When she sees a deer or a picture of one, our nearly two year-old daughter will exclaim, “Ah, bucka. See bucka!”
We’ll tell her, “Right. Deer,” or, “Buck deer.”
“Yah. Gear,” she says.
I think she has a point. Every huntger needs to consider the gear they will take into the field on opening day.
Good boots are essential but can be noisy on fallen branches and dried leaves. There are several ways to deaden the sound of your footfalls.
The still-hunter needs boots to get to the hunting area but, when the woods are dry, should consider something quieter.
Moccasins can be tied to a belt or packframe. When a stalk must be made, the hunter simply shucks the boots and slips on the moccasins.