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FirstFreedom · March 26, 2007, 08:25 AM

There's a lot of water where I hunt most, at least in non-drought years. Yesterday while moving almost silently through the water on a raft, it occurred to me that with a float tube and push-pedals, I could move: (a) completely silently, and (b) completely movement free from my legs, which would be underwater. Yes, I'd be moving slowly along, but legs hidden. The creek winds through most of the land, and deer have to come to water, esp. in early season. Seems like a good way to still hunt. Moving (combined with insulated waders) would help keep you warm. Deer would have to take a second look before deciding you're not a duck or stump. It would be a VERY comfy method of hunting, relative to a tree stand, etc. Won't work for bow, but with ML or rifle, it'd be infinitely quieter than crunching through the leaves. Anyone ever done this?

March 26, 2007, 08:25 AM	#1
FirstFreedom Junior member Join Date: May 31, 2004 Location: The Toll Road State, U.S.A. Posts: 12,451	Deer hunting from a float tube? There's a lot of water where I hunt most, at least in non-drought years. Yesterday while moving almost silently through the water on a raft, it occurred to me that with a float tube and push-pedals, I could move: (a) completely silently, and (b) completely movement free from my legs, which would be underwater. Yes, I'd be moving slowly along, but legs hidden. The creek winds through most of the land, and deer have to come to water, esp. in early season. Seems like a good way to still hunt. Moving (combined with insulated waders) would help keep you warm. Deer would have to take a second look before deciding you're not a duck or stump. It would be a VERY comfy method of hunting, relative to a tree stand, etc. Won't work for bow, but with ML or rifle, it'd be infinitely quieter than crunching through the leaves. Anyone ever done this?