Time spent walking back in the dark?

[fatblockabody]

I was apprehensive about until I started doing it, and then my lights get smaller and smaller. I do conceal carry always in the woods when archery hunting (where legal). More for the two legged critter than the four. We are known for meth labs in the area.

[Twenty Up]

Whatever it takes haha

Could be 10 minutes or 2 hours. Average is around 45-1 hour, though.

[Sailfish_WC]

Agree.....unless it's a bright moon night or you are walking on a well used trail/two track, how in the world are these guys not tripping up on stuff.

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Even if I have a light I still won’t see submerged cypress knees and such

[justdirtyfun]

Agree.....unless it's a bright moon night or you are walking on a well used trail/two track, how in the world are these guys not tripping up on stuff.

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Even if I have a light I still won’t see submerged cypress knees and such

Those sound like a rough hazard to walk around.

[eredd]

Awesome point here about the demands of the solo hunter and when opportunities come. I know I have spent 1.5 hr walking in a.m. to make sure I have the correct tree & lanes are good (public blind sits) to maximize the 1st 30 minutes of daylight. Boy I am glad I get in early and during dark b/c having it a chance at one (esp on blind 1st time sits) is great! But also dark is your best cover - it will separate you from alot of the other guys running around on public land.

How much time? As much as I have too. I never really pay much attention. Typically, in a parking area situation. I'm the first one in and last one out.

I truely believe to be a solid hunter, you have to embrace being in the dark for at least 1/3 of you total hunting time. If you're not comfortable, then you're going to miss alot of prime hunting time.

I cant tell you how many times I see guys, walking out of the woods, with their stand on backs 15-30 minutes before the closing bell.