Top Hunting Accessories Used

Hun ting requires the use of many accessories. Some are basic and others are optional and can increase the effectiveness of your hunt. I wanted to go over a short list of the top hunting accessories that are commonly used.

Scopes

Scopes can increase the accuracy of firearms hunters. Scopes are available for rifles and shotguns, so there is no limitation on the type of firearm you use. A scope can bring a big buck that is physically 150 yards away and make it look as if it is right in front of you. Using the hash marks on the scope adjustments or the mil dots on the crosshairs helps your accuracy at longer distances.

Range finders

A range finder is a piece of electronics that aids the hunter in knowing how far away a target is. These are very simple to use and helps you adjust your shot accordingly for increased accuracy. All you need to do is point the range finder at the target, press a button and the distance is displayed right on the display at the top of the view finder. These are popular among long distance rifle hunters.

Trail cameras

Trail cameras are useful for scouting an area for weeks prior to the hunt. They are fitted with a battery that lasts quite a long time and are strapped to a tree. The shutter is motion activated and takes a snapshot of anything that triggers the camera to take a photo. Each photo is time stamped, so when you look at the photos, you know what is coming through that area and at what time of day it is coming through. These photos are digital and some more expensive models can upload the pictures directly to a web page for immediate viewing. Others require that you go back and replace the memory card.

Scent control

Humans are not a natural part of the deer habitat. We have a smell that is noticeable by deer and they KNOW when something is amiss. If a deer picks up your scent, he will skirt the area, alter his routine and never come in. Scent control is used to conceal that odor as much as possible. This accessory is available as shampoo, bath soap, laundry detergent, scent wafers or liquids for additional portability.

Spotting scopes

Close to what a riflescope does, a spotting scope is a portable accessory that is used to scout the area around for activity that you would not see with your naked eyes.  You can watch a deer or other quarry wander through the woods when they are far enough away, your presence is not yet known. Once spotted, you can use rattling or grunts and calls to draw them into range.

Tree stands

It is a physical impossibility for a deer to look straight up. So if a hunter is located above the floor of the woods, the chances of being seen is decreased greatly. A tree stand is the answer you are looking for here. These stands are portable and can be put up in about 5 minutes time. There s a ladder that leads to a platform where you either sit or stand. Be sure to use a harness or fall arrest system when up in a stand.