In your opinion, what’s the basic gear you need to go bow hunting?

Thank you for your input.

Other than your bow and a knife, quality clothing that will keep you warm and dry.

If you aren't comfortable you won't be on stand when you need to be.

Add to that, a safety belt if youre hunting in a tree, a good rope, scent killer spray, a good treestand, lots and lots of practice and knowing where and when to ethically shoot an animal...

Does anyone uses binoculars, range finders, and that kind of stuff or is that just extra gravy on the potatoes??

I use both binos and range finder... But i'd take binos over range finder. Usually i can judge the range, especially if its under 30 yrds which most of your shots will end up being.

A good set of binos is a great accesory... but not essential... I carry 10x42's

Some swear by them, some don't. This is kind of a tough question to answer because there are so many different styles of hunting, individual's physical limitations, nationwide terrain differences, etc.

My 'basic' day affield: bow, release, grunt tube (depending on time of year), flashlight, proper clothing, knife, multi tool, compact cheapo binocs, handkerchief for who knows what, and maybe a few other things. Sometimes, I will carry hand pruners, Gerber exchange a blade saw, rangefinder, or handwarmers. Generally speaking, if it doesn't fit in my pockets, on my belt, or around my neck I don't take it. I'm not a fan of a separate gear bag.

I carry way too much into the woods unless I’m doing a partial day, where I don’t go in far. But I’m usually alone (until lately, I’m taking the kids now) which requires you to do some planning. Planning on something bad happening anyway. The following is a list of supplies that I take with me regularly, but modify for each hunt. I may have left some off, I’m going off memory;
- First aid kit
- Fire starters (cotton balls with petroleum jelly works great)
- Two flashlights (had one die last year and got disoriented, so now I carry two)
- Compass/map
- Space blanket
- Two knives (I like a separate sharp point knife for the least favorable part of gutting, and a skinner style for the rest).
- Water/food
- Rope
- Binocular
- Pee bottle/TP
- Plastic bags (for carrying out the meat)
- Survival book, note pad and pencil
- Camera
- Extra gloves/socks
- Poncho

Good luck and enjoy,
KP

A real good bow and a nice set of arrows would be the first thing on the list , sorry just a little bit of humor.
On top of that you'll need a fanny pack or back pack , agood ground blind or tree stand with climbing sticks.
Some good camo to cover yourself from head to toe ( don't forget the gloves ) and face mask.
Flash light, compass or GPS unit , first aid kit ,extra batteries , two way radio or cell phone , pull rope for your bow and bow hanger.
A real good pair of rubber boots , a one time use camera or digital to take pictures of everything you want to share with anybody.
Water and food or snack stuff in case youwant something to eat and drink , bring extra water with youto wash up after gutting your deer out.
If youwant to use any type ofcover or attractant sents you can keep those in yourpack , oh and some type of wind checker or lighter.
IfI've missed something on thislist , I'm sure someone else will add their opinion

Minimum basics I'd consider would be besides your bow setup, are a good knife/saw combo, clothes & boots that will keep you warm & dry,small flashlight, a drag strap and a smallfanny pack to carry more than the basics in

Other accessories that aren't NEEDED but are nice to have are treestands & safety belt, binos, rangefinder, scent killing stuff, grunt call, can call, and depending on where you hunt and likelyhood of getting lost, a GPS, 1st aid kit.

Thanks, I guess I better start saving some money...

When you said rubber boots, you mean like the ones makes your feet sweat like crazy? What's the pourpose? Hiking or backpacking boots are not ok?