I text neighbors when I hear a shot and ask if they need any help and they do the same. And I use it for keeping in touch with other friends who are hunting on different ranches just to see how they are doing, etc. I've even texted neighbors saying, "four does heading up the fence line on my side to you. Take one if you want."....and they did.

Only one of my stands I get spotty service, and I only use it to text other hunters to see about movement or send pics of deer that's currently under feeder.

Guilty - like a good book, it helps pass the time.

I always have my phone in case of emergency, but rarely have it out. Will check the radar, that's about it while in the stand. Most of my stands are in areas where a deer can pop out on top of you if you're not careful. Last thing I want to look up and see is a deer staring at me from 20 yards.

We've pretty much quit using cameras. At first it was because we all had young kids and simply didn't have the time. Then we realized it was more fun not knowing what's out there.

I'm all about texting though. Much better than the days of using radios.

I can't get away from the cameras. I have a blast going through them and seeing what is on the ranch, watching the deer progress from year to year, trying to figure out what deer are what, trying to age and score them to see how close I was when someone brings them in, etc.

We text. Dad is texting me from the stand right now. He just learned two years ago. Love getting the updates from him when I am hunting or especially when I am at home.

I turn off the phone at the gate. I check the phone every so often, but I do not answer and do not call anyone unless it is an emergency.

Its ok to stay in touch but can be a distraction

I hunt to relax and get enjoyment. I enjoy the heck out of sitting in a deer blind while binge watching a show on Netflix.

Fouz, feel free to text me a pic of any of those south Texas giants any time!