Re: Night Riding -- Reflectors on Trees

"HKEK" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> I went night riding for the first time last night. I rode wooded
> trails with which I was familiar. I was surprised to see that many
> trees along the trail had tiny, bright reflectors (~1/4 inch in
> diameter) attached to them! I had never noticed these in daylight.
>
> On close inspection I found at least 2 types. One type seemed to
> resemble a thumb tack, with the head of the tack being reflective. The
> other type was more like a push pin with a bead for the head. The
> design makes it visible from many directions.
>
> I have been told that hunters use these for orientation. I would like
> to add some of these to some of the more difficult un-blazed trails on
> which I frequently get lost!
>
> Are these reflectors commercially available (where?) or are they
> "home-made"?
>

Google says:

http://www.gamecalls.net/huntingproducts/accessories2.html

a bit down the page $3 for 100 of 'em.

Mike - don't forgit and pick upya one of dem Squirrel Skinners and sum Doe
Urine while you're der!


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