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Posted on 8/19/18 at 7:11 am
Posted by SkintBack
SoLo
Member since Nov 2015
1660 posts
Posted on 8/19/18 at 7:11 am
That time of year is upon us, separating the men from the boys. I am always interested in what works for other hunters. Here is my gear:

Hoyt Charger w/ QAD rest, HHA single pin sliding sight, custom strings, Scott little goose release.

Treewalker climbing stand

Millennium M100U Hang on with Hawk and Muddy sticks

API handclimber

Millennium tree seat

All public land hunting for me. In the market for a new bow, but I cant quit the Charger yet, it just shoots too good.
This post was edited on 8/19/18 at 7:13 am
Posted by KillTheGophers
Member since Jan 2016
6214 posts
Posted on 8/19/18 at 7:28 am to
I am an old man so my first priority each year is a brand new safety line for each lock-on.

As my arthritis gets worse, the more I am learning about bow hunting from a ground blind.

Enjoy it while you can!!

Posted by FelicianaTigerfan
Comanche County
Member since Aug 2009
26059 posts
Posted on 8/19/18 at 7:47 am to
That sure is a detailed list.

I shoot a Bear bow. Idk what model it is. Muzzy broadheads on arrows that I have no clue who makes them but they are about $6 each at the local hardware store. Trophy ridge sight and fall away rest

I have a millennium lock on, and a few other cheaper ones and assorted ladders and sticks

Cheap range finder I got for under $100 at Cabelas
Posted by BeauxPete
Member since Aug 2011
202 posts
Posted on 8/19/18 at 8:01 am to
Just bought a new Elite Ritual bow. Currently rigging it out but if you haven’t shot one.....don’t. You will not leave without it. The 90% letoff is insane.
Posted by CommunityCollegeFTW
Member since Apr 2011
19144 posts
Posted on 8/19/18 at 8:22 am to
quote:

That time of year is upon us



For you, maybe.

Hoyt bow that needs re-strung. QAD Rest. Three pin sight because I don’t understand shooting a single pin. Muzzy three blade broadheads.

Tried and true.
Posted by ChandlerB03
Natchez, MS
Member since Nov 2015
1790 posts
Posted on 8/19/18 at 8:22 am to
Bowtech Invasion, ripcord drop away, Axion 5pin w/ slider, shoot a trufire release

Bout a muddy setup this year for hang and hunts. 4 muddy pro sticks and muddy outfitter lock on. Still have the old man climber too.

If you're in the market for a new hoyt, Hewitt's here in Ferriday is no longer carrying Hoyt. They have a brand new defiant for $700. Smooth shooting bow.
Posted by Columbia
Land of the Yuppies
Member since Mar 2016
3133 posts
Posted on 8/19/18 at 8:24 am to
Hoyt Alphamax, Fuse 5 pin site, QAD rest

Summit Open Shot climber

Easton FMJ with Magnum Slicktricks.


I also would love a new bow, but this Alphamax has been and still is nails.

Planning on getting a lock on. Hate sweating my arse off early season with climber.
Posted by smoked hog
Arkansas
Member since Nov 2006
1819 posts
Posted on 8/19/18 at 8:27 am to
Elite synergy with a sword twilight hunter 5 pin and a biscuit. Cheap carbon Express predator 2 arrows with slick trick standards. Every type of stand I can think of from ground blinds to lock on to box blind.
Posted by DukeSilver
Member since Jan 2014
2720 posts
Posted on 8/19/18 at 8:36 am to
I just have a starter bow I was given by a friend who upgraded and I was thinking about finally upgrading myself. Was looking at the Hoyt Powermax, seems like a great bow for the money and all reviews I’ve read have been great. Anyone have one who can share thoughts or have a recommendation for a similar quality bow in that $500 price range?
This post was edited on 8/19/18 at 8:37 am
Posted by SkintBack
SoLo
Member since Nov 2015
1660 posts
Posted on 8/19/18 at 8:49 am to
The Powermax replaced the Charger, and I love my Charger. I didn't care about brand when I bought. I just bought what was most comfortable and felt right in my price range. The Powermax will be a fine bow.
Posted by Mr Wonderful
Love City
Member since Oct 2015
1045 posts
Posted on 8/19/18 at 9:21 am to
Bear Arena 34, QAD rest, single pin sight, Elusive Wildlife Technologies light, Tru-Fire release.

Gold tip arrows with Blazer vanes and Grim Reaper broadheads.

Thermacell. Extra Thermacell.

Whatever ladder stand I feel like going to that day. Assorted brands and some homemade.

Boss Buck feeder. Timer set to when I want them to walk out.

Summit climbing stand if I feel like chasing them. But it’s entriely too hot for that until late November/early December.

Leica range finding binoculars.

Last but not least, face paint. For the #instagram.
This post was edited on 8/19/18 at 9:26 am
Posted by Cowboyfan89
Member since Sep 2015
12715 posts
Posted on 8/19/18 at 9:23 am to
Diamond Triumph set at 60 lbs w/truglo quiver

27" 400 grain Gold Tip Hunters; will be using QAD Exodus broadheads this year

Tru-fire release

Bushnell Bone collector rangefinder

Hunt on the ground, so I have one of those walmart leafy suits that I'll be using this year, and a small blind I made.
Posted by jgthunt
Walker
Member since Feb 2010
2461 posts
Posted on 8/19/18 at 9:46 am to
I shot a charger for about 5 years. I liked it. I sold it a few weeks back and bought an elite. Should have done that years ago. Such a smooth bow. Also shooting a qad hdx with hha optimizer lite.
Posted by SoFla Tideroller
South Florida
Member since Apr 2010
30096 posts
Posted on 8/19/18 at 10:14 am to
Thermacell is the most important early season piece of gear you have.
Posted by bootlegger
Ponchatoula
Member since Dec 2012
5335 posts
Posted on 8/19/18 at 10:25 am to
Mathews zxt
Easton Axis arrows
Slick Trick broadheads
Muddy Pro sticks
Lone Wolf Assault stand
Thermacell

Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
Member since Oct 2003
81622 posts
Posted on 8/19/18 at 10:29 am to
quote:

Treewalker climbing stand
quote:

API handclimber
Tell me more.
Posted by Jack Daniel
In the bottle
Member since Feb 2013
25453 posts
Posted on 8/19/18 at 10:36 am to
- Mathews Z7 with a limbdriver pro-v rest and CBE 4 pin sight.
- Muzzy HB hybrid broadheads
- API aluminum climber
- millennium m100 lite lock-on
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Posted by CommunityCollegeFTW
Member since Apr 2011
19144 posts
Posted on 8/19/18 at 11:00 am to
quote:

Thermacell


Never had the need for one of these but I also don’t hunt the south. Guess I’ll consider myself lucky.
Posted by SkintBack
SoLo
Member since Nov 2015
1660 posts
Posted on 8/19/18 at 1:54 pm to
Treewalker is a Cadillac. Pricey, but in my opinion worth it. Very simple and lightweight, plenty of leg room. Made in the USA. With the net seat the top platform sits lower than say a Summit that has a hanging seat. Great for bowhunting. The bar across the front can be removed once you are up. Couldn't be happier.

I got the API Bowhunter I got off my neighbor who was moving to Illinois. Moving truck was full and he had to leave some things behind and since I had helped him move he gifted it to me. Completely open front. Can take most bow shots while seated. Takes more effort to climb and 100% fall protection WHILE climbing is a must! Great climber to leave in the woods or pack out. Light and compact. Not comfortable enough for long, long sits though.
Posted by duckaholic25
Member since Nov 2010
184 posts
Posted on 8/19/18 at 2:08 pm to
Elite Synergy
Qad ultra rest
Xcel 5 pin. "I don't get why some people shoot single pins either"
Gold tip pro Hunter
100gr slicktrick mags
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