South Dakota Archery Mule Deer Season
Having the right gear can not only increase your odds of success, it can make your hunt enjoyable. Can you kill a deer with a worn out gun or bow and flannel shirt covered in motor oil, of course, but to get the best advantage on whatever you are hunting you need the best gear. I've been hunting all my life and guiding hunters the last several years in Northwest SD. To be the best it helps to have the best. Hopefully my list of gear can help you have the most memorable and the most success in your next hunt.
- Clay Dahl
May contain sponsored links*Optics
Besides your weapon of choice, optics is crucial in a successful hunt. If you can't see it, you can't hunt it. You get what you pay for in life and optics is one of them. Don't waste your money on cheap stuff. Buy the best and that's what you will get out of it.
Range Finder
Backpacks & Gear
Backpack/ Pack Frame
The F1 pack is a great tool when you need to get some meat out in a hurry because of the heat. I like the bat wings for a light day pack that zip right onto the mainframe.
Hydration
Headlamp
Flashlight
GPS
Every hunter needs to have some way to figure out where he is and where he can hunt. On X is an incredibly valuable tool for that.
Satellite Messengers
Safety/ First Aid
Game Bags
Gear - Accessories
Scent Eliminators
Blinds
The Primos Double Bull Blind Surroundview 270 is fast and light weight to pack around and set up. The view is great and very functional.
Trail Cameras
I've tried a lot of different trail cams and it appears Cuddeback works and will last a longtime.
Camping Equipment
Sleeping Bag
Agnes pads and sleeping bags are very lightweight and comfortable.
Sleeping Pad
Cooking
Jetboil cooking systems make it easy to get a quick meal on the go or cook anything in camp.
Food & Nutrition
Love all of the MTN OPS products, but I use Ignite everyday. Mountain House has some great tasting meals the are very filling.
Supplements
Snacks/ Bars
Freeze Dried Meals
Clothing
Clothing and footwear is very crucial in every aspect of your hunt. I can't stress enough how comfortable and durable products can make your hunt enjoyable and even more successful because you can deal with any weather and terrain you encounter. I'm a huge fan of Sitka products and Crispi boots.
Insulation/ Midlayers
Footwear
Clothing - Accessories
Gloves
I typically wear leather gloves everywhere, but they are nice to keep cactus out of the hands on stalks.
Hats/ Beanies
Firearms
Archery Equipment
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Broadhead
Case/ Storage
Other
Depending on the wind or what type of broadhead I'm using, depends on what type of vanes I will use on an Easton arrow.
