Boots -- get the best and most comfortable you can afford. You are going to do some serious hiking and climbing unless you plan on sitting in a tree stand all day. The bow season is early so it will not be that cold so go as light a boot as you can. I even wear a light pair in gun season with400 gr. of insulation. And the advice to get them early and break them in right on.

Binoc - 8 power is about right. Get the best you can afford but you do not need to go overboard. Also get get the straps/harness that goes over your shoulder and holds them on your chest. If you try and carry them around your neck they will bounce around and always be in the way.