Well, I decided to go hunt a spot I had not been to since the river is really high and the deer are concentrated on the high ridges. I struck out early before daylight in case I didn't like what I saw on my way in there so I would have time to hit another spot. I pulled up to where the bank usually is and put on my hip boots, lock-on stand and backpack. Stepped out into the knee deep water and headed to the ridge. I made a circle around the back edge of the hill looking for sign. Did not see nearly the sign I was hoping so I circled and headed back out across the middle of the hill hoping to see good sign. Saw nothing impressive so I headed for my boat. I hit a bulldozed trail that bordered the river and headed south for my boat. There was about 6-8 inches of water over this path. I'm hot footing it so I can get to a different spot before daybreak when I go from walking to swimming in one step! Now I don't know if any of you have ever tried to swim with hip boots on, much less with a stand and pack on to boot but it just isn't happening. Why I didn't try to turn back I have no clue, I tried to continue across thinking it had to be just a deep hole. I turned my bow loose and paddled as hard as I could. It seemed I wasn't going to make it! I thought so this is how it's going to end....Then I thought maybe I can shuck this stand and then I could make it but decided I'd better keep doggie paddling or I'd surely go down. I made it, not sure how but I hit the other bank finally after some serious struggling. You just never know whats going to happen from one step to the next 
Stay safe my friends!
Stay safe my friends!
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