This year I plan to hunt whitetails in Pennsylvania. I'll be on state forest land on one of the major ridges in southwest PA. It's a lot of up and down and primarily hardwood forests. I've hunted a minimal amount in the past with others but this year I plan on figuring things out for myself.
I know I need a new pair of boots. In years past I've used my lightweight backpacking boots and my feet were always cold. It was an issue.
I've been doing a little research online and I can't decide what general direction I should go with a new pair of boots...
I see a lot of people here in PA with really tall rubber boots. Obviously those are completely waterproof but what about keeping feet warm? I've never used rubber boots. Also, it seems like thy would be difficult to walk in. The area I plan to hunt will require lots of walking and I won't have a tree stand.
The option that most western hunters seem to use are standard 8" or 10" leather or gore-tex hiking boots. Some people also seem to use these with gaiters.
Which option makes the most sense for November and December PA hardwood deer hunting?
I know I need a new pair of boots. In years past I've used my lightweight backpacking boots and my feet were always cold. It was an issue.
I've been doing a little research online and I can't decide what general direction I should go with a new pair of boots...
I see a lot of people here in PA with really tall rubber boots. Obviously those are completely waterproof but what about keeping feet warm? I've never used rubber boots. Also, it seems like thy would be difficult to walk in. The area I plan to hunt will require lots of walking and I won't have a tree stand.
The option that most western hunters seem to use are standard 8" or 10" leather or gore-tex hiking boots. Some people also seem to use these with gaiters.
Which option makes the most sense for November and December PA hardwood deer hunting?