Need help with some new hunting stuff.

[armstrong001]

Whatever you end up shooting, practice. Don't be like 90% of the hunters out there who sight in with half a box of ammo the week before hunting season starts and save the other half of the box for the season itself. Lots of practice will be more valuable than a range finder.

[patrick0685]

Whatever you end up shooting, practice. Don't be like 90% of the hunters out there who sight in with half a box of ammo the week before hunting season starts and save the other half of the box for the season itself. Lots of practice will be more valuable than a range finder.

yea thats why im trying to get as much of this stuff now as i can, longer time to practice and get her good and sited in

[TriggerHappy]

My family has never once used a range finder.

[espAmerica]

Whatever you end up shooting, practice. Don't be like 90% of the hunters out there who sight in with half a box of ammo the week before hunting season starts and save the other half of the box for the season itself. Lots of practice will be more valuable than a range finder.

And, no practice from the bench. You will not find a nice level bench in the field. Learn sitting, kneeling and standing. You might even check into shooting sticks.

[sniper7]

gun/scope and a sling...make SURE you have a damn sling.
AMMO!!!
binoculars...absolute must
good boots and socks are a must.
lightweight but rip stop style pants.
2 packs ( lightweight and 1 pack frame for hauling).
camo clothing
some people but into the scent eliminator but I don't buy into it much based on personal research. wind is the ultimate deciding factor.
gloves (think about the type of weather you will encounter for the type of gloves/clothing you will want)
game bags...to quarter out of bone out your meat. (unless you are close to roads or NV allows vehicles off the beaten path where you could drive up to the deer. mulies will probably be large enough in size where it would be a chore to drag for a decent distance)
GPS
range-finder is good to have
back-up gun and ammo (i always have an extra in the vehicle/camper just in case).
good knife
knife sharpener
rope/paracord
first aid kit
emergency blanket
poncho
headlamp
flashlight x2
batteries
latex gloves for cleaning
anti-bacterial wipes
food/water
water purification tablets/pump
knowledge of the area, best way to civilization in case of emergency
tell somewhere where you are going and when you will be back and your plan
compass
watch

there is more...but I'm a little tipsy now so I'll call it good



I have an entire checklist of stuff I take hunting. varies depending on the type of hunt but pretty much covers anything and everything from big game multi-day trips to upland bird hunting with dogs (got to have stuff to take care of the dogs).

[mx'r]

hmmm.. Rifle, bullets, boots, socks, few MRE's, cutco knife, pack frame and a week off work. hunt between food, water and cover. Mule deer are very stupid, all the crap you see on tv is for fools.