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  1. #TradLife

    Being mobile and ground scent

    I try to move as slow and calculated as possible for a spot I've never hunted. Especially travel corridors, I wouldn't worry about my ground scent. As long as you don't spook or blow out the area, hunt it for a couple days. Even if you do spook or blow it out, get out quick and quiet and come...
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    Picked off when leaning?

    Like @Scott F said, if it is on private, or if you're allowed to trim trees (not allowed in michigan), sometimes just prepping that stand a little more might be all you'd need. Might have to wait until next season, or heck, get out there and do it today, and hunt it tonight! Find some oaks...
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    My season may be done

    I was gonna say, hunt from the ground. You beat me too it. Seems like your taking this in stride. Even if you don't get to fill the tags, still getting out can help you through getting better. Knowing when enough is enough is key. And obviously, you have family to support you, and drag your...
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    Do you practice scent control?

    I have a snake oil regiment. HaHa Kidding. I do try to control my scent. But I also try to keep it in budget. Scenct lok everything isn't in my budget. I did however get a great deal from a friend on a suit, hat, face mask. But I'm not gonna go out of my way for a scent lok back pack, or ozone...
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    Can a saddle be too big?

    I have a medium mantis. I kinda wish I'd gotten the large. I could tell when I tried my friends on and I didn't even sit in a tree. I went by tethrd recommendations for someone 34 waist, athletic build, and I usually go for an athletic fit. I figured I'd size down. The medium works for me...
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    Saddles and hip replacement

    Wow... I totally expected you were in your 50-60s as I was reading through this! I hope you're recovering well. I have not hip surgery but I have a Mantis, medium. Im 6'1", 185lbs, 34 waist. I think a large would've been better for me, but since switching to a utilibridge playing with the...
  7. #TradLife

    What do you look for in December?

    Unfortunate weather we have been having. I've been spending a lot more time on cherokeeforum lately, and... not in the woods.:rolleyes: its a jeep thing Keep an eye on your regular spots, I think keeping those in rotation is a good idea, if you believe the second rut. I do. The deer are...
  8. #TradLife

    Help

    I've never shot a compound. And I've only shot a few longbows a few times. 62" recurve at that, I have no problem making any shot, just have to be conscious of the limbs and any clearance I may need for them. I tend to shoot vertical. I do practice canted shots, tho thats usually sitting...
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    Safety Reminder

    That is real unfortunate. 70 is too young. I truly hope this thread doesn't gain speed like the no-shame thread, but these stories have been all too prevalent in Michigan this season also. With hunting license sales almost 150% of last years in mid-october, I hope everyone has an emergency...
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    The No-Shame Thread

    I don't read too good, and have been laughing and crying for about 6 days over this thread. At this pace if all replies stopped I have about 18 more days of laughter and crying. I think at that point, my girlfriend, dog, family, friends and all the deer in Pure Michigan will have disowned me...
  11. #TradLife

    Technically it's a saddle kill!!

    Certainly a saddle kill! I dont know too many guys thatd hike with a climber on their back and not use it. Congrats on that! He is a pretty cool buck, with a great story too.
  12. #TradLife

    First buck!

    Congrats, that is a real nice buck!
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    Tethrd Mantis Mod

    You're welcome, glad to help when I can. Thats how I initially tried the whoopie belt. Thru the upper (hip) leg strap loops. Thats where I hook the leg straps so I didn't want to leave it connected there, but if you don't use the leg straps or use the loops down toward the thigh/butt for your...
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    Tethrd Mantis Mod

    I posted on this thread photos of the whoopie-sling belt I did. Still haven't gotten around to posting a "how-to"... maybe some day. https://saddlehunter.com/community/index.php?threads/kestrel-buckle.30193/ Obviously, with any mod safety first. And if not, assume responsibility for your...
  15. #TradLife

    I would really like to see a "hunt any tree" challenge video.

    I was in a tamarack bog a few weeks back where I have never seen so many giant rubs in about a 1 acre area! Not a single tree you could climb without serious trimming session. Watch out tamarack trees, scouting 2021 here i come. That looks like the tree I climbed 2 weeks ago! Going in blind at...
  16. #TradLife

    Beast sticks are available

    Sent a message this afternoon asking if the parts are domestic, north America or globally sourced, got a reply about an hour later. "All parts are sourced from US companies we source material and machine locally in the Midwest."
  17. #TradLife

    AAE Trad Vanes

    I agree with @kenn1320. Vanes off the shelf tend to have a pretty gnarly "hop". Elevated rest and plunger is a good idea there. Tho I've not used AAE vanes, I did get a dozen carbon arrows off Amazon, China special, no spine...? Already fletched with vanes. I shot them for a while off the shelf...
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    Arrow help

    When all else fails, I always look for the kiss method. Keep it simple stupid. Look for an arrow test kit. Check out ethics archery/Sirius ranchfairy kits. https://www.siriusarchery.com/collections/all-things-ranch-fairy
  19. #TradLife

    What did you learn this year hunting

    I think i learn... there i go thinking again. Patience is key. That can be hard to remember when ****s not going your way. Knowing when to move, staying mobile, or not getting complacent. Don't rely on historic sign like movement and deer sightings from years prior, or trail cam photos. Try...
  20. #TradLife

    Arrow help

    Wood, aluminum, carbon? Do you know how far the shelf is cut into the riser? At 30" you'll be pulling 48-50# depending on how the bow stacks past 28". I shoot a 53#@28", 62" recurve. Cut past center (how much past center I really don't know) 400 spine, 30", 4" 3 fletch, 135gr of insert and...
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