash light in and out of teh woods, if not for your own sight but to alert other hunters that you are NOT a deer! i think it was probabaly the single best advice i have ever taken out of a safty course. especially after hearing this story... damn
07-23-2004, 01:09 PM
#20
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Warren PA USA
Posts: 1,512
RE: Flashlights to deer stand
I always use mine....a 2 AA cell Maglite. I usually hunt deep in big woods, and getting there usually doesn't involve a road or easy passage. The light is a must in my case, but I feel for you guys that have been 'drawn on'....my heart starting pumping hard when I read it....can't imagine what it felt like to be the target![&:]