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Rose
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| 09/20/2012 12:37 PM |
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Any suggestions for footwear or gear for walking through brush?
I like rubber boots, but my last pair (RedHead Bone Dry) formed cracks along vamp where they bend.
Looking for a reliable brand where I can walk for miles, and keep grass seed and thorns out... |
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Texas Belle
Austin, TX
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| 09/20/2012 9:57 PM |
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| I wear a good pair of hiking boots. My hiking boots are water resistant, but I also reveal them every year with Scotchguard. They are comfortable and don't wear out. I also wear snake gators over my jeans and they protect my lower legs from snakes and brush. |
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Bev Quarles, the Pointer Sisters (Belle and Halo), the Outlaw GSP (Johnny Ringo) and the little Princess (Fauna)
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tgatto
Lake in the Hills, IL
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| 09/21/2012 10:20 AM |
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| I prefer a good, light, work-boot, or hiking boot. I have never tried Gators, but I could see how that would help. Best boots I have had are my current ones - my wife bought me 800g waterproof thinsulate hunting boots. My feet stay pretty warm, and definitely drier than my last pair. They are also lighter, even though they are higher boots (standard vs. mid-length). I don't care too much for rubber boots - at least for hunting. Last time I wore rubber boots was in high school, and I slipped on some packed snow and went down - not fun to fall with a shotgun. Luckily, no one was hurt. |
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It is watching the dogs work that I thoroughly enjoy, and love. I could get by with just watching them work - if it weren't for all the training, and the joy they exhibit when they pick-up, and deilver to hand a bird that they pointed, and you shot. - Todd |
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pixie bee
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| 09/21/2012 11:48 AM |
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I have a Danners but to keep my pants dry in wet conditions and snow I use mucks
At then end of a few hours hunting my feet want to be massaged no matter what I put on my feet. |
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"Time with my dogs clears my mind, renews my faith, and lets me see the world as it is. My only regret loving dogs as I do, is the misery of their early departure." Robert G. Wehle
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tgatto
Lake in the Hills, IL
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| 09/21/2012 11:51 AM |
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| I haven't been successful training my dogs to do that. In general, they are pretty disgusted at my feet, I think. |
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It is watching the dogs work that I thoroughly enjoy, and love. I could get by with just watching them work - if it weren't for all the training, and the joy they exhibit when they pick-up, and deilver to hand a bird that they pointed, and you shot. - Todd |
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Texas Belle
Austin, TX
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| 09/21/2012 7:18 PM |
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| I have one dog that likes to lick my toes, not exactly the same. LOL. My hiking boots are really light weight and warm. I wear them when I hike the 14 teeters in the Rockies and although my feet are tired, they don't hurt and no blisters. My gators go over my jeans and only up to just below my knees. The material is very flexible so they are easy to walk in. The were a little more expensive than I wanted, but the quality and comfort outweighed the price. If anyone is interested I can find the brands of both my boots and gators. |
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Bev Quarles, the Pointer Sisters (Belle and Halo), the Outlaw GSP (Johnny Ringo) and the little Princess (Fauna)
Yellow Rose GSPs
"A dog has the soul of a philosopher." - Plato |
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Rose
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| 09/21/2012 11:36 PM |
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Thank you, great suggestions! I have never heard of gators until now, good idea. I am not a fan of thistle thorns that find their way into my socks!
@ bev & tgatto, just wondering what is the brand of your boots? I would love to know...
We do have one hunting friend that recommends the Muck brand as well. DH has Redhead hiking boots, they have lasted a year and a half, and are still in decent condition. But alas, they stink now!
Good footwear is going to be on my Christmas wish list. |
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Max2
Oneonta NY
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| 09/22/2012 4:27 AM |
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Here in upstate NY where I hunt if I wore anything but a rubber boot I would be very limited to where I could hunt. I hunt in 18inch LaCrosse rubber boots .I don't mind if my pants get wet so I will pull them down over them to keep out most unwanted brush. I used to watch the show "hunting with hank" & often thought as I watched the handler walking around in what looked like a leather boot.
(I would like to see him hunt where I hunted in those shoes) |
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tgatto
Lake in the Hills, IL
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| 09/24/2012 8:09 AM |
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I think they were just generic boots from Cabela's (Cabela's brand), but I will check tomorrow morning. As far as keeping out brush when hunting, I usually duct-tape (great stuff... different story...) my pants over my boots. It keeps them from getting caught-up in the brush, and from getting burrs, thistles, etc in them. I also spray water-proofer on my hunting pants, which affords a little more protection against the water - especially when in water over the top of my boot. I had a couple of situations last year where I was in swamps trying to retrieve birds. I got up to my knees in water and mud a couple of times, with different boots. My one pair of leathers (Sketchers work boots) didn't hold anything out, and my feet were constantly wet and frozen. My new pair of Cabela's (assuming) held out the water, and my feet stayed warm throughout the hunts (in colder weather).
Now, don't mis-understand me: If I were duck-hunting, where I would be in water and mud all day, I would definately invest in a good pair of rubber boots, or hip-waders (at least). But for the upland hunting I do, I like my leathers. |
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It is watching the dogs work that I thoroughly enjoy, and love. I could get by with just watching them work - if it weren't for all the training, and the joy they exhibit when they pick-up, and deilver to hand a bird that they pointed, and you shot. - Todd |
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Rose
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| 09/24/2012 10:38 AM |
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| Duct tape is a great idea! We plan to do more upland walking, coulis, hills, and brush. I prefer my pants in, although that is when the thorns come in; we have lots of thistle here. I will invest in a good pair of hunting pants, and try pants over. Husband swears by the Dickie's duck logger jean with the double knee patch. |
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Texas Belle
Austin, TX
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| 09/24/2012 11:20 AM |
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| The brand of my hiking boots is Lowa. They are ankle high and they are water proof as I used them hiking in the mountains and have crossed many a stream in them. They are also very light weight. I Scotchgard them every year to keep the seams from leaking. They are nice and warm too. Perfect for the terrain where we do our hunt tests. I probably wouldn't wear them in a swampy area though where mud and water are deeper than ankle high. |
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Bev Quarles, the Pointer Sisters (Belle and Halo), the Outlaw GSP (Johnny Ringo) and the little Princess (Fauna)
Yellow Rose GSPs
"A dog has the soul of a philosopher." - Plato |
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Rose
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Posts:362
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| 09/24/2012 2:08 PM |
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Thank you so much everyone, it's much appreciated.
I'm researching the mentioned brands right now. Hopefully I can find a pair that lasts this time. (correction, husband has redwing irish setters, not redhead)
Can't wait to go on a long hike, thorn free! |
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tgatto
Lake in the Hills, IL
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| 09/25/2012 10:43 AM |
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I stand corrected. They are "Trekkers" name-brand - 800 gram insulated, waterproof hunting boots. www.cabelas.com/mens-insulated-hunting-boots-trekker-8482-10-800-gram-insulated-waterproof-hunting-boots.shtml
I did get them from Cabela's, though.
About the only complaint I have is that they are hard to lace-up when it is dark, in the morning, before sun-up, while being quiet (so as to not wake the entire family), with the dog sitting on them  . |
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It is watching the dogs work that I thoroughly enjoy, and love. I could get by with just watching them work - if it weren't for all the training, and the joy they exhibit when they pick-up, and deilver to hand a bird that they pointed, and you shot. - Todd |
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Rose
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| 09/26/2012 9:20 AM |
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@tgatto. Thank you! It's funny how they gravitate towards our shoes & boots. My dogs must think they are the most valuable thing in the house as we never leave without them!
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DuckFever
Central Oregon
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| 10/08/2012 1:56 PM |
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| I like Cabelas Outfitter Series. I use them for upland hunting, deer hunting, elk hunting, bear, antelope, hiking, anything outdoors. They last FOREVER. The only bad thing I can say about them is that they are a little hard to get on, but once they're on they form to your foot perfectly. Mine are 2 years old and my dad's are 15 years old and his are still going strong. |
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