Hunting in Moccasins: care, treatment, and need to know info!

To purchase these mocs, you can browse through the many styles here at Moccasins Canada www.moccasinsc...
you can also order them through the HuntPrimitive.com website if you are already there purchasing bows, arrows, atlatls, or any other Primitive hunting gear.

[@stephenellis8472]

Your advising to get them from the makers website is very honest in it's reasoning. When I can afford it I'll definitely be buying at least one bow from you, I like your style. Keep up the good work, and greetings from the U.K.

[@huntprimitive9918]

thank you very much, greatly appreciated!

[@lunkydog]

I hunted in Carl Dyers Rendezvous moccasins for years with a wool socks. Top quality and super nice folks. Used to get crazy looks from the South Texas folks while hunting pigs and Javelina worrying about cactus, but I never had a thorn go thru. Can't say the same for my shins. Nothing more eye opening than pulling out a 3/4" thorn that went straight in after about 2-3weeks.

[@jasonprairie9968]

I have the same mocs, you can't beat Dyers, I have had the for 20 years of hunting. Absolutely love them.

[@pamtnman1515]

these leather soles work great in some surfaces, and not well in others. They do not work in steep leafy or snowy hillsides, because they have no grip

[@blkcat1254]

I make moccs. Use a hair dryer to help get the oils and wax,mink oil to penetrate

[@lauriemorrell8247]

My dad wore only mocs for years. He was Migmaw from Nova Scotia, he loved deer hunting. He would sometimes wear wool socks over them, he claimed it was quieter. I dunno, maybe.

[@adambomb2877]

Dude that’s actually a pretty genius sounding idea!!

[@johndaileytraditionalarcher]

That's very helpful!!! I ordered some moccasin boots and got the ones with the crepe sole and I hunt on different terrain from rocky to pine flats and mixed forrest. Some of the places I use railroad tracks to travel which has rock. I like the idea of a smaller imprint to moccasins compared to the hiking boots I've been using to hunt in. Awesome information thanks for sharing

[@ChattanoogaDave]

I found out about the moccacins from his channel. I have been watching him for one year now, and I have learned a lot from him. I just bought a pair and I love them! Thanks Ryan!

[@huntprimitive9918]

glad to hear it and thank you! best of luck!

[@jasonprairie9968]

Great video, Ryan. Everyone should have at least one pair of moccasins, they are just great in the woods. I have been wearing them in the woods since 1995. 👍

[@InfamousWolf89]

I wear them when hiking in cold weather and I find I can move so silently through the woods while wearing them, not to mention so lightweight and comfortable. I must admit I'm a bit envious of Native Americans who wore them every day as regular shoes

[@281covfefe5]

Awesome Thnxs for uploading and sharing this 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@silasmcgarrah4796]

I just made myself a pair and had no idea how to take care of them. Thanks

[@thomasmcdonald5887]

So when they get wet are they called water moccasins 🙄wow I need to get out of quarantine

[@edboutdoors3632]

Amazing instructional video keep them up learned a lot

[@jasonanthonywilper]

Awesome video!

[@blackbeltgunworks4737]

How are they as far as hiking....of course ankle support and other factors are accounted for but i have strong ankles so it's not a concern but as far as bushcrafting what's your opinion on them

[@geoffreybudge3027]

What I like about barefoot stalking is that you make a mental map of what’s in your path , keep your head up with your eyes on your chosen horizon and let your feet act like your hands feeling their way through the woods . Light moccasins keep brush ,sticks , and grass from catching between your toes . Keep your eyes off the ground .

[@adambomb2877]

Hey thanks for sharing this great info. Next time you need a pair of hunting mocs you should check out the two button moccasins by San Augustine Trading Co. They lace up from the back so you get a tighter fit around your ankle(especially in the front of the ankle, where the Laurentian high-tops are pretty loose) plus I suspect you’d get less brush and dirt in the shoe as you’re hiking around in the woods. I’d love to know what you think about them. Do a video review if you get a chance!

[@user-ii1iy8fz1d]

Thrift store converse chucks are great for bowhunting rabbits xx

[@leeeng478]

I love lightweight hunting shoes or boots. I live in California on the coldest days hunting just adding wool sox fixed my issues. My biggest issue with these mocs would be traction on steep terrain I need a little traction on the sole.

[@johnbrink7430]

Great video! I would love to ditch my "waterproof" snakeboots because they are so heavy, hot, and not really waterproof but I hunt in Florida around snakes and hiking through ankle to calf deep water. Do you feel safe without snake boots and do the moccasins handle walking through lots of water repeatedly?

[@stevesoutdoorworld4340]

As a Carnivore i can take hot and cold temps better than i did when i was on a Standard American Crap Food Diet.😁

[@3RD_eye-p6f]

Any recommendations for extremely cold conditions

[@calebkummer9337]

mukluks

[@christopherbennett4559]

I have the same old pair like yours. I just replaced the sole. Only draw back is when it's cold and raining your feet will get wet and cold. No matter what I try.

[@lunkydog]

Try a pair of Seal Dry Gore Tex socks if they still make them.

[@huntprimitive9918]

I will agree with you on that. It actually took me a few years of mild suffering before by feet acclimated and don't get cold too often anymore. The wool socks help as well since they keep heat in even if wet.

[@Dave0Star]

Would tallow have the same water resistance effect as bear grease or bees wax?

[@blakes9771]

I go barefoot. Have successfully for a long time but I wear my moccasins to go to the store

[@williamlockhart5031]

Hi Ryan! Very informative video! I had been meaning to ask you about your shirt design. Do the symbols mean anything?

[@masonkubacki1637]

Will this waterproofing method also work for suede leather?

[@normanphair8488]

South Florida wet-hot humid very very very humid the heat don't get you it's the damn humidity

[@davisstellman]

How would these hold up against honey locust and black locust vines that get hidden under leaves? I love the idea, just afraid of how they hold up against the stuff out here.

[@alexzander7386]

Take some cheap suede leather and make a new insole for the mocc. Cushions the feet snd gives you a better shot against any long thorns

[@snakeplissken3825]

My Pa doubles the buckskin on the bottom, I wear the knee high ones in the everglades, I like em better

[@jacobpahl972]

Aren’t they like extremely slippery thought the mud and everything?

[@adamzappia2213]

I’m considering trying to make a pair since I’ve been doing a bit of leather work lately. Im wondering if the oil tanned bison mentioned is somewhat water resistant already because I assume that apart from the seam around the sole, you don’t put the grease/beeswax mix on there or it would make already slippery leather even more slippery. I’m not sure what leather I’ll use for any part of mine yet. Being in Australia we probably have a few different options, maybe water buffalo instead of bison and maybe even kangaroo for the tops. All I’ve got at home right now is relatively thick veg tanned cowhide and from what I hear, thin and not veg tanned is the way to go for footwear so I may have to wait until I can get some more suitable leather. As always, good video that has really got me thinking about this project.

[@huntprimitive9918]

excellent, have fun with your build. I think the oil tan is already more water resistant for sure. I think Roo tops and Buffalo soles would be a good combo

[@adamzappia2213]

@@huntprimitive9918 Thanks, I've got a few other smaller projects to sort out first and then I'll see what I can do. That does sound like a good combo, though it seems I was wrong and veg tanned cowhide is often used for moccasins so I'll do some thinking and maybe even try out a few material combinations to see what I like best.

[@RenoLaringo]

Hi, I'm the exact same path and thoughts. Going to make my first pair. I'm in Belgium and the choice of leather is also somewhat limited to our domestic animals. What did you end up with regarding leather choice, sole and tanning ? All the best over there. Lots of courage to you people. Be strong, be brave, safe and happy as can be. Hugs, support and best vibes from the country formely known as the Belgian democracy.'' 👊

[@adamzappia2213]

@@RenoLaringo hi, just saw your comment! I haven’t had a chance to make them - the way things are going it might be a long time or perhaps not at all as I’ve got too many other priorities. All the best over there in Belgium too! The world has gone mad - I’m just trying to hold onto my sanity 🙂

[@RenoLaringo]

@@adamzappia2213 So do I, And it's no easy task considering all the pressure we have to whistand since two years already. I wish you can find a quiete peace minded little place. There isn't much we can do. I just had to sell my house ( I lost a very good job because of my resistance). Now I'm in the process of looking for a big enough and cheap enough RV to hopefully go on a few more months. Anyway, I digress, be safe and always keep hope. We are billions. We can choose to back up or stand our ground. Whatever happens, much is beyond our control so we only can do the best we think. I send you my best vibes! I went through our past history and discovered unbelievable crazy stuff... like really crazy. If you don't know what to do and have too much time on your side you might want to check this, it's really puzzling. It's not my channel, just a random one Ihappen to discover (there are plenty of other "truth seekers" out there claiming the same stuff... I'm just blown away and I"m not particularly a gullible one, but Jeez, this sounds so strange: kzbin.info/door/5vXBfxN7rxKeJHJxS8dNDw

[@snakeplissken3825]

I make them, it's fun.

[@BubbaTheHillbilly]

Good video

[@jonathonlang1844]

I am making a set for my western hunting and a nice set of camp shoes. I just cant see why stalking with boots is helping other than in really wet situations. The mountians i hunt are loud as can be in boots. Way too much crunchy stuff on the ground to be quiet with stiff soled hiking boots.

[@Eidenbites]

I want the ankle ones

[@DouglasEKnappMSAOM]

If we buy them from you are they the same price with shipping to the US and do you make some money? Same, price, I would rather give you some cash but I am poor enough that saving is always good. Thanks. PS great videos!

[@huntprimitive9918]

They are the same price either way and you will get them a little faster by ordering through them. I make a little on a yearly plan with them, but more so I like to promote them because I truly enjoy and use the product and they have been with me since the beginning when I was just getting my feet on the ground. If you want to help even a tiny bit, just drop them a note at checkout that you watched my new video. thanks much

[@rodeocool]

Tsk tsk tsk sir, lol jk. Dirt damages leather over time, but a good alternative to making water sealed moccasins is to use pine resin as a glue to plug up the toe stitches

[@ROE1300]

Nice instructional video. In this video you recommend buying down but on their webpage the maker recommends buying up. I wear a size 11-1/2; you suggest I purchase size 11, they recommend I purchase size 12. So confusing ...

[@huntprimitive9918]

I think it depends on the specific moccasin being purchased. I would go with the Manufacturers recommendation, but On both styles, I size down because they stretch after use. I actually normally wear a size 10 in a boot, but I order 9's in moccasins and they fit great. I can wear a 9.5 or 10 in a shoe, but not a 9... but with the mocs, 9's are perfect for me

[@ROE1300]

HuntPrimitive Thank you for the clarification.

[@dalecarpenter8828]

Bear grease and beeswax ( snowseal ) ! And an electric hair dryer !

[@roymorris7999]

incase you dont know moccasins literally means shoes in our language

[@apsutton336]

Tks for sharing. Am starting to make them again after 50 years. Lived in America till 12 half the time and my family who r part Cherokee made them. Teaching myself and learnt a lot Tks. SONGBIRD🎶🎵🕊️🐦

[@robertfelts8773]

Anyone get a pair from the site? I'm checking out the link now. Lot of choices, I'm a bit overwhelmed and don't know what to get. I just want a pair of regular ass foot coverings and all the terms and choices confuse me.

[@rasbe420]

Ever end up getting some? My pair just came in today, took em on a good hike..they’re kick ass

[@Texo_McKevo]

I don’t know on that I hear on how they have not been good in Texas

[@matthewthomas2581]

I ordered a pair of moccasins through hunt primitive and somehow got the wrong size. I've called and emailed hunt primitive several times and have gotten no response. Are you guys still in business? Hope to here from someone someday.

[@huntprimitive9918]

you must be emailing the wrong email or from a spam flagged computer. The email to email HuntPrimitive is [e-mail] and it is the only email given on the website as well. But to save you time anyways, we don't carry any of the moccasins here at HuntPrimitive, they all ship from MoccasinsCanada whether purchased through them or huntprimitive, so exchanges and returns go straight to www.moccasinscanada.com . Sorry for the confusion on the email, but for phone calls, do please leave a message. We are only a family business dealing with a lot of calls per day and most are either folks that want to just sit and chat or solicit, so we only call back those with actual customer left voicemails, that is why we recommend on the website to email [e-mail] reach back out to me or moccasins canada and we will make sure you are taken care of. thanks

[@matthewthomas2581]

@@huntprimitive9918 okay thank you. We'll get it figured out. Thanks for the info. I appreciate you getting back to me 👍

[@huntprimitive9918]

@@matthewthomas2581 no prob, sorry for the confusion. I try really hard not to leave ppl hanging

[@cozmicblade4410]

Wait so do you wear socks?

[@j.j.kuiper22]

Hey maybe a bitt of the context of the video but ive got a 50 inch ash stave and i would love to try to make a short bow from it. I know it will never make the 28 draw length but thats okay for me. But i dont know how to start and what dimensions i should use. Could u help me?

[@esthermarygold-lowe4403]

I was thinking leather boot covers

[@CharlesHuse]

I had a pair of military issued boots that would squeak on anything I walked on. Sand, grass, asphalt....it didn't matter.

[@garethbaus5471]

Might be internal slippage from a loose construction, most militaries buy the cheapest option that is even halfway functional for things like boots.

[@kendonnass7958]

Hi

[@geoffreybudge3027]

Takes time to strengthen your lazy feet to muscled feet . Start with short walks barefooted on concrete sidewalks, the burning street toughens your feet and pay ATTENTION to your FEET .

[@dalevodden1359]

I prefer Minnetonka moccasins they're made in the US by native Americans and yes I'm parked Canadian so I don't buy nothing from a Canuck

[@rasbe420]

Minnetonka is made in Dominican Republic sweat shops..they haven’t been made in the USA for probably a decade

[@lsetzer2668]

First

[@electronicfreak1111]

Why not Hunt barefoot

[@huntprimitive9918]

Some times I do, but we also move very fast in a lot of instances and that little extra protection really helps. We often times cover 1-3 miles in a single hunt. That's a lot of wear and tear from thorns and sticks and such.

[@electronicfreak1111]

HuntPrimitive That’s it’s not that far Australians barely ever wear shoes anyway