I feel you on that one. I got a ghillie suit on clearance this year, though, and its1 made of lightweight material and mesh. It's surprisingly cool. I've used it a couple times in archery-only areas when it was warm, and wore shorts and a t-shirt underneath. I was plenty comfortable. You may be able to find a similar one that won't bake you in early season heat.Sounds like a blast. It’s a different feeling when you are that close and on the ground. I don’t have a ghillie suit because by the time it’s cool enough rifle season is open and I can’t see putting an orange vest on top of a ghillie suit.
@DaveT1963 where can I find the material you used for the leaves on your head cover?
I used my sit drag at ground level a few times this year... probably the first time in 3 years I used it how it was designed to be used.Do you ground guys ever use a saddle at ground level or is it just too much exposure?
I have tried a Ghillie a few times but found it tough to get a shot from and never found a great seat. I think I need some type of swivel.
The saddle at ground level would make shooting a bow in any direction a lot easier but it comes at a cost of being exposed I guess. It seems that deer see movement on the ground easier than way up a tree which makes it darn tough with a bow.
Do you ground guys ever use a saddle at ground level or is it just too much exposure?
I have tried a Ghillie a few times but found it tough to get a shot from and never found a great seat. I think I need some type of swivel.
The saddle at ground level would make shooting a bow in any direction a lot easier but it comes at a cost of being exposed I guess. It seems that deer see movement on the ground easier than way up a tree which makes it darn tough with a bow.
Do you ground guys ever use a saddle at ground level or is it just too much exposure?
I have tried a Ghillie a few times but found it tough to get a shot from and never found a great seat. I think I need some type of swivel.
The saddle at ground level would make shooting a bow in any direction a lot easier but it comes at a cost of being exposed I guess. It seems that deer see movement on the ground easier than way up a tree which makes it darn tough with a bow.
Ive killed 2 halfway decent bucks this year a foot or so off the ground using a saddle/predator. It has changed the game for me. I haven’t had to use a ghillie I just take 3-5 minutes to brush myself in.
I don’t think tree size matters near as much as your cover. With good cover, I think it’s all about having everything covered in your body and sitting still. I even keep my eyes squinted when they are really close. I don’t know how to post videos so here is a screen shot of a video and you can see a some of the stuff I put around me.That’s awesome! Do you prefer a bigger tree to hide behind? How do you brush in? Any pics?
I don’t think tree size matters near as much as your cover. With good cover, I think it’s all about having everything covered in your body and sitting still. I even keep my eyes squinted when they are really close. I don’t know how to post videos so here is a screen shot of a video and you can see a some of the stuff I put around me.
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So are you tethered to the tree as normal but your feet are on the ground? Do you have your tether behind you on the tree? I keep trying to picture this is my mind but I just can’t see how I’d be positioned. I going to have to try this when I”m not out hunting.
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I set my predator at my knee height and hunt like I’m 20 ft up except I leave my pack and stepps on the ground if I have em. I can loosen my tether and step all the way on the ground if I need to get anything
one of the ghillie manufacturers sells netting, then its scirror time..... unless you find some precut?