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Waders for Moose Hunting
Posted by Michael Strahan on Feb 21 2006
Colodan,
AkHunter45 makes a good point about how fragile breathables are. I've been experimenting with them for three or four years now on moose hunts and this is probably the biggest issue with them. If you're not careful, you'll rip them. They're easily repaired, but you need to be aware of it. I like the suggestion of wearing bibs over them, because it solves the other problem- they're noisy. I think bibs would be the answer to both issues.
Another consideration is wading shoes. Phil mentioned using the neoprene sock foot breathables, and I agree. But I've ended up with leaks in mine and have had a devil of a time finding the holes so I could repair them in the field (looking for suggestions here, guys). Anyway, if you go this route, which I solidly recommend, you need to put some thought into your selection of a wading shoe. All summer I use felt soles for fishing, but on one moose hunt they were a disaster. We had below freezing temps and the felt soles froze solid. It was like walking on ice. Couldn't climb the hills without slipping, and going downhill was, though entertaining for my partner, a near-death experience. A better choice is the Korkers Konvertable Wading Shoe < http://www.korkers.com/ >. This allows you to swap soles for something that works better as conditions change. Wear the felts in the river, and switch to a lug sole for climbing. How's that- go on a moose hunt to save your sole? Heh.
Uh... anyway... you might have a look at Korkers. I think Mountain View Sports in Anchorage carries them, but if you google them on the net, you'll find others too.
As to hip boots, you can't beat LaCrosse "Big Chief" hip boots in either insulated or non insulated. Use the insulated after the middle of September. As was mentioned, they remain damp inside for the whole hunt though. This is their biggest drawback, besides being more slippery on the rocks in the river than felt soles.
This has been discussed before, so if you search the archives you'll find a lot of info there as well.
Hope it helps!
-Mike
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