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What hearing protection does everyone use?

I may try to find some of the reversible noise-attenuated earplugs like they issue to soldiers, and which let quiet noises pass through but muffle loud noises. I just learned about these today. I currently have standard 33db foam plugs and some full ear muffs.

FWIW I'll be shooting a .308.

Thanks!

Those will work, but honestly one shot, or even two in open air will go mostly unnoticed.  I shoot from an enclosed space, even then I don't really notice the shot...but I am now using a set of these: http://www.amazon.com/Howard-Leight-Impact-Electric-Earmuff/dp/B001T7QJ9O/ref=zg_bs_3304074011_1

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I will start one and you can add to it Slappy.

 

1) Warm camo jacket

2) Camo hunting bib or camo pants (Warm)

3) Blaze orange vest and hat

4) Knife (sharp)

5) Rope....may be helpful in getting your beast out of forrest

6) Thermals.....do not want to be cold when that big buck comes into view

7) binoculars

8) Scent block spray

9) Tree stand or ground blind

10) Toilet paper (good cheap way to mark your blood trail and has duel use)

11) Cell phone is nice.....camera and you can check your game in now online

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I will start one and you can add to it Slappy.

 

1) Warm camo jacket

2) Camo hunting bib or camo pants (Warm)

3) Blaze orange vest and hat

4) Knife (sharp)

5) Rope....may be helpful in getting your beast out of forrest

6) Thermals.....do not want to be cold when that big buck comes into view

7) binoculars

8) Scent block spray

9) Tree stand or ground blind

10) Toilet paper (good cheap way to mark your blood trail and has duel use)

11) Cell phone is nice.....camera and you can check your game in now online

 

Camo is highly overrated.  What's the point if you have to put 500 square inches over it anyway?  I own very little camo and rarely hunt in it and the deer don't seem to mind, especially if you are in a blind or a stand.  I've shot more deer from a lawn chair wearing blue jeans than anything else.  I'd take a quiet and still hunter in full blaze orange over a loud, fidgety, farty one any day.

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Camo is highly overrated.  What's the point if you have to put 500 square inches over it anyway?  I own very little camo and rarely hunt in it and the deer don't seem to mind, especially if you are in a blind or a stand.  I've shot more deer from a lawn chair wearing blue jeans than anything else.  I'd take a quiet and still hunter in full blaze orange over a loud, fidgety, farty one any day.

Sort of, deer notice movement and its easier to pickup on solid colors moving than broken up patterns.  They do have orange clothing that has some camo mixed in so it still has 500 square inches of orange.  But I agree, many a deer have been harvested in jeans and t-shirts.  But I think you need to be more still without camo, or at least subdued colors. I painted the inside of my stand black, so wear dark clothing to not contrast against the background.  In blinds, I think odor control is more important than camo, a few times I have been busted when the wind shifts.  I use a buck bomb to occasionally spray in the air outside to bring in the curious ones.

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I am not sure on WMAs, but many only allow vehicles on named/numbered roads.  I have used many methods to get deer out of the woods from ATVs, skedcos, and drag harnesses, to just plain grabbing them by the antlers/ears and pulling.  The drag harnesses are cheap: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Hunter-s-Specialties-Deluxe-Deer-Drag/15111192, and works remarkably well.  Be sure to drag it out before you field dress, much cleaner.  The drag sled, like my skedco, is easier but a bit more expensive: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Terrain-65-in-Deer-Drag-Sled-in-Olive-90057/204693847?cm_mmc=Shopping%7cTHD%7cG%7c0%7cG-BASE-PLA-D28I-InsideGardenOther%7c&gclid=CjwKEAiAmqayBRDLgsfGiMmkxT0SJADHFUhPRCAFPCV2wjZB90fo0T2iEkG9KjkQ7EJOzI8F-KMQSxoCNMfw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds, with this one just be sure to strap the deer in well, it has a tendency to slide out.  And of course if they allow ATVs just hook the tow rope to that and slowly drag it to a vehicle accessible road.  
 
As far as other hunters, the courteous thing to do is if you see orange in your path, slowly go another direction.  If there are other vehicles at a trailhead, I keep going unless it's the only way in.  And a good hint I found is to stay put well past lunchtime, other hunters have a tendency to come out of their stands and move the deer, many times in your direction.


I'll ask one more about WMAs as I might hunt some this fall. It sounds like all that is needed beyond the normal big game license would be the WMA non quota license, if that particular WMA requires one. But, is there any process for checking in with a ranger or wildlife officer prior? Or are you basically good to go with the license?


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Thanks for sharing your insights. My friends have been inviting me for years to go hunting. I just finished my first hunting trip last month. 

For an newbie enthusiast like me, I really appreciate your post. 

The part on scent control is very informative. I was actually scolded by our guide because I was wearing a strong scented cologne (newbie mistake). 

 

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