Now that the hunting season is over, how many tried a new....

SuperK · January 01, 2011, 12:58:00 PM

Now that the hunting season is over (at least it is for deer where I live at) :( , how many Tradgangers tried a new, or different piece of equipment this year? How did it work out for you? Were you satisfied with it? Did it meet your expectations? Would you recommend it to other Tradgangers? For example, did you try out a new broadhead this year? Were you satisfied with the results or are you going back to your "old brand"? How about that new bow that you couldn't wait to get your hands on? Maybe you tried ground hunting more this year and you bought yourself a guillie style suit?
I'll start this off. This year I hunted with a new Predator Hunter takedown recurve and I couldn't be happier. It fits me like a glove and I have never shot better in my life. Its quick and quiet and very forgiving of bad form. My Super Kodiak is now my backup bow!

Terry Lightle · January 01, 2011, 01:11:00 PM

Wensel Woodsman Elite,Asbel wool pulloverBoth are winners

Rick Butler · January 01, 2011, 01:17:00 PM

I'm sure many others have discovered this but this year I went from using a mini mag lite to a Petzl(sp?) head lamp. Woked great, freeing up my hands when climbing into my stand and getting strapped in.

Bonebuster · January 01, 2011, 01:40:00 PM

I hunted with a longbow for the first time this year. Never had the need to draw it. I usually take a practice shot before getting out of a treestand, and all of those shots were good, so probably would have done good if needed.

JCJ · January 01, 2011, 01:54:00 PM

I used the original Wensel Woodsman broadheads. Killed two deer and they performed great. Very easy to get shaving sharp with just a file.

smokin joe · January 01, 2011, 02:10:00 PM

My first try at using carbon arrow shafts. I am impressed with them.

Robert Honaker · January 01, 2011, 02:34:00 PM

yep... tried a lighter arra for speed, which improved my accuracy. Also a new bow.

Hunted with 56# Silvertip flinging 2213 camo hunters with a 125gr magnus screw- in four blade.
470gr total arra weight.

The eight point I killed hated them!

joe ashton · January 01, 2011, 02:40:00 PM

I ordered a dvd this summer "How to field dress a deer in about one minute" This year I used a tiny little knife to field dress three deer and it went well. about 4 or 5 minutes each.

Robhood23 · January 01, 2011, 04:22:00 PM

Tried a centaur longbow (awesome)and pearson deadhead broadheads.

owlbait · January 01, 2011, 04:37:00 PM

Two Tracks Wool Vest and Rancho Ghillie longcoat. Used my Buckfinder Swivel seat more for ground hunting. All 3 worked great.

maxplan · January 01, 2011, 04:38:00 PM

I switched bows from many years of shooting straight grip mild R/D longbows which I still love by the way. But my wrist developed a cyst and required me to go to a hand shock free (as possible) bow. So I took a new Whip in trade and fell in love. Killed a deer first night in the field. On that bow, I went back to my GN bow quiver. I haven't used a bowquiver for several years and it has been a nice change and simpler for me. I'm sure I will still shoot my straight LB's and a side quiver but my go to set up will be my Whip.

Bowwild · January 01, 2011, 05:00:00 PM

Not over for me yet. However, everything I used this year was different for me: Recurve, arrow, broadhead, and even most of my camo. I was pleased with all of it.

Wapiti Chaser · January 01, 2011, 05:10:00 PM

I picked up a used Cat Quiver 3 to try. I'm moose hunting again this fall and on my last trip found the bow quiver was a pain crawling around in the bush.I bought the quiver to "feild test " before I have to depend on it. All I can say it it's great ! Lots of storage room ( more than you need for a quick hunt behind the house) and my fletching always stayed dry and straight !

KPaul · January 01, 2011, 06:16:00 PM

Season is not over for me yet.Ohio bow closes in Feb. Did use new broadheads this year.Abowyer brown bears, 260gr single bevel. solid 1 piece. Worked great for me.

KPaul · January 01, 2011, 06:23:00 PM

Season is not over for me yet.Ohio bow closes in Feb. Did use new broadheads this year.Abowyer brown bears, 260gr single bevel. solid 1 piece. Worked great for me.

ishoot4thrills · January 01, 2011, 06:27:00 PM

Got some new Muck Wetland boots and I absolutely love them! They have been very warm and extremely comfortable. I also tried out my new net seat I bought for my Summit climber. It replaced the original bulky camo foam seat that I hated.

SuperK · January 01, 2011, 08:29:00 PM

I also forgot to add to my original post that I "rediscovered" aluminum arrows this year. I have made and hunted with wood for many years but this year I "played around" with some old aluminum arrows that I had. What an eye-opener! My broadhead tipped arrows have never grouped so good! It does alot for your confidence when you KNOW that your arrows WILL fly exactly where you're looking with broadheads. And with the price of good arrow wood being what it is, aluminum is going to be my GO-TO shafting, especially for hunting.

Bill Carlsen · January 01, 2011, 08:33:00 PM

Shot a deer from a Double Bull blind....a buck at that. Today laura and I walked out property and could not believe the deer sign we found in the melting snow. Track, beds were everywhere. Found a "better" spot for my DB blind, I think.

BCWV · January 01, 2011, 10:07:00 PM

Asbell wool and Nifty Seat. Oh yea, and the GFA quiver.

LITTLEBIGMAN · January 01, 2011, 10:15:00 PM

I went to a short recurve, a 56 inch Cascade Night Hawk and I went from my two blade steel force to a 200 grain VPA three blade. Took two does cleanly, both traveled less then 50 yards after the hit. Very happy with my change. Still love my Fox longbow but the shorter recurve sure was nice in the tree stand.