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Cold weather bowhunting
#2375927
01/17/18 10:41 AM
01/17/18 10:41 AM
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Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 316 Shelby County
SouthernRoots
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4 point
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4 point
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Posts: 316
Shelby County
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So with this influx of cold weather I realized that I am not properly equipped to bow hunt in these conditions. My cold weather gear is too bulky and I honestly do a bad job of practicing with that much clothing on. What are some ideas you guys have to keep warm and cut down on clothing bulk?
IG - @_teamsouternroots_ Legacy: Planting the seeds and knowing you will never see the fruits.
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Re: Cold weather bowhunting
[Re: SouthernRoots]
#2375985
01/17/18 11:16 AM
01/17/18 11:16 AM
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Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 15,307 Ourtown, AL
BCLC
Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
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I wear thin base layers (anywhere from 1-3 depending on temps) then a polar fleece top layer. I cut the thumb & index finger at 2nd knuckle on my right hand glove to allow me to feel my handheld release during shot. Keep my hands in front pocket of pullover so hand warmth even with missing glove fingers isn't an issue. I'm only drawing 62#'s AND I shorten my draw length 1/2in. Minimal effect on tune and speed but a world of difference when trying to draw back or holding at full draw on a 25deg morning. YMMV but it's what works for me.
We’re not dead. We just smell that way. Dayum. - AC870
Yessir! I’m always gonna shoot what makes me happy and I want everyone else to do the same! If you shoot one be proud of it and don’t worry what anyone else thinks. - SJ22
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Re: Cold weather bowhunting
[Re: jono23]
#2375992
01/17/18 11:21 AM
01/17/18 11:21 AM
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Posts: 7,518 Boaz,AL
CarbonClimber1
14 point
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14 point
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Boaz,AL
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Better quality clothing you can layer this and a good sleeve supressor
"I dont quit.. And ill fight alone if i have to"
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Re: Cold weather bowhunting
[Re: SouthernRoots]
#2376275
01/17/18 02:36 PM
01/17/18 02:36 PM
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Posts: 1,187 Tuscumbia
BruteX
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6 point
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Tuscumbia
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Sitka gear fanatic. Worth every hard earned penny I paid
"We'll the first man comes along that can read Latin is welcome to rob us,...I'd like the chance to shoot at an educated man once in my life" Gus McCrae
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Re: Cold weather bowhunting
[Re: SouthernRoots]
#2376432
01/17/18 03:42 PM
01/17/18 03:42 PM
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Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 31,681 Slidell, La
perchjerker
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
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Look into layering. Check out at Cabelas wind shear. Learning how to properly layer is everything when you hunt in cold weather. Defeating the wind affects will help you defeat the cold.
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: Cold weather bowhunting
[Re: SouthernRoots]
#2376608
01/17/18 05:08 PM
01/17/18 05:08 PM
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Posts: 316 Shelby County
SouthernRoots
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I usually have no issues with the layering. Im happy with the system Ive got there. I believe my biggest issue is the wind and that I cant wear gloves ora face mask right now because Im not comfortable anchoring with either. Suppose Ill have to deal with that issue. Ive looked into the sitka stuff, and maybe one day..... but not at the moment. Any other good wind proof stuff out there? Are the down/ synthetic down vests worth the money?
IG - @_teamsouternroots_ Legacy: Planting the seeds and knowing you will never see the fruits.
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Re: Cold weather bowhunting
[Re: SouthernRoots]
#2376643
01/17/18 05:31 PM
01/17/18 05:31 PM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 16,952 Madison
BowtechDan
Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
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1. Keep your head, hands, and feet warm and don't bulk up on the upperbody so much. 2. Keep your collars out of the way. 3. An arm guard may help. 4. Have a bow holder and don't hold on to that metal riser very long. 5. Be ready to remove your gloves (unless you practice with gloves). 6. Practice with what you wear.
Nathan Carl Goff 19 Sept 2016 - 14 Jan 2017.
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Re: Cold weather bowhunting
[Re: CarbonClimber1]
#2376885
01/18/18 04:22 AM
01/18/18 04:22 AM
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Posts: 358 Castleberry, AL
Huntin' Nole
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4 point
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Posts: 358
Castleberry, AL
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Better quality clothing you can layer this and a good sleeve supressor x2. Got to make sure your string doesn't slam into your clothing. And this too... "I turned my bow poundage down for this very reason, to be able to draw in the worst possible situations."
Last edited by Huntin' Nole; 01/18/18 04:24 AM.
Give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish and he'll sit in a boat and drink beer all day.
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Re: Cold weather bowhunting
[Re: SouthernRoots]
#2376923
01/18/18 04:52 AM
01/18/18 04:52 AM
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Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 8,032 Huntsville
jono23
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14 point
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Huntsville
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I usually have no issues with the layering. Im happy with the system Ive got there. I believe my biggest issue is the wind and that I cant wear gloves ora face mask right now because Im not comfortable anchoring with either. Suppose Ill have to deal with that issue. Ive looked into the sitka stuff, and maybe one day..... but not at the moment. Any other good wind proof stuff out there? Are the down/ synthetic down vests worth the money? For your hands, get a muff and throw some hand warmers in there. I only pull my hands out when it's time to grab my bow and draw. I wear a super thin glove (I think it's for turkey hunting technically, like that matters...) on my hand that holds the bow. I practice shooting with my facemask on, so I can't help you there much. Before I practiced with it, I would wear it up until I saw deer coming in, then just pull it down.
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Re: Cold weather bowhunting
[Re: SouthernRoots]
#2376968
01/18/18 05:22 AM
01/18/18 05:22 AM
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Posts: 36,148 alabama
BhamFred
Freak of Nature
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bend yer bow holding arm to lessen string slap.
I've spent most of the money I've made in my lifetime on hunting and fishing. The rest I just wasted.....
proud Cracker-Americaan
muslims are like coyotes, only good one is a dead one
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Re: Cold weather bowhunting
[Re: SouthernRoots]
#2377004
01/18/18 05:50 AM
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Posts: 14,578 Tuscaloosa Co.
N2TRKYS
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If you have good shooting form and a bow that fits you, there's no reason to use an arm guard.
I wear synthetic base layer bottoms, regular bdu pants, and insulated bibs(wind and waterproof). I wear an UA synthetic short sleeve shirt, a long sleeve UA shirt, a Smartwool 1/4 zip, Marmot Reactor 1/4 zip fleece, UA heat gear 1/4 zip. If it's really cold, I wear a Drake MST 1/4 zip(wind and waterproof).
I wear an Avery fleece neck gaiter and a Smartwool merino beenie over a ball cap.
I only wear thin cotton gloves(same ones I wear turkey hunting).
None of this gets in the way or affects me shooting my bow.
83% of all statistics are made up.
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Re: Cold weather bowhunting
[Re: SouthernRoots]
#2377040
01/18/18 06:10 AM
01/18/18 06:10 AM
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Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 28,973 Fosters, Alabama, USA
Shaw
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That’s because you’re weird Brad. . I always were an arm guard while in the stand when wearing long sleeves. Sometimes you can’t hold that perfect form when having to twist to get a shot. Even with perfect form and a properly fitted bow a sleeve may get in the way.
"I hate rude behavior in a man. I won't tolerate it." Captain Woodrow F. Call
ShawBuilt Custom Bowstrings
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Re: Cold weather bowhunting
[Re: SouthernRoots]
#2377314
01/18/18 10:23 AM
01/18/18 10:23 AM
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Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 251 Hollywood, Alabama; Jackson Co...
Hunter454
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Like everyone else said layer up. I also use vests for my core. Bow is set at 60lbs. I don't care a glove on my release hand because it will make you use a different hole on your release. That makes you anchor different.
All you need to know is. Dead deer don't grow!
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