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Solo Lease Trip
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12/16/16 03:22 AM
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Locobilly
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I decided to head out to the lease early and solo to get some time in the stand before the crazy wind gets going this weekend. My wife freaked when she found out I was going by myself. I never even thought twice about it. Before it was all said and done I got a text from my sister and two buddies giving me grief about going solo. I of course went anyways and glad I did as the deer were moving. It was kind of nice to have the place myself. Do you all regularly go out by yourself?
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Re: Solo Lease Trip
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#6589131
12/16/16 03:25 AM
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RedSnake
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Re: Solo Lease Trip
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#6589160
12/16/16 03:40 AM
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DQ Kid
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Just about every time I go out.
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Re: Solo Lease Trip
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12/16/16 03:43 AM
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Erny
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Yep almost every weekend. I enjoy the calm and soluitude.
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Re: Solo Lease Trip
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#6589167
12/16/16 03:46 AM
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Bbear
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Prefer it that way quite often.
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Pay it forward - Kids are the future.
Rifles are similar to boats and young women...there's no end to how much money you can pour into them without making them any more useful.
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Re: Solo Lease Trip
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#6589178
12/16/16 03:52 AM
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Texas buckeye
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Don't mind going out by myself, not sure what the concern is really??
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Re: Solo Lease Trip
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#6589197
12/16/16 04:12 AM
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TEXASLEFTY
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Never been to a camping world. I prefer Dick's to be honest.
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Re: Solo Lease Trip
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#6589208
12/16/16 04:24 AM
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Big_Ag
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I go by myself all the time. I always have my cell phone with me and I know several people nearby including neighbors about 1/2 mile down tne road.
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Re: Solo Lease Trip
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#6589212
12/16/16 04:29 AM
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Roll-Tide
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I always go alone. Other guy on lease never goes. Im used to it. I get a little scared when its dark, dont tell anyone.
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Re: Solo Lease Trip
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#6589218
12/16/16 04:32 AM
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S.A. hunter
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Re: Solo Lease Trip
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#6589225
12/16/16 04:40 AM
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Shotgun Willie
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I've got offices out that way that I have to visit for work, so a lot of times I'll stay at the lease instead of a hotel. When I do, I've got the dogs with me, so I don't have much to fear... LOL. If my dad goes out there by himself, he's got a standing obligation to check in at some point in the evening.
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Re: Solo Lease Trip
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#6589235
12/16/16 04:52 AM
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MELackey
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I occasionally go solo. I hunt family owned land and there is now a caretaker that lives in the old ranch house on property, so it's not a big deal. Before they moved in I always shot my wife a text of the stand I was going to hunt and a text when the hunt was over.
Honestly, just don't do anything that could get you injured. A cell phone is great, but if you fall in a canyon and knock yourself out or cut an artery with a chainsaw, you aren't going to be able to call for help. I just don't take chances. I stay out of the tripods that you have to be a contortionist to get into, I don't use the chainsaw, and generally take it easy.
That said, I'm a big guy at a little over 300 lbs. I take it easy most of the time because the average person out there can't lift 300 lbs of dead weight should I do something stupid and get hurt to the point that I can't get up and into a vehicle to go for help.
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Re: Solo Lease Trip
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#6589246
12/16/16 05:03 AM
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CB09
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I love it but get to bed early and lock the doors. I don't get cell service so I keep my .40 close.
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Re: Solo Lease Trip
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#6589249
12/16/16 05:06 AM
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txshntr
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Doesn't bother me a bit and I actually enjoy it. I do always check in and someone always knows where to find me if they have to come look, but I do that more out of respect to those that worry about me.
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Re: Solo Lease Trip
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#6589265
12/16/16 05:24 AM
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Dien
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My wife doesn't like it. She wouldn't let me go solo the first few times but now is OK with it but not happy.
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Re: Solo Lease Trip
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#6589270
12/16/16 05:30 AM
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Captain Luke
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I go solo all the time. I have my sidearm with me all the time.
If you want some friendly advice, get a haircut and take a bath. You wouldn't get hassled so much.
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Re: Solo Lease Trip
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#6589277
12/16/16 05:40 AM
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JustWingem
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No issues here and mine is 450 miles from home.
DON'T GET CONFUSED BETWEEN MY PERSONALITY AND MY ATTITUDE. MY PERSONALITY IS WHO I AM...MY ATTITUDE DEPENDS ON WHO YOU ARE
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Re: Solo Lease Trip
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#6589305
12/16/16 08:44 AM
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Emmett
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I always go solo, It's nice to have the solitude. Netflix on the phone in the tent in the evenings is relaxing, and always have my 45 next to me, and I stay in touch with my wife through texts. I have a gimbal winch that goes in the receiver hitch to hoist any game into the back of the truck. If you haven't gone solo, you really need to try in sometime. Just use common sense in what you do and stay in touch with family and make sure someone knows what your plans are and where you are.
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Re: Solo Lease Trip
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#6589320
12/16/16 11:10 AM
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SniperRAB
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Doesn't bother me a bit and I actually enjoy it. I do always check in and someone always knows where to find me if they have to come look, but I do that more out of respect to those that worry about me. I wouldn't know where anything is in my Butt Hutt  Plus I would have to make my own sandwiches like Jhouse  Yall would have to put a Bell around my neck to find me 
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Re: Solo Lease Trip
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#6589324
12/16/16 11:16 AM
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MoTex
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I go by myself and my wife doesn't like it. I try to schedule when others are down but I won't give up an opportunity to hunt. Sometimes it's more enjoyable alone.
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Re: Solo Lease Trip
[Re: MoTex]
#6589359
12/16/16 12:41 PM
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ChrisB
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Last four trips I was the only one. We have phone service all over the ranch if something were to happen.
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Re: Solo Lease Trip
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#6589366
12/16/16 12:55 PM
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Pitchfork Predator
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Absolutely.
Use to go by myself most of my hunts each year when I was younger. I still go by myself but prefer the company of friends and family when they are able to join me.
Last edited by Pitchfork Predator; 12/16/16 06:41 PM.
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Re: Solo Lease Trip
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#6589379
12/16/16 01:16 PM
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Jkd106
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Pretty much what others have said, I don't mind it at all. My wife doesn't like it much. I sure seem to see more game when I have it to myself.
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Re: Solo Lease Trip
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#6589386
12/16/16 01:21 PM
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Captain Luke
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Pretty much what others have said, I don't mind it at all. My wife doesn't like it much. I sure seem to see more game when I have it to myself. Very true
If you want some friendly advice, get a haircut and take a bath. You wouldn't get hassled so much.
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Re: Solo Lease Trip
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#6589387
12/16/16 01:21 PM
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Peepaw on Fork
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Prefer to be solo unless one of the grandkids want to go
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