Hunting Gear You Need to Replace Immediately

Deer hunting season is here. It's that time of year when we take all the information we have gained from the previous seasons and try to apply that knowledge to the upcoming challenge ahead. For most of us, we have taken the time to scout land, place strategic tree stands in our favorite locations and practiced our shooting skills. Once opening day arrives, its likely you are going to find something in your pack of hunting gear that needs replacing. Instead of waiting for opening day, here are a few tips you should take to prepare yourself for the upcoming hunt. 

Arrows Will Go Bad

Many hunters prepare for the archery season by practicing. While that's a great plan to execute that once in a lifetime shot on a monster whitetail, arrows that have been driven into a target can go bad. Are you using arrows you have shot several rounds of target practice with? If so, replace them. Carbon arrows can certainly go bad. While you may not see anything wrong with your arrows, carbon can lose its spine by getting pounded into a target. A tip for not spending hundreds of dollars each season is to buy a set of practice arrows. Using the same arrow type for practice will give you the same result in the field without the fear of using a damaged practice arrow. Buy a box of six arrows and use three to practice with. Or use two and use the other four for the field.

 

Gloves are a Hands Best Friend

Last season was last season. We hunted through rain, snow, sleet and heat. Before we talk about our boots, the least expensive item that should be on your list this year are gloves. So what if you love your gloves and have never needed to replace them. A good set of gloves will give you the best chance of staying dry, warm and keeping your finger on the trigger a lot longer in tight hunting situations. A good set of gloves doesn't cost hundreds of dollars and they certainly protect a valuable asset to your hunt. 



Scope Covers

Whether it be for your crossbow or rifle scope, having a good set of scope covers will give you a security blanket in the field. Even if you have a good set, a new set will cost you little and the replacement helps keep your hunting gear dry and clean to help see clearly on that dream whitetail. 




Take a moment to comment on other items you feel would need to be replaced each year to help have a successful hunt.