Handsaw - Silky Pocketboy Curved 130mm Large Teeth
Milkweed - rubber coin purse
Headlamp - Zebralight H53Fc
Rangefinder - Nikon Aculon

 

That list can get extensive depending on who you ask. There is a thread on “how much does your hunting pack weigh” that have a lot of options on what people carry in. It also depends on the type of hunting you do. As a general rule, newer and experienced hunters will take in a lot of gear. As hunters get more experienced and many years in the field they will start looking at “what can I do without“ and start eliminating gear. I personally think safety is number one, so gear in that department is a must have including a small trauma kit, after that I ask myself “what do I need to kill a deer safely”? Then comes comfort in clothing, food and water. I think communication like a cell phone is extremely important for emergencies.
After three sits in the woods you will know what is needed.

 

First aid kit and whatever is neccessary to physically tag deer in your state legally.

 

A good quality, sharp knife. I like Benchmade.

Quality headlamp that does red/green light.

Milkweed for a wind checker, forget the powders.

Tree strap (if hangin’ and bangin’), I like the Tethrd option.

Refillable water bottle. I like the Nalgene 32oz (wide mouth).

Rangefinder with angle compensation. I like the Vortex Crossfire HD 1400.

 

Hunt:

• bow/quiver/release/arrows
• bugle tube
• bino harness
  • reeds
  • wind checker/powder
  • binos
  • range finder

Misc:

• extra layer
• headlamp
• water
• food
• ziploc
  • license/tags
  • lighter
  • athletic tape
• small set of tools (ie allens)
• phone+onx
• inReach

Kill:

• knife
• knife sharpener
• bone saw
• game bags (x6)
• small z-drag kit + extra cordelette (not essential but it'd suck to be solo and have your bull fall in a hole)

 

Some good details here, thanks a lot.

 

Knife, headlamp, grunt call, bow hook, tow rope, water/food, hitter/lighter

 

First aid kit with STOP THE BLEED and Coban (self adhesive stretch wrap) is a must for me! Knife, fine tip sharpie, release plus a spare in the pack, paracord (many uses), zip ties, headlight with extra batteries, and some way to navigate and communicate.

 

Can't leave out the Butt Out!!

 

I have an ancient Shakespear hand saw that takes Sawzall blades. Great for cutting through bone, or a tree if needed. Flashlight, surgeon gloves for gutting, knife, deer drag if needed. I pack a snack in a fanny bag. Water and TP also packed.

 

 

Backcountry bidet (water, a twig, your hand, some soap) is the way

 

It’s the gear between the ears that’s important. Gather all the hunting knowledge that you can. Find a mentor and believe about 8% of what you read on AT.

 

Good advice... easy to forget this is still indeed the internet. If one couldn't find a mentor (i'm from a small island where bowhunters are few and far between), is there anyone one online (like a youtube channel) you'd recommend?

 

my pockets
nite core headlamp
gloves/hat
release
cranford ezy bow hanger
bow pull up rope
compass if in big woods
cell phone
TP in sandwich bag
small rangefinder
grunt tube in november

wearing my safety harness or rock climb harness

carry bow in hand

In vehicle
kill kit, knife, gutting gloves, bags etc
pull rope, cart
TP
water
food
medicine - benadryl, ibuprofen, acetaminophen
first aid kit-tourniquet, bandages, quik clot, israeli bandage, and other first aid basics

I dont get too far from the vehicle and a kubota is used in most of my recoveries

 

I dont get too far from the vehicle and a kubota is used in most of my recoveries

I once used a Bobcat to recover an urban moose. It was sweet.

 

If you have your bow outfitted, release, arrows, all that, then time in the woods scouting is the biggest need for you.

 

A good bino harness and a spot on it for your range finder is always nice to have!

 

Any specific harnesses you'd recommend?

 

I guess if it's in my waist pack then it's essential...........if it's not it's not.........lol

So a rangefinder, knife, lighter, TP, Saw, Rachet cutters, extra release, call, flashlight, Evercalm, safety lanyard, SD cards, deer drag, extra batteries, small cap light.