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Offline Greatgoogamooga

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Advice: first bowhunt
« on: September 10, 2010, 04:31:16 pm »
Not just my first bowhunt, my FIRST hunt.  A friend of mine has a farm with some nuisance deer. He invited me to come out and hunt to our heart's content this season.  I'll be going out in a couple of weeks with my boo backed hickory bow.

My goal is to keep my fool mouth shut and watch & learn.  He gave me a list of essentials to bring.  I'm looking for your list of what to bring.  He hunts with a compound.  Your list may be different.  Thanks, and wish me luck.

Goog

Offline aaron

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Re: Advice: first bowhunt
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2010, 06:01:44 pm »
depends on where you live, but...
my hunting season started 10 days ago and this is the minimum of what I carry:
bow, quiver, and four arrows
pruners
binoculars
deer and elk calls
cell phone turned off
tags
flashlight

if i am going out for more than four hours i may also bring:
fanny pack
food + water
pad or stool
50 feet para cord
small saw
knife, lighter, compass, maps...
camera

I hunt in a temperate rainforest which is super thick and brushy (thus the pruners) as well as wet. i hunt within 10 miles of my house and within 3  miles of my car , so no need to carry butchering tools, pack-out gear, or much extra clothing.
 rainpants + coat are pretty essential where i am at- not just for rain but- it's dewy with plenty of long grass- like 6 feet long , and wet brush.

good luck

Ilwaco, Washington, USA
"Good wood makes great bows, but bad wood makes great bowyers"

Offline adb

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Re: Advice: first bowhunt
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2010, 06:03:54 pm »
Camo, rubber boots (I have those neoprene topped Muck Boots), scent killer, bow with tuned broadheads, hat, face net optional, tree stand, bracer , glove, flashlight, short piece of rope, sharp knife, tags, and a game plan.

Offline adb

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Re: Advice: first bowhunt
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2010, 09:12:47 pm »
Holy geez!... I almost forgot (and don't forget!) the toilet paper!!  :o :o