New for this season?

[Deleted member 38069]

HT,

Is there a gear item you're excited to use this Fall? Obviously, we all want to use game bags and knives but I'm asking about an item. Whether it's new or a new method of using it, what are you looking forward to test out?

Me:
I have a new MR Beartooth. I appreciate more compartments and organization. This suits my tendencies and I'm excited to try it out!

It's right around the corner!

 

[JLS]

A new case of shotgun ammo.

 

[Deleted member 38069]

A new case of shotgun ammo.

Brand? Shot? Shot size?

 

[44hunter45]

New Hoffman boots. Broken in and ready to go.

 

[Deleted member 38069]

Also, I bought the Costco inReach. That will be nice to mess with this year!

 

[JLS]

Brand? Shot? Shot size?

Fiocchi #5 16 gauge. The new case is full. The old case is empty. Full is more better.

 

[Deleted member 38069]

Fiocchi #5 16 gauge. The new case is full. The old case is empty. Full is mo' betta.

Fixed it!

Do you use 5's for early season or throughout? I tend to start with 4's then move to 6's. I should try 5's.

 

[JLS]

Do you use 5's for early season or throughout?

All season. Chukars, pheasants and grouse.

 

[dirtclod Az.]

Brand new Beartooth 80 pack, ready to roll!

 

[gouch]

My second oldest daughter know a guy who makes and sells custom long bows. She had him build me a bow and gave it to me a couple of months ago. I'm comfortable shooting it now and ready to go this weekend.

 

[Deleted member 38069]

Brand new Beartooth 80 pack, ready to roll!

Same here!

 

[bmt99]

Not exciting but bought a new marmot sleeping bag. Was a little chilly last year. Exciting is my new bow. Definitely excited about that.

I use 5s early season and drop to 4s late season on shot size for lead and drop a size (3s) for steel. Pheasants and grouse.

 

[RidgeRoamingRichard]

I got an old camera tripod from the 60s off craigslist. 15 bucks and it only weighs half as much as Randy's Wendy's bag.

I also had to replace my 10+ year old stove, which was a sad day. I felt like Luke replacing R2D2.

 

[Deleted member 38069]

Not exciting but bought a new marmot sleeping bag. Was a little chilly last year. Exciting is my new bow. Definitely excited about that.

I use 5s early season and drop to 4s late season on shot size for lead and drop a size (3s) for steel. Pheasants and grouse.

How far are your shots?!? By late season, I'm tempted to use 7½ because they hold so tight! Sleep is a high priority for me so I'd be excited for a new sleeping bag.

 

[bmt99]

How far are your shots?!? By late season, I'm tempted to use 7½ because they hold so tight! Sleep is a high priority for me so I'd be excited for a new sleeping bag.

I tell ya, I have the opposite experience. Especially over the last 5 years or so. I primarily hunt public land in SD. By December, grouse are flushing super early and shots are 40-50 yards (ish). Luckily they are easy to bring down and have good dogs. Pheasants are at least 30 and sometimes 40. Never close. Sounds like I need to go where you are.

I am excited about sleeping better. It just isn't as glamorous a purchase as a new bow that I can shoot almost everyday behind my house.

 

[Deleted member 38069]

I tell ya, I have the opposite experience. Especially over the last 5 years or so. I primarily hunt public land in SD. By December, grouse are flushing super early and shots are 40-50 yards (ish). Luckily they are easy to bring down and have good dogs. Pheasants are at least 30 and sometimes 40. Never close. Sounds like I need to go where you are.

I am excited about sleeping better. It just isn't as glamorous a purchase as a new bow that I can shoot almost everyday behind my house.

I used to hunt in Mott, ND but recently it seems like you can't buy a bird out there. Anyways, on windy cold days they hang so tight that they'll sometimes flush behind us. It's a great time for the dog to get it's nose going!

I got a new pack and an Inreach. The flashy one is the pack but I'm more excited about the Garmin. If I can keep in touch with the wife, that leads to less stress and hunt longer. New pack leads to more sleep and, in turn, hunting harder. I think it should be an exciting piece!

 

[Sytes]

Attached a new strap mechanism and teflon runners for my sled. I whip myself one step in front of the other - haha!

 

[Deleted member 38069]

Attached a new strap mechanism and teflon runners for my sled.

Any pics?

 

[Sytes]

Still stuck @ Dave Smith in Idaho. When home I'll snap pics.

 

[Hammsolo]

I’ve been so blessed this year. Decked out Colorado ZR2, Trail Lite Hybrid Trailer, Tikka T3x Lite Wideland Veil, and a gun bearer to carry it! Thank you to my wonderful wife and sweat Baby Jesus for all these sweet blessings.