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Topic: night hunting information
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eigermike
PAKMAN
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posted November 27, 2006 03:51 PM
I am new at this varmit hunting. I would like to know when you are going into a stand at night does the light spook coyotes or is it better not to use a light if there is enough moonlight to see when you are going into a stand ? ![[Confused]](confused.gif)
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Tim Behle
Administrator MacNeal Sector
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posted November 27, 2006 06:40 PM
If I'm reading you right, you are asking about using a light to walk from the truck to your stand location when hunting at night.
I never did, I was afraid that it would alert any animals in the area, as well as draw unwanted attention from people.
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Locohead
World Famous Smoke Dancer
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posted November 27, 2006 07:57 PM
Great question. I've never done that sort of thing for predators but I recall climbing an elk mountain once in the dark to get above the timber by daylight and I remember wondering the same thing. Will the light spook the animals?
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The Outdoor Tripp
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posted November 28, 2006 07:48 PM
eigermike,
Welcome to Huntmasters!
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Jrbhunter
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posted November 29, 2006 02:15 AM
No light when walking in... if you must have a light check out a small, dull L.E.D. with a red lens. The less you "Broadcast" the light the better off you'll be.
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onecoyote
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posted November 29, 2006 09:32 AM
Without a light at night, I'd think you'd make a ton of noise triping over the sagebrush and rocks, falling in badger holes, stepping in cow paddies etc, maybe even get snake bit. I think I'd use a small red light. ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
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eigermike
PAKMAN
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posted November 30, 2006 02:05 PM
Thanks to everyone for your replies. I use a night lite and when I am traveling to & from stands I try to keep it just bright enough to see about 15 ft. ahead of me. That is also with a red lense on. I was just curious about other peoples opions. Hope all of you have good luck hunting! ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
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bigben
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posted December 01, 2006 03:23 AM
huh I have allways had the light on when walkin in. I have picked up a few foxs while doin so also.
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