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Jordan Yira Guide • Nisswa, Minnesota
Jordan Yira Guide • Nisswa, Minnesota

Minnesota/Wisconsin November Whitetail Hunt

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Chasing mature whitetails is my passion. Making sure I have the proper gear to stay in the stand and battle the elements is a must. The weather is unpredictable in Minnesota and Wisconsin come November. I have been in the stand when it's -10 and the next extreme 70 degrees, being prepared is key for these rut hunts. I have been guiding family and friends for over 5 years and habitat consulting for just over 7 years. Below you find the gear that I use to help aid in my success in the woods and field! Hope this list helps make your best hunt a little easier and more enjoyable! Good luck out there.

- Jordan Yira
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Optics

Optics are something I heavily depend on in the Timbers and when glassing fields. I have been a huge fan of Vortex optics and their quality, along with the top notch customer service that comes with it! My optic set up below was based on packability, optic clarity, and overall quality! I use this set up mostly in the Midwest but will for sure take it out west as well!

Binos

RAZOR® UHD 10x42-OLD
Vortex Optics
GUIDE BINOPACK
Vortex Optics

Spotting Scope

RAZOR® HD 22-48X65 (ANGLED)
Vortex Optics
SUMMIT™ CARBON II TRIPOD + PAN HEAD
Vortex Optics

Range Finder

VIPER® HD 3000 Laser Rangefinder
Vortex Optics

Optic Adapter

PRO CAR WINDOW MOUNT
Vortex Optics

Backpacks & Gear

Below are some of the packs I have had great luck with. For short hunts I will just have a day pack, however for all day sits I'll bring in a bigger pack to carry all my needed gear.

First Lite Transfer Pack
PURSUIT
Badlands
Benchmade - 15200ORG Altitude Knife
Elite Hunt Membership
onX Hunt & onX Fish

Accessories

Accessories are huge when it comes to tree stand hunting during the rut. Below are a few of my favorites from the quality and simplistic standpoint!

Calls

Hardwood Grunter Grunt Call
Primos Hunting

Scent Eliminators

Ozonics HR500 Scent Elimination Device w/ App and Optional Remote Operation
O.N.E. Gear Locker
OZONICS
Micro3
OZONICS
This one is for the car.

Blinds/ Tree Stands

Infinity 3-Man Ground Blind
Muddy
Novix Echo Hang On Treestand
Novix Helo Hang On Treestand
Novix Climbing Sticks

Trail Cameras

Browning Defender Wireless Scout Pro
Browning Dark Ops APEX
Browning Spec Ops

Other

Domain Food Plot Seed

Food & Nutrition

These are some of my favorite supplements/snacks to have in the stand!

IGNITE
MTN OPS
Honey Waffles 16ct Box
Honey Stinger

Clothing

Clothing in the tree stand is huge to me. Being able to stay long as I can in the elements is a huge part of my success. Below are some of my most trusted items!

Baselayers

OVIS 1/4 ZIP
Badlands
OVIS LEGGING
Badlands
First Lite Furnace Quarter Zip
First Lite Furnace Long John

Insulation/ Midlayers

First Lite Source Jacket
First Lite Origin hoodie

Outerwear/ Jackets

First Lite Whitetail Catalyst Jacket
First Lite Sanctuary 2.0 Insulated Jacket

Pants

First Lite Whitetail Catalyst Bib Pant
First Lite Sanctuary 2.0 Insulated Bib Pant

Footwear

LaCrosse Atlas 8" 400G Waterproof Hunting Boot
Lacrosse AeroHead Sport 16" Waterproof Hunting Boot
First Lite Zero Cold Weather Crew Sock

Accessories

When hunting out of a tree stand I like to eliminate bulk but still be comfortable. These are a few of my favorites!

First Lite Catalyst Soft Shell Glove
First Lite Furnace 350 Beanie
First Lite Midweight Merino Wool Neck Gaiter
FIRST LITE SANCTUARY INSULATED HAND MUFF
HotHands

Firearms

These are my weapons of choice along with the accessories that I trust day in and out!

Archery Equipment

Below is my whitetail Archery set up.

Matthews V3X
Multi-Hanger - 3 Pack
Muddy

Accessories

HHA Optimizer King Pin
MATHEWS 8" Flatline Stabilizer
Mathews 4 Arrow HD Quiver
Edge Buckle Foldback
Trufire
TACTACAM 6.0 Action Camera
TACTACAM 6.0 Bow Stabilizer Mount

Arrows/ Broadheads

Victory Archery VAP TKO Elite Arrows
SEVR Titanium 2.0 Broadhead

Target/ Case

GlenDel Buck-w/4-sided insert
GlenDel
Plano All Weather Ultimate Bow Case

Rifle Equipment

Below is my whitetail rifle set up.

Browning X-Bolt Hell's Canyon 7mm Remington Magnum
Browning BXS 7mm Remington Magnum 139GR.
VIPER® 6.5-20x50 PA
Vortex Optics
TACTACAM 6.0 Action Camera
TACTACAM Under Scope Mount

Muzzleloader Equipment

Below is my muzzleloader of choice!

Accura LR-X 50 Caliber FDE/Nitride/Veil Wideland Muzzleloader
T/C Arms® Shock Wave Sabots .50 Cal. 250 Gr.
HODGDON Blackhorn 209
Jordan Yira Guide • Nisswa, Minnesota
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*NOTE: The links to purchase certain products I recommend in this gear list may result in me being paid a small commission. I appreciate your support!