Thanks for the pointers. I am from Northern New York and have hunted the Adirondack Mountains my whole life. I’m no stranger to super cold weather, although it’s not as common as it once was, especially during hunting season. The cold temps in Saskatchewan, coupled with the fact that hunts are sitting on stand from sunrise to dark, cold weather gear is a must. I’m seriously thinking about a Heater Body Suit. Most of the outfitters I have contacted have heaters in the blinds, but I have heard from people who have tried this, a heated blind in extreme cold weather has its own set of problems, mostly condensation. I want gear that will allow me to sit for 9 hours in sub zero temps. I have also heard from veteran Saskatchewan hunters that the last week of the season is great for big bucks. The rut is winding down, and the big guys are hitting the bait piles trying to gain back some fat. Makes sense.
Great tip on making sure your rifle bolt is free of any heavy grease. I always disassemble the bolt on all of my rifles late summer and clean thoroughly, degrease with brake cleaner, and VERY lightly lube with G96. Only a very thin film that is wiped clean with paper towels. Never had a problem down to-20F.
