LIVE! From the Stand 2023-2024 Edition
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OO2
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Think I’ll give it a go this evening again. Have to dig all my cold weather gear out of the attic. Will feel like temp in the teens.
TinyTucky
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I’m out. Should’ve worn one more layer on top but whatever, it’s fuggin cold no matter how ya cut it. Wind was too southerly for the property I wanted to hunt that’s had reasonable action. At another property that’s been pretty dry, figured I could at least be out of the wind in my ground blind, wrong. Destroyed by wind and ice. So now I’m 22’ up in the wind AND won’t see anything 
Good luck if anyone else is as dumb as I am and is out and about.
Good luck if anyone else is as dumb as I am and is out and about.
Should be prepping your ice gear! Deer are stupitI’m out. Should’ve worn one more layer on top but whatever, it’s fuggin cold no matter how ya cut it. Wind was too southerly for the property I wanted to hunt that’s had reasonable action. At another property that’s been pretty dry, figured I could at least be out of the wind in my ground blind, wrong. Destroyed by wind and ice. So now I’m 22’ up in the wind AND won’t see anything
OO2
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Here goes nothing. Bet against the weather man and lost. Freezing rain coming down. Probably won’t see a deer. Hope something comes out of and along this thicket I’m looking at
TinyTucky
Active Member
Update: cold as fuck, no deers. Eyes are freezing shut. Also steam from my breath is freezing to my bill lol
Bighoun52
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It’s stinking cold. Heated socks for the win
OO2
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Nothing but cold feet and hands for me. Stepped on two woodcock on the way out….go figure. I have 2 rifle days left then I’m hanging it up for the year
At least you’re moving so you won’t freeze to death, lol. Standing still past 30 minutes after the walking in warmth is gone would suck doneyballs in these temps. I bet stands are popping and feet are sticking to platforms too in this crap! No thanks! A blind with a heater over a pile holding a thermos of hot coffee is best option this week IMO
We had a cold snap about 10 years ago during muzzleloader season IIRC. Minus double digits wind chills. I hunted the farm I hunt now, drove in, left the truck running and still hunted half the farm. Took about 30-40 minutes. Got back to the truck, freezing my ass off. Got warmed up, drank some coffee, and finished the rest of the farm with a still hunt. There was no way I could of been on a stand not moving in those temps for very long.
Winters of 13' and 14' were brutal. I only remember because everyone was complaining and we were fresh from Alaska wondering what the problem was. Lol.
Sgt Fury
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Redneckfucker
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Let’s see if I can get that late season nanny doe!!!
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Yes sir, heater cranked up and while we wait, we hydrate. Hope someone sticks one tonight!
Good luck to those who are out during this Artic blast.
TinyTucky
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Sorry for lack of updates last night, I’m sure you guys are heart broken. Ended up sticking a mature doe. Had a pile of them come running in. Shot was further back than I’d like. Track job this am was a grade A cluster fuck that I prefer not to discuss. Rushing to get her cut up before she freezes. Hope someone else has some luck tonight.
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Chancegriffis
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In late season? You are high. That deer wouldn't be in that same spot by the time the arrow arrived. Just asking for a bad shot or bump the deer off.