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Anyone use the 16” Schnees or LL Bean Maine boots for moose hunting in Sept? If so , how have they performed? I’m trying to stay with “Made in USA”
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40 years of hunting moose in LaCrosse ankle fit hip boots,, maybe X-Tuffs a couple of times.
I tend to use more than enough gun
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Xtratuffs or waders and wading boots for me.
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Farm vet, Yes, when I first went to AK, I thought the MAine Hunting boot was all I'd ever need,....
No traction, no arch support, no ankle support, get a pair of waders and good water proof boots...
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The green Lacrosse alpha burly hip boots are worth their weight in gold. I've done goat hunts in Tuffs and it wasn't fun but we got it done.
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i think it is some sort of law that you have to use Crispi, or Scree, or Meindel boots to hunt anywhere but pappy's back 40
The government plans these shootings by targeting kids from kindergarten that the government thinks they can control with drugs until the appropriate time--DerbyDude
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I brought two pair of boots for a 2018 Fly in hunt in Newfoundland, one LaCrosse and the other a similar type.The outfitter suggested that because if we tear a boot I would have a problem. Although I didn’t need them the $100 or so for the boots was good insurance.
Another moose hunting trip is in October this year and I will bring my boots and a pair of Kenetrek Mountain boots with gaiters just for the arch, ankle and overall foot support. In 2018 I had Planters Fasciitis and during the trip and after the first day I was in agony. This trip is not a flyin so I will bring the second pair of high rubber boots.
All of us going are vaccinated so hopefully the government will let us in without quarantining. My 62 YO B in law as on a list at a Walgreen’s and he got one last night because people didn’t show up for their appointment.
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id realy like to buy a good apir of mountain boots but it seems noone makes my size
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Personally I hate hunting in hip boots. I hunt well above tree line in the mountains for moose and caribou so no need for waterproof boots. But if you are going to hunt in a place that requires waterproof boots be sure to get a pair that's "ankle fit" if possible. Reduces the amount of sloppiness and slipping around inside of the boots.
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My guide sent this :
-Hip boots (ankle fit) or waders. Cabela’s Tundra or LaCross have proven to be excellent brand for hip boots. River Trekkers are good for crossing streams too . Waders: Simms, Cabela’s, & Orvis.
-Quality leather boots and gaiters or
-Slip on rubber knee High Boots
I’m trying to find a good pair of “quality leather” and figured the runner lower/ leather upper might fit this
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id realy like to buy a good apir of mountain boots but it seems noone makes my size My condolences for you having size 6 feet
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Lacrosse hip boot for hunting down low, whites Dri foot for higher elevations. Waterproof and tough, great support. I even got married in a pair!
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40 years of hunting moose in LaCrosse ankle fit hip boots,, maybe X-Tuffs a couple of times. Xtratuffs or waders and wading boots for me. The green Lacrosse alpha burly hip boots are worth their weight in gold. I've done goat hunts in Tuffs and it wasn't fun but we got it done. +1
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Bogs classic.....use to wear AF lacrosse but then I moved on ...couldn't get them on ..that 90deg was to dam tight...my freezers full ..of moose ...he never said anything about my foot wear!
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i think it is some sort of law that you have to use Crispi, or Scree, or Meindel boots to hunt anywhere but pappy's back 40 Call me lawbreaker.
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My guide sent this :
-Hip boots (ankle fit) or waders. Cabela’s Tundra or LaCross have proven to be excellent brand for hip boots. River Trekkers are good for crossing streams too . Waders: Simms, Cabela’s, & Orvis.
-Quality leather boots and gaiters or
-Slip on rubber knee High Boots
I’m trying to find a good pair of “quality leather” and figured the runner lower/ leather upper might fit this Red Wing might have what you want.
I do not entertain hypotheticals. The world itself is vexing enough. -- Col. Stonehill
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id realy like to buy a good apir of mountain boots but it seems noone makes my size My condolences for you having size 6 feet just the opposite. 14 EE to EEE
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Servus 15" knee boots (made in USA) and hip boots of your choice.
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Farm vet, Yes, when I first went to AK, I thought the MAine Hunting boot was all I'd ever need,....
No traction, no arch support, no ankle support, get a pair of waders and good water proof boots... Yup, and a pair of the NEOS River Trekkers for crossing streams that would o/wise be over the tops of your boots. "Good waterproof boots" means Kenetrek or equivalent. A pair of "lower - rubber / upper - leather" boots are nice to have in camp for running outside for a minute, but trying to hunt in rough country in a pair is a very bad idea, for several reasons.
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Are Servus rubber boots “ankle fit”?
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