"KISS"
 

How many of you are artsy fartsy when it comes to bowhunting?? Do you use everything out there? Scent lok, the latest doe pee, decoys, a grunt call with 800 different sounds from a deer fetus to a 24 year old buck? Latest camo, rattle bag? etc.. or, do you KISS? KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID!!??

RE: "KISS"
 

KISS, if it isn't broke don't fix it. I don't see the need to continually upgrade all my gear especially the small trivial items.

RE: "KISS"
 

Gosh I guess I dont get a "kiss" I have had the same camo for years I did however buy new scent loc last year and I used a can last year which worked really well. Other than that I keep it simple I guess Im just a freak about keeping myself and my clothes scent free!

RE: "KISS"
 

My stand is a given.....since I climb every hunt.

But....besides that.....I carry with me to stand:

Bow
Binos
Bow hook

Can't get much simpler than that.

I don't use rattle bags; scents; grunt tubes; etc...

I'll also be going trad on a lot of my hunting for '08.

RE: "KISS"
 

Well, I see nothing wrong with upgrading, Im talking about the actual hunt part. I use two things 98% of the time. Hunter's Specialties Earth Scent and Dan Fitzgerald's Deer Dander, and that's it. I theorize the lessI make myself known the better off I am. Just sit in a good spot and let the deer do the rest// Just my 2 cents..

RE: "KISS"
 

I am a big believer in Scent-Lok, but I think my approach to hunting is very simple. Until the rut is in full swing, I use no scents, no calls, and no decoys. I try to make myself invisible and pick good ambush spots between food sources and bedding areas. Once the rut starts, I do rattle, use a can call, as well as place a few scent bombs out. I still consider that a very simple approach.

RE: "KISS"
 

kiss......normal grunt call, normal camo, rattling rack, etc

RE: "KISS"
 

K.I.S.S. isa lesson that I learned that will always stick with me. The more simple you keep it the less likely osmething will go wrong. I try to apply it to most everything I do in hunting.

RE: "KISS"
 

Lets take a peek into my backpack. knife, gps, 2 compasses, 2 lighters, bow hook, 2 deer calls, rattle bag, release, rope, folding saw, binos., camo netting, bottle to pee in, and sometimes my montana decoy. If it's an all day hunt I bring something to eat and drink.

RE: "KISS"
 

Me i got normal grunt call ,my Bow, my rangfinder, bow hanger and then all of our video eqmint[:-] so i dont what i am:D:D

RE: "KISS"
 

I am an admitted gear addict so I take WAAAYYY too much crap in the woods with me. Most of it never sees the light of day. Toward the end of the season I tried to simplify and carry necessities and will continue to do so, but I love my toys.:D

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I'm pretty close to this minus one compass,decoy,and the netting. Add my pocket chess computer (for long sits), usually some kind of small snack (banana, oranges, granola, etc.), and my range finder. Also depending on the weatherI might add raingear & extra socks.

By the way magicman54494 the log cabinisawesome and those are some great deer and pics.

As far as camo, bows, stands, etc. I keep it very simple usually because I am admittedly cheap(other responsibilities). Check my contest pics and buck pics from the past couple of seasons. Exact same camo (Walmart special pants & shirt clearanced for $29.99 like 4 years ago), same bow, same arrows, same stands(unless I find something on clearance). I do spring for new broadheads when I need them and scent free spray/detergent.

RE: "KISS"
 

I like my Toys, but no way I use them all. I rarely if ever use any scent.

Dan

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Meanv, you really must know how to hunt the wind...;)

RE: "KISS"
 

I keep it simple too. If it won't fit in my fanny pack I don't take it to the tree.

That's also the reason I liked my Whisker Buiscut when I had it. Even though I love my QAD with FOBs, I'm paranoid about something going wrong due to the moving parts.

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I have a lot of stuff but i wont ever use a decoy for deer. I dont know why.

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qzq38b, I hear ya!! Im always checking and twisting on stuff, make sure it didn't move!! OCD!!!!!

RE: "KISS"
 

Hunting the wind is Key in my Book. I've had spots I wanted to hunt but never got the right wind to hunt it for an entire season. I use Scent Blocker also, but I don't forget the Wind;)

Dan