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Deer hunting for old men.
Posted on 1/17/22 at 8:55 am
Posted on 1/17/22 at 8:55 am
I'm 74 now and dont have the stamina or funds for high dollar box stands or feedlots. I simplyfied my hunting by picking up metal folding chairs at various flea markets and yard sales. I place them at different location throughout my hunting area. I bring a small cushion in my game bag to each chair that I choose to hunt that day. This eliminates the bordom of seeing the same scenery every hunt. I generally leave them in the woods year after year. They don't rot and will be there when I die. I've never had a chair stolen. Having a lean back chair to hunt from makes a huge difference to this old man. If you wish, you can sligtly move your chair and place some brush tops over it until your next return.
Posted on 1/17/22 at 9:08 am to ewilliams000
Folding backpack/chair. You can carry the gear you need and have a seat, best hunting gift my wife has ever given me.
Posted on 1/17/22 at 9:59 am to ewilliams000
That's kinda how we did it as kids, but just sit at the base of a tree.
I've never sat in a stand before. I get way too bored. An ADD think I suppose, wish I could do it actually.
I've never sat in a stand before. I get way too bored. An ADD think I suppose, wish I could do it actually.
This post was edited on 1/17/22 at 7:43 pm
Posted on 1/17/22 at 10:24 am to rusty547
What kinda chair you got? My little three legged folding chair exploded yesterday. I like having one I can tote around.
Hunting from a chair on the ground definitely is not just for old people. I had 3 does no more than 20 yards from yesterday. I was just sitting in a downed tree top.
You can be really effective on the ground with a rifle.
Hunting from a chair on the ground definitely is not just for old people. I had 3 does no more than 20 yards from yesterday. I was just sitting in a downed tree top.
You can be really effective on the ground with a rifle.
Posted on 1/17/22 at 10:56 am to ewilliams000
thats awesome that youre still able to get out there
heres to us and those like us...
heres to us and those like us...
Posted on 1/17/22 at 11:22 am to ewilliams000
Makes sense. If you cut a hole in the seat and attach a toilet seat, you've really got it made. And I bet most other folks would stay away from your chairs.
Posted on 1/17/22 at 11:27 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
The millennium tree seats are great . I have one for me and my son. They are comfortable and extremely lightweight.
Posted on 1/17/22 at 11:36 am to pdubya76
I have the Summit tree seat. Just noticed that the Millennium is about half the weight. May have to get that one.
Posted on 1/17/22 at 11:37 am to ewilliams000
i’m 70 and the stamina and the desire to put in the work is fading. i still put up aluminum 15 ft. ladders by myself but the days of high lock-ons and climbers are over. killed my 8 pt thanksgiving weekend out of a lock-on less than ten ft high.
definitely not mad at them now! i can see myself going after the bass year round in a few more years.
definitely not mad at them now! i can see myself going after the bass year round in a few more years.
Posted on 1/17/22 at 12:06 pm to DownSouthJukin
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you cut a hole in the seat and attach a toilet seat, you've really got it made. An
Better put some palmetto or something on the front side so you don't piss in your boots!
Posted on 1/17/22 at 1:47 pm to ewilliams000
6-8ft leaning stand with chain and padlock.
Change the plywood seat every 5 years or so.
Bring a cushion with you.
Buck shot.
Can sit and read a book and enjoy the peace and quiet.
You may get a deer, bobcat, coyote pass by.
You might shoot them. Or not.
But what you do get....
Peace and Quiet.
Change the plywood seat every 5 years or so.
Bring a cushion with you.
Buck shot.
Can sit and read a book and enjoy the peace and quiet.
You may get a deer, bobcat, coyote pass by.
You might shoot them. Or not.
But what you do get....
Peace and Quiet.
Posted on 1/17/22 at 2:49 pm to pdubya76
I second you sir; I hunt public land in several states and pack in the Milinneum tree seat on a frame pack with my warm clothes and hunt from the ground - it’s great for rifle hunting.
Posted on 1/17/22 at 4:11 pm to ewilliams000
I'm 72 with two back surgeries. The mind still says go do it the body says no. I have two box stands both with heaters. Take my Book/kindel thermos of coffee and enjoy the scenery.
Posted on 1/17/22 at 4:16 pm to ewilliams000
I read that initially as deer were hunting old men.
Posted on 1/17/22 at 4:46 pm to ewilliams000
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ewilliams000
Hell Baw, in Olla you can pull your recliner or couch up to a window, open it and shoot deer out the window of your house.
Posted on 1/17/22 at 5:15 pm to BorrisMart
My 85 year old Dad opened his front door and killed a nice 8 pt in his front yard.
Posted on 1/17/22 at 5:39 pm to ewilliams000
I've been contemplating this and wondering if I should get a light weight .243 one day.
I know it's considered a gun for kids and women, but it looks like a good choice for old men too.
I know it's considered a gun for kids and women, but it looks like a good choice for old men too.
Posted on 1/17/22 at 5:39 pm to shadowdancer
You made me laugh. The title IS a little misleading.
Posted on 1/17/22 at 5:56 pm to TrueTiger
A 243 is fine for deer hunting. Just any cheap bolt action with a scope would be fine. I always carry an extendable aiming rod or a stick in the ground to steady the crosshairs. Can't hold scope steady like in my younger days.
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