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Recent content by swd

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    Must have crossbow features vs fluff

    After watching 2 of my friends with Ravins bust their scopes by losing their grip on the crank, I am thrilled with the ACUslide crank on my Tenpoint. It is a must have going forward for me.
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    Fixed Blade Broadhead Recommendations

    I am shooting the 2" SEVR at around 390 fps. I love them. I am not sure I would even consider a fixed broadhead for my crossbow at this point.
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    Gordons permethrin 10 smell

    I used the elimitick clothes 3 or 4 years ago. It is great and had no perceptible chemical smell. I would say the tick repelling properties last at least 3 seasons depending on how much you wash it.
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    Mantis

    I am 5'9" and 180. I have only used the Mantis. This will be my third season with it. I think it is comfortable. I do prefer using the back band, especially on longer sits over 4 hours.
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    What do you do with your rangefinder while in the saddle?

    It goes in a pouch on my bino harness/chest rig.
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    Gordons permethrin 10 smell

    That's what I use. Definitely has an aroma for the first couple of washings, but I haven't noticed deer reacting to it any more than they would to me... Play the wind!
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    I have never seen four like that before

    Yes to all.
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    Help on a pack!

    I have the Pintler and the Pop-Up. For dayhunts or weekends in the whitetail woods, I find the Pop-Up to be the one I always take with me. It is definitely easier to deal with in the tree.
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    Tennessee Velvet Season (Aug. 27-29)

    Very true. Heat wasn’t really a factor or me. It was in the low 90’s here. I was sweating pretty good while still hunting my way in, but once I set up, it was pretty pleasant. I do have a high heat tolerance though. I can do 15+ minutes in the sauna at 190. My cold tolerance is not as good...
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    Tennessee Velvet Season (Aug. 27-29)

    I got out, but saw no deer.
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    Mosquitoes and hunting

    That's what the wind is for ;)
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    Ground Blinds For Deer Hunting

    I really only use a ground blind when I have a youth hunter with me. I much prefer just leaning up against a tree is sitting in a turkey chair in a bush.
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    Permethin dilution

    I use the 10% concentrate. I agree with the math the others have provided - 19 oz. of water to 1 oz. of concentrate. That said, I use 18:2. I have a for of the alpha gal allergy. If I get a tick bite, it could be a year before I am able to have red meat again assuming my reaction isn't more...
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    Catoosa WMA

    Ahhh. Good call. I don’t get over to the east side of the state to hunt. I’ve always been told that to bear hunt effectively over there you either have to scout quite a bit or run dogs. Spot and stalk won’t work because it’s so thick. Again, that’s what I was told… All that in mind, I don’t pay...
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    Catoosa WMA

    Can't see how bears would be a problem. A Tennessee license includes a bear tag (at least the resident license does)!!! I've never hunted that part of the state, but I am eagerly awaiting quota hunt results for this fall... Catman is around here occasionally and on TNDeer.com too. He may have...
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