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  1. Rangermatthews

    Win a free LWCG ds.5

    I’m affiliated with LWCG so move this if need be. My status wasn’t changed yet so I can’t post in the vendor section. Go to the Lone Wolf Custom Gear Facebook page for a chance to win a ds.5 stand. 4th of July promotion that ends Monday. LWCG made in the USA! Have a happy 4th and stay safe
  2. Rangermatthews

    Carbon fiber API stick mod

    A 100 mph slap shot generates 22.3 KN of force so hockey sticks are designed to take force better that other carbon fiber climbing stick alternatives. For the most part you can get broken ones for free but they are rectangular in shape. They are however the perfect size to fit inside aluminum...
  3. Rangermatthews

    Saddle Shape

    With all the new saddle hunters I thought it would be important to get this up on WEBMD as we start the 2019 season. Please feel free to add anything I may have missed. SADDLE SHAPE Definition- A callous type skin condition affecting the hips, inner thighs, knees and feet. Also associated with...
  4. Rangermatthews

    Explaining Scent Related Dog Tests

    On the Down South Hunting podcast part 2 both Dan Infalt and John Eberhart are asked about dog tests were a Police dog is used to locate people using a variety of scent reduction methods. No effort at scent reduction, spray down / rubber boots and the full spectrum of scent reduction including...
  5. Rangermatthews

    Entry Exit Strategies

    Entry Exit Strategies Tracking dogs were extensively studied by the Germans dating back to WWI. Dogs track by one of two methods. Commonly a dogs tracking method is described as ground disturbance or trailing/human odor. Two tests were set up. In one test a wooden wheel with wooden feet...
  6. Rangermatthews

    Different perspective on scent control

    I have been an avid bowhunter for the last 30 years. Currently I train dogs for law enforcement. The dogs are trained in narcotics detection, tracking and other methods to locate humans. These two areas of knowledge give me a unique understanding of how dogs and deer utilize their sense of...
  7. Rangermatthews

    Climbing tree with branches. 2 lineman belts

    Kestrel flex rope bridge. Not the best video to see exactly what is going on but it gives you an idea how to navigate limbs. Recap at the end of the video provides some additional information.
  8. Rangermatthews

    DIY aider. 3 LW sticks will get you to 25’

    Top of the stick is at 8’. Easier to use in dark because your point of contact is near your hip and you use your hand to manipulate it instead of you’re foot. Lightweight, packable and self retracting on the way up the tree
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