Hunting might seem simple to someone who has never been hunting, but it’s far from a simple activity. And it’s definitely not the cheapest either.
This past-time requires the necessary equipment and accessories that make it possible to hunt down your trophies. Taking it a step further and finding some of the most innovative pieces of equipment might improve your hunting capabilities and even take it to the next level.
And this post, it’s all about the must-have hunting equipment & accessories which we recommend to any hunter out there, no matter where you are. Without them, you might be missing on a lot.
Must-Have Hunting Equipment & Accessories
From your desired weapon to the clothing you’re wearing and even the transportation choice you’re having – if you are not fully prepared, your hunting game might not be as efficient as it could be.
Camouflaged Clothing
In order to remain unseen by your prey and to increase the chance of making the kill – you want to start by dressing yourself in camouflaged clothing.
Not only camouflaged clothing helps you melt in with your surrounding, but you will be able to sneak in closer and have a better shot.
It’s all about blending your silhouette against the backdrop of the tree foliage around you. We’ve written quite useful devices on this topic in our other post.
Scent Killer
While most new hunters neglect scent killers, they’re in fact, really necessary and are required no matter where your hunting trips take you.
Scent-killer comes in two types. In a detergent that allows you to wash your hunting clothes, and in a spray that allows you to spray all your items that can’t be washed – such as your weapon.
The scent might expose you to your prey and by using a scent killer, you’ll successfully hide among them.
Scent-Free Boots
Your prey is most likely a very intelligent animal which is designated to survive, and without scent-free boots, they’ll be able to detect your scent in the air sooner than you think.
As you move through the wilderness, you even leave smells on the ground that help animals track you.
Wearing scent-free boots will help you hide your scent and tracks since you won’t be leaving any signs in your wake. Your prey, who relies mostly on the scent will have a harder time detecting your presence or danger – which only increases your chance.
Weapon
Now that you have sorted out your clothing, it’s time to discuss your weapon choice.
The weapon is one of the vital things, if not the most vital piece of equipment – since, without it, there would be no kill.
You should maintain your weapon, weeks, and even months prior to the hunting trip to ensure its efficiency and eliminate the possibility of error.
Don’t forget ammunition, and if you’re using arrow – makes sure to check arrowheads as they tend to rust.
Pocket Knife
No matter where you hunt and what you hunt, along with the weapon of your choice – you should equip yourself with a pocket knife.
Why?
Pocket knives provide a lot of utility on any hunt and they’re ideal for creating shelter, skinning a harvested animal, or simply cutting down branches.
Some experienced hunters might take a couple of knives to suit their different needs – but if you want to remain lightweight, carrying only one pocket knife is enough.
Decoys & Calls
Decoys are something that a lot of hunters are using because of its efficiency to attract the animals towards them, but some of the hunters are doing well without decoys too.
So while the decision is up to you – it’s good to know that there are different types of decoys for certain conditions or specific times of the season.
On the other hand, calls can be used with or without the decoy. If it’s being used with a decoy – it’s going to give realism to the decoy itself. But if it’s used alone – it can be a type of a decoy on its own too.
Calls are very similar to decoys since their task is to lure animals towards you so you can line up a more accurate shot.
But keep in mind that certain decoys and calls are appropriate at different times of the year – so you should make sure you’re using the correct decoy every time you go hunting.
Trail Camera
We know many hunters who like staying old-school and rely on less technology possible – but trail cameras are very useful for gathering intel and planning a next hunting trip.
If you’re constantly visiting the habitat of the animals, they’ll feel too much pressure – but if you leave a trail camera along the path or put them around the food sources – you will be able to estimate the best day and time for hunting.
This itself will increase the efficiency of your hunting and will put your game to another level. Trail cameras are very inexpensive and they could make a compact addition to your gear and accessories.
Electric Hunting Bike
You must be aware of the electric bikes, but did you know that there are electric bikes specially designed for hunters?
Yes, that’s right!
You get to replace a loud quad motorcycle with a stealth electric hunting bike which will still keep up with your usual terrains and routes.
While they’re not a necessary addition to your equipment, along with decoys and camouflage, they can take your hunting game to a whole new level. They’re a real game changer!
It’s all about concealing your movement and eBikes won’t only increase your abilities but will also conceal your movement when you’re on the go.
Conclusion
Hunting is a lot more than just shooting the prey as there are tactics, research, and even ways of concealing yourself in the wilderness involved.
Without proper equipment and accessories, you might not excel at hunting, and you might not achieve the hunting level appropriate to your skill.
Instead of rushing things, relying on equipment, accessories, and even technology has proven to be far more useful and efficient for the hunters world-wide.
