I hate gloves too.

This is close to what im currently doing. From what Im gathering I need to get a good wind proof outer layer. My best outer layer is a fleece at the moment. Not good at stopping wind. Ive never really had trouble with string slap on clothing. I probably dont have the best form out there but I feel I shoot pretty well.
Thanks for all the input guys

Roots, becareful of the outer layer if it makes much of a scratchy noise.

What do yal use as far as boots/socks to keep your feet warm..thats the hardest thing for me to keep warm is my feet.

Dead air space! Don’t put too many socks on or pack your boots full. You have to have some airspace to heat.
Same goes for clothes. Loose Layered Clothing will keep you warm. This is a taught technique in military survival schools. It works well. That said don’t let the string slap your sleeve! Haha.
Also, I started wearing cabelas cold wx fleece with wind guard last year or year before. It is Great stuff for the $ . It cut down on a layer or two. It’s not scratchy or loud and it is warm and windproof. Just keeping the wind out is a game changer for me.

Thanks for the info..I have noticed this year having a boot that is not too tight helps..exactly what you are saying.
Better off with a thinner wool sock with room in my boots? Vs a thick sock with a tight boot?

We dont get real cold weather on the Gulf Coast a whole lot but when it does get cold it cuts right thru you.
I bought some pac boot but Im gonna take the liners out and I have some Wiggy's liners coming..Wiggy's is suppose to be good stuff, made in Colorado.

I bit the bullet and bough first lite and Sitka gear. Best decision I've made. Worth the money.
I have full range of motion and can sit comfortably in any weather.

I don't ever wear a glove on my release hand. Always keep hand warmers in my pockets or in a hand warmer around my waist. I wear several thin layers under a medium weight cabelas jacket on top and it's not too bulky. I like to feel my kisser button in the corner of my mouth when at full draw so if I'm wearing a heavy face mask in the cold I always pull it down when I have deer coming in on me. I've kill several with my bow this year in very cold weather and haven't had any problems. With that said, I probably wouldn't feel confident in shooting beyond 30 yards in the cold weather. I like them to be within 30 on a warmer day anyways.

I do the same things you do without a kiss button. I never shot over 25 yards. I think bow hunting is about getting close, not long shots that all too often result in wounded and lost deer. I hate thick gloves on either hand. I like5 the ones Primos sells for turkey hunting. Thin nylon material.

TG, you want some space for air circulation but not too much so that you rub blisters or your foot sloshes around inside the boot. Does that make sense? Like, if you wear Size 12 then you may want a 12.5 or even 13, depending on the cut of the boot (wide, narrow, etc.)

A wide toe box allows the air to circulate and also gives your toes room to splay naturally when walking instead of being jammed. I learned this from my ortho due to a phucked-up right foot with a hammer toe and offset big toe.

I wear Size 13 boots and have some, like the Lacrosse Aero, which are snug. I have to wear thin socks and those during the early season. Thick socks and they're too tight and sweaty - and thus get cold. For colder temps, I either go to a Size 14 and something like SmartWool or Darn Tough (wool) socks, OR I will wear my Lacrosse Arctic King pac boots with our without the wool liner (gotta be really cold).

In your neck of the woods, sounds like you may want to try to go up a half-size, wear thinner socks and use a removeable insole like a SuperFeet to aid with space (and comfort; those boots suck for support), and then in cold temps go with a thicker sock like the SmartWool.

Also, take an extra pair of socks with you if you walk in a long way and quickly change before climbing the stand. Or change when you get into the box. Helps a lot. The minimal moments of being chilly while putting on warm, dry socks is better than having sweaty feet and being cold later.

If you will use anti-perspiirant on your feet daily, it will help a lots .
I do this during the hunting season and it stops a lot of wet sweaty feet.

I wont go when its below 35. Rifle

Easiest best way to keep warm is to pack a blanket in with you. I stuff mine between my ole man climber. It’s actially fleece and it’s camo. I primarily hunt public land so hunting outta a climber is a must. It’s does get super cold but that blanket is quite and not noisy at all. I always try to set up where I can shoot while sitting down. I wrap the blanker around my boots and keep it pulled up to my neck. Really allows you to on have 2 layers on and stay comfortable. It was 19 the other morning and I was comfortable enough to sit Till 10. Good luck!

I use my wife's long johns like a heater body suit