Bow Hunting Gear

[TheDudeAbides]

Hey Guys,

I'm new to bow hunting.  Been shooting a bunch in the off season and getting ready for fall 2019.  Starting to get together my gear and looking for your expert opinions.  Beyond bow and arrows what hunting gear do ya'll suggest I put together.  Pretend I have nothing.  What would I bring if i'm going out into the field!    For example, "range finder, knife, etc...".  I camp a bunch and think I will be camping up in the cascades when i go.  No need to go into camping gear unless you think I need something exceptional beyond standard camping gear.  Really I'm just looking for you advice on the stuff someone needs to be ready to go bow hunting this September.  Thanks in advance!

[lokidog]

I use range finding binoculars and prefer them over monoculars.  Flagging for marking blood trails.

Patience....

[Rainier10]

Number one for me is good comfortable boots. Number two is the best Glass you can afford, 10x42’s.

[fishngamereaper]

Learn to call... really good. And learn to understand elk language. Beyond that range finder, sharp knife and patience.

[Crunchy]

For archery depending on where you are hunting I dont think expensive glass is as important as long as you have the rest of the stuff you need.  I hunt the thick stuff and at best you can see 100 yards in any one direction.  I would for sure get an angle compensating range finder and either 8 or 10 power binos.  Headlamp and a spare, and a spare release.  good boots, gps of some sort so you dont get lost.  Gamebags, 2 knives, and some paracord.  Little first aid kit just in case.

[bracer40]

Windchecker

[cougforester]

Beyond what's been said... Find the appropriate sizes of allen/hex head wrenches that fit all the bolts on your bow and sight and bring those. Electrical or duct tape.

[TheDudeAbides]

Hey Guys,

Here is the running list.  Think I should add anything?  What are your thoughts on Camo for hunting early archery in the cascades?

Range Finder; angle compensating
Binoculars 10x42s; best I can afford

Good boots
Windchecker

Gamebags,
2 knives, and
paracord. 
Little first aid kit just in case.

Allen wrench

[Dhoey07]

In addition to what you have listed, here is what is in my day pack.


GPS
Dry bag with a portable charger, space blanket, fire starter and lighter.
Survey flagging
Calls and bugle tube
Hydration bladder and water pump
Chapstick
Mini flashlight and two headlamps with spare batteries.

[cougforester]

I also throw in a large contractor garbage bag. You can use it as a dry bag to put meat back into your pack once it's cooled sufficiently, or cut it open and use it as a ground sheet to put meat on and keep it clean.

[Special T]

Bino harness
I also use old pillows cases as meat bags plastic holds moisture and heat.
Paracord
I like TP better than flagging held in a quart freezer ziplock.  U dont have to worry if you dont get every piece of plastic flagging after the kill.


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[D-Rock425]

Windchecker

without this you probably won't need the rest of the gear in your pack.

[yakimarcher]

Hey Guys,

Here is the running list.  Think I should add anything?  What are your thoughts on Camo for hunting early archery in the cascades?

Range Finder; angle compensating
Binoculars 10x42s; best I can afford

Good boots
Windchecker

Gamebags,
2 knives, and
paracord. 
Little first aid kit just in case.

Allen wrench

El Duderino,

I kind of like the Mossy Oak mountain country. Don't over think it or you will be toting around a bunch of crap you won't use.

[Parasite]

I'd like to know what you are hunting first. My gear list would be different for elk versus say whitetail...

[luckyman]

I like TP better than flagging held in a quart freezer ziplock.  U dont have to worry if you dont get every piece of plastic flagging after the kill.


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TP is also good for other things besides flagging. Keep it dry.