6 Unusual Gear That You Must Require For Your Hunting Kit

The hunting season is almost here, which means that it is time to dust off the old hunting gear and clean up your hunting rifle. However, if you have been hunting as long as I have, you will have some unique, unusual pieces of equipment that you keep in your hunting kit.

Every seasoned hunter has their personal preferences, and with experience, they can develop a kit that allows them to be more comfortable, stay safe, and enjoy their hunting trip more than others. Today I am going to tell you about six unusual pieces of gear that I keep in my hunting kit; you can add them to yours as well to gain their benefits.

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A zoom monocular:

Though I do have a pair of binoculars like most people, recently, I have also started keeping a zoom monocular in my kit. They are usually cheaper than binoculars, and they can have a better optical zoom. There are loads of different models available in the market, but I use a 6×50 hybrid zoom monocular, which means that it has six times optical zoom and a 50mm lens, which lets in a lot of light and offers a clear image.

Since the monocular is a hybrid, it also has digital capabilities, and it has a 3x digital zoom as well. Moreover, you can also use a digital monocular to take images and make videos that come in quite handy and is something that you can do with binoculars that are available in the same price range.

Though you can get a decent monocular under $100, if you are willing to spend a little more, you can also get one with infrared night vision, which can be very beneficial. Check some online reviews for the best zoom monocular if you are interested in buying one. I also use my monocular for bird watching, and it can work as a range finder as well.

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Fluorescent flagging tape:

Always keep a roll of fluorescent flagging tape in my kit, and it can be quite useful when you are tracking an animal or on a blood trail. You can use this tape as a lightweight marker, and it will help you navigate back to your camp when you are going deep into the woods.

Furthermore, since most of the time, this tape is used only for marking, it is made using biodegradable paper, which allows you to keep the environment of the woods safe from pollution as well if you are marking trees.

A kindle with my favorite books:

When all the shooting and tracking is done, you need to have some activity to keep you entertained. If you are on a group hunting trip, you can have a chat with your buddies and have a great time, but if you are a loner, then you should bring something to read.

You should also consider leaving your smartphone behind and bringing a kindle along to your next hunting trip.

My self-defense handgun:

Most people think, why would I need a pistol while hunting? I already have my rifle or hunting bow. What good is a pistol with a low range going to do? Well, the pistol is not for the deer. It is more for self-defense.

When you are in your tent or resting, you might not be able to get to your rifle in a dangerous situation; moreover, hunting rifles are usually quite long and challenging to maneuver. Therefore, I keep my 45.acp 1911 with me all the time, in case I ever have to defend myself against something like a bear or coyotes.

A ground blind:

Though I usually like to track the deer in the woods, rather than sitting and waiting for it, I do keep a ground blind in my kit. Because sometimes, I get an opportunity that the blind ground strategy is perfect for. Moreover, using a ground blind makes stalking and waiting for the deer a lot easier, since you can move more freely.

However, you should always remember to use natural vegetation to camouflage your blind and set it upwind from the deer’s track so that your scent doesn’t spook the deer.

Earmuffs for my dog:

Whenever I go on a hunt, I take my dog with me. He is very well trained and helps a lot in finding the wounded animals and following blood trails. However, more importantly than that, he keeps me company.

However, you’ll most probably know that dogs have far more superior hearing than humans; they can hear things from far away. This means that normal noises are also more intense for them, and if we are using hearing protection for ourselves, it is also essential for the dog.

To sum it all up, hunting is a very personal sport in some regards, and everyone’s hunting kit is reflective of that.

As hunters gain more experience, they can figure out what works and what doesn’t, so if you see some unusual gear in an old-timer’s hunting kit, ask them about it, who knows, you might be able to learn some valuable lessons that are otherwise only gained through experience.

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