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I hunt game lands (mostly Harris) almost exclusively and I have always wondered if using a canoe or kayak to get to hard to walk to locations is worth the time/effort. Has anybody tried this technique and how did it go?
I have found a canoe to be very beneficial not just for getting in to a spot but also getting deer out. I usually can get the canoe within at least a hundred yards of where I set up so getting all hot and sweaty is another plus.
I think you'd have to practice ahead of time. Really, not any different than setting up a climbing stand...You don't want to go in somewhere in the dark you haven't been in the day.My 2 biggest hesitations are how much time does it add to your overall getting to the stand process (unloading the boat, putting in, paddling, etc) and doing all of this in the dark either going in or coming out and being able to safely navigate.
Any words of wisdom on these concerns? Are they legitimate or just a false assumption?
My 2 biggest hesitations are how much time does it add to your overall getting to the stand process (unloading the boat, putting in, paddling, etc) and doing all of this in the dark either going in or coming out and being able to safely navigate.
Any words of wisdom on these concerns? Are they legitimate or just a false assumption?
And loads me plus gear, game/fish, etc.Yep on lakes.
Yep on slow rivers.
Have a native fx12 hybrid that loads 350# against a 53# Hull weight. Sits high and stable. Great for shooting.
I hunt game lands (mostly Harris) almost exclusively and I have always wondered if using a canoe or kayak to get to hard to walk to locations is worth the time/effort. Has anybody tried this technique and how did it go?
I did ONCE,,,on Harris also,,,nice peninsula that was a long way from the locked access gate,,,,picked a very remote area (for that area),,,paddled in,,got set up
then a "disabled hunter" drove an ATV in pulling a trailer with 10 guys on it,,,they then proceeded to do a man drive that was impressive in it's scope,,,
That’s Harris for ya!That stinks.
the only thing he left out was to invest in BRIGHTEYES (reflective thumb tacks) or another small but easily noticed reflector for your headlamp to IGNITE. I spose longer strands of chartreuse or white surveyor tape could work, but I prefer something that lights up well/reflective.make sure you have a good headlamp and lantern
Jordan 10pt got a kayak ride
Took another big one for a kayak ride on Jordan. Got engaged this month, now a nice public land deer.....just need to win the powerball tonight! Had to call in reinforcements (Dad) to help me lift it in the truck. Headed your way tomorrow Aaron H. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalknchuntandfish.com
Extra effort and getting off the beaten path can pay a man.... especially on public grounds.
Oh dude that’s the only thing you need to think about.Thanks for that insight, I never even thought about the canoe flipping and how to handle that with all my hunting gear on