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Re: "Going in Blind" in the dark
[Re: jono23]
#2291874
11/13/17 04:47 PM
11/13/17 04:47 PM
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Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 11,651 Longwood, FL
jlbuc10
Booner
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Booner
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 11,651
Longwood, FL
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go in to a general area you found on a map or satellite image and hope for the best? . This is what I do
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Re: "Going in Blind" in the dark
[Re: jono23]
#2291914
11/13/17 05:05 PM
11/13/17 05:05 PM
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Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 31,681 Slidell, La
perchjerker
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 31,681
Slidell, La
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Once the sun rises you are in PRIMETIME. How many of us has been half way up a tree with our bow on the ground and see a buck? I've also killed them the first 10 mins of daylight, moving to their bedding area.
Thomas Jefferson. The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Life is too short to only hunt and fish on weekends!
If being a dumbass was fatal some of you would be on your death bed!
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Re: "Going in Blind" in the dark
[Re: perchjerker]
#2291939
11/13/17 05:18 PM
11/13/17 05:18 PM
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Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 6,384 D'Iberville, MS
MS_Hunter
12 point
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12 point
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 6,384
D'Iberville, MS
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If it's a area I have never been in I will either wait till daylight so you don't climb a dead tree, have a chitty view from the tree you cosa or get in a tree with a widow maker hanging in it. Most of the time I hunt spots I have never been in before it's in the afternoon.
In your darkest hour when the demons come, call on me brother and we'll fight them together.
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Re: "Going in Blind" in the dark
[Re: jono23]
#2291976
11/13/17 05:52 PM
11/13/17 05:52 PM
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Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 18,846 .
ford150man
Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
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New area, I'll wait till I can see a little. You are just going to disturb everything around you stumbling around in the dark or having to turn on a flashlight.
If voting made any difference, they wouldn’t let us do it.-Mark Twain
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Re: "Going in Blind" in the dark
[Re: jono23]
#2292005
11/13/17 06:24 PM
11/13/17 06:24 PM
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Joined: Nov 2016
Posts: 175 Auburn
30_06gang
3 point
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3 point
Joined: Nov 2016
Posts: 175
Auburn
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If im going to hunt a new spot that I do not have time to scout first, I would personally wait until the afternoon.
There is 2 different high fence. 1 small and one big! Mine was free range in the big pen and was not a breeder buck. Why does it have to be twisted around??
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Re: "Going in Blind" in the dark
[Re: jono23]
#2292019
11/13/17 06:43 PM
11/13/17 06:43 PM
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Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 17,199 Huntsville, AL
Claims Rep.
Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
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Posts: 17,199
Huntsville, AL
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I normally do scouting ahead of time via topo maps and aerial photo. That gets me in the general area I want. Once there, I’ll usually stand there in the dark trying to see tree outlines, etc. Usually I can pick a tree before daylight that will allow me to go ahead and set the stand, climb up, etc. Like Perch said, being up and ready at first light sometimes will give you a chance you’d otherwise miss.
If you are gun hunting, then I’d definitely be up and ready before daylight. If bow hunting, then setup is more critical.
Jesus... I hope you know Him personally like I do.
Si vis pacem, para bellum.
Proud crossbow hunter!
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Re: "Going in Blind" in the dark
[Re: jono23]
#2292120
11/14/17 02:07 AM
11/14/17 02:07 AM
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Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 14,092 Chilton County
MarksOutdoors
Booner
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Booner
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 14,092
Chilton County
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I've set a climber in a tree on new ground before at sunset. I went in the following morning in the dark and walked around for half and hour without finding it. Had to wait until sun up to find it.
I no longer get in the stand/climber in the dark anymore. I usually get there right at sun up. Easier to avoid stepping on a snake too.
"The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him." -G. K. Chesterton
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Re: "Going in Blind" in the dark
[Re: jono23]
#2292153
11/14/17 02:49 AM
11/14/17 02:49 AM
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Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 14,588 Tuscaloosa Co.
N2TRKYS
Booner
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Booner
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 14,588
Tuscaloosa Co.
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Going in blind in the mornings, I like to go in about an hour before daylight. Take your time and don't panic. Slip in quietly and don't be afraid to take the time to stop and listen. Just turn your light off and listen for acorns falling.
A buddy and I use to do this a lot back in college. He's the one that got me using lockons for these type setups. They were definitely the best way to go.
Good luck.
83% of all statistics are made up.
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Re: "Going in Blind" in the dark
[Re: jono23]
#2292281
11/14/17 05:00 AM
11/14/17 05:00 AM
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Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 3,995 Anytown. usa
pcamper
10 point
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10 point
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 3,995
Anytown. usa
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Well, it didn't matter. I forgot to set my alarm but thanks for the advice, guys! I will be back in Huntsville next week and will probably hit up Wheeler then. Ease in today and find a good area, next week you’ll be a step ahead.
Lone Watie: I'm glad you stopped me when you did. I might have killed her
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Re: "Going in Blind" in the dark
[Re: jono23]
#2292319
11/14/17 05:21 AM
11/14/17 05:21 AM
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Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 14,588 Tuscaloosa Co.
N2TRKYS
Booner
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Booner
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Posts: 14,588
Tuscaloosa Co.
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On a side note, it looks like a lot of y'all need to get Santa to bring you a better flashlight.
83% of all statistics are made up.
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