Bowhunting in the rain. Yes or no?
09-14-2002 | 06:58 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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From: Waynesboro Georgia USA
Bowhunting in the rain. Yes or no?
I was cought in the rain this morning. I dont like my bow getting wet. (Cost to much<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle> )
Whats your thoughts about your bow being in the rain.
Whats your thoughts about your bow being in the rain.
09-14-2002 | 07:12 PM
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From: Hebron Maryland USA
RE: Bowhunting in the rain. Yes or no?
well with feathers, rain is not good. But I seen one of the biggest bucks in my life in the rain. I guees if you had some good rain gear and some arrows with plastic vanes, go for it. A light misty rain yeah, a downpour no..........good luck
09-14-2002 | 08:02 PM
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RE: Bowhunting in the rain. Yes or no?
I love to hunt in an all day drizzle! Downpours are not real fun, but they usually don`t last long.
BM20 is right, bloodtrails get washed away. That is why, more than ever, you need to take ONLY close, sure shots. When a deer only runs 25-30 yards, I don`t need much of a trail to follow!<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
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BM20 is right, bloodtrails get washed away. That is why, more than ever, you need to take ONLY close, sure shots. When a deer only runs 25-30 yards, I don`t need much of a trail to follow!<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
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09-14-2002 | 08:14 PM
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Typical Buck
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From: The mountains of Southwest Virginia
RE: Bowhunting in the rain. Yes or no?
Hey bull,
Get the magnum umbrella. Size does matter! LOL!
The small one helps but lets it run off and down your shins if you are in a treestand and can't "ball up" under it. I am just over 6'2 and 235 pounds so It is tough to get under the standard size.
Other than that they are a big help. I also open mine up in front of me as a turkey blind when calling in longbeards.
SF
Get the magnum umbrella. Size does matter! LOL!
The small one helps but lets it run off and down your shins if you are in a treestand and can't "ball up" under it. I am just over 6'2 and 235 pounds so It is tough to get under the standard size.
Other than that they are a big help. I also open mine up in front of me as a turkey blind when calling in longbeards.
SF