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  1. MNFarmHunter

    "New Age" traditional/colonial tradecraft

    Quick back story to give context: Looking for a winter hobby and being rebitten by the muzzleloader bug, I broke out the leather tools and started leatherworking and started the thread here: https://saddlehunter.com/community/index.php?threads/leatherworking-thread.50264/ Continuing down that...
  2. MNFarmHunter

    Leatherworking Thread

    This is the thread for questions, tips and humble (or not so humble) brags. I got bit by the muzzleloader bug this fall which naturally means I had to break out the leatherworking tools to make the necessary accouterments for muzzleloaders. Here's what I've made for the past few days...
  3. MNFarmHunter

    Possibles bags and other outdoor leather works

    My winter hobby this year is to get back into leather working. I've made different types of holsters in the past and am focusing on more traditional items like possibles bags, "cows knee" lock covers, etc. In terms of protecting the leather long term and from the weather, the traditional...
  4. MNFarmHunter

    Climbing trees, Coming full circle

    First off, let me begin that climbing trees is as much a hobby for me as it is a method to hunt. In the beginning, everyone uses sticks. They're simple and get you in the tree. After that, everyone looks for the newer, shinier, more betterer option. Out of that comes SRT, DRT, JRB, 1-stick...
  5. MNFarmHunter

    Climbing in the dark

    For those going in without predesignated trees, how are you climbing in the dark? Last year, I was strictly preset SRT so I knew exactly where and how high to climb. This year however, I'm going in blind which is causing problems for morning hunts. Being dark, I can't see shooting lanes...
  6. MNFarmHunter

    Disaster of a weekend hunt

    If it could go wrong, it did go wrong this weekend. To be honest though, I take everything as learning experiences so I cannot really say it was a disaster but it was miserable. Friday: Forecast was for 1-2 hours of rain then dry conditions. Instead, it stopped raining just long enough for me...
  7. MNFarmHunter

    Anyone make their own game bags?

    I'm a cheap a$$ and quality game bags run over $70 per 4. In looking at their construction though, they're just nylon fabric and I can get that for $9/yard. So...has anyone made their own game bags and how did it work for you?
  8. MNFarmHunter

    Packing the house to go hunting

    It never ceases to amaze me how much crap I pack for hunting. Thankfully, I only haul most of this to and from the cabin once but I still find it annoying. There's the: - Hunting clothing trunk - Household goods trunk (a mini trunk with general cooking items, TP, etc.) - Butcher kit (knives...
  9. MNFarmHunter

    Team 9

    Good luck everyone. @Jimdude @ThePennsylvanian @Weldabeast @Fgirtyman @blt348 @sdonx @828Mountianhunter @Reedler @Silvio @Napali @RMcDonald7 @dhoff545 @Lcoop
  10. MNFarmHunter

    How did I live for so long without a smoker???

    Finally bought a smoker last weekend. My rule is every year I buy (1) big ticket and through the years have acquired a quality sausage stuffer, grinder, meat mixer and slicer so this year was a Pit Boss propane smoker. I went back and forth for weeks between electric or propane but wanting to...
  11. MNFarmHunter

    Apples, apples everywhere

    This year was a great year for growing apples. Cool, wet spring meant most trees came to pollen at the same time followed by a wet and warm summer meant healthy and plentiful apples. Dad’s bringing my share over tomorrow but already have plans for 24 1/2pint apple butter, honey crisp apple...
  12. MNFarmHunter

    Juice Press =/= Sausage Stuffer?

    In years past, I've made jam out of my raspberries because it's easy and tastes good but the seeds get stuck in my teeth and the kids don't like it much. As such, this year I plan on making jelly instead and have been looking at ways to maximize the juice extraction. I know I'll need staining...
  13. MNFarmHunter

    2TC - Passing a Limb

    Made a quick video on how I pass a limb while 2TC climbing. The audio isn't the best. Wind was causing my mic to drop out and I should've had the camera a bit closer but it works. https://rumble.com/v18x8lt-2tc-passing-a-limb.html
  14. MNFarmHunter

    Bridge Replacement

    At what point are people replacing their bridge? As a life safety component, it should be inspected regularly but do you also have a service life on your bridge? My Method 2 saw a full season but pre-season. There are a few flat spots in the Amsteel but don't see any frays or nicks.
  15. MNFarmHunter

    2022 Goals Thread

    There's several other 2022 threads out there but can't find one specific to your goals for 2022. For me, my 2022 goal is filming my hunts or more accurately, my time in the woods. There were many times where I saw deer but were out of range or not what I was after and thought to myself "I wish...
  16. MNFarmHunter

    2TC-K.I.S.S. Videos: Part 2 can be found in Post #36

    Be gentle...this is my first time making and/or posting a video. I've mentioned in the past that I'd put together a video on how I climb 2TC. I'm not going to say that this is the best way but it is the simplest IMO. Part 1 goes over the equipment itself in the comfort and warmth of my home...
  17. MNFarmHunter

    Thumb release with face mask

    There's another thread about thumb releases but didn't want to hijack that one. I like my wrist release for the simple fact that I use my arm strength to draw back as opposed to using my hand strength. I don't even move my finger to the trigger until I'm getting ready to fire. I then use my...
  18. MNFarmHunter

    What material for rope bag

    I made a rope bag this year for my SRT rope as an experiment and it worked better than I could've expected. As always, there's room for improvement such as interior pocket design and general layout but am unsure what I want to make it out of. I used canvas duck for the current bag because it...
  19. MNFarmHunter

    Turning down the poundage

    I have a 70# bow that is currently turned down to 58# and have zero desire to turn it up past 60# at most. The bow works, effectively kills deer and is accurate. The question I don't know and can't seem to get a straight answer on is whether I should leave well enough alone or get a new bow...
  20. MNFarmHunter

    Latitude Method 2 Belt Mod

    I know not everyone has this problem but on my Method 2, the rope belt would come loose while walking around. The knot used on the belt is an adjustable bend but as tied, does not always hold tight. What I did was untie the knot and add an additional wrap around the standing end before...
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