The very good thing about hunting in sub zero cold, was, you had it all to yourself.
The cold does effect ammunition, and I did usually switch to the bigger Pheasants Forever 1 1/4 oz loads of number 5s. Id say there were fewer shots, and I tried to make em count.
I havent been out in the cold like that in years, and while I did plenty of it, Im not sure Ill do much more of it. It takes it out of you, that is for sure. I can remember a day in Marshal, MN, when the temp was all of 0, and the wind was howling like a jet engine. It does that there. I shivered uncontrollably when I started, and only stopped after I had a few hard miles of walking behind me. I ended up with a limit or roosters, but, wondered if it was worth it. I knew I was hypothermic, when it was happening, and it didnt have to end with birds in the pot.
Best,
Ted
