spotting scope

wheatja114 · Apr 1, 2011

Was wondering if you guys take your spotting scope & tripod with you in the field while hunting muledeer or do you just use them while driving around in the truck?
Take your bino's only in the field or both?

Deerlove · Apr 1, 2011

norby · Apr 1, 2011

Both

BT

gb22 · Apr 1, 2011

Both, except I rarely carry the tripod into the back country...too much bother and I've been able to find a limb or a couple of rocks.

Within the shadows, go quietly.

Sniper1 · Apr 4, 2011

Always both...
Never leave the house with both and never leave the truck without both.

OwnMoreBone · Apr 4, 2011

Both and always...
OMB

There's room for all of God's creatures, right next to the mashed potato's and gravy.

slamdunk · Apr 4, 2011

I'm with the others.....both always!

mlycrzy · Apr 4, 2011

Both....leaving my binos or spotter would be like leaving my rifle. Gotta have them!

HuntinKyhl · Apr 5, 2011

Always Both. Use to not, but always regretted it later.

liecabucks · Apr 5, 2011

There isn't a time in the field when I don't take my spotter! Like others said, its like leaving your gun or your ammo!

Sit tall in the saddle, hold your head up high, keep your eyes fixed to where the trail meets the sky...

larrbo · Apr 5, 2011

I always have it with me.

BuckSnort · Apr 5, 2011

Only in open country do I take my spotter... Around here (other than either the low country with oaks or the open country at and above timberline) the forest is pretty thick..

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woodruffhunter · Apr 5, 2011

I cant stand packing a spotting scope. I use 10x42's bino's (only). However, I am trying to talk myself into giving it another go! I had myself leaning towards getting a pair of 15's to carry in my pack. But, after reading the reviews under the optics section, about the light weight Kowa spotter, I might be trying it again.

kk · Apr 5, 2011

Always Both.

appleman · Apr 5, 2011

always both unless I am hunting a specific buck I have scouted during the hot season and only going in for the day-then-sometimes I can get away with the binos and my doubler which is ok to verify the buck Im after and this helps cause I can cut up and carry the buck out right now with more comfort and room in a smaller day pack. other wise-ALWAYS

marlinmark · Apr 6, 2011

I wouldn't carry a bad spotter to the garbage can but I will pack good glass anywhere.

"When there's lead in the air, there's hope."

cabinfever · Apr 6, 2011

put me down for both and always.

muleycrazytwo · Apr 6, 2011

Always both and I use the tripod also with my Leica 10+15s.Quick release mount on both so I can switch quickly.

hhunter23 · Apr 6, 2011

i always take both my spotting scope and tripod. i like to set my spotter up and use my binos and switch back and forth between them. with the packs these days and how light things are. not a big deal to haul them with ya. you never know when you'll need them.

"Shoot Straight"