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Author Topic: Snake Boots  (Read 3740 times)

Offline Wudstix

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Re: Snake Boots
« Reply #20 on: January 27, 2021, 09:55:15 AM »
My Chippawa have been grew as far as waterproof, even functional as hiking boots for 5 mile trek in to the area I hog hunt.  They have a thick undersole that I put in for my bad feet and still have room for boot sock and wool socks.
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Re: Snake Boots
« Reply #21 on: January 27, 2021, 12:44:59 PM »
I’m new to the south as well, I was real concerned about serpents. I have seen a few snakes in the 2 1/2 years I have been in Georgia but none while hunting or hiking. I have had 2 fellow bow hunters tell me they see more snakes on the golf course than in the woods. Glad I don’t golf !!
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Re: Snake Boots
« Reply #22 on: January 27, 2021, 06:12:39 PM »
I’m new to the south as well, I was real concerned about serpents. I have seen a few snakes in the 2 1/2 years I have been in Georgia but none while hunting or hiking. I have had 2 fellow bow hunters tell me they see more snakes on the golf course than in the woods. Glad I don’t golf !!

Me too Ron!!  Glad to know the secret is to stay off the golf courses, at least in Georgia!!   :biglaugh: :laughing:

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Re: Snake Boots
« Reply #23 on: January 27, 2021, 06:49:27 PM »
Wudstix, I've also heard that rattlers don't rattle as much in hog country which is a scary thought to me.
 I've hunted the S.E. US(GA, SC, NC, from the coast to the mountains) all my hunting career and never seen a poisonous snake in the wild while hunting. I know they are there but I never see them. I do wear snake boots during snake season, just in case. I think I got mine from Cabelas too, many years ago.
My last deer lease in the hill country and the place we own north of Abilene had plenty of rattling rattlesnakes and hogs too.
I've no fear of them but the one time I got popped by one it only got denim and the venom on the jeans gave me a serious rash on my shin. 
Now I wear the Academy brand.  I've had several rattlesnakes and copperheads bite my boot when I stepped on them to catch them and never a problem with fangs penetrating the boot.  Get some venom on the out side, which I suggest you rinse copiously, but I was protected.
I can afford to shoot most any bow I like.  And I like Primal Tech bows.

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Re: Snake Boots
« Reply #24 on: January 27, 2021, 06:55:01 PM »
Caught this one wearing my tennis shoes
I can afford to shoot most any bow I like.  And I like Primal Tech bows.

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Re: Snake Boots
« Reply #25 on: January 27, 2021, 07:57:41 PM »
I’m new to the south as well, I was real concerned about serpents. I have seen a few snakes in the 2 1/2 years I have been in Georgia but none while hunting or hiking. I have had 2 fellow bow hunters tell me they see more snakes on the golf course than in the woods. Glad I don’t golf !!
Well I do know we had rattle snakes and copperheads in the Mohawk Valley of New York. But you really had to go out of your way to find them.

Me too Ron!!  Glad to know the secret is to stay off the golf courses, at least in Georgia!!   :biglaugh: :laughing:
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Re: Snake Boots
« Reply #26 on: January 27, 2021, 08:12:34 PM »
Irish Setter Vapor Trex
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Re: Snake Boots
« Reply #27 on: January 27, 2021, 09:04:34 PM »
 Gary;
I sure hope you got your sneakers back.
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Re: Snake Boots
« Reply #28 on: January 28, 2021, 10:42:35 AM »
I have been hearing a lot about the Irish Setter VaprTrek boots not only from some on here but also from a friend I have in Texas.  I will have to check them out!  Thanks..

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Re: Snake Boots
« Reply #29 on: January 28, 2021, 07:10:53 PM »
ron, it is not the snakes you see that are a problem. The ones you don't see could become troublesome, though.
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Re: Snake Boots
« Reply #30 on: January 28, 2021, 09:43:11 PM »
Oh I know that, Been lucky so far, I did buy snake boots!
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Re: Snake Boots
« Reply #31 on: January 29, 2021, 07:43:36 AM »
 Low Country zip up waterproof

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Re: Snake Boots
« Reply #32 on: January 29, 2021, 11:02:29 AM »
Been doing my research so today may be the day that I make a purchase.  Seems odd buying snake boots when the there is 3 " of snow and 17 degrees this morning here in KY!  That said, spring will come quickly and the need will be there....

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