Catoosa early muzzy hunt

[Ladys man]

So weather is not looking great for the hunt this weekend at Catoosa.
It's my first time hunting the early hunt and will only be there Friday and Saturday.
With rain coming in what's some tips to keep it dry?
I'm thinking of going into thicker cover so maybe that will help me stay dryer and see more deer but what's some tips to keep a muzzy dry with poor weather?

 

[THE DUKE]

Get some of those finger condoms things and put over end of barrel.

 

[44 mag]

Electric tap over the muzzle or a balloon either will help keep water out of your muzzle. You can shoot through it and it will not hurt anything

 

[reloadxx]

Word of advice change your powder everyday even if you use a finger condom or what ever

 

[Carlos]

Yes, it's going to be rather damp according to the forecast RN. The pattern could change, and it can only improve, looks like.

Previous post was spot on about swapping powder each day. I learned that lesson last year, November 13th will be burned into my memory forever. I'll get over that someday, maybe. (Ya see, that was the first time I let a huge buck get away.) Up until that point, if I laid eyes on one, I'd come home with him.

Anyways, I'd recommend a tree umbrella, or a blind along with waterproof clothing and footwear. I'm going out there and hunting all day, no matter how much it rains. My 2 youngest kiddos are recovering from their tonsillectomy's that were done on Friday. I sure hope they're well enough to be feeling better by Thursday.

Best of luck to everybody who's going!

Post back here, if you're going. I have an idea for this year's hunt, may get to meet some of you guys.

 

[Daniel90]

I'll be there on genesis side campground. Headed up tommorrow morning.

 

[bwgarrett3]

I'll be hunting the bicolor side Thursday and Friday. If anyone hunts over there and needs help getting a big one out give me a holler.

 

[Headhunter]

electric tape over the end of the barrel. Actually every gun you deer hunt with should have electric tape over the end of the barrel, rifle, shotgun or muzzleloader.

 

[reloadxx]

I seen on catoosa Facebook page that someone got there camper stolen last week I think not sure how true it is but I would be careful

 

[Volbuck777]

I'll be on the genesis side.

 

[Antler Daddy]

I drew bicolor, but will likely be on Genesis side.

Likely will drive up Thursday morning and hunt two days then head to GA and take the kids bear/ quality buck hunting on a WMA there. Back to KY LBL for juvenile there next Friday.

I love November.

 

[Shanman]

Like Carlos said, tree umbrella, wouldn't hunt damp weather without one. Definitely water repellent clothing and packable rain jacket, preferably 1 size larger on the jacket. When walking in or out and using a sling, carry with barrel down. Use your scope cover and carry something to wipe your lenses that won't scratch them. I've seen good bucks moving in nasty weather many times, keep your head on a swivel ole buddy and good luck.

 

[Mountaingoat83]

I will be on the bi color side

 

[Carlos]

I just hung my stand and made a few preps for the forecasted weather.

In the past when I'd sit all day during the rain, after a few hours, the rain would soak my seat cushion from rubbing down the tree trunk. This time I think I've found a cure for that. I cut part of a trap, and wrapped around the trunk, leaving it loose at the top. This way when rain runs down the tree, it should all go behind the tarp and allow the seat to stay dry.

What do you think?

 

[Carlos]

Here's a closer picture.

 

[deerfever]

Good luck to all going ! Have you seen much Buck sign up on the mountain? Anyone get to scout much?

 

[Carlos]

Good luck to all going ! Have you seen much Buck sign up on the mountain? Anyone get to scout much?

I'm just now seeing a few rubs and scrapes. There weren't any in this area I hunt 10 days ago, but now they're popping up.

 

[Carlos]

When I drove by the Genesis shooting range earlier it looked like here was a brush fire. It was only from all the muzzleloaders being fired.

 

[Ladys man]

Here's a closer picture.

I dnt have a tree umbrella so I ran to Walmart on lunch to pick up a cheap umbrella. In the garage at the moment trying to engineer something lol

 

[THEdonkey0515]

Wish all luck, I'm gonna give it a go on bicolor for the next 3 days.