Most hunting gear falls into six categories. Get these right and the rest of the kit falls into place.
Optics
Binoculars find game, spotting scopes judge it and rangefinders tell the distance. Good optics often matter more than any other purchase.
Clothing
Layering lets hunters add or shed warmth as the day changes. Rain gear and blaze orange round out the system.
Boots
Boots should match the terrain and be broken in well before the season.
Packs
Day packs carry the basics, while frame packs handle meat on longer hunts.
Calls and decoys
Calls and decoys bring turkeys, ducks, elk and predators into range.
Knives and tools
A sharp knife, a sharpener and game bags handle the work after the shot.