Make sure all your hunting clothes and rain gear are made of quiet material like wool or fleece. Our weather is generally mild during the archery season but can change very quickly. Try to prepare for most situations, and temperatures from 30 degrees F to 70 degrees F. Later in the archery season (October hunts) can see temps near 0 degrees F but that’s fairly rare. We suggest dressing in layers (light to medium weight) so that you can maintain a constant body temperature. Shed layers if you heat up and add layers if you get cold. Take the time to break in all hunting footwear. Foot injuries can severely affect your hunt in many aspects.

We will be shooting under all conditions and angles, both standing up and from your knees. Quite a few shots are missed because of unusual shooting positions and angles not typically encountered at most archery ranges and shops. Be proficient with your bow out to 50 yards. Practice at longer ranges and closer shots become much easier, especially when adrenaline and nerves kick in with big racks in view! Be sure to practice shooting with all hunting clothes on. Make sure no articles of clothing are in the way, or the bow is being held different because of heavy clothes and thick sleeves. Extremely sharp broadheads are a must! As arrows are removed and replaced into a quiver the blades get dulled. The last thing you or your guide want is that hard-earned trophy to get away due to dull broadheads. Razor sharp heads slice versus dull heads that rip. Razor sharp, clean cuts do not coagulate, or scab over easily so check the sharpness of your heads on a regular basis during the hunt.