Last evening under a nice overcast sky, I went to one of my favorite spots. It has been a good crossing/feeding area in the past and will be again this season, as time progresses (it says so right here in fine print - LOL). Had a busy evening anyway but still no deer around me - yet. Had plenty of company though - 3 or 4 squirrels around most of the evening (one was a Fox Squirrel), a large Pilliated Woodpecker - feeding and flitting around as they do, a well-mannered gun hunter who walked almost up to my seat before I finally caught his eye, he was busy scanning the firebreak surface, as he slow-hunted along. He was some shocked, when he finally realized I was right in front of him, and then turned back with an apologetic shrug. I would have motioned for him to pass on through - once he knew I was there, if he had given me time before he turned away in embarrassment - LOL. Finally, I saw a fox on my way back to the car. I took some pics when I first got there and will post them here just to show I'm enjoying the woods, even if the deer don't seem to be interested in "enjoying" my company - LOL.

Here is my folding seat setup, with my Anneewakee Addiction, "Blackie" laying across it. It's backed up by a large double-trunked tree and has natural "break-up" growth and downed branches around it (plus I wear a 3D leaf design Bug Tamer suit):

 

The area is a medium sized hill, with some oaks and other browse, circled on one third by a firebreak, and close to the edge of the national forest boundry. It also is a pathway between bedding areas and farms in the area. Here is a close-up of my seat from the left side:

 

My Front, Left, top of the rise, with a woods road beyond and then more brush/tree area beyond:

 

My Front, Right - a relatively shallow gully bounds the right side of this area, diminishing to the top of the rise, with a tree edge beyond that:

 

Left side - some of my break-up cover, and another shallow gully on that side, with another low hill beyond:

 

My bow and arrow on my chair - ready and waiting for me to settle down:

 

A couple of close-ups, once I settled in to wait, watch, and enjoy. I certainly have enjoyed the way my new Kanati Slim Jim broadhead quiver rests and balances across my knees this season - both in my chair and/or my climbing stand. As I thought it would, this bow quiver has turned out to be my favorite ever:

 

 

(A couple more pics to follow)

This is a view to my Rear, Left - where the firebreak runs (between the close trees and the thicker edge of trees/brush beyond, and also where the hunter walked to within about 8-10 yds of me - LOL):



My Right, Rear - where the firebreak continues around my back - deer also walk this firebreak, (when in the area - LOL):



Hope you enjoyed this little trip to one of my favorite spots - even if I don't have a deer kill to show to you - yet - LOL.

Very nice Bernie! How do you like that seat? I have one in black like that, but with a small pack/bag on it. I haven't used it as I have doubts I can turn around much without a lot of noise, which makes for a very limited shot area. I have one of the 3 legged ones that swivel 360 silently, but with no backrest it gets uncomfortable after awhile. The Waidrop or Huntmore seem to be optimum, but I spent my bucks on bows, so no expensive seats til next year.

Looks like a really nice place. Hope that it all comes together for you really soon.

Bernie, I really like your set up. I usually set up in a similar way. That looks like a really good spot. Surprised you are not seeing many. I use a torges type seat myself. Best of luck the rest of the season.

very cool bernie. nice patch of woods you're hunting in. great pics too good luck to ya, ruddy

Thanks to all of you. I had an e-mail from another member also asking about the "chair". I really like it - sturdy, folds down, carry strap, and a zippered bag under the seat - also light, and a connecting bar between the feet (so it doesn't sink in). I found it in the base PX (Camp Lejeune)this year. It is only less than twenty dollars, and made by HS (Hunter Specialties). Their stuff is carried by lots of hunting/archery shops as well as cut rate stores and I often find, after the fact, that something I've bought and like real well is by them FWIW

I used to use a Torges seat that a Marine Major made and gave to me and I liked it quite well too but I laid it on my truck roof one day and then drove off. I know - why don't I make myself another one - LOL. I just keep putting it off - duh!

Pretty woods for eastern NC! looks like a spot!

Bernie, I received your e-mail about the chair and wanted to thank you for the info. I will have to make a trip to Memphis, Tennessee or Jackson, Mississippi to see if I can find one for under the $40 they're listed for here. Man I like the country in those photos.

Nice looking place to hunt. Thanks for sharing the photos.

Thanks, guys - it is a pretty place and there are lots of pretty little places in the Croatan National Forest. It is also a great place to walk around in during the summer (like when I was a kid back home in NH) if it wasn't for the dog-gone tics and redbugs - LOL.

Bernie

Cool thread!!!!! Nice pics. Looks like a great place to relax and wait on a nice deer!

Thanks for sharing Bernie.

Stiks

Yes, THANK YOU for Sharing Bernie!! Makes Us "City Dwellers" LONG for Land that we once had!! I would Love to get my Grubbies on one of those Outstanding Hunting Seats My Friend!!
  Is there a way You could be so kind as to Hook My Achin' Bones Up With One? Not Asking to Be a Mooch, Will Pay Top Dollar and Shipping My Friend and Spiritual Mentor!!
  I Only Pray to be able to walk in the Huge Footprints You have, Right here in Indiana someday!!

I'm a-waitin', John - LOL - there and a few other hidey-holes. Thanks guys, glad you enjoyed the thread. Shakes, I'll get a PM off to you about a possible source but I can't buy out of the PX for other folks - without risking my military benefits (though some fools do try it, and then wonder why the Senate/Congress are always trying to cut our benefits down/out). Sorry.