Here are a few ideas for turning your old hunting socks into something useful.
You'll want to save them for a multitude of purposes you can use in the field — even that ratty pair with holes in the toes.
One of the best uses of an old sock is as a padded arm guard for bowhunting.
First, cut the sock in half at about the bend of the ankle. Then simply pull the tube-end onto the arm you hold you bow with, allowing it to cover your sleeve from wrist to elbow.
The sock's elasticity compresses bunched-up sleeve material, including heavy jackets, and eliminates problems with your bowstring slapping it.
Use the toe-end as a padded bag to place stray objects in, such as compasses, flashlights, mobile phones and deer calls.
This sock-bag will keep objects organized, quiet, and helps pad them a bit in case you drop your backpack.
I also like to place my thermos in a thick old sock on mornings that are especially cold.
The added insulation helps keep soup or coffee hot for a longer period of time.
An old sock or two also eliminates clanging noises from things moving around in my backpack as I walk to my treestand.
Should you get to your stand and find the seat wet, socks also make an impromptu rag.
And, you can never have too much insulation on a child's hands on a cold day. Slipping a spare pair of wool socks over their gloves might help them stay comfortable enough to prevent an early trip home.
I hope my tip helps Buckmasters fans get some extra mileage out of those old hunting socks.
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