Money saving measures for hunting season
#11
RE: Money saving measures for hunting season
Check out my signature, everything isNIP except the Bow (2 years old) I did have to make a new cable for it and reserve the string.
As a rule I do everything myself, I can screw my stuff up for a lot less than others charge to screw it up for me.
Made my own bow/hip quiver (either-or) from scrap parts.
Almost all my equipment has been modified to suit my needs.
If I had a CNC machine, I would buy nothing but raw materials.
And collect my own scents/lures from fresh kills!
As a rule I do everything myself, I can screw my stuff up for a lot less than others charge to screw it up for me.
Made my own bow/hip quiver (either-or) from scrap parts.
Almost all my equipment has been modified to suit my needs.
If I had a CNC machine, I would buy nothing but raw materials.
And collect my own scents/lures from fresh kills!
#13
RE: Money saving measures for hunting season
ORIGINAL: PSE_Shooter_117
Your own scent cover, huh? Could you explain how you do this? I've had the idea before but didn't even know where to start...
Your own scent cover, huh? Could you explain how you do this? I've had the idea before but didn't even know where to start...
I also use strait baking soda in my boots and as a substitute for deodorant. I keep a bottle with me at all times, I dust myself down if I break a sweat...and it it great for showing wind direction.
What I want to figure out is a way to make your own GAC spray. any ideas???? I have tried grinding up charcoal but it makes a royal mess and is only limitied in quality. Keeps plugging up the spray bottle too
#14
RE: Money saving measures for hunting season
i made a batch of the home brew from the field and stream web site. I havent tried it in the field yet... kinda scared to be honest. ive still got some old cover spray from last year so ill use the home brew when i run out.
#17
RE: Money saving measures for hunting season
Probably the best money I've ever spent on a hunting related item, and one that has saved me enough to not only pay for itself but save me even more later on, has been to invest in a lifetime hunting license. If your state offers one get it, even if you have to "put it on the plastic" and pay for it over a year.
#20
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1
RE: Money saving measures for hunting season
JoeRE
What type of charcoal did you try to use? Most GAC that I have come across for filtering (water)and odor purposes is from coconut (sp?). Don't know if it would make any difference but may be worth looking into.
James
What type of charcoal did you try to use? Most GAC that I have come across for filtering (water)and odor purposes is from coconut (sp?). Don't know if it would make any difference but may be worth looking into.
James