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  1. KCbuckeye22

    When do you draw your bow on a deer?

    I just do it when it feels right. I can't recall getting busted drawing, however I can recall holding a bow forever that lead to muscle failure many times. I think the speed of the animal, cover, and obstruction has a lot to do with when I do it. With that said I feel like I'm relatively...
  2. KCbuckeye22

    Milkweed for Uwharrie hunters

    I drop pins like I find hot deer sign for milkweed.
  3. KCbuckeye22

    Forgiveness question

    If he's not in there much and won't be back until Nov then you're good to go. There's a chance the "Big One" leaves the property or a new "big one" arrives during the shift. Honestly, I'd get that guys number and feel him out to see how he hunts, where he hunts, how he access, and what the...
  4. KCbuckeye22

    First Bow Advice

    If I had shoulder issues I'd go with a lower poundage bow. Modern compounds are very quick compared to 10-15 years ago. Depends on your draw length and such I'd think you could get a killer setup. I'm a 31'' draw and shoot a 30.5 arrow if I had should issues I'd go to this setup... Elite...
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    Sharpening broadheads

    I've used course, medium, fine, and ultra fine stones to get a nice cutting head. I was worried about heads not spinning near as good, however they seem to be doing fine. I'm looking to add a leather strop to the mix and maybe some diamond stones. Its definitely nice to know you've saved at...
  6. KCbuckeye22

    Ohio public land

    It really depends on your goals. If your looking for 140'' deer, 120'' deer, a lot of deer, or old deer. Ohio has some pockets that hold A LOT of deer and some other places that get the piss pounded out of it. There's the places that commonly come up in searches and others that rarely come...
  7. KCbuckeye22

    Too Popular?

    The saddle hunting grind is hard work. Most people can’t hack it. I think the converts will be the newly introduced hunters looking at saddles vs climbers. New hunters are more safety conscious, and will weigh a harness vs a saddle. Gun hunters will pick climbers for the rest, bow hunters will...
  8. KCbuckeye22

    Fixed Blade Broadhead

    Born and Raised Outdoors on YouTube did some broadhead reviews. It changed my opinions on a couple of those heads. I have a nice broadhead collection as it stands of 100 grain heads and a couple 125s.... Muzzy 3 blades x3 (spin okay, group okay, kill deer okay, hissing sound, cheap okay...
  9. KCbuckeye22

    TruBall Max Pro 4

    I always had a concern with it coming unclipped while i was pulling up the bow. It was more of testing its limits to see if it would work. I would not recommend it. I always have a release in my pack. I didn't leave mine in the truck this year, however I've done it enough in the past. I'll...
  10. KCbuckeye22

    TruBall Max Pro 4

    I’ve been wanting to switch from a wrist strap index finger release to a thumb release for a while. When Mr. Big comes strolling by I didn’t want to be fumbling with hooking into the d-loop. I wanted to simplify the process and make it grab and go. I wanted something that I could leave...
  11. KCbuckeye22

    Mountain hunters

    Quartering is a must if the drag is over a 1/2 mile downhill. Saddles are perfect for mountain hunting (light weight). Dan Infalt's Hill Country tactics work very well. I'm a topo map nerd and love the adventure of finding unique terrain. I'd highly suggest understand topo maps and finding...
  12. KCbuckeye22

    Looking at Ohio

    I went to SE Ohio during gun season this year for 4 days. I hunted there in from 1990-2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, mostly family farm, private land anyone could get permission to hunt, and public. The pressure has increased greatly over the last 10 years. The private land anyone could hunt is...
  13. KCbuckeye22

    MANTIS...... WHATS UP TETHRDNATION

    Ditto. I feel like it would of shipped quite a while ago when they was in stock. My order was Mid July.
  14. KCbuckeye22

    Mantis Tips

    Thanks for your input. I have messed with the tether height. I started at forehead height and now its about chin height. My next sit I'll start a mid chest. I adjust the tether length quite a bit, but without a systematic approach. I do both lean and sit, so I adjust the tether lenth to...
  15. KCbuckeye22

    Mantis Tips

    I'm glad I'm not the only one with issues of hip pinch and the saddle riding up. I feel like most of my sits are fighting the saddle to find a tolerable comfort level. I just got my micro adjuster in the mail and I'll try to linesman belt as a bridge. The amsteel bridge is something I really...
  16. KCbuckeye22

    Gun hunting tips in the saddle

    I have been lucky enough to be drawn for a management muzzleloader hunt. I am looking for some tips. I honestly think it will work out really well having the tree to post up on. However, the behind the back shot might be tricky. Thoughts and tips?
  17. KCbuckeye22

    Approximate time for setup.

    I take my time packing in wearing just base layers. Most packs in are between .5-2 miles in. I only sweat when I don't take my time to cool off. I've a very active and fit person, I run 15-20 miles a week. These are Missouri and Ohio temps. I think my body know when it starts to labor and...
  18. KCbuckeye22

    Approximate time for setup.

    My active plan is to hang the setup first. Get back down cool off and then layer up. This will no doubt add time to the "setting up", yet it will avoid being sweaty and cold. If the weather is good and I only have to add top layers then I can put them on in the saddle. Yeah it takes some...
  19. KCbuckeye22

    Approximate time for setup.

    I have about 6 sits in a saddle so far. Each one gets easier, however each tree is different. My biggest issues is the aider, ring of steps, and soon cold fingers trying to get everything set up. The aider is ususally a balancing act, so I usually keep it hanging off the bottom step. Coming...
  20. KCbuckeye22

    In Season Scouting

    I pick my spot I want to go to on the map. I take my time getting there, looking for sign as I go. Sometimes I will go a bit out of my way.
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