| When it comes to deer hunting, your hunting gear | | | | preferably Gore-Tex. |
| would be comprised of numerous things. | | | | Scent Masking |
| However, while some gear is considered a | | | | Deer have a keen sense of smell so even |
| necessity, other gear is more for comfort. For | | | | chewing gum or a cough drop would be detected. |
| both bow and rifle deer hunting, some items are | | | | It is imperative that your hunting gear include a |
| considered "must haves" but specific to bow | | | | top brand scent killer to mask the smell of your |
| hunting, we have provided a list of items that | | | | body. For just a few dollars, this product could be |
| should definitely be included in your deer hunting | | | | the difference in getting a trophy deer or going |
| gear. With this, the chance of having an enjoyable | | | | home empty handed. |
| and safe hunt is greatly improved. In fact, the | | | | Backpack |
| right gear would also increase the odds of getting | | | | When moving about the field, you need |
| the coveted trophy deer. | | | | miscellaneous items. The goal is to choose a |
| Bows and Arrows | | | | backpack that would be comfortable but also one |
| Whether you hunt with a cross or compound | | | | designed to hold the various items needed while in |
| bow, you need a weapon that offers the best | | | | the field. We recommend a full-size external |
| delivery system, one that is accurate, fast and | | | | frame, which would provide more internal room |
| designed for distance. Choosing an elliptic or hub | | | | but still be easy to carry. Some of the personal |
| system for a compound bow would reduce the | | | | items you would likely take include: |
| force needed to hold the cable and you would | | | | Flashlight |
| have more focus time. With a crossbow, there is | | | | First aid kit |
| not as much need for strength making it a great | | | | Compass |
| choice for hunters of all ages and sizes. | | | | Map of the area being hunted |
| Then for arrows, the goal is to choose what goes | | | | Small thermal blanket |
| with the bow but also provides the length and | | | | Rain gear |
| stiffness for a clean kill. For arrows, which are also | | | | Hunting knife |
| called missiles and bolts, you want to choose the | | | | Binoculars |
| best quality possible even if it means paying a | | | | Camera/batteries |
| higher price. | | | | Lip balm, Tylenol, insect repellant, sunglasses, |
| Clothing | | | | sunscreen |
| The second must-have is the right clothing. The | | | | Water bottle |
| best option is camouflage but even dull colored | | | | Snacks |
| clothing such as olive green outwear sold at | | | | Map and Scouting Information |
| military surplus stores would work. In addition to | | | | As noted above, prior to going on your deer |
| wearing a camouflaged jacket and pants, you also | | | | hunting trip, you would have spent time scouting |
| need to use face paint to help you blend into the | | | | various areas to hunt, looking for tell-tale signs |
| environment. | | | | throughout the land where deer would likely be |
| Then for safety purposes, you need a brightly | | | | found. Based on your scouting expedition, you |
| colored hat, which is usually orange. That way, | | | | would coordinate a satellite or topographical map. |
| other hunters in the area would be able to detect | | | | Taking a map that includes information from |
| your presence. Other clothing items you need as | | | | scouting would keep you on track of where you |
| a part of your deer hunting gear includes rain bibs, | | | | need to be, thus improving efforts for getting a |
| waterproof gloves, heavy wool sweater, long | | | | trophy deer. |
| underwear, wool socks and proper boots, | | | | |