Let me get eveyones' opinion...
 

What improvement or invention do you think has had the most impact on YOU since you've been hunting? Inline smokepoles? heavier-than-lead shot? camo patterns? scent control? rocket-speed bows? The list goes on.



Let me know what you think...

rw

For me it would be the improvements to the climbing treestand such as those from Summit, Lone Wolf, & Treewalker. I started out and my friends used the old Baker Climbers. These were an accident waiting to happen. These newer stands, if used and maintained properly, are much safer, quieter, and lighter than earlier climbers.

I'll agree with climbers and pop ups, but as an archery hunter the introduction of the compound bow has had the most impact for me. I started with a recurve as a kid in the '60's.

i also would say climbing treestands

I know it has been around for a while but I would say ThermaCell has been the biggest thing to me.

Probably not what you are after, but having two grandsons I have been able to hunt with for the last several years.

That's a good one, 'cruiser! Not looking for anything in particular, just a boredom question.

For me, the biggest impact on my recent hunting years has been marrying my wife! Not only has that limited my hunting time (a little) but it got me into a family with access to some great hunting properties.

As far as hunting equipment itself, I think ammo inflation has had the biggest impact on me. I can't afford to plink like I used to with 'cheap' ammo. There isn't much of that to be found anymore!

rw

Wow ! I have thought a bunch on this ....

If I were pinned down and had to name one product that has made my hunting experience more successful and more enjoyable it would be something rather mundane .... excellent, light weight, wicking thermal underwear.

Improvements in fabrics for insulation and weatherproofing, and quality affordable scopes.

time in the woods!:D

My brother-in-law were just having this discussion the other day. The thing we agreed on was the use of trailcams. While we haven't become alot more successful, it has change the way we approach hunting.

Blessings.....Pastorjim

Improvement of the quality of calls and becoming an above average caller. This pretains to elk, waterfowl and predator hunting.

The laser rangefinder. Its had a big impact on archery as well as firearm hunting.

The most impact
 

The greater ability of the industry to keep coming out with new products that in total can separate the hunter from a lot of money.

Modern tree stands have that system down pat. Or new updates in bullets that will penetrate the armor worn by deer today. Heck, they never wore that armor thirty years ago.

I will add the ability to wick moisture.I don't tuff it out anymore.All day sits are no longer ordeals.The single best item I've purchased is a simple pair of lifetime socks from Bass Pro.They work great in the cold and warmer weather w/high humidity.

Tree Stand Safety and Trail Cameras

better optics,but then we cant forget all the gizmos and gadgets one must have for that special hunt.

Synthetic stocks and polymer frames.


Great materials for hard working tools.

I would say the inline ML. Until a couple of years ago, I had no interest in the smokepoles. If it would not have been for the inlines, I would have went deerless the last 2 seasons.

Thermacell

Or 4 wheeler.