5 Things to do Before Your Archery Hunt
Confidence plays a huge part in how you shoot your bow, if you aren’t confident in your set up or your ability to shoot the bow well, then you aren’t going to shoot the best you possibly can. A lack of confidence can cause some unwanted shooting habits too, one common bad shooting habit that is hard to kick is target panic.
Target panic is when you draw your bow and put your sight anywhere near the target, you panic and hurry and release your arrow. This can cause the arrow to kick in any direction that you weren’t intending to hit. This habit can be broken like all habits, it would just take some time. This is a great example of why practicing before you hunt is crucial, because if you find out you have developed a bad habit, you have time to break these habits long before your hunt starts.
Alps Commander X
This pack allows you to carry some gear but is specifically designed to haul out your harvest. With being only 5 lbs 3 oz, the pack is extremely lightweight and with the multiple compression straps, this pack is comfortable to carry.
If you are looking for a bag that has a great amount of storage carry, then I’d suggest you check out the Mystery Ranch Metcalf Pack.
Mystery Ranch Metcalf Pack
The Mystery Ranch Metcalf hunting pack is also lightweight at 6.2lbs and with a volume of 4325 cubic inches there's enough room to carry all your gear and your harvest. This pack comes in multiple pattern options to match the terrain you hunt in.One thing I forget every year is game bags. You never know how much you need a game bag until you don’t have one. Game bags keep your meat clean away from dirt and bugs. I’d well rather put my harvest in the back of my truck lined in a game bag than having the meat lay directly onto your dirty bed. Think about it, you’re going to eat that meat, you want to make sure it’s clean and well taken care of.
Whatever you may be hunting, you’re going to need a call or two. The best way to get wild animals closer and in range is by calling them in with some of the most realistic calls out there. There is many other products that could be useful on your hunt such as a wind checker and scent eliminator to make sure your scent isn’t traceable, a sharp and durable hunting knife to dress and skin your harvest, a rangefinder for when you’re ready to take your shot, to you know what pin to use, and much more that can be found here at BlackOvis.com. 5 - Wearing the Proper Clothing and Boots With knowing what month you will be hunting in, you should have a good idea of how the weather will be. It never hurt to be prepared in case the weather changes on you, packing a lightweight jacket and a warm heavier jacket to make sure you’re comfortable in all weather conditions. As you know, Sitka makes some of the best hunting apparel on the market. Their clothing is lightweight, durable, and comfortable. Their Gore Optifade camo patterns blend into each setting so well that you are virtually invisible. They have lightweight jackets that will keep you warm in the harsh cold winds without adding a bunch of bulky layers. The best part of Sitka is they have recently come out with a women’s line, so whether you are a hunter or a huntress, they have clothing that will fit you the way you want it to. Another great camo option is Kryptek, they make high quality hunting clothing with a unique pattern that blends in. We're excited to now carry Kryptek’s women’s line as well. Every year more and more women are getting into the lifestyle of hunting, so we believe it’s our duty to help provide them with the gear that they have never had before. Typically when you’re archery hunting, it involves a lot of hiking, so you’re going to need boots that are durable and comfortable. You’ll need to think exactly what you want in a boot, do you want something waterproof, a tall boot for ankle support if you’re hiking steep terrain or a short boot to give you more control which is better for walking on flatter surfaces. We carry only the best high quality boots that money can buy, from Crispi, Danner, Zamberlan, and many more. Whatever you need in a boot, we have it here in our boot section. You may still have some questions regarding the gear that’s best for you; give us a call and one of our Gear Guides will surprise you with the great experience and assistance they can provide. We are here to help, that’s why we work in an industry that we're passionate about.