{"id":969,"date":"2020-09-26T22:40:07","date_gmt":"2020-09-26T22:40:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/?p=969"},"modified":"2024-10-27T20:03:17","modified_gmt":"2024-10-27T20:03:17","slug":"whitetail-deer-hunting-gear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/whitetail-deer-hunting-gear\/","title":{"rendered":"Whitetail Deer Hunting Gear"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whitetail Deer Hunting Gear<\/h2>\n

Whitetail Deer Hunting Gear<\/a>. The whitetail deer season is in for some and just around the corner for others. There was a hint of cool air this morning. Coupled with the honks from a pair of Canada geese that flew overhead, it made me long for my stand in a favorite place that I\u2019ve hunted for years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As I look to the season ahead, I naturally begin to gather my whitetail deer hunting gear. Both my bow and rifle have seen time at the range<\/a>. Camouflage has been removed from scent-resistant bags, washed, and repacked. Middle-of-the-day scouting sessions have replaced my typical lunch hour sandwich as I\u2019d much rather ease through the woods, looking for sign and checking cameras while getting exercise. Like most of us, I\u2019m looking forward to this coming deer season with extra anticipation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Deer Hunting Gear<\/b><\/h2>\n

My whitetail deer hunting gear consists of what I need to stay comfortable during warm days, cold days, and all-day sits. From the right layering systems for those dark-to-dark days in the stand during the rut to my favorite cutlery should I be so lucky, I like to be prepared. The following items are what I rely on throughout the deer season. And it\u2019s these manufacturers who build deer hunting gear that I wouldn\u2019t leave home without.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Camouflage – Sitka Whitetail Deer Hunting Gear<\/b><\/h2>\n

Durable, breathable, water repellant, and quiet. That\u2019s how I describe <\/span>Sitka<\/span><\/a>, the camouflage company that revolutionized the hunter\u2019s layering system. From the fabrics they choose to the technology they use to construct their garments, this is camo that performs in all seasons. Whether it\u2019s hot and humid or cold and snowy in the eastern deer woods, Sitka makes camo that performs in all seasons, keeping me comfortable for those long sits during the rut.<\/span><\/p>\n

Boots – Meindl<\/b><\/h2>\n

Meindl builds<\/span><\/a> boots that can withstand hard use. They are also priced really well. A lot of times, in our area, we hunt public land. And accessing the best spots requires a bit of hiking. I\u2019ve found these boots to be incredibly durable and easy to walk in. You know how, when wearing some boots, no matter how well you aim your next foot step they seem to find a branch to crack or pine cone to crunch? My Meindls are the exact opposite. It\u2019s like walking through the woods in your favorite pair of tennis shoes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Whitetail Deer Hunting Gear<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Thanks to an innovative boot-within-a-boot design, these high-country hunters wrap your feet stabilizing comfort.<\/p>\n

Flashlight – Surefire<\/b><\/h3>\n

Surefire flashlights and headlamps are my go-to for the dense and incredibly dark southeastern whitetail deer woods. The <\/span>Maximus<\/span><\/a> headlamp can be turned up to 1,000 lumens and gives me a hands-free light that makes hiking through the woods, climbing into my stand, and readying all my gear very convenient. I also carry a <\/span>G2X Pro<\/span><\/a> flashlight in my pack for those times when I need to get close to the ground while following a blood trail.<\/span><\/p>\n

Knife – Havalon<\/b><\/h3>\n

You want a knife that retains a sharp edge. Helps to also have interchangeable blades as well. Havalon meets the criteria and some. These are some of the most durable knives I own. More than once I\u2019ve found myself deep in the Tennessee hardwoods with a big heavy whitetail deer dead at my feet. Being able to dress and quarter it with my <\/span>Talon Hunt<\/span><\/a> has made a huge difference in getting the meat back to the truck. I can almost get through the entire process of gutting, caping, and deboning with one blade though it\u2019s nice to have that backup in my pack just in case.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Havalon Talon<\/a> features the Quik-Change II Interchangeable Cutlery System.<\/p>\n

Decoys – Montana Decoy<\/b><\/h2>\n

I don\u2019t use a decoy while deer hunting too often, but when I do, it\u2019s a <\/span>Montana Decoy<\/span><\/a>. This company has figured out how to<\/a> make super realistic decoys that are really lightweight and fold down to the size of a dinner plate so that they are easy to pack. During the rut, I like to place The Freshman in an area where a dominant buck has been making scrapes and rubs. By rattling and grunting, I\u2019ve killed several nice bucks that have come in, seen the decoy, and committed to give me an easy shot.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Whitetail Deer Hunting Gear<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Freshman, with its ears back and aggressive posture, is a deer decoy that invites a challenge.<\/p>\n

Optics – TRACT Optics<\/b><\/h2>\n

While TRACT just celebrated its fifth anniversary, I would have been using these binoculars<\/a> and rifle scopes for years had the company started sooner. Sure, you could say I\u2019m biased. But I\u2019ve had the opportunity to test a lot of different optics in my career and have rarely held anything better to my eyes than what Jon LaCorte and Jon Allen have created.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In the Tennessee deer woods, I always opt for the TORIC 8x<\/a> binocular. It gives me a wider field of view<\/a> to pick up the flick of a tail you might miss with a 10x. The <\/span>TORIC Rifle Scope<\/span><\/a> is a great choice for all hunting conditions when the gun season rolls around. I have the <\/span>3-15×42<\/span><\/a> with a T-PLEX reticle. I hardly take shots longer than 300 yards and it has always performed as advertised even in low-light situations when scopes of years past would have failed.<\/span><\/p>\n

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My TRACT binocular and rifle scope are keys parts of my whitetail deer hunting gear.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I think that about covers everything. If I missed a piece of gear that\u2019s critical to you, let us know. Also, if you\u2019re wondering what rifles we prefer, check out our recent blog, \u201c<\/span>Best Big Game Hunting Rifles<\/span><\/a>.\u201d We\u2019ve also written on the \u201c<\/span>Best Calibers for Deer Hunting<\/span><\/a>.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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