bubbaturbo
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I find myself hunting less and woodsloafing more as I get older but since I don't think I am yet a level 7 woodsloafer, I thought I would check on how the rest of you do it. Here are some of my observations.
Woodsloafing is best done on a weekday when you really should be at work.
In Oklahoma at least, it is best done in the months of March, April, October, and November.
I almost always feel like taking a nap at some point but since I also carry as little as possible with me, I haven't figured out how to comfortably do that yet.
The best guns to take are a lever action rifle in 45 Colt or a single action revolver also in 45 Colt with only the ammunition that they hold and 2-3 extra rounds. A 22 LR rifle is second best in which case you have to take 100 extra rounds with you. Shotguns are worthless for woodsloafing, especially the single shots that you might think would be fun.
All rifles need slings for the walk back.
I used to take a backpack but now I make do with a small pocketknife and a lighter.
If you are quiet, you can be within 10-20 feet of bobcats and, amazingly enough, turkeys, but I have never knowingly been closer than 200 yards to a coyote. There is at least one turkey out there that can be followed at a distance of 25 feet for at least 50 yards across an open field without her being aware of you.
My best woodsloafing experience was when it started to snow when I was within about 300 yards of my car on my way out of the woods. It got so quiet that I turned around and walked all the way back the way I had come.
Not looking for rebuttals here since these "rules" only apply to me. I would like to hear about your experiences and "techniques" however, especially about that elusive nap in the woods.
Woodsloafing is best done on a weekday when you really should be at work.
In Oklahoma at least, it is best done in the months of March, April, October, and November.
I almost always feel like taking a nap at some point but since I also carry as little as possible with me, I haven't figured out how to comfortably do that yet.
The best guns to take are a lever action rifle in 45 Colt or a single action revolver also in 45 Colt with only the ammunition that they hold and 2-3 extra rounds. A 22 LR rifle is second best in which case you have to take 100 extra rounds with you. Shotguns are worthless for woodsloafing, especially the single shots that you might think would be fun.
All rifles need slings for the walk back.
I used to take a backpack but now I make do with a small pocketknife and a lighter.
If you are quiet, you can be within 10-20 feet of bobcats and, amazingly enough, turkeys, but I have never knowingly been closer than 200 yards to a coyote. There is at least one turkey out there that can be followed at a distance of 25 feet for at least 50 yards across an open field without her being aware of you.
My best woodsloafing experience was when it started to snow when I was within about 300 yards of my car on my way out of the woods. It got so quiet that I turned around and walked all the way back the way I had come.
Not looking for rebuttals here since these "rules" only apply to me. I would like to hear about your experiences and "techniques" however, especially about that elusive nap in the woods.