jackstrawIII
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OP, I'm very much like you in that it's really hard for me to sit still. I'm an undiagnosed adult ADHD type. However, I'm committed to hunting because I think it's important. So, here's what I've learned about how to stay still:
1. Get comfortable. Invest in a good treestand (with it's own back so you're not touching the tree at all) or other chair. It makes a HUGE difference.
2. Protect your fidgeting from view. I hang cloth over the shooting rail of my stand so I'm not visible from the chest down. This covers my hands and feet, which I struggle to keep still.
3. Stay warm. Being cold leads to motion, it's inevitable.
4. Entertain yourself. I listen to audiobooks with headphones, sometimes watch a show, or read a book. Take breaks often to look around slowly, but it's better to be still than to be hyper-vigilant. Most un-spooked deer move slowly through the woods, you have time.
1. Get comfortable. Invest in a good treestand (with it's own back so you're not touching the tree at all) or other chair. It makes a HUGE difference.
2. Protect your fidgeting from view. I hang cloth over the shooting rail of my stand so I'm not visible from the chest down. This covers my hands and feet, which I struggle to keep still.
3. Stay warm. Being cold leads to motion, it's inevitable.
4. Entertain yourself. I listen to audiobooks with headphones, sometimes watch a show, or read a book. Take breaks often to look around slowly, but it's better to be still than to be hyper-vigilant. Most un-spooked deer move slowly through the woods, you have time.