Guest mik629 Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 I'm unfortunetly been busy at work and I didn't take time off, and I'm going to have to hunt the snowy bow season so I'm looking for some tips and tricks to bowhunting in snow. Any suggestions? (example we fish salmon and rainbow into -10'C weather we just put vaseline on our eyelets, to avoid freezing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bghunter777 Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Late season bow hunting can be tough i have never had a problem with my equipment freezing. you said that you fish in cold weather well get all that cold weather gear you have wash it get it all nice and clean free of scent and layer layer layer. the biggest part of the late season is just being able to stay out there. As for the actuall hunting. Late season although tough can be fun. The snow for one lets you see where deer are traveling and how often as a general rule hunt food sources bucks have been rutting and depleting there resources some times as much as 1/3 rd there body weight. They need to replace most of this if they want to survive the winter. Look for well used trails in the snow and places deer are feeding. Hunt these especially when it gets really cold even the older age class bucks will move earlier in the warmer parts of the day when the temperature drops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Dress warm! LOL! Sorry! Late season bow hunting can be tough i have never had a problem with my equipment freezing. you said that you fish in cold weather well get all that cold weather gear you have wash it get it all nice and clean free of scent and layer layer layer. the biggest part of the late season is just being able to stay out there. As for the actuall hunting. Late season although tough can be fun. The snow for one lets you see where deer are traveling and how often as a general rule hunt food sources bucks have been rutting and depleting there resources some times as much as 1/3 rd there body weight. They need to replace most of this if they want to survive the winter. Look for well used trails in the snow and places deer are feeding. Hunt these especially when it gets really cold even the older age class bucks will move earlier in the warmer parts of the day when the temperature drops. What he said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csualumni21000 Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Dont eat yellow snow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Keep your eye on your rest, especially if it's a drop away. Mine froze up one year and almost cost me a deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 I'll tell ya where ya gotta put the vasaline in the cold...NO..NOT THERE!!!..LOL Actually I put some on my strings, cable slides and even arrows..dry cold weather can make things produce noise we cant hear but the deer sure do. Also, cold still air carries the slightest noise to a deers ears, making late season the toughest to get to full draw undetected. Hunting snow is about the most fun you can have bowhunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Use a ground blind. It holds your body temp in, protects you from the wind, lets the deer get real close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 i too have been busy. i had some success early season but haven't filled all my tags yet. i think i'm running out of time and warmer weather. here in albany, ny it's bow only; no firearms. I use a whisker biscuit but I don't think it'll freeze unless it gets really cold and wet. - Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskybnd Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 me too, i use the whisker biscuit, and hunted last jan it started to sleet and it froze up, and the broad head had alot of ice sticking to it, so i would take a small piece of fabric that i can lay over the bicsit, and the head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Equalizer Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 If you want to stay out a long time with having to dress really bulky. go get the HEATER BODY SUIT it is the best thing for hunting in cold weather www.heaterbodysuit.com it is amazing i love it! hunt the food sources!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Use a ground blind. It holds your body temp in, protects you from the wind, lets the deer get real close. That is true. I also find that my metal treestands creek and groan much more when it gets cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earnhardts12000 Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 i prefer still hunt in snow but go very slow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MIC65Frit Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 Layers Layers and a few more layers Bowhunting in the cold..."tasty"...a few things that I've learned (it isn't much) 1) Walking to your blind/treestand...carry in all your heavy weight clothing...you'll work up a sweat in a heartbeat, and be freezing about an hour into your hunt. (Deer can hear your teeth chattering) 2) Those little hand warmers and those fleece Muffs are awesome, "toasty toes" are the ones you put in your boots...very good idea. 3) If your stand is going to be set up so the wind is directly into your face I'd really recommend some Amber Shooting Specs...keeps the wind off your eyeballs and you won't "tear up" as fast. 4) If you can set up with a "cross wind" even better, (then only 1/2 of your body will be cold) 5) NO COFFEE! It actually causes your capillaries to constrict and thus you'll get colder faster...Cider is awesome besides if the deer smells it...it's going to think hey there are some yummy apples to eat over there. 6) Skip the early morning hunt and hunt from 12 noon til dark over a feeding area/food plot. 7) I'd stay away from the Vaseline (gets all "gummy" in the cold....what about Silicone or graphite? These are some of the things that I'd recommend. Good luck! Mike Mason, MI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 I'll add one more tip. When hunting in snow your footsteps create holes in the snow that keep your scent inside. I believe scent in snow lasts longer than just walking on leaves (from personal experience). I'd walk into my stand/blind in a direction you don't anticipate deer to come from. I'd also avoid walking around the perimeter hanging any kind of scent device. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 One thing I found that works on a cold fall day hunting is my cable slide would get a little creaky so I put a little bit of bow wax on it, and it was fine. Pee before you go out, you'll get colder faster if you are sitting there holding it. Take some small snacks with you to pull out of your pocket, food makes energy which makes heat. I know if I don't fill my shotgun buck tag, I'll probably try to get out there for our late archery season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tink Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 Use adhesive tape in strips to camo your bow Bow quiver etc Cheap Painter suit in white works well for camo Ground blind with a white used sheet over it works super A candle will-heat a ground blind Tinks Smoking Sticks work great and don't freeze put the just out side the door of yoru GB all season Flavor smoking Sticks works best in cold weather Squirt down your boots with Tinks Red Fox P cover scent Tink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 That is true. I also find that my metal treestands creek and groan much more when it gets cold. Yep, I forgot about that issue. My Double Bull Matrix Recurve blind is their biggest but the deer get less than 5 yards from it with me inside! That is a special treat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TideBowhunter Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 I'm unfortunetly been busy at work and I didn't take time off, and I'm going to have to hunt the snowy bow season so I'm looking for some tips and tricks to bowhunting in snow. Any suggestions? (example we fish salmon and rainbow into -10'C weather we just put vaseline on our eyelets, to avoid freezing) I'm sure you know how to dress to keep warm. But you need to practice shooting with your hunting clothes on. You don't want your clothes slapping the string. Find the food sources in your area at the respective time of year. Cold weather means food sources. Find them and wait for a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 If hunting from a treestand use a rubber coated bicycle hanging hook hanging directly under a large tree branch. It may take a little bit more to get started because of it's size but hanging underneath the branch will help protect the bow's upper cam from the snow. Also hang the Bow between the upper limb and the cable...not through the upper cam. Consider using a lightweight glove on your Bow-Hand so that the feeling of your grip does not change too much. Practice with that glove on before you hunt. You can keep that hand warm in a pocket until the moment of truth arrives;) The hardest things you'll have to deal with, if you've never bowhunted in snow before, is TRUTH and MOTIVATION. When you are saying to yourself "I dont feel like doing this anymore"..stay 10 more minutes...it can make all the difference in the world(MOTIVATION). If your saying to yourself "I cant do this anymore"...be truthful with yourself and realize it's time to carefully pack up your gear, stay safe, and go home(TRUTH). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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