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Recent content by Alec

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    3. Eastern Woods Outdoors - Ultimate Lower Step

    I’m probably in the minority, but I can’t imagine one-stick climbing without a lineman’s belt anymore. It feels much safer, plus it’s so easy and natural to lean back a bit to keep the lineman’s belt taut as you step up the aiders/stick. Even with the lineman’s belt, I’ll advance my tether with...
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    Best ratchet strap for ROS

    I’ve not tried an OCB, but struggled with the idea that those loose little rivets and stamped light gauge steel would last long. I like my ratchet, except that it’s obscenely heavy compared to the rest of the gear. I had to go with a stainless ratchet from Amazon (US Cargo Control), since I hunt...
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    Eastern VA/MD archery instructor wanted

    No certifications, but I’ve got two daughters, 4 and 7, who are both excited about archery and we live in DC, so definitely interested in events like this. My oldest has been on hunts with me before and she just got through hunter’s ed to get her first hunting license in the fall.
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    very new to this

    I’ll often hunt with my old Exo Series Excalibur crossbow that quite literally has a 3 foot wingspan. I am mindful of where my limbs are at all times, but I’ve had no headaches with that setup.
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    Miniature deer

    Sika hunting in MD is where I put 90% of my effort anymore. It’s an amazing place and animal to hunt. The meat is the best I’ve had. It’s a tranquil place till the last 5 minutes of shooting light, which is wild and adrenaline filled as they all start waking up around you and wanting to mate or...
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    Tree Risk Assessing

    Great topic! I primarily hunt marsh and swamps in MD and I have at least a couple go-to trees die every year due to saltwater intrusion from waters rising and the land actively sinking. I once accidentally climbed a dead tree in the dark that was alive 8 months prior. It was visibly dead, but...
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    Hunting trad bow poundage?

    55# recurve and 65# longbow. I usually end up taking 10 yard shots on deer with traditional, so it would probably be better to prioritize accuracy/control over speed. You definitely don’t want to over bow yourself. As mentioned above, even a 30# traditional bow would do the trick, as reflected...
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    5 must own guns

    Old but gold
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    Ropeman 4

    8mm appears to be in spec for the Kong Duck. Were you having issues with it? I don’t have any feedback regarding the Ropeman 4, unfortunately.
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    Comin in fromMD

    Welcome from DC!
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    Hunting App Help

    If I understand correctly, you’re interested in getting an accurate compass heading to point to a known location from some other location. This functionality is something that I had been struggling to find and only after scouring the internet found a solution. If you’re on iOS, there’s an app...
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    Duffle bags

    I’m team tote for all my hunting gear!
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    Packable wader/hip boot for quick crossings

    Not exactly what you’re after, but I hunt swamps primarily and love Dan’s Snakeproof Froglegs. I mention these because I’ll also wear them when hunting dry ground and will even keep them when one-sticking. Tough, pliable, comfortable, warm, and most importantly they stay waterproof and won’t get...
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    Hickory Creek Koolaid

    Thanks for the heads up! Lots of nuances with these things.
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    Hickory Creek Koolaid

    What’s this? Is there a recurve model? Definitely prefer avoiding anything with cams when I can.
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