My Weatherby Vanguard Weatherguard was my go-to rifle for my Allagash Deer Hunt.

After spending a cold, wet freezing rainy/snow day afield, the last thing I wanted to do after putting on many miles and deer stands, was to strip my rifle and find rust forming. The Weatherguard coating did the job perfectly. I just pulled the bolt and wiped away any water around or in the action.

Before I went out on this expedition, however, I applied a protective Renaissance microcrystalline wax on all parts including swivels.

My Scope, a Leupold VX-3 was as clear and crisp, provided I used scope covers but I always checked and wiped the lens regularly. Carry a soft lens cloth! Nothing is more irritating than seeing a blurred image of a deer.

I thought I was dressed warm but after 5 hours… I was cold. I had a full fleece head mask that covered my head, much of my face and neck. On top of that was my required orange stocking hat. I bought lots of the carbon based hand warmers and foot warmers. They were really necessary.

On one 15 foot tree stand morning the wind blew 20 to 25 mph and had a snow squall white out for an hour. No deer seen for sure. I sure did want a crack at a big bruiser, but that’s hunting.

I did bring my Bog Death Grip tripod which allowed me to be ready, if a buck wandered out at a signpost rub or buck crossing. It was beautiful among the snow topped trees.

Good Hunting!

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