What do you do to pass the time while sitting in your stand ?
08-30-2003, 02:23 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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What do you do to pass the time while sitting in your stand ?
What do you do when you are in you are in your stand waiting? I have heard some people read a book, some listen to a walkman, and some will play games. I' m too busy listening and watching to do anything.... sometimes I will watch the birds and squirrels. I have dozed off on occasion.
08-30-2003, 10:01 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Walnut MS USA
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RE: What do you do to pass the time while sitting in your stand ?
I have read a mag or two, sometimes sharpen my knife. If in one of the box blinds, do housekeeping, webs, leaves etc. watch birds, even have had some actually fly right into the blinds, see me sitting there and zoom, gone. If a squirrel is visible, I bark at them getting them excited. I have gotten 2 deer that way, as they cam in to find what was going on. Had a little 4 point walk pass, grunted when his view of me was blocked. He froze, starting looking all over. Figured if there was another buck in the area it had to be bigger than him. Carefully turned and snuck out the way he came in. He was almost shaking with fear. I also check the trees in the timber, expecially any that may be good firewood if their tops are starting to die. Less chance of dozing off if I keep my mind active.
Russ
Russ
08-30-2003, 10:58 AM
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RE: What do you do to pass the time while sitting in your stand ?
Pray,Think of the past,and what could of been. in my life including every aspect. Think of Nam, Wonder about the future and death.Cant wait to see my grandmothers and dads and my buddies. AND of course day dream of that 180 booner. And eat pizza
08-30-2003, 11:18 AM
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Location: Wake Forest NC USA
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RE: What do you do to pass the time while sitting in your stand ?
I think of the wonder of creation and the God that made everything, including me. God must be great. He made deer, and gave them just the right combination of smarts and senses to confound the best of dedicated hunters.
08-30-2003, 11:28 AM
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RE: What do you do to pass the time while sitting in your stand ?
thats the best part....sitting there...relaxing....not worrying about anything else in the world....watching all the other animals around....peace and quiet....imagine deer coming out where i think they will and letting the anticipation build up.....but really hunting to me is about getting away from life....its a time to clear my thoughts and leave everything behind and just enjoy the beautiful day.....seeing the game im after and harvesting game just makes it so much sweeter......
08-31-2003, 09:52 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
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RE: What do you do to pass the time while sitting in your stand ?
I pay attention.
I' ve always heard that the difference between a great stand and a bad stand can be merely 100 yards.
I pay attention and don' t want to miss a thing.
I' ve always heard that the difference between a great stand and a bad stand can be merely 100 yards.
I pay attention and don' t want to miss a thing.
08-31-2003, 12:25 PM
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RE: What do you do to pass the time while sitting in your stand ?
Great question,
That depends on the weather, if its sunny, I write, take notes try to see if I can add notes to the books I want to write, I also reflect on the creation that God has allowed us to enjoy, the animals, sunsets, sunrises. I am thankful that I can enjoy the great outdoors, and thank the Lord for that. If its raining, then I pray and wait.....
Dr. Mike
That depends on the weather, if its sunny, I write, take notes try to see if I can add notes to the books I want to write, I also reflect on the creation that God has allowed us to enjoy, the animals, sunsets, sunrises. I am thankful that I can enjoy the great outdoors, and thank the Lord for that. If its raining, then I pray and wait.....
Dr. Mike