Flashlight or no flashlight walking to your stand?
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: North Idaho
Posts: 1,071
they have flashlights that have red led's supposed to not scare off the deer...they seemed to work...but they still get spooked with the noise you make LOL best thing to do is be quiet as possible and get in the stand 1 to 1.5 hrs before sunrise...let things settle and hope for the best!
#5
Typical Buck
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Buffalo, WY
Posts: 992
Flashlight is a must. I dont think a red lens matters. And if your light isn't easy to change bulbs in pitch dark stick a little bitty flashlight in the pack as a spare.
I found out the hard way that its almost impossible to change the bulb on a mini mag lite in the dark without an alternate light source.
I found out the hard way that its almost impossible to change the bulb on a mini mag lite in the dark without an alternate light source.
#7
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,834
Rarely ever use a light. And if I do, its a small red lensed one in my hand and kept/pointed mainly to the ground. I try to get to my stand mainly an hour before hunting.
Last edited by SecondChance; 08-26-2013 at 03:40 AM.
#9
I avoid using a light as much as possible -- just don't seem right sneaking into the woods but shining a light all over the place -- I do carry one with me though, just in case, which is usually a red lens.
#10
I use the Primos Mini Bloodhunter Plus. It has the red light, green light and is also a regular flash light. I really don't think it helps you find blood but it is a great flashlight. It was around $40.00 but well worth the money. I always use it going to and coming from the stand in the dark. Really bright for tracking in the dark. I'm really happy with mine. Joe.