Trevor, that was me for very long time before a treestand. I'd just build a 3 sided log cabin with hemlock branches to fill in along a stone wall or tree just high enough to rest the gun . Had a habatchi in 1. They worked. My grandfather shot more deer with a cigar in his mouth then I ever will.

Today my ground blinds are the fancy pop up models. 1 was even a blue ice shanty.
I ran a buddy heater in that 1 a few times.
Are the deer smarter than me, for sure.
I look for the dumb ones. Seems all the doe got smart real quick .
These were last year's dumb ones from me and my son.
Saving grace is we still go out there doing what we love

HT, the Kahtoola problem was fixed and they are back to holding up. This from mountaineers, not flat walkers. Also not from the net, but people I know and meet on trails. I put on a lot of miles in the woods, especially in winter.  I asked a friend that  manages an EMS  about it, and he said the returns stopped about a year ago, and were'nt that many.  Mine are on their third sharpening, so I may replace them. I probably will get Hillsounds.- same design, but with an adjustable instep strap that helps to keep them from rolling when sidehilling. TMI for this forum, but I give them a solid 8.  
     If any of you run across Sabre Hooks  for fly tying- think about their use. I've had quite a few fail. OK for sharks, but losing a trophy steel because of a bad hook sucks. Much better luck with Mustad.  Fly Shack, a very big seller of online flies uses the Sabre hooks, and that's where I bought mine, in their shop in Gloversville, NY. Great shop, but the hooks ain't. Just slightly cheaper than Mustad.  I bought some squiggly worm material in pink and chartreuse (for green weenies) and can't wait to see how well it works on steel. I used silicone thinned with mineral spirits rubbed into chenille for a pretty effective pink worm, this may have more movement and be far easier.  All Seasons probably has something similar, their tying section is excellent. Oh yeah, I like All Seasons- I give them a solid 8.  Some of my favorite gear is from there- Frabill nets, Stryker gloves and mitts , Mustad hooks, for a few examples. Their fly tying section is as good as anywhere I've been, with a few exceptions. Prices are very good.

HUGE mistake !!
Do NOT put a cabelas pro dc meat grinder parts in a dishwasher !!
Totally ruined it.
They are polished aluminum and not stainless steel.
Wasted $200.00 on a piece of Chinese junk

So I called customer service and was directed to the manufacture ( warning) to see if I could buy ALL stainless replacement parts.
Was told all grinders are discontinued and replacement parts not available..
Basically that above mentioned store ( bellheads) is an overpriced job lot and will NEVER get another penny from my pocket.

It wasn't their fault but , I'm not paying high price for mostly disposable goods with no replacement parts available.

Sorry I'm on a rant and rage but I'm so upset.
This is what it looked like after dishwasher, it used to be shinny. Yes my fault.
After touching and wiping it my hands and towel were black .
After vinegar, it looked acceptable but then I sprayed with bleach and the paper towel looked like this.
This is NOT acceptable to put on the table to feed to my family.

I have no problems with eating dirt or soil but metals and toxic chemicals are not going on our table from my knowing hands.

Hot Tuna I've heard similar stories of people using grinder parts in a dishwasher who had success using "toothpaste" to rebuff the aluminum pieces. Crème of Tartar is another highly recommended polishing/cleaning process.  Bleach can stain the heck out of aluminum and may have added to your dilemma  

Thank you BTDT, can now say I did again.
Tragedy averted.
Vinegar, scrub with scotch bright since finish was oxidized from dishwasher.
Toothpaste, scotch brite, and brillo brushes until satisfied enough. Soaked in vegtable oil, heat in oven at 200.
It seems useable without residue. Going to run some bread and soft veggies through tomorrow.
Hopefully all is good.
Thanks to TB for the advice.

Still not getting a penny outta me again and I'm going to move towards real deal processing equipment very soon. Advice welcomed in the garden and farming folks thread.
We are increasing our livestock in 2019

Very much welcome HT. Good to hear things are working out. Sure would be a bummer to have that happen and cant get replacement parts.

hot tuna
So I called customer service and was directed to the manufacture ( warning) to see if I could buy ALL stainless replacement parts.
Was told all grinders are discontinued and replacement parts not available..
Basically that above mentioned store ( bellheads) is an overpriced job lot and will NEVER get another penny from my pocket.

It wasn't their fault but , I'm not paying high price for mostly disposable goods with no replacement parts available.

You are in for a real big surprise if you ever need service to a Kitchenaide mixer.  The hot stuff in all the retail stores, but no one fixes them, and there are like 80,000 models so figuring out what parts you need is next to impossible.  Their Grinder and gear box are beatable by a jalapeno!
 
Sorry or hear that Cabella's has joined the corporate America, " we'll sell it but you are on your own if it fails" crew.

Muck boots :
I beat the heck outta them. They are top notch mud season and ice fishing.
Not so much working on my hunting gear.
They stink like heck due to sweaty feet and no boot dryer. My feet been getting cold sitting hrs in my stand. Been using chemical packs for my toes.
I still give them 4.5 rating.
Going with my pack boots for awhile to compare.