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Garett Nish
Garett Nish Guide • Aetna, Canada
Garett Nish
Garett Nish Guide • Aetna, Canada

Early Season Archery Mule Deer - Southern Alberta

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Hunting big Alberta mule deer is one of my favorite things to do. To get a cutting edge on them good gear is crucial when you're crawling in there a barley field or on the side of a hill waiting for him to feed to you. I have made a list of optics and camo that I use that have helped me in the field.

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Optics

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The reason I chose this gear is it's affordable and great quality. Mule deer laying in there bed can be tough to see and I have been truly impressed with my optics.

Binos

FURY® HD 5000 10X42
FURY® HD 5000 10X42
Vortex Optics
This is also used for my range finder.
Muley Freak Traverse 2.0 Bino Harness
Muley Freak Traverse 2.0 Bino Harness

Spotting Scope

VIPER® HD 20-60X85 (ANGLED)
VIPER® HD 20-60X85 (ANGLED)
Vortex Optics
Trigger Stick Apex Carbon Fiber Tripod
Trigger Stick Apex Carbon Fiber Tripod
Primos Hunting

Backpacks & Gear

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Pack System

Initial Ascent IA4K Pack System
Initial Ascent IA4K Pack System
I have to pack late season elk and white tails in the rut. Having a good pack is very important

Knives

3.5" RazorLite™ EDC
3.5" RazorLite™ EDC
Outdoor Edge

Hydration

Yeti Yonder Water Bottle
Yeti Yonder Water Bottle

Headlamps & Flashlights

I typically use Kirkland brand lights or other options found at Costco. Here are some additional options to consider.

500 LUMEN HEADLAMP W/ RED LED
500 LUMEN HEADLAMP W/ RED LED
Cyclops
800-LUMEN FLASHLIGHT
800-LUMEN FLASHLIGHT
Cyclops

GPS

iHunter
iHunter

Satellite Messengers

SPOT X® - with Bluetooth®
SPOT X® - with Bluetooth®
SPOT

Safety & First Aid

MyFAK
MyFAK
MY MEDIC

Game Bags

Husky Garbage Bags
Husky Garbage Bags
Can't go wrong with the basics

Accessories

Calls

Terminator Elk System Elk Call
Terminator Elk System Elk Call
Primos Hunting

Scent Eliminators

SCENT-A-WAY® MAX ODORLESS SPRAY
SCENT-A-WAY® MAX ODORLESS SPRAY
Hunters Specialties

Blinds

CARETAKER BLIND – FIRE RETARDANT– MOSSY OAK BREAK UP COUNTRY®
CARETAKER BLIND – FIRE RETARDANT– MOSSY OAK BREAK UP COUNTRY®
Ameristep

Tree Stands

The Big Buddy
The Big Buddy
Muddy

Food & Nutrition

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This is what I have found to work well for me.

Supplements

IGNITE TRAIL PACKS
IGNITE TRAIL PACKS
MTN OPS
BCAA Trail Packs - 20 Packs-Strawberry Dragonfruit
BCAA Trail Packs - 20 Packs-Strawberry Dragonfruit
MTN OPS

Snacks/ Bars

CLIF BAR
CLIF BAR

Freese Dried Meals

Mountain House
Mountain House

Clothing

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Having good clothes is very important I think you get what you spend I use Badlands.

Baselayer Top

CALOR 1/4 ZIP
CALOR 1/4 ZIP
Badlands

Baselayer Bottom

RedHead Lightweight Base Layer Bottoms
RedHead Lightweight Base Layer Bottoms

Insulation/ Midlayer

Under Armour Hoodie
Under Armour Hoodie

Outerwear/ Jackets

Carhartt Jacket
Carhartt Jacket

Pants

CALOR PANTS
CALOR PANTS
Badlands

Rain Gear

First Lite Vapor Stormlight Ultralight Rain Jacket
First Lite Vapor Stormlight Ultralight Rain Jacket

Footwear

Yukon
Yukon
Hanwag

Accessories

Gloves down to your socks having good gear is important.

Gloves

FLEX GLOVE
FLEX GLOVE
Badlands

Socks

RedHead Ultimate Wool Midweight Socks for Men
RedHead Ultimate Wool Midweight Socks for Men

Hats

TRUCKER HAT
TRUCKER HAT
Badlands

Firearms

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Archery Equipment

Bow

Mathews Phase 4
Mathews Phase 4

Sight

Spot Hogg Sight
Spot Hogg Sight

Release

Scott Archery Sigma Release
Scott Archery Sigma Release

Broadheads

Slick Trick Broadheads
Slick Trick Broadheads

Archery Targets

Morrell Yellow Jacket Stinger Archery Bag
Morrell Yellow Jacket Stinger Archery Bag
Garett Nish
Garett Nish Guide • Aetna, Canada
*NOTE: The links to purchase certain products I recommend in this gear list may result in me being paid a small commission. I appreciate your support!