December Mississippi Whitetail Hunt

[ofl0926]

Ill be going to Mississippi this year to a friends property to hunt Whitetails in December. I haven't hunted whitetails this late in the season so I am a little under prepared. I am looking for some advice on outter wear.
I am looking at purchasing some sitka stratus bib set or the kuiu proximity bib set. I am also looking at a pair of rubber boots. What do you guys think and suggest. I am open to all options.
Thank you

 

[CBB15]

Where in MS? North, South, Central? Delta or hills?
How will you be hunting the property? ladder, ground, enclosed blind?

I understand that you are from South Florida but I would not buy any expensive gear for one whitetail hunt.
I have taken plenty of cold blooded people and simply brought a blanket and warmer packets for sitting. A heater for any blind if it is real cold. It doesn't typically get real cold until January in N. MS.

 

[ofl0926]

Where in MS? North, South, Central? Delta or hills?
How will you be hunting the property? ladder, ground, enclosed blind?

I understand that you are from South Florida but I would not buy any expensive gear for one whitetail hunt.
I have taken plenty of cold blooded people and simply brought a blanket and warmer packets for sitting. A heater for any blind if it is real cold. It doesn't typically get real cold until January in N. MS.

I believe north of Columbus. This will be reoccuring thing each year. Most of the hunting will be in tree stands. My friend said it could be cold so that is where i am at. Rather be prepared than not. I went on a hunt in Missouri and was cold and misreable. Dont want that to happen agin.

 

[Laramie]

I believe north of Columbus. This will be reoccuring thing each year. Most of the hunting will be in tree stands. My friend said it could be cold so that is where i am at. Rather be prepared than not. I went on a hunt in Missouri and was cold and misreable. Dont want that to happen agin.

Average high temp is in the upper 50s in December. Plan on upper 30s to low 40s in the mornings. That's sweatshirt weather to me... bibs would be overkill to me.

 

[ofl0926]

Average high temp is in the upper 50s in December. Plan on upper 30s to low 40s in the mornings. That's sweatshirt weather to me... bibs would be overkill to me.

That is cold cold for us South Florida people LOL.

 

[CBB15]

Understood.

For ladder sitting, don't discount a good blanket or woobie instead. Seriously, just try it. My brother is cold natured. He finally took my advice and now carries a rolled up blanket every time he goes. I have the fleece with a sherpa style backing for my wife, kids and guests. I will use it too when it gets real cold.

I have both the stratus and proximity bibs. If you are cold blooded, I would recommend the proximity. They are my late season go to when the temps really drop. The stratus punch well above their weight but I use them more as a windproof layer over for regular pants/jeans when it starts getting chilly with winds (perfect). I would rather be chilly than hot though.

I guess you already have good unders...

 

[ofl0926]

Understood.

For ladder sitting, don't discount a good blanket or woobie instead. Seriously, just try it. My brother is cold natured. He finally took my advice and now carries a rolled up blanket every time he goes. I have the fleece with a sherpa style backing for my wife, kids and guests. I will use it too when it gets real cold.

I have both the stratus and proximity bibs. If you are cold blooded, I would recommend the proximity. They are my late season go to when the temps really drop. The stratus punch well above their weight but I use them more as a windproof layer over for regular pants/jeans when it starts getting chilly with winds (perfect). I would rather be chilly than hot though.

I guess you already have good unders...

Base layers and all that i have. How windy is that part of the country? Its funny, when i sleep i am hot but i am hunting i get cold very easily. different type of colds.

 

[wesfromky]

I am also looking at a pair of rubber boots.
Thank you

I picked up the Sitka back 40 boots last year and really like them. Pretty warm and more comfortable than the other rubber boots I tried.

For outer layers, first lite is what I have been using - works fine for me. They usually have a big black friday or pre season sales on the heavier layers, so might be worth waiting to buy.

ETA - a really good neck gaiter really helps me on cold sits.