Thread: Hunting with Trekking Poles

I've taken to using quad shooting sticks I bought from Cambridge. Went on a 'guided' meat hunt recently where the guide quietly but firmly suggested I leave them on the quad and shoot prone. Missed my first shot - I have never shot prone and dislike it, find it awkward at my age and build ( too fat lol), and generally lack confidence from that position. When the second opportunity arose I just grabbed ny sticks, had plenty of time to set up and nailed the shot. I still was given the message - sticks are best left at home Too noisy clacking together etc. Nevertheless I use them all the time now for goat and rabbit/hare shooting and they are brilliant for walking support. They take practice to bring into action smoothly and are no good for snap shooting. I tried a mono pole and a ski pole but found them too wobbly for me for shooting off - just could not nail a successful technique. But those quad sticks - brilliant!

Each to their own I guess.