Best bowhunting products you have used.

[Arrow 1]

I would like to see a list of bowhunting products that you think are the best. Quality items that actually do what they say they will do and do it well!

I will start with a few.

Lone Wolf, climbing tree stands.

Hoyt bows.

Block archery targets.

Thunderhead broadheads.

Snuffer broadheads.

Lacrosse, Alpha Burley boots.

[coonskinner]

summit ...baker ,tss ,buckmaster,tree stands:D ...but i buy clearenced ones,theyre just as good...

any brand recurve bow or any bow...

"no scent" soaps to a degree

bear razorheads old and new,zwicky eskimo and delta...ma 3,hi precision,thunderhead etc...most work very good if sharp and tuned

most anything works but usually not as well as advertising proclaims...:D

i've wore lots of good boots...i buy the ones thats the best deal...brands are equal and made in china...:D same for clothes...or camo patterns...who cares the pattern,dont move,itll work even hunter orange:D they all have worked just fine...theyre never as warm as they say...toe heaters are the best thing out there for keepin ft warm...

my gps works fine as long as the batteries dont go dead...i've only had one a garman and it did its stuff...batteries...bout even with copper top and the energizer bunny...lowest price dictates the one i buy...:D oh man...i prefer a truck over an suv...:)

[BuckSlayer]

Mathews Bows.
API Climbing tree stand.
Trophy Ridge Drop Zone drop away rest.
Rocky boots(rubber & Bear Claw)
Eastman Outdoors Expandable Broadheads(Walmart special)

[TheCream]

#1 on my list might be the ThermaCell mosquito repellant system. Anyone who hunts early season in wet areas knows what I am talking about. That thing is worth its weight in gold.

I'll add another new one to the list: the Lumenock. I do a lot of filming of hunts, and without a Lumenock it is almost impossible to see good impacts on video. I also use them on regular hunts to help me see impacts and find arrows if I shoot at dusk.

[BillK]

Slick trick broadheads - shoot just like field points.

[Yeley0437]

rage 3 blade broadheads

[Hiller]

Horton crossbows.....:D

Buckeye Cam Camera's








Bowtech bows

Trophy Ridge Drop Zone arrowrest

Flambeau doe decoy

[jrs]

Here's my list of things I make sure I don't leave home without:

1. Cyclops green LED light - clips to the bill of your hat

2. Realtree bow hanger

3. Thermocell (early season)

4. Gerber folding bone/wood saw

[Hiller]

Here's my list of things I make sure I don't leave home without:



2. Realtree bow hanger



4. Gerber folding bone/wood saw

Those are two of my favorites as well...

[TheCream]

OK, we have all overlooked the most important item for treestand hunters:

A good quality safety harness!!!

[rjolenic]

Hoyt Bows
Easton ACC arrows
Magnus Stinger Broadheads
Trophy Taker Drop Away Rest
HHA Sights
ThermaCell Mosquito Repellant (For early season)
ScentLok Clothing
Lone Wolf Climbers
Headlamp for tracking
Gerber Knife with gut hook.
Glendel Buck
Hunters' Specialties Scent Free Soap & Deodorant
Range finder
Garmin GPS
Climbing Sticks
Gorilla Fixed Position Stands

and last but not least .... any up to date 5 point safety harness!

Geez ... I need a fork lift to get into the woods! :biggrin:

[Q2XL]

mathews switchback
easton xx78 2216 arrows
extreme sights
fletcher 44 caliber release
g5 strikers broadheads
scent lok base layers
summitt climber
ameristep ladder stand
wolverine or lacrosse boots

[mrex]

I can't believe this thread has gone this far without somebody mentioning the single most important innovation in bowhunting since the arrow. And that is of course, the "deer view mirror"!!! I like to set them out in a series, kind of like a periscope, so I can see what's over the next hill and around the corner at the same time.:biggrin:

On a serious note, and I'm not sure that this applies only to bowhunting, (but I wouldn't use one during gun season), a buck decoy with over sized antlers is the most effective tool I've stumbled into for harvesting mature bucks.

[coonskinner]

no i think tinks cloth doe deer butt you wrapped around a tree was the best...right up there with those deer whistles you can get for cars that keep you from hitting deer...:D

[TheCream]

What about the Butt-Out tool? :yikes:

Another to add to the list, for cold-weather bowhunts: HotHandz hand warmers.

[DSP2]

Whisker Biscuit
Carry-Lite deer Decoy
Border Crossing Labs "Deer herd in a stick" for cover scent AWESOME
Ol' Man climbing tree stand
Hoyt Bows
Any Carbon Express arrows especially Maxima Hunter
Spitfire broadheads

[OhioHunter88]

In no order...
Hoyt
Rage 2 blade
Lumenoks
Realtree Easy hanger along with many small screw in hooks
hunter Safety System
Under Armor Release Glove
Whisker Biscuit
Extreme Rt900 sight
any type hang-on stands and climbing sticks
Tru Fire Release
H.S Truetalker,Mad Buck Growl,The Can
A Good Back pack
Removeable quiver

[bakerboy]

Without a doubt..........GORETEX

[Fishin 2]

WOW, was all I could say after settin in the rain and still stayin dry this season.:yikes: Gonna get me another one as a spare. Was a great investment for sure.:mischeif: Mike

[tcountyhunter]

Scent Killer!!!

[Arrow 1]

Human scent eliminator spray.

Seat of the pants safety harness.
( It saved my but this year on a wet stand)

[teambringit33]

Cabelas 1200 gram thinsulate rubber boots are awesome with the side zip ad everything....very sweet!

Drenalin bow, slick trick broadheads....

Love the Spot Hogg hogg-it sight.

Summit treestands and my HSS vest!

[bowtech_buster]

alpha burly sport rubber boots
mag 2 broadheads
beman max 4 arrows
ez hanger
ez arm guard
scentblocker
gorilla hang on
summit climber
trophyridge flatliner
whisker bicuit
porta roof umbrella
true fire team realtree release
hand warmers
ur lucky horseshoe that u found while scouting for deer in the pre season( hasent been too lucky for me yet..lol)

[OLDHAT]

Only thing that I can add is a Martin Bow, sure others shoot better, but they have never failed me in any means other than my own fault (missing) while hunting. I like to think of them as a "hunters bow".

I was a Rocky Boot fan for years, that is until I bought these Irish Setters this year....happy so far, time will tell.

Deer-view mirrors are the bomb:D

Oldhat

[bowhunter1023]

Muck Boots
G5 Tekan II's
Scent Smoker
Easton ST Axis
Polypropylenes
Bushnell Optics
Big Game Blinds
CVA Optima Elite
Realtree EZ Hanger
Cuddeback Cameras
UnderArmour Cold Gear
Mathews Switchback XT
Hunters View Treestands

[slay]

Woodymax muck boots
ASAT leafy suit

and the number one product that you cannot find on the shelves....................drumroll...

my endless supply of patience (I do not know why i have always had that)...sure comes in handy though!

[HeartLunger]

Without question, undeniably the Scent Smoker.

My back pack...a cheapy one from Meijers, but it has ample pockets, and plenty of straps that I can affix my bow or extra clothing too on a pack out or in.

My safety harness, not only for it's intended purpose, but I also use it to drag deer out.

My Lacrosse 1200 gram rubber boots! They are simply awesome, I'm on my second year with them, and I will probably get another year out of them.

My Gander Mountain branded camo I bought this year. So comfortable, warm, and the TecH20 on them has stood up to several rains this year.

My Fred Bear Element. Gosh, I love that bow!

[deerhunt45]

Only thing that I can add is a Martin Bow, sure others shoot better, but they have never failed me in any means other than my own fault (missing) while hunting. I like to think of them as a "hunters bow".

I was a Rocky Boot fan for years, that is until I bought these Irish Setters this year....happy so far, time will tell.

Deer-view mirrors are the bomb:D

Oldhat

Looking for some "endorsement $$" OLDHat :confused: :cheeky-smiley-022: ;) :D

Things I have used and would endorse, purely subjective but here's my pennys worth in no particular order:

:D

[Cal923]

Leupold lazer range finder RX-2 true ballistic range
Ten Point Phantom CLS (a one handed hunters dream) helps get me in the woods...very easy for me to use once you figure how to bypass the double safety
Military issue ruk sack
Hunters Specialties True Talker
Primos Estrus bleat can
Thunderhead broadheads
Horton 2216 aluminum bolts
Hunters safty system
Field and Stream Gor-Tex boots
my most important investment for this years earlier season in 60+ degree weather a good CamelBack
Gerber knife with gut hook

[Hiller]

Looking for some "endorsement $$" OLDHat :confused: :cheeky-smiley-022: ;) :D


:D


LOL

[OLDHAT]

Sure I'd like an endorsement, but Martin would not even consider it as I am such a bad shot....I'd do more to run people away from Martin than I would to help, sound familiar?

[deerjunkie]

Oh boy lets see......so many to choose from where do I begin.

Well I would have to say my:
LaCrosse 1500gram Alpha Burlys
Rage 2-blade

I just got into using Big Dog Bull Dog lock on tree stands this year I think they are simply unbeatable for the price.

[mrex]

Only thing that I can add is a Martin Bow, sure others shoot better, but they have never failed me in any means other than my own fault (missing) while hunting. I like to think of them as a "hunters bow".

I was a Rocky Boot fan for years, that is until I bought these Irish Setters this year....happy so far, time will tell.

Deer-view mirrors are the bomb:D

Oldhat
The Mathews folks have clamped down on the freebee's and would only allow me to buy one at cost for my son this year. Which was still $150 more than the Martin Bengal I wound up buying him. Hands down the smoothest, quietest bow I've ever held in my hands. If I was in the market for a new bow, I would buy a Martin.

[Double drop]

the single best archery product ive used in 7 years of bowhunting.....Rage 2 blade broadheads.
DD

[brock ratcliff]

Tree suit
Carbon arrows
compound bow
rapid rails
scott release
and of course Scent Smoker.

[uncle odie]

The Mathews folks have clamped down on the freebee's and would only allow me to buy one at cost for my son this year. Which was still $150 more than the Martin Bengal I wound up buying him. Hands down the smoothest, quietest bow I've ever held in my hands. If I was in the market for a new bow, I would buy a Martin.

:yeahthat:

[bowhunter1023]

I forgot to mention the best rest I have ever owned after shooting a NAP Quiktune and a WB, the QAD Ultra-Rest Pro Hunter is the best fall-away on the market in my opinion. I owe alot of my accuracy to that rest.

[johnc21]

Crooked horn outfitters bino harness, I love the thing. I also have a retractable tow rope that is really handy. Seat of the pants safety harness,doubles as a linesman belt when hanging stands. I also love the butt out tool! I wear it on a lanyard around my neck. It really makes the trespassers run for the fence!

John

[King pin]

Lone wolf tree stands, The can call, Cranford ezy rods, Rocket sidewinder broadheads, Scott Mongoose release, Lacrosse alpha burly 800 insulate. These are items that seem very effective for me.
I still hunt with my 03 Ultratec & is the best bow I have shot. I get a new bow every year but alway's go back to this bow.

[OLDHAT]

I get a new bow every year but alway's go back to this bow.

Geesh man, I retire my bows to the "garage wall" in roughly every 10 years and get a new one.

Oldhat

[King pin]

Geesh man, I retire my bows to the "garage wall" in roughly every 10 years and get a new one.

OldhatI send most of the new ones to flea bay LOL. My current stable is 03 ultratec,06 Old Glory,07 Guardian,07 Vectrix XL. Man just cant have enough backups.

[Redhunter1012]

big dog treestands for the price
Scent Lok 3-D leafy suit
Scent killer spray
AR bows
Tinks Draw2 scent
The long can estrus call
Slick Trick heads
And my best investment is my Bow Vest by Primos. I can fit more junk in that thing quietly than you could fathom.

[deerhunt45]

I forgot my list :rolleyes: ;) :D This is equipment/products I have actually used successfully, while harvesting deer, that I can remember and in no particular order (endorsement $$ welcome):

A good pair of boots are worth their weight in gold...
Lacrosse Boots (a pair that has lasted 5 years, will replace with same)
Red Ball Arctics
Carhardt
Rod Benson
Primos
Camo clothing, Realtree, Treebark, Mossy Oak
Darton
Renegade
Easton
Thunderhead
Trophy Ridge
ScentLok
Ruger
Simmons
Federal
Remington
Kodak

Sorry if I forgot any of my sponsors, they're all great! :p

[Freedomrules3]

release, knife, Rivers West Clothing , Matthews bow, and of course I can't leave out my scent smoker ....eerrrrrr I mean my BEE SMOKER :yikes: :whistle: :dizzy:


http://www.beecare.com/indexDynFrames.htm?http://www.beecare.com/Equipment/Smoker.htm&1

[OLDHAT]

I send most of the new ones to flea bay LOL. My current stable is 03 ultratec,06 Old Glory,07 Guardian,07 Vectrix XL. Man just cant have enough backups.
God, you have got it bad!
3 compound bows in my life. Still today, I could pick up that "early 80's" Martin Warthog and go kill a deer with it as I used to. Believe it or not, that bow ran circles around the jennings and bears of the late 70's/early 80's....I guess if I shot an arrow through it now it would look like I was shooting a shot-put down range, would be awfully heavy also it had to be 10lbs or so.

You've purchased more bows since 2000 than I will have ever purchased in my life...and I'm only 37yrs. old...what's your draw length?...look me up in 4 more years when I need a new one, as I am sure you'll have a "just like new one" that I could get for a good price.

Oldhat

[wardm]

Scent Loc,Scent Blocker,Real tree AP,Wiscker Biscuit Rest,Rage 2 Blade Broadheads,Summit Broadhead Climbing stand,Danner Pronghorn Boots{most comfortable boot I have ever worn],Trophy Ridge sights,Gold Tip carbon arrows,Scent Away deodorant,soap,cover spray. I use a PSE Primos,but there are alot of great bows.Just practice and know your bow,and limits.Been bow hunting 42 years and it is still the most enjoyable hunting I have done.

[CritterGitter]

I'll mention a few of my favorite products:

Bowtech Tribute
Trophy Ridge sight
Carbon Express Arrows
Lone Wolf Sit N Climb Climber
Bushnell Ranger Finder
NAP Zip Saw

Kyle

[Arrow 1]

I also love the butt out tool! I wear it on a lanyard around my neck. It really makes the trespassers run for the fence!

John

THAT is funny!!!!:biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: