Ya'll Ready?

[WoodlandScout82]

I went hog hunting on Tuesday. No hogs, but I come up on a sow and her lone cub where my trail ended. Wind in my face, no noise, never knew I was there. I watched them lounge around in a grassy clearing until I decided to turn back. Lots of fresh bear sign throughout my hike. I'm in them thick and September can't get here fast enough!!

 

[Tio Hey Seuss]

I bought me one em Osprey packs that a lot of the backpackers use. I've carried it loaded for bout 8miles. Very impressed. Fits like a glove, very comfortable. Hope it holds up to packin bear out. They offer what they call a no **** guarantee. Supposedly they'll fix em no matter what. Osprey isn't marketed toward hunters really but they do offer one in a good green color. After reading this thread I think I will be dropping some benydrill in it. I'm also gonna be toting a stickbow this year. I've been a compound hunter for 26 years and always wanted to try traditional archery but was intimidated by it. My shootings getn better each week. So I'm going for it this year. And the ol' bow is extremely light which is a bonus. Each trip to the woods is a blessing and it really makes me appreciate my health.

I've owned a couple Osprey packs and I've been very happy. I was a big fan of how they heat mold the hip belt to fit you. The only reason I don't use one for meat packouts is they mostly design for the lighter max loads of a backpacker compared to a hunter. Sounds like a heckuva guarantee though so maybe.

 

[strothershwacker]

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I felt so bad last week. I saw a little bear who was just jacked up. Was limping really bad and was thin and unkempt. Had to remind myself that its survival of the fittest. Nature can be cruel!

We live under a curse. Even the animals. Deaths stalking all of us. Better be ready for it.

 

[livinoutdoors]

I went hog hunting yesterday afternoon until dark. Truck said it was mid 80s on the mountain, but man it was a warm climb. The pigs must have thought it was too hot as well since they were a no show, but the bears were out in force. Saw four within 3 hours.View attachment 970145View attachment 970146

School me on this climbing rig you are using, looks useful?!

 

[tree cutter 08]

Went to hang a camera at daylight this morning in a gap. Bears already digging up yellow jackets. First one I've seen this year and it's early for them.

 

[jbogg]

School me on this climbing rig you are using, looks useful?!

I recently ordered the JX 3 Hybrid from JX3Outdoors. It’s somewhere in between a traditional tree saddle and a climbing stand. It weighs 9.5 lbs and doubles as a backpack frame. Check out some of the YouTube videos or the website. I think it will be a game changer in the mountains.

 

[livinoutdoors]

I recently ordered the JX 3 Hybrid from JX3Outdoors. It’s somewhere in between a traditional tree saddle and a climbing stand. It weighs 9.5 lbs and doubles as a backpack frame. Check out some of the YouTube videos or the website. I think it will be a game changer in the mountains.

Thanks!

 

[WoodlandScout82]

What do we have, 7 weeks to go??? I'm almost ready. Got my pack setup just right. Got my new crossbow setup pretty good. Got my Broadheads zeroed. I've got a custom sheath coming this week for my knife, I even rebuilt my long range rifle and got a new sling for it (for late season). All I have left to do is zero my rifles and get a new drag sled. I've been busy! I am looking forward to spending the entire season hunting the mountains!