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For ladder stand safety, which is better: a hunter safety harness or a climber's harness?
I'm a new deer hunter in NY who's getting started with crossbow hunting. A neighbor voluntarily left his ladder tree stand on our property for me to use, and I'm wondering what the best safety harness ...
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Can orange safety vest be used when hiking during hunting season?
I'm going to be doing some winter hiking in parks where there are going to be a lot of hunters. Probably only during bow hunting season for deer in NJ. I'll be getting some blaze hats but for the vest ...
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Why would archery season be either before or after rifle season?
Are there any reasons, other than tradition, to have archery season either before or after rifle season?
I was chatting with a couple of Stack Exchangers when one of them remarked that in Pennsylvania,...
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Why are there separate seasons for archery and firearm hunting for deer?
I was reading up on Pennsylvania's hunting regulations and noticed there are different seasons for the hunting of deer with bow-and-arrow and firearms. Why is this?
I can understand hunting seasons ...
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Broadhead tuning
I have what I think is a well-tuned 70# compound bow. I use a release and carbon fiber arrows. IBO is 313 fps. Real-world chrony is around 250 fps. Arrows are GT XT 5575 with QuickFletch vanes. I ...
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What are the reasons for prohibiting bow hunting in many countries?
Besides a few exceptions (Finland, France, Hungary etc.), it's generally prohibited to hunt with a bow in Europe. At least I'm sure for Germany, Austria, Sweden and Switzerland :).
What were the ...
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Are fixed or mechanical blades better for moose hunting?
Going to Alaska to moose hunt with a compound bow set for 65 pounds. Would it be better to use fixed blade or mechanical broadheads?
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Backpack with rifle/bow holder without camo?
The answer to this question states that one may want to use a backpack with the possibility to attach a bow or a rifle.
I use a pack similar to this one...
RedHead Primal Bow/Rifle Pack
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Why do you not aim for the head while archery hunting?
In 3D archery and while hunting we're aiming for the lungs and the heart most of the time. At least this is true for bobcats, lynxes, deer and other similar animals.
See this target for example:
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Rational reason to pick a bow over a gun?
Okay, besides the emotional preferences, like "in close touch with nature", fun or personal preferences (and so on), is there any rational reason to pick a bow over rifle?
I mean things like "it's ...
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Is a field tip as effective as a hunting tip for small game
Note: This question is asked in an absolutely theoretical manner. NEVER hunt without proper equipment!
I often ask myself what probably would happen if I shoot small game with a field tip attached. I ...
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What options are available for hunting feral boar on Hawaii?
I posted this on travel.stackexchange.com originally, but it was recommended that I post here as well. Let me know if the question is off-topic and I'll remove it.
I am visiting Kauai shortly and am ...
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Assault II vs Hunter Pro [closed]
Does anybody have experience with BOTH the Lone Wolf Assault II vs the Muddy Outdoors Hunter Pro? Please keep the discussion to this comparison. I'm leaning towards the muddy, it's lighter, and ...
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What fps does a bow need to hunt moose?
I have been looking into how strong of a bow would be required to bow hunt moose. I haven't been able to find a specific number as to how many fps you should be shooting to safely hunt moose.
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