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Man thats a crazy story on your end with the straight down shot. Never experienced that! As for the doe. I saw her feeding on acorns first. She then bedded down shortly after. It was the middle of the day on the last day so I said let's go for it. Almost pulled it off.

@@TheWaterHopper Yep, just keep at it if given the chance. I'm still debating on if I should buy a license for the late season in January. I'd like to but I'd have to find someone familiar to her to come and visit with her and my dad while I'm gone as she is at the point in her dementia where some times she does not recognize the house and keeps saying she wants to leave and go home (I'm guessing childhood home). So can not trust her to be with my dad alone as his mind is starting to go as well, plus he is always dozing off so be nothing for her to wander off into the freezing weather if one of those episodes occur.

Put the mattress on the high side. Opposite of the opening. If you check out my later videos I now have an ARE MX Series cap on it. Built the camper while waiting for the cap to be delivered. Under the mattress I like to put an air pad. Helps hold the heat and gives extra cushion. Still works 4 years later

Hahaha I know right?? I think the reason this tree works is a few things. #1 it is far from the road. And the way the hill comes down there gives them cover from sight to any other hunters in the area. #2 this spot is right off major bedding with almost impenetrable cover. Just to my left. The deer feel safe in the low spot there. #3 it is a main travel corridor between three different fingers coming off private land that to my knowledge is managed. #4 the tree has great back cover with the pine there. #5 and you said it also. The tree is ugly. And to my knowledge had never been hunted before. It is so in the open but at the same time concealed in a way. I can sneak in there with good wind quietly. And get in the tree quick as well. It has served me well. But you need the right wind and conditions. I like it on cold fronts. The coyotes are rampant out there. And surely are part of the reason why i didn't get a shot on that first buck. They left immediately after back into their security cover.

@@TheWaterHopper Yea just a couple coyotes will annoy the heck out of the deer, I've seen 2 coyotes chasing and nipping at the hamstrings of an adult doe, with the does fawns running behind them. Also seen it on my old regular cams before I switched over to cellular cams and pics. I used to run video on my old chip cams. I got one video years ago of what I call the buck parade, think it was 7 or 8 bucks walking single file past the cam all on one 30 second video. Still have that video someplace.

I have the same feeling!

6 foot 1 bed

Don't know if it is bad news for you but this was a custom build. No plans I can send your way. My bed is also 6'1" I have a video earlier on my channel detailing the whole build process if you want to check it out. I camp in it a few times a year. But honestly it has become more of a storage convenience. I fish a lot and hunt a lot. And having the bed setup the way I do now is perfect for me. I also use it to cook out of multiple times a year.

Funny you should say that. It's not on my channel. But a buddy of mine was in the area about two weeks later. I live too far to frequent the area. Almost 200 miles away. But he was there and walked a field edge where I had lost blood. Sure enough. Smack dab in the middle of the field was that buck. He got a salvage tag for me. Took the head. And now I at least have that. Just wish I could have given full respect to animal. But at least there is closure. For the record. It was a main frame 8 with a split brow. So a 9. And measured 116" Just haven't posted that he was found on the channel yet. This is great advice tho.

I had similar thoughts. Glad to see you back watching!

Jesus I can only imagine. I was about 3 inches from getting a waist full of that sucker.

Totally get it. Apologies. Heat of the moment type of stuff and try to keep it real. Understood and thank you for the opinion.

Thanks bud!

Actually ended up using carbon fiber resin. Solid as concrete now!

It is! And there really are big ones there. Don't catch a ton. But always catch a quality one.

Yea I have been in a few questionable situations. Not wearing orange yet but think about it often!

Thanks man!

These will be perfect for that

Western

You wouldn't regret it!

Me too man. Closing in!

Thank you!

Coming soon! Filming this coming weekend.

It's one of the best decisions I have made to date. Don't think you need to start with a nice yak. I fished out of a sit inside 10' kayak for seven years. This is my first year using a sit on top

I really appreciate that! Always a work in progress.

@@TheWaterHopper Like the simple approach and your enthusiasm

Sure was!

Dude that's what I'm saying! That channel is the stuff of dreams for me. Could just use maybe 1-2 more foot depth. Maybe 10 foot wider. Would be absolutely perfect. I think I can catch a lot more out of there. Gonna try punching next.

@@TheWaterHopper I live in south central Texas and several rivers have ancient lily clusters and where the grass meets the pads is always hot, big fish in heavy cover is my life, thanks for the vid

Hey you're welcome. Enjoy them Texas hogs! Thanks for watching

You know it!

Sure does!

It's an addiction of the best kind! Comment back after you've been out. Want to see how it went!

Sure was!

Thank you for that!

Yea I can definitely see that. I found that the main reason I prefer the hang on is the fact that I can setup my cameras and bow and everything. Then climb back down to get in my warm clothes. Or if I hang it in the morning I can come back to it ready to go for the afternoon. I also really like that I can climb any tree. Most of the areas I have started hunting lately don't have straight chute trees. Only a hang on works in there. I'll say this though. Nothing beats the comfort of a climber without a doubt. Also a larger standing platform works great.

@TheWaterHopper makes sence I use the hang on in Marsh swamp area everywhere else in my area is pretty much hardwood lots of pines which have branches up high so I'm able to use the climber fairly easy both have there perks happy hunting this season

@@NastyN8thegreat2 you too. Good luck out there and be safe!

Same here. I switched to a summit viper after trying tons of different saddle hunting and hang on setups. It's just so much quicker and easier to get 25+ feet in my climber. Being able to adjust seat height and position on the tree on the fly is nice as well.

Absolutely is!

Thank you so much and sorry to hear about your friend. Won't ever forget those memories with him.

You're right for sure. I'm adding a carbon fiber keel guard soon. Appreciate the feedback!

It really really was.

So true man. Really appreciate that. The time will come and until then I have and will continue to keep grinding. Putting in those summer scouting hours! Thanks for watching

@@TheWaterHopper Thanks for sharing.

No issues with heat. But. The rods sliding around was an issue. Scratching the bait casters. So now i have a t shirt stuffed in the far end. And I put a rag in the front when I put the rods in. So they can't slide back and fourth. Been great since then.

@@TheWaterHopper Thanks!

I definitely won't stop man I sincerely appreciate the feedback! Plan is set for hunting season. In the meantime. We fish haha. New upload coming within a few days! Also have a trail camera video coming up after that before next weekend. Stay tuned. You can help by liking the videos!

You know we will!!! Glad to be in the top rankings!

Thanks man!

Appreciate the feedback! I've since settled it down a bit. This video is almost four years ago.

Was a he'll of a week thats for sure!

Good luck to you. And you're right! Missed opportunity. Surprised it hasn't fallen off yet as a result

I love the MX. The headroom is what won me over. In the beginning I did have leaking at the cab side left side. Where the cap meets the bed. Never approached the installer. Simply added some gray colored marine sealant where it was coming in and I've been dry since.

No I cannot. Self car washes now unfortunately. Will scrape the paint off

He's about 5'7"

@@TheWaterHopperI got same height. I’m breaking my head, 10 or 11.5 version. Can you ask him, if he had chance to change, what would he choose? If you have contact with him. Thank you !!!

That's what I'm saying!

Glad you were able to get him down and recovered! A success story is always a great thing

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