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Plywood shield size? #7592278
05/27/22 07:16 AM
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Ok guys I’m gonna make a plywood release shield. Question is what size to make it?

Re: Plywood shield size? [Re: bob maier] #7592316
05/27/22 08:19 AM
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What are you intending on releasing?






Re: Plywood shield size? [Re: Monster Toms] #7592371
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Deer and bobcat.

Re: Plywood shield size? [Re: bob maier] #7592413
05/27/22 10:55 AM
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I use 3/8 doesn’t need to be structural as much as just a barrier. Keep it light as possible

Re: Plywood shield size? [Re: bob maier] #7592421
05/27/22 11:02 AM
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As big as you can haul or handle.

3' x4' with a sturdy handle on the back, sounds like a good minimum to me.



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Re: Plywood shield size? [Re: chas3457] #7592489
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My shield is 3 ft wide by 4 ft tall 3/8 in plywood. Yeah it's has two handles on the back and a notch on the bottom for the foot. But I have never had to release a deer.


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