S.h.n.f. 2019-2020

[ChasingTail]

I'm anxious too - only problem is trying to get time off from work and school. BTW, how many of you all use a climber vs hang-on? Just asking since I just tried my new Summit Viper SD climber - didn't feel as comfortable or stable as hang-on (I have the cheap Game Winner from Academy and the GW steps).

I use a millennium, M7 clamp on with a set of the Muddy Pro sticks. I have used both but prefer the rock solid feel of the clamp on vs the climber.


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[TN_boy]

Tree options are greatly increased for my lonewolf lock on and climbing sticks, but my viper climber is much more comfortable.

I grew up as an "all day" hunter. Walk in before daylight and out after daylight.

On the viper, once setup, I'll run a strap around the tree for bottom and top. This will increase the solid feel and make more stable. I also use a rope attached top and bottom, this is in case the bottom slips it doesn't get out of reach.

[forest-hunter]

Nice time scouting the Sam yesterday, it’s dry but still looking good.

[Hooverfb]

I dont like being in a tree. Try to use a natural blind on the ground during archery. Wouldn't dare do it during rifle season though.

[Jspradley]

This weekend I got the bright idea to go check out my spot that's perfect, nice and open edge habitat....in winter.

It's currently under about 6 feet of beautyberry bush... good thing I went now instead of trying to dig through that at 5am opening morning!

Angelina NF Plan B it is! Lol

[HotRod Hunter]

It’s vey dry in some areas

[drogers6771]

Everything is dry except the air! Walk five steps into those woods right now and you will be drenched

[PineyWoodsBow]

It’s getting close. Good luck this year!


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[Romulan]

I'm super excited too - too bad I didn't get drawn for antlerless this year! I guess after bow season I'll hit up Big Thicket or DCNF

[Romulan]

On a side note just curious - what time do y'all usually get to the trailhead? I usually try to be ready to go on the trailhead by around 4am (don't know if that's overkill)

[ChiefWhackABuck]

I usually aim to get to the trailhead at a time that puts me up in the tree at least a half hour before shooting light. Lets the woods settle down. On a side note, anybody see any white oaks producing this year other than water/pin oak? I have been moseying around and not seen any with much of a crop. Most of the acorns I've seen have been stacked heavy in the reds.

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[drogers6771]

I usually aim to get to the trailhead at a time that puts me up in the tree at least a half hour before shooting light. Lets the woods settle down. On a side note, anybody see any white oaks producing this year other than water/pin oak? I have been moseying around and not seen any with much of a crop. Most of the acorns I've seen have been stacked heavy in the reds.

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Only acorns I have seen on the dirt are unripe ones knocked out by the storms.

[ChiefWhackABuck]

Only acorns I have seen on the dirt are unripe ones knocked out by the storms.

I've seen a few of the white oaks (the pin oaks I referred to) start to drop. They'll probably ramp up in the next week and a half or two weeks if I had to guess. The reds though, correct me if I'm wrong but they don't drop till a little later, like mid Oct.

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[Jeremy7306]

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[TXOUTLAW]

Want to follow this one too

I’ll be hunting the Sam for my first time this year. Been 20+ yrs since I’ve tried public. Have some spots to check out hopefully after this rain stops. Kinda neutralized the spots I was planning to search for water though. I probably won’t hunt until late archery season, probably not at all in November then later December when most go back inside. Plan to see if I can get away from the crowd. Aim small


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