Going to be cold!!!!

[wisconsinteacher]

We have been blessed with 10" of snow in the past 24 hours and now the Artic cold is coming down. Highs in the teens (maybe). I still have one weekend of archery left and then our 9 day rifle season followed by a 9 day muzzleloader season. The goal is simple one deer out of the 9 days left to hunt. The good news is that I am hunting a spot where I just sat 29 hours and saw 25 deer (14 bucks) but no shots with the longbow.

I just don't care for the temps coming our way. I have all the extra cloths I can find ready to go and an extra supply of hot packs for the boots. I hope I can make this happen. I hunt out of ladder stands and am looking for tips or ideas to stay warm. Please help me out.

 

[DrMike]

It looks as if the midwest has caught a cold blast, for sure. We are on the edge of this polar vortex. Temperature this morning is -24.4 C (-12 F). That is a might cool, but not unheard of here in northern BC. It does make hunting in this weather somewhat challenging. Use synthetic fabrics next to your skin to stay dry. If you're dry, you won't be cold. For years, I bought silk long johns that were my first layer next to my skin to ensure that I stayed dry. I've hunted in some mighty brisk weather, and that helped immensely to conserve heat. The synthetic materials available today are even better than the silk I wore for so many years.

 

[NYDAN]

Hand warmers and Thermos bottles of hot drinks helps me stay warm in cold weather. Thermos bottles might be difficult out of a ladder stand though. Being able to hang or rest your bow or gun so you can put your hands in your pockets with handwarmers is a huge help.

Hand warmers in your inner pockets under your coat helps too.

Be sure to cover your face with a face mask of some sort.

Good luck.

 

[pre6422hornet]

Go get yourself a pair of Arctic Shield boot covers.

Put them on as soon as you get to your stand and your feet will stay warm for a loooong time. Throw in a pair of hand warmers and your feet will get HOT.

 

[wisconsinteacher]

I am good on the foot department. I have a pair of Artic Shield boot covers with a set of Ice King liners in that I carry to the stand. When I get there, I take off my knee boots (needed to cross creek) and put them on with a hot pack inside. I started doing this about 6 years ago and my feet getting cold have not caused me to quit hunting. Before this, my feet were the first thing to freeze out while hunting. These things are amazing.

 

[Charlie-NY]

I've never hunted in that kind of extreme cold but have seen a garment that you put on in your stand that resembles a sleeping bag. It encapsulates your entire body in the bag except for your head and arms. Now that's gotta keep you warm if the bag is properly insulated.

 

[Thebear_78]

I'm no stranger to cold temps. I have hunted well into the -20s, and had the misfortune of working in temps down to -50s, Fahrenheit and not counting wind chill.

There is only one way to keep warm in those kindled of temps. That is excellent gear. Good boots, good socks, and a multi layer clothing setup.

There are a lot of good brands. Under armor makes a great base layer, wiggy's over gear.

 

[Vince]

I'm no stranger to cold temps. I have hunted well into the -20s, and had the misfortune of working in temps down to -50s, Fahrenheit and not counting wind chill.

There is only one way to keep warm in those kindled of temps. That is excellent gear. Good boots, good socks, and a multi layer clothing setup.

There are a lot of good brands. Under armor makes a great base layer, wiggy's over gear.

Well spoken.

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[JD338]

I'm heading to the UP for the rifle opener which is on 11/15.
Snow fall is expected to be two feet. Reminds me of the good old days.
The deer should be moving.

JD338

 

[Darkhorse]

Use synthetic fabrics next to your skin to stay dry. If you're dry, you won't be cold. For years, I bought silk long johns that were my first layer next to my skin to ensure that I stayed dry. I've hunted in some mighty brisk weather, and that helped immensely to conserve heat. The synthetic materials available today are even better than the silk I wore for so many years.

The synthetic underwear is key. They also come in different weights depending on activity and temp. I first bought some back in '82 and now it's all I use. Both for hunting and working outside during the winter.
My outer layer is a quality coat filled with thinsulate and a goretex type liner. Also a set of overalls of the same construction. I like wool as mid layers.
If I have long walks to the stand I will often wear only a T shirt or long sleeve shirt for the predawn hike to prevent heavy sweating. I carry my mid layers in a pack with my coat and coveralls rolled up and strapped to the pack. When I get to the stand I take off the T shirt and allow my skin to cool and dry while I get my stuff in order. Then I put on the dry underwear, mid layers and outer layers next to dry skin.
I wear a wool stocking cap with face mask that goes all the way down into my collar. And insulated Glomitts with a handwarmer strapped around my waist.
On those really cold days I limit myself to a single cup of coffee for obvious reasons.

 

[Thebear_78]

"On those really cold days I limit myself to a single cup of coffee for obvious reasons."

At -60f you make a pancake instead of a puddle!

 

[HTDUCK]

We're off to Mo for the rifle season opener this weekend.
It was 75 degrees here on Monday.
Forecast for the weekend is snow and a low temp of 23 on Sat AM.
By Monday AM it's supposed to be 9 ?
I know that's not cold to some of y'all but it damn sure is to me.

 

[Guy Miner]

18 F here this morning. Cold enough for me!

Light snow in the mountains a couple of nights ago. Looks like a strong potential for more snow before the weekend. Hope so!

Guy

 

[Vince]

66 frigid degrees here last night.
Had to break out another blanket.

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[DrMike]

It was -29C (-20F) this morning. It is now a balmy -23C (-9F) at the moment. It is supposed to warm up this coming week.

 

[cloverleaf]

If you have footwear covered and have enough room in them (Key) when sitting on stand, the one thing I will not hunt w/o anymore is a bandana around my neck (under my shirt) and a good wind proof neck Gaiter of some kind that That I can pull up high enough to keep my ears warm if need be. If you breathe through your nose to the outside so the moisture dosent build up, and only exhale through the mouth enough to keep your ears thawed you will be surprised how much heat you retain. Many many an hour sitting still in a stand..... Next to a warm comfortable fitting hat nothing else keeps in more heat. CL

 

[Guybo]

I can't imagine having to deal with some of the temps that you guys have to handle. It's going to be 50 degrees here for a high Friday, man that's cold for the southeast. Stay warm!

 

[wildgene]

If you have footwear covered and have enough room in them (Key) when sitting on stand, the one thing I will not hunt w/o anymore is a bandana around my neck (under my shirt) and a good wind proof neck Gaiter of some kind that That I can pull up high enough to keep my ears warm if need be. If you breathe through your nose to the outside so the moisture dosent build up, and only exhale through the mouth enough to keep your ears thawed you will be surprised how much heat you retain. Many many an hour sitting still in a stand..... Next to a warm comfortable fitting hat nothing else keeps in more heat. CL

...CL's right, yer neck is like a radiator w/ two main arteries & veins exposed near the surface. A good windproof gaitor helps retain your core temp. If you get overheated while moving, it's easy to remove & stuff in a pocket, quick to put back on to retain warmth, a very good way to regulate your body temp...

 

[truck driver]

65 degrees on Wednesday and snow on Thursday. Today it was cool and breezy with lots on sun. Snow was just a light dusting with hardly any accumulation.

 

[Vince]

Unseasonably cold today.
The high is forecasted to be 74 frigid degrees.
Time to turn the heat on. [emoji2]

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