Shaping Up

Anybody doing anything to get physically prepared for upcoming hunts?

I walk year around, on the 1st of August I add a couple miles. I walk fields, hills and trails taking the dogs always.
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i climb a 12,000 foot mountain twice!
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My father and I both have been working out in the gym 3-4 times a week and trying to do at least 30 minutes of cardio each day. Cameron Hanes' Backcountry Bowhunting gives me a lot of motivation! If you don't have a copy of it, I'd highly recommend picking one up! Great book.
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ABert
I've been putting on a 60lb vest every day and walking around in 110-120 degree weather every day. Does that count as working out for next year's hunt?

:))
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bigbuck92
lol yep i think that counts ABert. those vests really way sixty pounds? how ya doin over there?
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I put on my hunting boots, fill my hunting backpack with about 25 pounds of gear and run for 3 miles.
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waynedevore
The elevation here is 1440 ft. It's the altitude change that's the hardest.
I have hunted 10-12 thousand feet and it takes several; days to acclimate.
Now days my hunting is 4-6 thousand feet not to bad. Except for packing out. :-k
Getting in shape for walking long distances for me is a must.
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ABert
Doing good, bb92. Yes, the vests really weigh that much. Then add on a bit more for all the stuff you have attached. Just glad I'm not packing 7 magazines full of 5.56. I get off easy with 4 mags of 9mm, two on the vest on two on my belt. Oh, don't forget the helmet!
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bigbuck92
lol. get a pack goat. im sure they have plenty of those around. :)) jk
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Go to football practice for three weeks before the hunt plus all the lifting and extra stuff over the summer. I'm pretty much in shape.
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waynedevore
ABert, man when you get home and hunting, it's going to be a walk in the park for you. Your going to be running out of the mountains with a full pack of meat. :thumb I hope all is well with you, and thanks so much.

JBird,IT was a while back, but I remember football and how easy it was to hike the mountains all day. But also some times there were torn muscles, bruises, sprains, Jeez :-k I don't envy you at all.
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I wouldn't envy me either.
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GPWDeer
The other night I threw my 35 lb 18 month old son in the child pack and went out jack-rabbit hunting. Shot a few, but walking up and down the canyons with that weight is great practice for the hunting season. Gonna have to take him out again I think!
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youngbuck91
I am 16 and in highschool. I am in very well shape. I play sports for school. And i have wieghtlifting as a class.
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Hey Wayne !

There is more than one way to skin a catfish, :) i finally made it ! :) This is old Stepper ! :)
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ridgetop
I try to limit my lunches this time of year to just one cheeseburger. :))
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