subject: Essential Bowhunting Equipment For Any Trip [print this page] Before you go out in the wilderness it is important to have the right bowhunting equipment that is likely to make your trip more successful and rewarding.
It is essential to know all about the following items -
1. Bow: It may seem obvious but choosing the right bow for your trip is essential. There are compounds bows as well as crossbows. Each has its merits. The compound bow is based on a design that has been hunted with for literally thousands of years. The main difference is that there is now a pulley system incorporated in to the design that allows the string to be pulled back tighter. A crossbow can be used by people of all heights and ages, strength of the user is not so important, plus a crossbow can be fixed to a rest for better accuracy.
2. Arrows/Bolts: Choosing the right arrows and bolts can make a big difference to your hunting expedition. If you have searched online you may have realised that there are many different types of arrows available. They can be made from plastic, wood, metal, fibreglass and other compounds. Each substance has its own characteristics. A wooden arrow is traditional but may warp over time. Fibreglass arrows are very quick but will not hit the target with as much force. Even the arrowheads can vary, it is best to choose the right kind for the type of game you are hunting. If you take a crossbow then you are going to require a selection of bolts.
3. Camouflage: To be a successful hunter you will need to not be seen by your prey. Remember that most animals will have acute eyesight that is better than yours. Also they are likely to hear you before you can even see them. To help you in this matter it is important to have a camouflage jacket and pants. These will also keep you warm and dry in most conditions.
4. Scent Killer: This is the one piece of equipment that every professional hunter will carry. You need to be aware that many animals will smell you from more than a kilometre away. You can get hold of a canister of scent killer for less than five dollars. It will make a big difference to your chances of bagging big game.
There is always going to be other equipment than will improve your success rate. The actual items will depend upon the terrain and the type of animals that you are after.
