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trick or treat.... had a good morning myself..... 22 yard shot....


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Happy Halloween!!!   Woods was insane this morning.  8 yd shot and he walked off 40yd and dropped. He was circling a doe bedding area @8:30am  
 
240lb live weight guts and rage broadhead included.  Hot dogs!!. 

Snuck out Sat AM and got my 1st archery deer.

Rattled and he came in pissed. Rubbing trees n scraping the ground.

Made a rookie shot but had beginners luck. He went 30yrds and was along the trail on the way out.



Great time of year.





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Deer were everywhere this evening by me. Saw 5 bucks. One really nice one. Lost count on the drive home too.


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Well, not exactly the view I was hoping for this morning! My almost 2 year old had surgery at Strong on Monday, and early this morning he woke up with bleeding and some complications. Took him to the ER in Elmira and they are transferring him back to Strong. As much as I was looking forward to being in the woods today, family is always my #1 priority!

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I have a tethrd mantis. Nothing to compare it too so no complaints. You will modify what ever you get to work for you anyway. I didn't buy the predator platform. I used a primal v step and oak plywood. Cost next to nothing and working great. Ton of saddle hunting forums with good ideas.


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I sat 4hours. No discomfort at all. I am up and down in a stand every ten minutes with discomfort too. Back go's to hell in cold weather. They sell a sling they call the recliner but I don't think I need it. You can transition from standing to sitting just by sliding the prusik knot down


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Sat for the first time last week in a saddle. Don't think I will buy another tree stand. Minor mods needed with lone wolf sticks, and a small learning curve but it's gonna be a game changer in my opinion. Once you're comfortable you can shoot 360 degrees. Very comfortable as well


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Finally got the right wind to be able to sit the ground blind looking over clover / chicory / turnip plot. Big deal for me because I'm finally able to get the guy who has helped me shed hunt, pick rocks in food plots, mow, trim trails, brush in blinds, check cameras, you name it hes all in. Super special because it's our first real hunt together and hes my 4 year old son! Hes deserves to be here just as much as I do and hes pumped!!

First sit of the season, and I could have taken a slammer buck.  I didn't even pick up my bow.  If I had, I think I might have shot him, because I probably couldn't have stopped myself.  But i decided before I went out yesterday that there was no way I was shooting a buck this early and moping around the rest of the season.  I know, I'm crazy.  I could have been fishing, duck hunting, shooting does.  And I would have gone through the fall feeling a certain lack.  There's something about the focus and intensity in late October when the rut kicks in and you're on edge knowing any moment could be THE moment that I can't get doing all those other things.  I'd be giving that up by poking a random stud that wandered across my set early.  I was up in the middle of the night wondering if I'd screwed the pooch, but I'm okay with my decision this morning.  At least it wasn't work keeping me up lol. Time to go hunting!

That's a hilarious picture


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Good luck this season to everyone!


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Check out the primal v steps. I got 12 for 60$. I like them already. I will be using a piece of advantech cut to fit the step as a platform. Stateland friendly and lite


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Haha good luck! I'm getting away from the set stands and trail cams. Not saying there is anything wrong with it. I have just killed most of my bucks in a first sit in that particular place. Going to run and gun this year.


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Awesome pics!


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I went with primal V steps. I am using a piece of advantech plywood set in one of the primal steps for a platform. Seems to be the lightest and cheapest bet.


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The sausage maker website will have everything you want or need to do your own. Try the high temp cheese for burger and brats. Awesome


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I have hunted in a saddle and used climbing spurs. The mobility is phenomenal. However, it is challenging to get into a steady shooting position in a saddle. Also, I stopped using mine because I learned it was illegal to use climbing spurs for hunting. The laws may have changed. On the plus side, you can climb quite a bit higher 30-35ft in a good tree to manage your odor envelope and take one hell of a nap if so inclined[emoji4]. Good luck!
 
 
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Any saddle hunters on here?

I have been on the fence on making the change. Looking for advice and tips as far as steps vs. platform. Also looking at climbing spurs to be a bit more stealthy on the way in.

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I got a set of cabelas stalker bibs and jacket last year for 160$ each. Gortex. No complaints. Warm and keeps the wind and water out.


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Please message or text me for pictures, cant seem to load them here. 607-372-5852


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Good solid boat. Paint is as expected for the age. Has an 05 9.9 mercury bigfoot kicker with controls. Fish hawk x4d, Lowrance elite 7 hdi

Tracks with a triple tree, double dipsy, and quad rod holder. New scotty electrics last year.

Dual batteries on a perko switch. Ship to shore radio and antenna. Has newer cover as well. Trailer has a spare with mount, and new led lights. Boats served me well, but looking for something bigger.

$10,000.

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Bravo for trying! Glad to see it paid off. We looked at the lake from wrights and turned my 19' islander towards owasco. We salvaged the day with a good bite there.


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There is no tourney in Oz this weekend. Other than the 3 county slam. My morning trip was cut short and we ended 7-15. Had just found a good pod of fish when we had to pull lines. They are spread out. I had spoons, flies, and meat go. 250,300 coppers, 180-240 divers. Speed was everything. Worked anywhere from 95-210!!

Capt Rich.


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