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those. sweet 
but I love camo don't get me wrong. think if I had some like that I would have to have a bright color hahaha. dang I would some how loose them. I like your color.perfect!!!
2024/2025 Squirrel Hunting Thread...........
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those. sweet but I love camo don't get me wrong. think if I had some like that I would have to have a bright color hahaha. dang I would some how loose them. I like your color.perfect!!!I'm not what you'd call "too dumb". I was home schooled in my early years, and was reading at highschool level in second grade. It all changed for me when I got my first squirrel gun, and had several classmates with the same interest. That many stump jumpers in one place was detrimental to a cohesive learning environment.Got even worse when I got my first bow of notable poundage. My poor mother had such high hopes for me.
oldschool, I am adamant about wearing camo clothing. However, I agree with you, I do not prefer camo on some of my equipment. Tree stands........great. Back pack.........great, but just about everything else is not necessary. Its simply too easy to lose the stuff every time you lay them down.I like
Either way, and as I have mentioned, white flagging tape works great. I also use a lot of white duct tape on certain things, such as my small LED flashlights. Anything other than snow country, white is the most visible color. It doesn't take a whole lot of white.
Different situations can sometimes call for different tactics, eh?Excuse me? Beggyer pardon? Can you say that in my good ear????!!!!! Ed is actually embracing the sticks!
I have yet to use try my sticks on a critter, but its certainly on my to-do list. The thing that sold me on the trigger sticks is the adjustability of them. I knew that standard, nonadjustable sticks would not work for me in the extreme, unlevel, steep hillsides here. In all actuality, I still didn't understand the full adjustability of the trigger sticks until I actually was able to get mine in hand and experiment with it a little. I knew of the 360 degree turning ability of the head/grip, as well as the padded notch that holds the rifle. I knew of the self-adjustment of the legs, which is activated by pulling the trigger. However, I still didn't understand how it could be adjusted for slight elevation, such as if one is trying to get a shot at a squirrel on the ground that is walking closer. All it takes is slight movement forward and aft, or lean the sticks a bit more straight up or back. This moves the sticks more vertical and vise-versa.
I will admit that I am a thinker. I have a tendency to over-analyze many things. Some of which has caused me grief in my life. I'm sure this is directly related to my aviation background. However, I also use this for hunting applications, even on squirrels.
Spike, I understand what you mean. Squirrels in certain geographical areas will come out in very cold conditions. I lived in Michigan when I was young and the fox squirrels were out a lot in snow and cold. Hillbilly grey squirrels just do not seem to display the same traits, unfortunately. If they do come out in cold conditions, they tend to hold tight to the trees near their den holes and just soak up the sunrays. However, I still hope to go out as soon as I am able despite if its cold temps or not.
I concur, a cold wind or breeze restricts squirrel movements as well.
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You are about as good of a field rep for that product as anyone can be. By your description I can now certainly understand why that devise has become part of your kit. Having squirrel hunted along the South Fork of the Cumberland River, south of Somerset, I fully appreciate the steepness of the terrain, and the heights of the trees your quarry resides in.
The two Spring Small Game Seasons I went down toward your parts were to test and force my foot, which had become riddled with a dozen screws and two plates from a motorcycle wreck, to adapt to uneven ground again. The hiking paths weren't too difficult, but veering off to work my way to where the squirrels were feeding is another story. That stick JimK has encouraged you to procure makes complete sense, now that you've explained its many benefits as well as you have. Handier than the aluminum hiking sticks I've used out west to hike out and snipe Prarie dogs with.
Hopefully with these moderate temperatures a story of your exploits in those hills will be forthcoming.
I'm praying for your improved physical recovery and that the LORD Creator will meet you in those haunts you so enjoy.
The two Spring Small Game Seasons I went down toward your parts were to test and force my foot, which had become riddled with a dozen screws and two plates from a motorcycle wreck, to adapt to uneven ground again. The hiking paths weren't too difficult, but veering off to work my way to where the squirrels were feeding is another story. That stick JimK has encouraged you to procure makes complete sense, now that you've explained its many benefits as well as you have. Handier than the aluminum hiking sticks I've used out west to hike out and snipe Prarie dogs with.
Hopefully with these moderate temperatures a story of your exploits in those hills will be forthcoming.
I'm praying for your improved physical recovery and that the LORD Creator will meet you in those haunts you so enjoy.
Thank you, Christophero, for the compliments. However, I'm not so sure about being any kind of field rep. Merely passing along my thoughts on the Trigger Stics that ole wise one JimK suggested to me. I will not know for sure until I actually get to use them on a squirrel.
Indeed, much of the terrain here is not for sissies. On several occasions I have stopped to examine my own facilities. In some locations, the briars are the worse of all. They can be flat out brutal. Down in the Southfork area where you were at is some serious terrain. I just started hiking and hunting that initial area a couple weeks ago. My plans are to work my way southward until I find what I am looking for. With any luck, I'll be able to tentatively put together another possible squirrel Rondi for early next fall. I have not stopped looking and researching this. It crosses my mind often.
For what it's worth, the lying weather station here is forecasting light rain for several days this week. This suites me just fine. I only hope that the squirrels will be out and about like they often are during light rain this time of year. Hopefully, the wind will be light. I do not mind getting wet one bit, as long as its not a downpour. I have also found that during light rain this time of year squirrels do not pay nearly as much attention to their surroundings as they normally do, or should.
Really looking forward to squirrel hunting in the light rain this week. I sincerely hope it materializes, rather than turn into another weather forecast lie.
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that's a good idea
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Yup, he had me looking at them during a recent trip to a local sporting shop. When I saw the price tag I ran for the parking lot!
This job..
Only 15 min break. 8hr cold building..
Only 15 min break. 8hr cold building..
A quick cursory look on the Internet, I found Powder Valley with the best price, around 120 (bipod model), worst price was fleabay pushing 150. If Jim and Ed say they are good to go, I'll get some eventually. Just after Christmas. I won't spend money on myself until I replenish my sock drawer stash.Yup, he had me looking at them during a recent trip to a local sporting shop. When I saw the price tag I ran for the parking lot!
Well.. I don't know..
Everyone was scared to walk early to break.. I noticed that.
I was late back from break. Not allot couple mins. He followed me in. didn't say nothing.
Hunting tomorrow I guess
Everyone was scared to walk early to break.. I noticed that.
I was late back from break. Not allot couple mins. He followed me in. didn't say nothing.
Hunting tomorrow I guess
longcruise
70 Cal.
I saw them at Sportsman's Warehouse while shopping for binoculars. $154 !!!!!
@Buff1958 , more pics, please, of your awesome squirrel-gettin' smoke pole!
I've gotta hold off a while I think. Saving for a Kibler.
longcruise
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I have this stick from Cabelas that was given to me by family because they know i can't hit the woods without a walking stick or trekking pole in.my right hand. It doesn't work for a walking stick because the friction clamps that hold it extended are not tight enough. At that moment when it's needed most it Will collapse. 
however it is useful as a shooting stick while sitting or standing in wait but OTOH, a trekking pole suffices just as well in those situations. I'm fiddling, and have been off and on for a while, with another trick that I saw being used. I'll try to post about it tomorrow if possible.
however it is useful as a shooting stick while sitting or standing in wait but OTOH, a trekking pole suffices just as well in those situations. I'm fiddling, and have been off and on for a while, with another trick that I saw being used. I'll try to post about it tomorrow if possible.
I have a trigger stick mono. I think the bipod will work much better.I have this stick from Cabelas that was given to me by family because they know i can't hit the woods without a walking stick or trekking pole in.my right hand. It doesn't work for a walking stick because the friction clamps that hold it extended are not tight enough. At that moment when it's needed most it Will collapse.
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Was those bipods or tripods?
It looks well made. I hope it works out well for you, Cruiser.I have this stick from Cabelas that was given to me by family because they know i can't hit the woods without a walking stick or trekking pole in.my right hand. It doesn't work for a walking stick because the friction clamps that hold it extended are not tight enough. At that moment when it's needed most it Will collapse.
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I have been thinking about using mine as a walking stick as well but I have reservations of doing so. The limestone here can be sharp. I'm not sure I want to chance destroying the rubber pads on the legs.
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