Originally Posted by
Murdy
I prefer tree stands, but mostly its personal preferance. I can see how hunting together with your son, a blind might be preferable.
As far as what to buy next, the only thing I don't see on the list that I'd consider necessary is a good knife (and learn how to use it (check Youtube for fielddressing videos)). And a rope to drag a doe with or maybe some kind of cart (nice, not necessary).
deer cart is definitely helpful and a must in my opinion...dragging a 120lb or greater deer 50yds is tiring...dragging the same deer 200+yds is exhausting...
also get a couple good comfortable folding chairs for ground blind and some cold weather gear...it doesn't need to be camo in a ground blind and actually black or dark clothes would be better..