set up for ripley youth hunt

[eyesonly]

I was thinking about setting up the boy in a portable and then setting up the ground blind 50 or 60 yards behind him for me. he is 15 so I don't have to sit right next to him and I am sure he would prefer it that way being that age. It looks to be a tad windy this weekend and we like the Area up north with the bigger ridges and hills where the wind can really swirl. My question is do you think I am putting him at a disadvantage being on the ground even that far behind him ? It sure would be nice kicked back in the blind and maybe doing some filming.

[Walleyehooker]

I will also be there with my 16 year old grandson. Depend on where we set up we will either use a ground blind or if he uses a stand I will sit a ways away in the ground blind.

[snapcrackpop]

We're going in with 2 climbers, but taking a ladder stand also. Decisions. ...

I hate a blind for deer with archery.

[NELS-BELLS]

I'm not a fan of blinds either unless they are really brushed in good or have been sitting there for a few weeks. I think you might be alright if you can keep the blind down wind of the hunter by at least 40 yards. They are nice to have if its raining and to hide the movement and sounds of young kids or sleeping mentors.

We will be bringing 2 climbers and 2 hang-ons, in case their aren't any good branchless trees for the climbers at the spot we want to hunt.

The cooler weather forecasted on Sat and Sun will hopefully get the deer moving.

I plan on taking lots of pictures and videos.

Nels

[Finlander]

Good Luck all!

[snapcrackpop]

I think we should do a youth "live" hunt. You guys in?

[eyesonly]

Great idea. It will give me something to do

[NELS-BELLS]

I'm in.

[Coach1310]

AWESOME Idea!

[snapcrackpop]

Great! Do you suggest posting to one common thread or your own?

Hopefully one of our kids connects!

[NELS-BELLS]

I think one common thread.

If I post a photo from my Samsung smart phone, will it automatically resize it so it doesn't make the page super wide?

Nels

[snapcrackpop]

You will have to load the photo on another site like photobucket then copy the link here. It will be resized.

If you have a smart phone get the photobucket app to make it easier.