Worth sitting all day

[MUSKY18]

Okay...super pumped about the Ripley hunt on Wednesday and Thursday. Have already found a great spot. Oak woods with tons of acorns, has a ridge line that drops off into a swamp. Tons of sign. My question, is it worth sitting in the stand all day if they are predicting the temps to be in the mid 80's? Would imagine the deer are going to hold tight all day and probably not move until last/first light of day. Right now I am leanig towards sitting all day as I don't want to be moving in and out and leaving too much scent noise around. I guess if all else fails, a nice nap in the sunshine isn't the worst of things........

[Cheetah]

It's a bit early, and warm, in my opinion to expect much movement during the middle of the day. You never know though, and you aren't going to kill one sitting at the truck.

[mnguy152]

Bring a book and some water. Rember it is a short hunt to be in there and got to make the most of it. If was land i have access to anythime I would pull out mid day for a bit.

[WalleyeChamp]

If you can sit all day i would sit all day.. Take a nap at the base of the tree if you want..and bring things to do/read. I can't do it,, but you're in Rip and you never know out there.

[Bear55]

At Ripley I highly suggest you sit all day! Guys are constantly on the move and they are pushing deer all over the place so hold tight, you never know when it will happen.

[sticknstring]

Bring your sunscreen and a good book!

[rbs]

I would say sit all day if it was me but it is up to you. Being that it is the Vets hunt and not the regular hunt I am assuming that there wont be as many people up there for it and the bumping of deer will be to a minimum. I am going to try to get my son to stay all day but kids are hard to keep entertained that long. I hope he has a doe come past at least so he can fling a arrow. Good Luck on your hunt and keep me posted!

[Hoyt4]

Sit all day. The deer will get moved around. Get near some water holes.

[Bear55]

I would say sit all day if it was me but it is up to you. Being that it is the Vets hunt and not the regular hunt I am assuming that there wont be as many people up there for it and the bumping of deer will be to a minimum. I am going to try to get my son to stay all day but kids are hard to keep entertained that long. I hope he has a doe come past at least so he can fling a arrow. Good Luck on your hunt and keep me posted!

Ahhh didn't realize this was the vets hunt, that might change my outlook. If there isn't the pressure and you don't have to worry about running into other hunters or finding a place to yourself I might hold off on the all days sit and focus on the morning and evenings. Still might be worth sitting all day just for the heck of it.

[Monkster]

I have never been to Ripley, but without the pressure, maybe some midday calling could be worth the try??? I know it's early, but you never know...

[Pooh]

Id say not to sit all day, especially if there isnt alot of pressure. It will only make you restless if u sit all day. Take a few hour break in the afternoon. the one or two hour strech will make sitting the rest of the day that much easier. but this in just IMO