Help a Newbie prepare for first hunt.

Discussion in 'Intro to Bowhunting & Archery' started by Saluki2003, Mar 22, 2014.

  1. Saluki2003

    Saluki2003 Newb

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    Hey guys, I could use some info on getting ready for my first hunt. We're going to go on a semi-guided pig hunt in Southern California next month and I have a few questions. My bow is the Mission Blaze 30"/65#

    What should I be wearing for a pig hunt? Full Camo?
    What arrows and broadheads would you recommend?
    Any other equipment besides my bow, arrows, broadheads and camo I should get?

    Any info you guys can share will be greatly appreciated.
     
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    SPOTnSTALK Grizzled Veteran

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    Sup SoCal!
    Wear what you want, just try to be sneeky and quiet. I like Easton Axis 340s and Slick Tricks. Take a lunch and have plenty of water with you, Have Fun!
     
  3. Saluki2003

    Saluki2003 Newb

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    Thanks. I'll be there for 3 days. Food and lodging is included and I figured I'd take a camelbak with me.
     
  4. Saluki2003

    Saluki2003 Newb

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    Im going to shoot Victory V-Force with QAD Exodus broadheads.

    As far as additional gear I was gonna bring:
    First aid kit
    Camelbak
    Beef jerky/trail mix and an MRE
    Dry socks
    Wool blanket
    Extra pair of dry under clothes
    Fire starter
    Knife
    Flashlight

    That would all be in my backpack. Is that overkill? Not enough?
     
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    InBuckHunter Weekend Warrior

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    Sounds Good, Good Luck!
     
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    ryanf Weekend Warrior

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    I don't know how pigs are in Cali but would think they are the same everywhere. Here in Texas they don't have the best of eye sight but can smell you the same as deer if not better. Then it seems there are those pigs that just don't care about anything but eating. I've killed many pigs in blue jeans and a t-shirt (most are blue or grey). No matter what I wear though I always use some form of scent control. Just my experience.
     
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    I'm going to get some camo and a buddy thats going with me has scent blocking stuff that I can use too.
     
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    Alissa Kay Weekend Warrior

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    Have you talked with the place you're going through? A lot of the time they are the best resource as what to bring and what to leave at home.


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