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<blockquote data-quote="DMD" data-source="post: 5538244" data-attributes="member: 2937"><p>I've chimed in on this a few times, I'm going to summarize an answer to your original question. If I was just starting out and I had no hunting equipment and little knowledge about deer hunting and I was hunting the east side of the state, as you are - here's what I would get:</p><p></p><p>Muzzleloader - CVA Optima - you can pick up a good used one with a scope for $200-250</p><p>Firing caps, Powder pellets and bullets for Muzzleloader - $40-60</p><p>Wicking base layer of clothes - $15-20 or less at somewhere like Hammer's or other discount stores</p><p>Any kind of second layer - jeans and t-shirt works fine</p><p>Outer layer(s) - decent vest, nothing fancy. Warm, water resistant, wind resistant coat and insulated pants with zipper legs - probably find used for $50-150. I can put you on really good hunting coats on ebay for $25-45. Also face mask, warm hat, and orange vest & hat.</p><p>Pocket knife - you can find one that will meet the need for $5 at Walmart</p><p>Treestand - I know what some have said, but I'm telling you - you will never regret getting a treestand and your odds of success increase astronomically in the area you are hunting. You can find a used Summit for $150-250. But, there are other cheaper ones that will work as well. Check Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist. Also, put a post here on TNdeer. And get a safety harness too. There are a number of people on TNdeer, myself included, that would gladly donate one to you, as most every new treestand comes with a free one.</p><p>Some other things that would be good to have - pull up rope to pull equipment up to your treestand, backpack - you can find one that will suffice at Walmart. </p><p></p><p>When I started hunting way back in the 80's - I was never around hunting, never hunted, didn't know anyone who hunted. So, I had to learn the hard way. I started out with a single shot shotgun, suede shoes with bread bags on my feet, and a lime green sleeping bag to keep warm, and lock blade Buck knife. It was the bare minimum. And I actually killed a deer, believe it or not...when there weren't many around to kill. But, things weren't available like they are then - including the ability to tap into knowledge like there is now or the internet to shop either. The list above is what I would want to start out with now. I'd also get some TOPO maps of the area I was hunting or a subscription to Onx. Now, you can hunt without the things on the list, many people do - but, there are the things you will need to be consistently successful. I don't spend a lot of money on deer hunting really - not compared to most (with the exception of my Trail Camera fascination), but there are just a few pieces of equipment that are a must to be CONSISTENTLY successful. IMO of course.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DMD, post: 5538244, member: 2937"] I've chimed in on this a few times, I'm going to summarize an answer to your original question. If I was just starting out and I had no hunting equipment and little knowledge about deer hunting and I was hunting the east side of the state, as you are - here's what I would get: Muzzleloader - CVA Optima - you can pick up a good used one with a scope for $200-250 Firing caps, Powder pellets and bullets for Muzzleloader - $40-60 Wicking base layer of clothes - $15-20 or less at somewhere like Hammer's or other discount stores Any kind of second layer - jeans and t-shirt works fine Outer layer(s) - decent vest, nothing fancy. Warm, water resistant, wind resistant coat and insulated pants with zipper legs - probably find used for $50-150. I can put you on really good hunting coats on ebay for $25-45. Also face mask, warm hat, and orange vest & hat. Pocket knife - you can find one that will meet the need for $5 at Walmart Treestand - I know what some have said, but I'm telling you - you will never regret getting a treestand and your odds of success increase astronomically in the area you are hunting. You can find a used Summit for $150-250. But, there are other cheaper ones that will work as well. Check Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist. Also, put a post here on TNdeer. And get a safety harness too. There are a number of people on TNdeer, myself included, that would gladly donate one to you, as most every new treestand comes with a free one. Some other things that would be good to have - pull up rope to pull equipment up to your treestand, backpack - you can find one that will suffice at Walmart. When I started hunting way back in the 80's - I was never around hunting, never hunted, didn't know anyone who hunted. So, I had to learn the hard way. I started out with a single shot shotgun, suede shoes with bread bags on my feet, and a lime green sleeping bag to keep warm, and lock blade Buck knife. It was the bare minimum. And I actually killed a deer, believe it or not...when there weren't many around to kill. But, things weren't available like they are then - including the ability to tap into knowledge like there is now or the internet to shop either. The list above is what I would want to start out with now. I'd also get some TOPO maps of the area I was hunting or a subscription to Onx. Now, you can hunt without the things on the list, many people do - but, there are the things you will need to be consistently successful. I don't spend a lot of money on deer hunting really - not compared to most (with the exception of my Trail Camera fascination), but there are just a few pieces of equipment that are a must to be CONSISTENTLY successful. IMO of course. [/QUOTE]
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