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It's in chapter 2 on page 12. If you want, I have a downloadable template in the companion article. It's similar but tweaked a bit. It's what I send out and have great success with. huntkillcook.com/hunting-permission-form-how-to-get-free-hunting-permission/

...and thanks for the sub! It definitely gets you a little extra attention ;)

oof yeah TP is essential. Getting caught without it can be.... tricky

Awesome advice; thanks for weighing in! I'll have to keep the release follow through in mind. Having a point to pull through is definitely helpful.

Thanks so much! Glad you're with us

I know I've said it but it's just crazy how many factors affect the shot. Coming from the compound world, it's been quite the adjustment for me. Thanks for weighing in!

Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching

Boom! Way to go!! Thanks for sharing some encouragement

Thank you kindly! Keep watching and engaging and more subs will come :)

@@huntkillcookkeep it up bro, also I bought that book where does it talk about sending the letter what chapter ?

It's a great book, you wont be disappointed. It's in chapter 2, in my book, the bit about the letter is on page 12.

Thank you for the kind words! We're growing, and we're glad you're with us. There's much more to come.

I second that!!

Big thanks

when i read your comment i was like no way they only have 700 subs, they def deserve a lot more

@OakleyB136 yea I was really surprised. Thanks for commenting. Needed to watch this again 😂I'm asking for permission to hunt some ground tomorrow

Thanks for the comment! I agree that unsafe shooters do unsafe things (usually without realizing it). My comments are my opinion on the most effective squirrel eliminator without having to remove many bbs from the meat. I assume that you are a shotgunner? I do concede that shotguns don't shoot as far and thus could be considered safer for society in the event that a new hunter is unaware of what is behind their target. (Queue the Dick Cheney jokes). Great point and thanks for contributing!

Question, Im unofficially disabled. What rifle would you suggest . I walk with a cane . Any advice would be helpful

I would look into a super light rifle like the Henry Survival, Winchester Wildcat, or the Ruger 10-22 Takedown (ordered from lightest to heaviest). They are all under 4.6 lbs and are great rifles. A good sling will also be really helpful with walking through the woods safely. I know some people hunt with .22 handgun with a red-dot or small pistol scope attached. I've never done it personally but it might be something to look into if one-handed operation would be beneficial. Another suggestion would be to just carry in any 'ol .22 with you (again a good sling is vital), bring a comfortable folding chair or stool, set up near good squirrel sign and sit quietly. If you've picked a good spot you will definitely get some shot opportunities. Good squirrel hunting isn't only available to those who still-hunt or stalk through the woods. They may see more squirrels in a day, but sitting in one spot can still be really productive. Hopefully this is helpful and that you get out and nab some tree-chickens :)

@@huntkillcook thank you

Thanks! Like I said, I love to blame my equipment, it can't talk back so why not? :D

LOL I'm the laziest :) I started split finger but found that 3 under worked a lot better for me. In fact, it worked so well that I'm considering going 4 under... I mean, more is better, right?? What works best for you and why?

I'm glad it was helpful to you. Thanks for watching!

Thanks for the suggestion! I will definitely try that. We are always trying to learn and grow here. Anything to help people enjoy the procurement and consumption of wild game is a good thing :)

@huntkillcook You the man! I'll be sure to check out your other videos

We try to be as accurate as possible, a lot of the material is from Pope's book. I really enjoyed the story as well, there are so many aspects that are really compelling. Thanks for the comment!

@@huntkillcook and also I must say it was good to hear about another person shooting a recurve bow and all of its differences…. Made me feel a little less crazy in the things I noticed… but it is certainly my favorite way to shoot… have you tried shooting ishi style I have done it that way since I was 12 . It definitely has its ups and downs

I love shooting recurve and working to figure it out. It's a challenge and is so rewarding. I haven't tried Ishi's style, I don't think it would work with my center-cut recurve. I'll have to find a longbow and give it a try!

Yeah, pinching that arrow can be very easy to do when shooting split. I don't want to start a war here (there are many passionate opinions on this subject) but have you tried shooting three fingers under? It moves arrow closer to your eye and, I think, makes it easier to align the shots for more consistent and tighter groups. It also helps whether you're gap shooting or "instinctive" shooting.

Thanks for the input! I don't use dump sacks but use a large fanny pack instead. I do still wear my saddle into the woods with me, currently I'm dealing with the annoyance but will probably try one of the many suggestions offered in the comments here.

Yes that just might work :D

I can't say I know that mod. What did he do for you?

@@huntkillcook look up ESS mods on eberhart outdoors youtube channel. Basically the waist belt to a quick adjust strap and buckle on it. Permanently sewed bridge. Zero issues with it now.

Thanks!

I blame the writing team, they clearly don't know what they're doing

This is great news! Thanks for letting us know, it's very encouraging. Keep shooting and thanks for watching

it's actually a 1 lb bow.... I'm working up to the 2 lb :D

There's something to be said for the MacGyver nature of your kit :D I'm glad we at least got the paracord right lol Thanks for watching!!

Rhino rescue TQs work I been testing mine for over 3 years.

Rhino Rescue

I know anything can happen in the woods but the scenario in my mind was a tree stand fall, a serious laceration, or the like. Although I'm not a medical expert, this kit would be helpful in those situations. Please let us, and everyone else who watches this, know what else should be included. I appreciate your comment and desire to help. Thanks for weighing in!

Interesting! Why do you think the quiver was causing the bow to shoot left? Is it a weight distribution issue, I wonder?

Had to be weight/mass to riser , I had the same problem on several different bows regardless of riser grip type or style .

That's good info to keep in mind. Everything has a consequence when it comes to archery, especially traditional.

I think it changes the harmonics when you add weight/ mass to the handle off side .

Is your quiver the type that attaches to the limbs or does it screw into the riser?

Ah yeah I've heard that overdrawing can cause that too. Have you seen the clicker that you can attach to the limb/string that lets you know when you're at full draw? At least for training it might be a good tool. I know that another UA-camr named Clay Hayes is a proponent of them, he has some good info on it.

Noted! Thanks for commenting and giving us a comment

Yeah that was definitely a thought, which I tried to fix with heavier points. Thankfully I went to the camera and saw the real problem. Thanks for the comment and watching!

Thank you! We're glad you're watching :D

Form. Form. Form. There's so much to learn, which is what I love about the recurve. Thanks for weighing in!

No worse than a stupid question...😉

well that's an easy question....because we love stupid music! 😁

Thank you! We're glad you're with us.

backwoods squirrels, paranoid little boogers. Sounds like a good opportunity to hone your stalking skills.

Hi Gary and thanks for the question! Yes binos would be hugely beneficial to you :D I use 10x42 which is a good all-purpose magnification. I've also found that if you can hear them barking then they are looking at you. They don't *usually* run and hide just because you are there. They sit in the tree as still as they can and bark non-stop until you either pass by or they perceive you as a greater threat. The one dead giveaway, that they can't help, is that every time they bark, their tail twitches. With binoculars, it's a lot easier to find this little bit of movement. All that's left is to make the shot. We generally recommend the Vortex brand (good quality and excellent warranty) but I've also had some great luck with Nikon, specifically the Monarch line (I've been using the "Monarch 3" for years). Maykell (the man behind the camera) uses the Vortex and likes it. Here's an Amazon affiliate link to the Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 binos - amzn.to/43OXS21 This is a link that benefits us and costs you nothing extra to use. Hopefully that's of some value to you. Thanks for watching and let us know how your hunting improves! God bless, Andre

For squirrel woods you're looking under 100 yards, more like 25-60 yrds. 7x32 Binos are good. I have 8x32. Any more magnification and my shaking hand becomes distracting. Even at 8x, it is quite noticeable.

Love it! My dad always called them Tree Rats

Thanks for weighing in! I didn't think about using a carabiner to connect the D loops. Looking forward to giving it a try.

Incredible! So glad you're with us :D

I have no experience resting a gun on the bridge but I can see how that might be difficult. Most of the time when I'm in the sitting position my arms are around the bridge with my hands in my jacket pockets. It sounds like yours might be underneath. Thanks for commenting!

Awesome thanks for sharing!

Glad to hear it! Just keep at it, you'll still likely hear a lot of "NO" but you will eventually get that sweet "YES". Thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching!

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Thanks for the kind words. That's a very similar path that I went. Ladder stands --> hang ons --> climber for a bit --> saddle. I won't go back. We're glad you're watching and weighing in!

​​@@huntkillcookI was already thinking about going this route with the steps to get away from climbing sticks, because I hate them, even the minis ugh...and this video of yours confirmed it for me. Thank you

1. Sick name. 2. You're welcome! Glad we provided some value to you. We're happy you're watching!

​@@huntkillcook have those cranford steps that you climb with ever slipped while you're climbing? Or has the strap? I'm worried about that if I try these. Also, is there an alternative strap and step I could try if they do slip on me? Perhaps some squirell steps with ocb straps

In my experience over the last few years, I've never had a strap/step slip. I've used them in the snow, ice, and rain; I've never had a problem. The only thing that has ever happened is they sometimes loosen up a tad (after your weight has been on them from climbing), which causes the angle of the step to be *very slightly* slanted towards the ground. It's never caused a safety concern for me but that's the worst I've experienced. I would still highly recommend. The squirrel steps and ocb straps look be fine too but don't fold up, that's a feature I really like about the cranfords.

Awesome! That's a great setup for sure. 4 steps sure is nice! Thanks for sharing your setup.

I know I get eye fatigue pretty quickly and have a hard time focusing on certain reticles too. I had a Nikon BDC that I really liked but ended up getting rid of it because I lost focus after 5 seconds of looking at it. On a rest at 50 yards I can probably shoot 1 inch (although I haven't done it so it's just a guess). I shoot pretty tight groups freehand. I know the trigger is a bit heavy but that doesn't really bother me much. As far as minimum accuracy, if I can hit a 2 - 3 inch target freehand that's enough for me. I think it's possible to get too focused on tight accuracy on the bench. If the gun is shooting fairly reliable, maybe not the most accurate, but "good enough" then I'm fine taking it in the woods. That's my personal opinion. Sorry I can't give you more concrete numbers. Thanks for the kind words and I'm glad you're getting out there putting dinner on the table!

You have to buy an older rifle most of the newer manufacturered Rifles just don't have the accuracy

here is something that i love to do , adjust my scope for 30 yards that often helps me get to where i've become 1 shot 1 kill i would recommend dialing your scope to 30 yards max/minimum

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That's deeply appreciated, thanks for being the best part of Hunt Kill Cook!