Lessons from a season in the Waldrop

[captain caveman]

After a season hunting with the Waldrop pac seat I’m reflecting on lessons learned.  Specifically with this seat and with ground hunting in general. 

Lesson #1
Back cover is key

I have found multiple ambush sites with large single or even better multi trunked trees in areas without adequate trees for stands.

[JD Covey]

This oughta be interesting!
 Definitely back cover is key. Cedars are awesome for ground hunting if I can be lucky enough to find one in a good location. Early October is always easier to find good cover than say late October early November when all the greenery is gone. I personally love and prefer ground hunting. My close encounters have been way more than my shots for sure, but man it’s fun!

[Michael Guran]

This past season was my first using the pack seat and I had a couple of very close encounters. I really like the mobility compared to a tree stand.  My hunting areas are all new to me since I moved this summer, and it’s nice to just strap the pack to my backpack and be able to scout/hunt on the fly

[2wfstlhunting]

Not at all intending to highjack this, but I have a parallel question that just came up yesterday.  I have had TWO popup blinds destroyed but the wind this season, but  rescued the chairs.  These are the swivel type, mesh seat four leg chairs with those broad pads on the feet.  They do not collapse down to a comfortable carry, but  for what I am thinking, I wouldn't have far to go.  Can anyone give me their thoughts, experience, or advise on using that type of chair to set up in the woods for ground hunting deer?  Please also comment and compare to the use of the Waldrop chair. At the price of two lost blinds,   I might just have to get one.

[JD Covey]

I’ve just put in an order for my 3rd Pacseat. Everybody that uses one wants one so I’ve handed down my first 2 seats. I can’t comment on blind hunting, never done it because I’ve always preferred natural blinds. I’ve used several seats but I have not came across one that comes even remotely close to being as comfortable as David’s seat. Set up is a cinch, very versatile, it’ll lean against a tree or stand on its own with the fold out leg.
All I can say is try one, you won’t regret it. If you do, somebody will be happy to take it off your hands.

[captain caveman]

Leg folded leaned against tree is ideal.  Helps disguise human outline.  As low as possible with bow near parallel to ground for shot.  Need to clear shooting lanes many obstructions appear when get low.

Lesson #2
Get low

This position wouldn’t be possible with other chair designs.