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Title: Bow Hunting Gear
Post by: TheDudeAbides on March 05, 2019, 08:29:44 PM

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!

Title: Re: Bow Hunting Gear
Post by: lokidog on March 05, 2019, 09:35:39 PM

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

Patience....

Title: Re: Bow Hunting Gear
Post by: Rainier10 on March 05, 2019, 09:43:18 PM

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

Title: Re: Bow Hunting Gear
Post by: fishngamereaper on March 05, 2019, 09:47:19 PM

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

Title: Re: Bow Hunting Gear
Post by: Crunchy on March 05, 2019, 09:47:48 PM

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.

Title: Re: Bow Hunting Gear
Post by: bracer40 on March 05, 2019, 10:11:26 PM

Windchecker

Title: Re: Bow Hunting Gear
Post by: cougforester on March 05, 2019, 10:17:41 PM

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.

Title: Re: Bow Hunting Gear
Post by: TheDudeAbides on March 06, 2019, 05:22:58 AM

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

Title: Re: Bow Hunting Gear
Post by: Dhoey07 on March 06, 2019, 07:07:13 AM

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.

Title: Re: Bow Hunting Gear
Post by: cougforester on March 06, 2019, 07:26:20 AM

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.

Title: Re: Bow Hunting Gear
Post by: Special T on March 06, 2019, 07:38:54 AM

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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Title: Re: Bow Hunting Gear
Post by: D-Rock425 on March 06, 2019, 08:49:45 AM

Quote from: bracer40 on March 05, 2019, 10:11:26 PM

Windchecker

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

Title: Re: Bow Hunting Gear
Post by: yakimarcher on March 06, 2019, 10:10:19 AM

Quote from: TheDudeAbides on March 06, 2019, 05:22:58 AM

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.

Title: Re: Bow Hunting Gear
Post by: Parasite on March 06, 2019, 04:54:26 PM

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

Title: Re: Bow Hunting Gear
Post by: luckyman on March 06, 2019, 05:10:07 PM

Quote from: Special T on March 06, 2019, 07:38:54 AM

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. :yeah:

Title: Re: Bow Hunting Gear
Post by: tgomez on March 06, 2019, 08:08:00 PM

A good quality pack that will hold your bow and pack out meat after you make a harvest. One with a good back pad and belly band. Don't forget to bring a few good game bags as well.

Title: Re: Bow Hunting Gear
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on March 06, 2019, 08:22:22 PM

Dude, send me an email and I’ll send you my backcountry hunting checklist. It’ll give you a good idea of all the necessary items one needs when venturing into the elk woods with stick n string. From there, you can start some inquiries about recommended items in individual categories/items if you wish. RJ

rory@wapititalk.com.

Title: Re: Bow Hunting Gear
Post by: TheDudeAbides on March 07, 2019, 08:08:55 PM

Ok everyone, updated the rolling list. 

Ideally I would be hunting for both blacktail and elk but realistically it will be exclusively blacktail in the cascades.

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

Good boots
Mossy Oaks camo

Windchecker

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

Allen wrench

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.

Toilet paper

Title: Re: Bow Hunting Gear
Post by: MIKEXRAY on March 08, 2019, 08:07:59 AM

I'm always a mile or two from camp or the truck so I carry everything to field dress , quarter and haul first load. Knife set , game bags,  small pack frame . I also have a good GPS and head light plus extra batteries in case my tracking takes me till dark. My first bow kill I was no where near ready for dressing and hauling . All other lists good advice .