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lockedcj7 · October 24, 2007, 07:15 PM

I climb up first and then haul my gear up with a rope. Always unload the gun before you climb up. Remember to chamber a round when you get settled.

Once you think you can't sit another minute, make a vow to yourself to stick it out another 20 min. Often deer start moving again around lunchtime. Other hunters are walking to their trucks and they push deer around.

Don't give up on a spot, or yourself, if you don't see anything after a few trips. That's why they call it hunting. I've gone whole seasons without seeing a deer in the woods. I also had years where I saw deer on every trip. It happens both ways.

October 24, 2007, 07:15 PM	#9
lockedcj7 Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2007 Posts: 1,215	I climb up first and then haul my gear up with a rope. Always unload the gun before you climb up. Remember to chamber a round when you get settled. Once you think you can't sit another minute, make a vow to yourself to stick it out another 20 min. Often deer start moving again around lunchtime. Other hunters are walking to their trucks and they push deer around. Don't give up on a spot, or yourself, if you don't see anything after a few trips. That's why they call it hunting. I've gone whole seasons without seeing a deer in the woods. I also had years where I saw deer on every trip. It happens both ways. __________________ To a much greater extent than most mechanical devices, firearms are terribly unforgiving of any overconfidence, complacency or negligence.