New hunter needs help!

Simplesam

Simplesam

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Hi folks,
New hunter here from Bracebridge, ON. I just got my licence and I am starting to gather some hunting gear (mostly clothing). I am interested in deer (bow hunting not in stand), Turkey and some upland stuff like duck and geese. I've been looking at the Sitka line (stratus/fanatic lite?) of outerwear and was wondering which line I should be looking at or other suggestions would be appreciated. Some of the main things that need to be met is that the outerwear needs to be good for late season deer and spring turkey. Not sure what the temperature ranges are or how it will be in the bush. Also would like the clothing to be quiet so spot and stalking deer can be done. Which camo pattern can suit both deer and turkey?

Where is the best outfitter to shop from Cabelas, Sail, Bass pro?

Thanks for any info you can provide.
 
Sitka makes good gear...... for our area, it's hard to beat realtree apg for an all purpose camo.... good both in early spring and fall.....

Don't buy in to the "quiet clothing" junk IMOP...... spot and stalk involves moving slowly and purposefully while trying to cheat the wind..... try and avoid contact between your body (clothing) and brush where possible, but the most important thing is where you place your feet and what you place them on.....

FYI, geese and duck are waterfowl, not upland....... upland is grouse, partridge, pheasant etc....
 
Simplesam said:
Some of the main things that need to be met is that the outerwear needs to be good for late season deer and spring turkey. Not sure what the temperature ranges are or how it will be in the bush.
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Big difference. Daytime temps in late deer archery season can be -15C and during spring turkey it can get up into the 20s on the plus side. I might wear the same lightweight pants for both but in the cold, I'm putting my long johns underneath and my quilted camo overalls over top. For body core, think in layers and adapt them to the weather.

Simplesam said:
I am interested in deer (bow hunting not in stand)
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I'm not too fond of heights, so I bow hunt on the ground. I carry a Redhead folding camo chair and have modified the useless strap on the carry bag with a rifle sling to make it easily portable on my back. On the ground setting up so the wind is in your favour and sitting absolutely still while you watch your deer come into range are of the utmost importance.
 
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Layers.... I like gander mountain stuff if you're close to the border?
Guys get hung up on cool gear but if you can track down an old school wool black and red coat you won't regret it.
 
I wear wool clothing for deer hunting. Wool is a great insulator which can help keep you warm. Wool also insulates when wet or damp. Merino wool is thin, lightweight, and insulates well. I use merino wool as a base layer. In addition to the warmth, it is also a very quiet fabric.

I have camouflage clothing for turkey hunting but learning to be still while totally uncomfortable will get you more game than the best camouflage clothing. There is also quiet a difference in vegetation colour between the opening and closing of the turkey season.

I have some lightweight camouflage rain wear but it's not quiet. I carry a survival blanket and rope. If the rain is heavy, I can just build a shelter and hope for the best too.
 
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Cintax said:
I wear wool clothing for deer hunting. Wool is a great insulator which can help keep you warm. Wool also insulates when wet or damp. Merino wool is thin, lightweight, and insulates well. I use merino wool as a base layer. In addition to the warmth, it is also a very quiet fabric.

I have camouflage clothing for turkey hunting but learning to be still while totally uncomfortable will get you more game than the best camouflage clothing. There is also quiet a difference in vegetarian colour between the opening and closing of the turkey season.

I have some lightweight camouflage rain wear but it's not quiet. I carry a survival blanket and rope. If the rain is heavy, I can just build a shelter and hope for the best too.
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+1 for the merino wool base layer. I have the "cheap" stuff from Costco, and it works well. Doesn't overheat you, but keeps you comfortable.
 
Lexthedestroyer said:
+1 for the merino wool base layer. I have the "cheap" stuff from Costco, and it works well. Doesn't overheat you, but keeps you comfortable.
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I picked some up yesterday, great price and I trust it will be fine even though it has more polyester than merino wool.

The 100% merino wool I saw at Sail was so expensive I could not believe it about $200 for top and bottom. I suppose it is better but is it that much better?
 
15567 said:
I suppose it is better but is it that much better?
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Only for odour.

The more poly, the more stench.

I use the $6 100% polyester ones from Joe Fresh. Any more than one day and they start to stink, but at that price I can wear fresh ones every day.

I have the merino ones, too. I don't find I am any warmer or colder either way. They are there to wick the moisture away, and they all do that. If anyone is relying on a base layer for "warmth" then they don't understand layering.
 
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