My view... right now.

[dlbleak]

I use concrete blocks and the BIG tents stakes from one of the outdoor stores

 

[tRidiot]

I use concrete blocks and the BIG tents stakes from one of the outdoor stores

There're some big rocks there and we had tied down to those, but like I said, the ropes actually broke. So I'ma take some stronger rope down on Friday, as well as better stakes.

 

[okierider]

Nothing moving.

I think the wind is keeping them all bedded down.

Dammit.

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Wind was howling in SE Oklahoma, nothing was moving!! Gave up the hunt at 11 am do to a crappy attitude LOL!! Always next weekend!!!

 

[Snattlerake]

A covey of quail will scare the living bejeezus out of a person! Been there done that

That is because they'll usually flush at you instead of away form you. Sounds like motorcycles coming at you.

 

[okierider]

So I gave it up. Just got home. Nice and toasty now but didn't see a damned thing again today. I'm now officially 0 for 2 days out this year.

Next weekend I have a couple days, I gotta make the best of it, or else learn to use my bow. lol

So I had to track down my blind this morning when I got there. Actually glad I didn't go in before dawn, I woulda been pissed trying to find and reset that damned thing before dawn in the cold and wind. I am sure it was that freak storm last Tuesday that had the 60MPH gusts. The tie down ropes were broken and the stakes were mostly GONE. they were the cheap plain jane steel ones that came with the blind. I already have a bag of a bunch of good ones, but I forgot them. On Friday I'ma try to go out mid afternoon and take some real rope and better stakes and get it good and set SOLID for the final weekend. Then be back for the real dawn watch on Saturday and maybe Sunday.

If you have the time to put into the bow you will enjoy it immensely!! But if you do not have the time get a crossbow !! They are easy and if ya get one that shoot 350 fps or above they are deadly out to 90 yards !!

 

[TerryMiller]

My kind of tent stakes are made from rebar, thicker than the rebar in this photo. Made them myself a number of years ago. Mine are similar to this, but the "ear" is just straight out at a 45 degree angle from the shank. Have never had them pull out, but then we've never experienced the really high Oklahoma winds either.

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[Dumpstick]

When I first moved out on my place, in 1992, I had a home covey. They would just out in front of me fairly regularly, but I never got used to it.

Now, I haven't seen quail out here in 15 years. Too many houses nearby, everyone lets dogs run loose.
Dang shame too.

 

[CGS1]

 

[DRC458]

A covey of quail will scare the living bejeezus out of a person! Been there done that

One ... ONE pheasant busting right out from under your toes belittles a whole damn covey of quail.
MOST EXHILARATING FEELING EVER!

 

[AKguy1985]

Wish I was in my stand.