Just messing w/ya , didn’t want to derail this thread...
-
The SH Membership has gone live. Only SH Members have access to post in the classifieds. All members can view the classifieds. Starting in 2020 only SH Members will be admitted to the annual hunting contest. Current members will need to follow these steps to upgrade: 1. Click on your username 2. Click on Account upgrades 3. Choose SH Member and purchase.
-
We've been working hard the past few weeks to come up with some big changes to our vendor policies to meet the changing needs of our community. Please see the new vendor rules here: Vendor Access Area Rules
What color light do you use going to your stand
- Thread starter nmcnelis5149
- Start date
I've never really seen it bother them no matter the color. However I had a old doe last year that could pick out the little blue lite that indicates that my thermocell is on. She comes in and throws a fit about ten minutes before daylight and I couldn't figure out why. I had the wind and its dark so I know she doesn't see me. covered the light and she goes back to feeding on acorns take my finger off the light and she starts blowing and stomping again. So maybe blue is a no go. I put some tape on it just in case.
I use a torch. They think they're being hunted by cavemen who can only chuck a spear 10 yards or so, and then BAM! .22lr in the headlights.
That's one color proven that deercsn see quite well is blue
Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
I don’t remember. My spirit has been broken by death ray level heat.
I like to use a white light unless I'm within 200 yards or so of my hunting spot then I'll switch over to red.
Here’s a similar thread.
Headlamp, Flashlight Or Nothing At All?
Just wondering what y'all are doing in the dark and your thought process behind it.
saddlehunter.com
Funny somewhat-related story:
My dad was convinced he was spooking too many deer walking in, in the dark, with a bright white light. (I'm sure it was the light and not the 20+ pound clunky climber he carries everywhere, right?)
His solution? Night vision goggles. He spends all this money on them, only to find out that you don't really have much in the depth perception department when using them. You have to focus them for real close to see down at your feet, or real far out to see up ahead of you. So one night, he's out in his backyard stumbling around in the dark, trying them out. He sets the focus for far away and starts walking around. Hears something scurrying around at his feet...
...BANG - Sprayed by a skunk in the dark
My dad was convinced he was spooking too many deer walking in, in the dark, with a bright white light. (I'm sure it was the light and not the 20+ pound clunky climber he carries everywhere, right?)
His solution? Night vision goggles. He spends all this money on them, only to find out that you don't really have much in the depth perception department when using them. You have to focus them for real close to see down at your feet, or real far out to see up ahead of you. So one night, he's out in his backyard stumbling around in the dark, trying them out. He sets the focus for far away and starts walking around. Hears something scurrying around at his feet...
...BANG - Sprayed by a skunk in the dark
LolFunny somewhat-related story:
My dad was convinced he was spooking too many deer walking in, in the dark, with a bright white light. (I'm sure it was the light and not the 20+ pound clunky climber he carries everywhere, right?)
His solution? Night vision goggles. He spends all this money on them, only to find out that you don't really have much in the depth perception department when using them. You have to focus them for real close to see down at your feet, or real far out to see up ahead of you. So one night, he's out in his backyard stumbling around in the dark, trying them out. He sets the focus for far away and starts walking around. Hears something scurrying around at his feet...
...BANG - Sprayed by a skunk in the dark
Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
I've walked up to my stand before, white light reflecting on the eyes of the bedded down deer. Climbed in the stand before turning my light off, and watched them walk by at 20 yards after daylight. Never had an issue with it.
I use all colors depending on what I’m in the mood for that day. However when rifle season comes in I use the brightest white light I have. Too many idiots on public land
Still 90° here in FL. Something like 125 days straight of over 90. Nebraska mid Oct can't get here soon enuff
Regular white light. Deer see it but don’t recognize it as a threat...and shouldn’t unless you have a lot of poachers in your area.
Typically I use nothing for the walk in or out. Once at my tree I use a white light to unpack my sticks. If it's a new spot I might shine it up the tree once. Then it's back off until I need it to tie my sticks to my bag.