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Bigggcountry

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Jul 26, 2013
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After years of successful elk hunting with a rifle, I've decided to try archery hunting for them. I have never bow hunted before. First thing I did was do a lil research on what equipment I would need. I decided on aHoyt charger bow, Easton FMJ arrows, Shuttle T Lock broadheads. I have been practicing every other day since I got it.  Im confident on my groupings out to 60yds.  I am pretty good about scent discipline, but since I live in Idaho, I'm not sure if a Scentlock suit is needed. I can see the advantages of them if you were gonna sit in a tree somewhere back East.  Any thoughts, tips for a new bow hunter?
 
No matter how much scent control you use if the wind is blowing towards the animal they are going to smell you and vacate the area.  This is especially true for backcountry hunting and spot n stalk where you will be sweating a lot.  I used to buy scent control products and clothes but after having swirling winds still blow set ups and stalks I don't even worry about it anymore.  Just keep the wind and thermals in your favor and don't waste your money on sprays and clothes.  Plus the scent control clothing tends to be pretty warm during hot, early season temps.
 
I agree with ...74. Work the wind. Most of the time "scent control" products do not live up to the hype (my experience). Good luck with the bow- I too switched back to archery this year after 18 years of exclusive rifle hunting.
 
Scent lok suits are a great marketing ploy......Do yourself a favor and invest in some nice Merino wool camo from somebody like First Lite or KUIU.  The merino camo isn't cheap,  but it works and you can wear it for days and sweat up a storm and it still doesn't stink.  I would make sure you try to keep clean by using unscented wipes like those from DDW and also use unscented anti-perspirant.....You can even use unscented baby wipes that probably cost less than the DDW products.  The wind is always our best friend!
 
I have a few technical questions. I bought a new Hoyt Charger. I'm pulling 70lbs at 31". What spine arrow would be best?  I'm  using 100 grain heads. Do helical fletchings really help with broadhead accuracy?
 
i would agree with all above but i would add that if you do use "unsented deoderant" i would stay away from the Hunting Gear branded deoderants.  I find that after one good sweat those make you smell like you didnt even put on deoderant.  Id rather smell like flowers from using a deoderant that I know works than very quickly smelling like a stinky human.  The best unsented deoderant i have found is Secert for woman... just dont tell anyone.
 

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