caddis75
Lil-Rokslider
Hello all, I am a new hunter in PA, 4D. Thanks to all your past help with my bow. I have it tuned and it shoots well out to 30 yards. This is my first archery season, second in total, and I just spent the first day in my stand on public land, and I have questions:
I got my stand for free. It is quite heavy, and small, and uncomfortable. I chose a spot about .2 miles from a dirt road on public land. It is a simple seat, small platform, and ladder from Field and Stream.
1. I chose my stand to look over a well-worn deer trail with lots of scrapes. I don't have a range finder, so I measured out some shots based on the trusty Pythagorean theorem and the deer trail is an 11-yard shot from my stand. I have good concealment behind me and to my left, but no concealment in front of me or to my right. Deer can see me from about 150 yards to my South up a mountain and West along a fence line. Should I move it? I am thinking of moving it closer to the creek towards the thick area of sticker bushes. It was a pain to drag in and set up, so I may just buy another stand that is more mobile.
2. I spent a day in my stand -6 am -7 pm and had two issues. I was cold as heck (Low 42, high 55, I had on medium socks, Hanwag boots, Kuiu attack pants, a light merino top, a Kuiu peloton top, light gloves, and a light hat. It was stupid, but that is all the camo I have. I was also extremely uncomfortable, the seat was tiny and the platform was super small. The most comfortable position for me was standing and leaning on the tree. I also didn't enjoy the free feeling I had. I have a muddy harness that hooks up to a tree strap. I did not feel comfortable if I fell asleep, so I climbed down and had a nap at the base of the tree. I know, but I was really tired.
3. Should I get a game cam? Is there a model that I can look at directly from my phone?
I know these new hunter posts must seem tiring, but I am learning solo so any help you can provide would be welcome.
Thank you.
I got my stand for free. It is quite heavy, and small, and uncomfortable. I chose a spot about .2 miles from a dirt road on public land. It is a simple seat, small platform, and ladder from Field and Stream.
1. I chose my stand to look over a well-worn deer trail with lots of scrapes. I don't have a range finder, so I measured out some shots based on the trusty Pythagorean theorem and the deer trail is an 11-yard shot from my stand. I have good concealment behind me and to my left, but no concealment in front of me or to my right. Deer can see me from about 150 yards to my South up a mountain and West along a fence line. Should I move it? I am thinking of moving it closer to the creek towards the thick area of sticker bushes. It was a pain to drag in and set up, so I may just buy another stand that is more mobile.
2. I spent a day in my stand -6 am -7 pm and had two issues. I was cold as heck (Low 42, high 55, I had on medium socks, Hanwag boots, Kuiu attack pants, a light merino top, a Kuiu peloton top, light gloves, and a light hat. It was stupid, but that is all the camo I have. I was also extremely uncomfortable, the seat was tiny and the platform was super small. The most comfortable position for me was standing and leaning on the tree. I also didn't enjoy the free feeling I had. I have a muddy harness that hooks up to a tree strap. I did not feel comfortable if I fell asleep, so I climbed down and had a nap at the base of the tree. I know, but I was really tired.
3. Should I get a game cam? Is there a model that I can look at directly from my phone?
I know these new hunter posts must seem tiring, but I am learning solo so any help you can provide would be welcome.
Thank you.