Tips on Staying in My Treestand longer?
07-22-2010, 11:27 AM
#3
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 256
think about what you wife is gonna do or say to make you made
honestly i think the best way is to try and put yourself where you are going to see deer almost all day...or if that doesn't work, try bringing a handheld game (solitare or hangman with no sound work)
honestly i think the best way is to try and put yourself where you are going to see deer almost all day...or if that doesn't work, try bringing a handheld game (solitare or hangman with no sound work)
07-22-2010, 01:29 PM
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 1,304
Question is a little vague. I could go any number of ways for giving a few tips. Could you be more specific? Aches? Boredom? Fatigue? Fidgety? Cold?
I'll start with this...
I'd suggest getting a comfortable seat cushion and don't be stingy with the wallet either. If you are not comfortable sitting, you will move around more always trying to re-adjust or work the soreness out. I bought a Hunt Comfort seat cushion and it's awesome! Gander Mtn has them for $60 and other retail/online outfits have them too. I thought at first it was a little high, but now I don't have any regrets. In fact, yes I do...
I wish I would have bought it sooner!
Good luck,
iSnipe
I'll start with this...
I'd suggest getting a comfortable seat cushion and don't be stingy with the wallet either. If you are not comfortable sitting, you will move around more always trying to re-adjust or work the soreness out. I bought a Hunt Comfort seat cushion and it's awesome! Gander Mtn has them for $60 and other retail/online outfits have them too. I thought at first it was a little high, but now I don't have any regrets. In fact, yes I do...
I wish I would have bought it sooner!
Good luck,
iSnipe
07-22-2010, 01:40 PM
#5
Fork Horn
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: New York
Posts: 132
Bufinator thats funny and true lol
Bring a book(huntin book) and a lunch works for me that way i dont get hungry siting in the stand thinkin about how hungry that way i am more focused on what may walk by my stand for a shot lol
Bring a book(huntin book) and a lunch works for me that way i dont get hungry siting in the stand thinkin about how hungry that way i am more focused on what may walk by my stand for a shot lol
07-22-2010, 04:52 PM
#6
Fork Horn
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: South Dakota
Posts: 147
I have to second the book idea. Before I started reading on stand I would get down after only 3 or 4 hours, now I can stay in for a whole day if later in the season(rut). Just carry in a few snacks and your set for the day.
07-22-2010, 05:07 PM
#7
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Camp Lejeune, NC
Posts: 3,869
Confortable seat, boots, and something to keep boredom from setting in. I like the book idea and may try that next time I'm on stand. I usually have my iPhone with me to keep me busy in between passing 160 class bucks waiting for that 180.... HAHA!
07-22-2010, 06:26 PM
#9
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: IL
Posts: 6,575
certainly later in the year....makes it easier....less daylight, those early days of OCT feels like forever some days....come November daylight wanes and i find it easier...
stay warm, full, hydrated, keep alert...do what you can...
stay warm, full, hydrated, keep alert...do what you can...
07-23-2010, 03:12 AM
#10
Super Moderator
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Seagrove N.C. USA
Posts: 7,279
1. Don't tie your boot strings to tight.
Tight boots cut of circulation, and make your feet get cold faster.
2. Carry an extra pair of socks and change them, at lunch time.
It will make you feel like you have been sleeping, and refreshed.
3. A couple wraps of Duct tape around your boot laces, will keep the grass, and briers from untying the strings.
4. Wear layers instead of a thick bulky coat, and pants.
While wearing layers, you can take off some of the layers if it gets warm.
But you can't take off any thing with a big bulky coat, or pants.
Kind of loose fitting, tight stuff makes you un1. Don't tie your boot strings to tight.
Tight boots cut of circulation, and make your feet get cold faster.
2. Carry an extra pair of socks and change them, at lunch time.
It will make you feel like you have been sleeping, and refreshed.
3. A couple wraps of Duct tape around your boot laces, will keep the grass, and briers from untying the strings.
4. Wear layers instead of a thick bulky coat, and pants.
While wearing layers, you can take off some of the layers if it gets warm.
But you can't take off any thing with a big bulky coat, or pants.
Kind of loose fitting, tight stuff makes you uncomfortable.
5. Wear an insulated warm hat, and bring a non insulated hat for when it gets warm.
And some warm and non warm gloves with finger holes for the trigger.
6. Bring non noisy lunch, some that doesn’t rattle, and or cringe.
And a thermos of coffee or some hot liquid to help keep warm.
7. A comfortable tree stand, with a big platform, and remember the fall restraint system.
8. Bring some form of rain gear, you won't be there to long if you are wet.
9. Get an arm rest in case you fall asleep, and to rest your gun, or a bow hanger.
10. One or two of those little arms that you put beside you to hang extra gear on, that attach to the tree.
11. Attach a detailed map to where you are hunting, so you can be found if something goes wrong.
In your windshield, or on the driver’s side window.
But most of all is to be careful, and safe, so you can hunt again another day.
And have fun.
.
5. Wear an insulated warm hat, and bring a non insulated hat for when it gets warm.
And some warm and non warm gloves with finger holes for the trigger.
6. Bring non noisy lunch, some that doesn’t rattle, and or cringe.
And a thermos of coffee or some hot liquid to help keep warm.
7. A comfortable tree stand, with a big platform, and remember the fall restraint system.
8. Bring some form of rain gear, you won't be there to long if you are wet.
9. Get an arm rest in case you fall asleep, and to rest your gun, or a bow hanger.
10. One or two of those little arms that you put beside you to hang extra gear on, that attach to the tree.
11. Attach a detailed map to where you are hunting, so you can be found if something goes wrong.
In your windshield, or on the driver’s side window.
12. Bring some unscented Toilet Paper.
But most of all is to be careful, and safe, so you can hunt again another day.
And have fun.
Tight boots cut of circulation, and make your feet get cold faster.
2. Carry an extra pair of socks and change them, at lunch time.
It will make you feel like you have been sleeping, and refreshed.
3. A couple wraps of Duct tape around your boot laces, will keep the grass, and briers from untying the strings.
4. Wear layers instead of a thick bulky coat, and pants.
While wearing layers, you can take off some of the layers if it gets warm.
But you can't take off any thing with a big bulky coat, or pants.
Kind of loose fitting, tight stuff makes you un1. Don't tie your boot strings to tight.
Tight boots cut of circulation, and make your feet get cold faster.
2. Carry an extra pair of socks and change them, at lunch time.
It will make you feel like you have been sleeping, and refreshed.
3. A couple wraps of Duct tape around your boot laces, will keep the grass, and briers from untying the strings.
4. Wear layers instead of a thick bulky coat, and pants.
While wearing layers, you can take off some of the layers if it gets warm.
But you can't take off any thing with a big bulky coat, or pants.
Kind of loose fitting, tight stuff makes you uncomfortable.
5. Wear an insulated warm hat, and bring a non insulated hat for when it gets warm.
And some warm and non warm gloves with finger holes for the trigger.
6. Bring non noisy lunch, some that doesn’t rattle, and or cringe.
And a thermos of coffee or some hot liquid to help keep warm.
7. A comfortable tree stand, with a big platform, and remember the fall restraint system.
8. Bring some form of rain gear, you won't be there to long if you are wet.
9. Get an arm rest in case you fall asleep, and to rest your gun, or a bow hanger.
10. One or two of those little arms that you put beside you to hang extra gear on, that attach to the tree.
11. Attach a detailed map to where you are hunting, so you can be found if something goes wrong.
In your windshield, or on the driver’s side window.
But most of all is to be careful, and safe, so you can hunt again another day.
And have fun.
.
5. Wear an insulated warm hat, and bring a non insulated hat for when it gets warm.
And some warm and non warm gloves with finger holes for the trigger.
6. Bring non noisy lunch, some that doesn’t rattle, and or cringe.
And a thermos of coffee or some hot liquid to help keep warm.
7. A comfortable tree stand, with a big platform, and remember the fall restraint system.
8. Bring some form of rain gear, you won't be there to long if you are wet.
9. Get an arm rest in case you fall asleep, and to rest your gun, or a bow hanger.
10. One or two of those little arms that you put beside you to hang extra gear on, that attach to the tree.
11. Attach a detailed map to where you are hunting, so you can be found if something goes wrong.
In your windshield, or on the driver’s side window.
12. Bring some unscented Toilet Paper.
But most of all is to be careful, and safe, so you can hunt again another day.
And have fun.
