First Hunt Gear List Recommendations

[cousineauwill]

I cant stress enough about good boots. Dont buy the cheap ones. For scent control ozonics hr 200 works great!! Have fun

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[Chewy836]

Everyone has given some great advice, just always remember, the kit doesn't make the hunter. If you have a new rifle, I would recommend buying a bunch of rounds and spending some quality time getting to know it and the distances you're comfortable with, so then you can better know where and how you should scout/place yourself. And as (I believe) Mike said, plan for your success of how to get your meat prepared and home!
Wear enough gear to be comfy, and bring an extra layer in your pack.
Know how to get in/out compass, map, then gps if you need.
Be prepared for the worst (fire making gear, toilet paper, and a book for the boredom!).
Let us know how it went after! Welcome!


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[c.ken.81]

Everyone has given some great advice, just always remember, the kit doesn't make the hunter. If you have a new rifle, I would recommend buying a bunch of rounds and spending some quality time getting to know it and the distances you're comfortable with, so then you can better know where and how you should scout/place yourself. And as (I believe) Mike said, plan for your success of how to get your meat prepared and home!
Wear enough gear to be comfy, and bring an extra layer in your pack.
Know how to get in/out compass, map, then gps if you need.
Be prepared for the worst (fire making gear, toilet paper, and a book for the boredom!).
Let us know how it went after! Welcome!


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I live in the GTA and finding a range that isn't full is proving to be a challenge. I hear Silverdale gun club in niagra is open to the public on weekends and i think that will be my best bet.

[Chewy836]

I live in the GTA and finding a range that isn't full is proving to be a challenge. I hear Silverdale gun club in niagra is open to the public on weekends and i think that will be my best bet.

Ya, it's got to be extremely difficult finding range time in the GTA. I feel for you. If you can find one within a couple hour drive and you can spare the time and money, a range day is a great time!! I am assuming that, as you just bought your rifle that you are fairly new to shooting, but I could be completely wrong, and if so, I apologize! I have shot countless rounds and I still learn every time I go out, so bring a more experienced shooter, and make a day of it. Depending on your ability, camo requirements are different at 50m than they are at 300m! Lol


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[c.ken.81]

I am new to shooting yes. Curious as to how other members here from the GTA work around this. I don't mind driving an hour or two at all. I will keep looking absolutely.

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[Chewy836]

I am new to shooting yes. Curious as to how other members here from the GTA work around this. I don't mind driving an hour or two at all. I will keep looking absolutely.

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Maybe you should start a new thread on gta shooting opportunities, I am sure there are a lot of guys who know where the spots are! Give me a yell if you are ever in the Ottawa area and maybe we can get a shoot going


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[c.ken.81]

Maybe you should start a new thread on gta shooting opportunities, I am sure there are a lot of guys who know where the spots are! Give me a yell if you are ever in the Ottawa area and maybe we can get a shoot going


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thank you. i will definitely take you up on that in a couple months. my hunting partner has a cabin in Lombardy-i just got back from there a few nights ago. i will be spending much more time out that way in the future.

[Chewy836]

thank you. i will definitely take you up on that in a couple months. my hunting partner has a cabin in Lombardy-i just got back from there a few nights ago. i will be spending much more time out that way in the future.

Lol. Oh, I know Lombardy very well! Especially come the fair!


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[impact]

The deer in my avatar was taken very near Lombardy when I owned a few properties near there. I could hear the fair in the distance.

[thunderbelly]

what is the general consensus about backpacks? When orange is mandatory, does wearing a backpack violate the regs?