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Dryad Drey in the rain

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Westfale

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Sneaking around a Dryad drey to add some comfort to my rock climbing harness.
I have good experience using the rch on a Climber in the rain.
Just cut a small hole in my jacket beside the zipper just above belly button height and pulled the belay-loop through.

I could do so using the rch in a hammock, but i have no idea, how the hammock behaves in the rain.
Does it work like a funnel, leading the water to my butt?
What about putting some sort of short poncho above me, the drey and my rifle?

What are your experiences with hammocks in the rain?
 
I am not one to hunt in a downpour . But if I did I think I would use the poncho . Also would have to figure out some kind of water break for your tether ,maybe a cotton shoe lace etc. Good luck
 
Tree umbrella works much better than rain gear imo.
I'm not hunting downpours, but the original will pull over your shoulders.
 

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Yes, a tree umbrella is the best to keep glasses and scope clear, but i don’t like lugging it unless i definitely know, it’l be raining all day.

But if i get you right, the drey more a feature than a buck, when it’s getting wet unexpected.
 
I generally hunker down in downpours, under a poncho, on the ground. I don't want to be aloft if lightning rolls in.
 
I've run the Mini-Drey in the rain with no issues. However, I usually am not hunting in the rain without waterproof, or at least highly water-resistant, gear... I have minimal time to hunt, so when I have time, I go, period! I would not say that the Mini-Drey would be the specific cause of getting soaked. I'm also not one to bring a poncho or umbrella in, as a bit of a minimalist in that respect, but that's a personal preference. Whether it's raining or not, I will put myself in the determined most advantageous position for harvesting an animal, whether that is at height or on the ground. Another reason why almost all of my mid-to-late season outer layers are at a minimal rating of highly water/wind-resistant, for early season I have packable lightweight and quiet raingear that I will wear/pack if the weather calls for it.
 
I used to hunt in the rain until a more seasoned hunter than I reminded me that the rain has a tendency to wash away blood trails.
 
Center Punch said:
I used to hunt in the rain until a more seasoned hunter than I reminded me that the rain has a tendency to wash away blood trails.
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I won't "hunt" a torrential downpour, but I will sit in the rain knowing that it will end and then "hunt" from that point on. I will also be more selective with shot opportunities and broadhead selective. Always stack the odds. I've shot many deer before, in, or after the rain.
 
bowhunthard88 said:
I won't "hunt" a torrential downpour, but I will sit in the rain knowing that it will end and then "hunt" from that point on. I will also be more selective with shot opportunities and broadhead selective. Always stack the odds. I've shot many deer before, in, or after the rain.
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Good reply. You pretty much mimic my strategy.
I wouldn't deliberately hunt in the rain and take any shot available.

See what happened here? You didn't put any of that into your original post and neither did I. And here we are. I'll leave it at that.
 
Center Punch said:
Good reply. You pretty much mimic my strategy.
I wouldn't deliberately hunt in the rain and take any shot available.

See what happened here? You didn't put any of that into your original post and neither did I. And here we are. I'll leave it at that.
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That wasn't the original question either lol. I will hunt in the rain, but not intentionally a downpour. I know others who choose to not go, but... On the other hand define "seasoned"; years of experience or multitude of harvests? I'm basing my choices off of 25 years experience and more than a few harvests lol.
 
kbetts said:
Sounds to me like you decreased your opportunity for success.
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I'm good with that when hunting. Rain reduces the odds of recovering the animal. Same thing with thick brush, low light, taking risky shots, etc.

I don't need the meat and I'm not in competition with anyone. Even myself. No matter what the topic.

Therefore, I simply want everyone to be the best they can be. Even if that means they're better than me at something.
 
bowhunthard88 said:
That wasn't the original question either lol. I will hunt in the rain, but not intentionally a downpour. I know others who choose to not go, but... On the other hand define "seasoned"; years of experience or multitude of harvests? I'm basing my choices off of 25 years experience and more than a few harvests lol.
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Some people just want to argue and conquer their fellow man at all costs.
You don't know anything about me and you take a condescending path.

It's always been a 'tell' for me when someone replaces 'kill' with 'harvest'.

A few years ago, someone told me about a cool program that would help me communicate more effectively. I'm glad I listened because I thought I had pretty good grammar. LOL!

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Center Punch said:
I'm good with that when hunting. Rain reduces the odds of recovering the animal. Same thing with thick brush, low light, taking risky shots, etc.

I don't need the meat and I'm not in competition with anyone. Even myself. No matter what the topic.

Therefore, I simply want everyone to be the best they can be. Even if that means they're better than me at something.
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Not to hijack the thread, but rain (weather), thick brush, and/or low light are necessary in some capacity to get opportunity. If "we" (hunters) waited for everything to be perfect, we wouldn't get many chances. The best deer hunters are constantly taking some sort of chance.

I shot a buck last year in a downpour at 35 yards. Without the cover of the wind and rain I would've never gotten into position. Despite knowing what piece of timber he was in, no one else wanted to take the walk.
 
kbetts said:
Not to hijack the thread, but rain (weather), thick brush, and/or low light are necessary in some capacity to get opportunity. If "we" (hunters) waited for everything to be perfect, we wouldn't get many chances. The best deer hunters are constantly taking some sort of chance.

I shot a buck last year in a downpour at 35 yards. Without the cover of the wind and rain I would've never gotten into position. Despite knowing what piece of timber he was in, no one else wanted to take the walk.
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Good work!

Looks like I'm the one hijacking the thread by bringing up the risks involved with hunting in the rain and forgetting how some folks just want to argue about a simple statement of fact.
 
I have hunted in the full size Drey in sideways snow and sleet in PA and had zero issues. I was in heavy weight first lite bibs and jacket, sanctuary set I think, and had no issues other than cold hands. If water was pooling in it, I would just go from sitting to leaning to drain it out. If it was so bad that that option wasn’t working I would probably think it’s time to climb down and call it since animal movement would likely decrease also.
 
I would argue (if that's what you want to call it) that far more deer are lost in optimal conditions than in the rain. No way to really know, but based on when most people are afield, that would be the logical choice.
 
Center Punch said:
Some people just want to argue and conquer their fellow man at all costs.
You don't know anything about me and you take a condescending path.

It's always been a 'tell' for me when someone replaces 'kill' with 'harvest'.

A few years ago, someone told me about a cool program that would help me communicate more effectively. I'm glad I listened because I thought I had pretty good grammar. LOL!

Check it out:
www.grammarly.com

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Grammarly makes AI writing convenient. Work smarter with personalized AI guidance and text generation on any app or website.
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My apologies if I came off as argumentative, as that was not my intent. On the other hand, "harvest" is "less-offensive" to some individuals/groups, hence why I choose to use it. The connotation of "harvest" is more towards a "kill-to-eat" mentality vs. a "kill for the sake of killing". All of that is a big part of the process, but... Again, my apologies.
 
bowhunthard88 said:
My apologies if I came off as argumentative, as that was not my intent. On the other hand, "harvest" is "less-offensive" to some individuals/groups, hence why I choose to use it. The connotation of "harvest" is more towards a "kill-to-eat" mentality vs. a "kill for the sake of killing". All of that is a big part of the process, but... Again, my apologies.
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All good here, my man!

Off to a wedding, so I have to wear a monkey suit for the rest of the day.

Groan... I just want to get into a tree.
 
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