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With the really cold stuff about to be upon us I was wondering if anyone had any good tips to keep in mind while bow hunting. The heavy layering of clothing and thick gloves do change the draw length and release fit and I feel pretty comfortable with those changes, but what are some other considerations that some of you die hard bone chilling weather bow hunters have picked up on? I read up on this stuff once while preparing for a hunt up in Alberta, but when I got there it was unseasonably warm, so I ram dumped all that info. What you guys got?
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The colder a bow gets the harder it is to draw make sure your draw weight is good for cold weather.
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Practice with all of those exra layers on and use a good arm guard to keep that thick coat away from your bowstring. Make sure you don't overdo it with the glove on your release hand. And as stated in the previous post, your bow will be harder to draw in the colder temps with all of those extra layers on.
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Since I switched to UnderArmour and Fleece base layers, I don't have that problem.
I can wear three layers plus an outer garment and still have plenty of freedom.
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Ok...I have the draw weight down and have practiced with the added clothing...I do shoulder rolls in the stand to keep the arms limber for drawing...What else???
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Know your limits try and stay warm, safe and have fun.
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Originally posted by Out back:
Since I switched to UnderArmour and Fleece base layers, I don't have that problem.
I can wear three layers plus an outer garment and still have plenty of freedom. BINGO! same here 
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And I forgot Good Luck To Ya
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thanks guys...maybe ol man winter will bring the big boys out with him.
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Originally posted by Out back:
Since I switched to UnderArmour and Fleece base layers, I don't have that problem.
I can wear three layers plus an outer garment and still have plenty of freedom.
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BINGO! same here
That's all I wear now from 40 down to 20 degs. As a matter of fact I will carry my fleece jacket in to keep from sweating. I also wear the thinner fleece mitten type gloves that flip back but I put the hand warmers in them that have a sticky side so they don't fall out.
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Hand warmers. Several handwarmers. I have an elstic wrap that holds large warmers and i wrap them around my kidneys.
I wear a thermal union suit. 200gr fleece pants and bibs. This keeps the core warm without a big coat.
Top is generally a fleece wind proof jacket. This allows me to stay warm and still maintain flexibility to shoot.
I have tried wearing my parka and several layers and even with an arm guard i cannot shoot past 20yds accurately. This way i keep most of the core warm and still have it not too thick in the arms.
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Alberta, Alabama ???? 
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Make sure what you throw on doesn't make noise. The 1st test I do on any of my gear before I buy is a fingernail test. I'll scratch it. If it makes noise, forget it. Fleece is good. I use a quiet cheap camo hoodie over quilted flannel, wool and polypro.
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For my outer layer I use Cabelas Berber fleece wiuth windshear. Its awesome. Once i found out how to keep my feet warm the rest was a breeze.
Anyone use Cabelas Polar Tech Military Grade ?
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I haven't tried it, but I heard that panny hose is good for compressing the clothing around your forearm. Just don't get a used pair from a plus size woman 
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Originally posted by Out back:
Since I switched to UnderArmour and Fleece base layers, I don't have that problem.
I can wear three layers plus an outer garment and still have plenty of freedom. I wear UA, fleece long johns, hunting pants, and ScentLok fleece outerwear.
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One of those stretchy guard sleeves to place over your forearm might keep the string from hitting your coat. Just a thought.
(edit: Shaw already posted this...I didn't see it in time, sorry)
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OK,OK, I have the dressing part covered...compression base layers, artic fleece bibbs and jacket, scentlok fleece outerwear, hand and foot warmers and all fits with great mobility and quiet movement, which have been target practiced with to ensure everything is still on. What else equipment wise?
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Perch...it was just a few miles further north than Alberta, Al
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Do you have ARCTIC SHIELD boot covers ? They could save your hunt.Make sure the pair you buy is big enought to slip over your boots esily.
Man I wish you the best of luck ! GIT A BIG'un !
The stretchy compression sleeves don't do that good.I'd suggest the hard plastic or leather arm
guard with adjustable elastic straps.
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