Best Early Season Hunting Clothes and Gear: HuntWise Staff Picks
This pack includes great early-season hunting clothes and gear — and just in time for the opening day of whitetail season! From the rifle you’ll need to tag your first deer to the comfy socks you’ll wear while you wait for the perfect shot, this Pro Pack has everything you’ll need to scout, spot, climb, aim, shoot, and field dress in early fall.
Weapon & Accessories
Weapon
MathewsMathews Lift 33 (Early Season Staff Picks)The LIFT is lightweight and heavy-hitting. Weighing in at just over 4lbs, the most recent iteration of Mathews hunting bows features a super-quiet SwitchWeight-X Cam that boasts speeds up to 343fps. The LIFT features reengineered RPD™ limbs that redu...
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Bow Scope
UltraviewUltraview Slider BridgeLock Adjustable Bow Sight (Early Season Staff Picks)The Ultraview UV Slider Bridge-Lock Adjustable Bow Sight delivers next-level precision and accuracy. Featuring the popular UV3XLTM SE scope, this scope is easy to use and provides consistent pin brightness with a removable light cartridge. <br> <br>...
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Stabilizer
MathewsMathews Bridge Lock Stabilizer 10" (Early Season Staff Picks)The ultimate upgrade for the modern-day archer, the Mathews Bridge Lock Stabilizer comes with a patent-pending Interlink Weight Technology that will revolutionize the way you practice and compete. Connect directly into the riser and customize your ba...
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Arrow Rest
MathewsMathews Integrate MX2 Arrow Rest (Early Season Staff Picks)The compact, micro-adjust Integrate MX2 Arrow Rest features a silent capture bar and a durable machined launcher to withstand extreme conditions. The great advantage for serious archers is the unprecedented precision — its streamlined housing offers ...
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Quiver
MathewsMathews Lowpro Detachable Quiver (Early Season Staff Picks)The Mathews LowPro Detachable Quiver features an easily detachable design for minimal storage and effortless transport, making it ideal for on-the-go adventurers. The low-profile design enhances bow performance by providing a more comfortable shoulde...
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Broadhead
G5G5 MegaMeat Broadheads (Early Season Staff Picks)With three blades and a massive 2" cutting diameter, the G5® MegaMeat Mechanical Broadhead does a tremendous amount of damage, meaning short blood trails with happy endings for you! An easy-to-use snaplock collar keeps the blades secure during flight...
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Bow Release
UltraviewUltraview UV Button Release (Early Season Staff Picks)The Ultraview UV Button Release offers the ultimate in performance and comfort during your hunt or time at the range. With ULTRAGLIDE technology, you don't have to worry about metal-on-metal contact that can cause drag and friction, providing a low-m...
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Bow Hanger
HMEHME Folding Bow Hanger (Early Season Staff Picks)The HME Folding Bow Hanger has a strong screw for secure mounting. The hanger extends 20 inches and folds down 10 inches, so you can adjust it to your comfort. <br> <br> • Super-strong machine mounting screw<br> • Extends up to 20in.<br> • Folds down...
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Treestand & Accessories
Tree Stand
NovixNovix Echo Hang-On Treestand (Early Season Staff Picks)Built for a combination of comfort and mobility, the lightweight Echo was made for all-day sits. The all-cast aluminum platform makes it completely silent, even in fluctuating temperatures, and the solid aluminum construction helps the stand lock int...
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Saddle
TethrdTethrd Phantom Saddle Kit (Early Season Staff Picks)All-day, effortless comfort awaits. The Phantom Saddle Kit is the latest evolution in ultralight hunting. The 11mm lineman belt safely connects you to the tree while you climb, and the 11mm safety tether keeps you connected while you aim and shoot. ...
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Binoculars
SwarovskiSwarovski Optik EL 8.5x42 Binoculars (Early Season Staff Picks)With a large field of view and optics that provide edge-to-edge sharpness, the Optik EL 8.5x42 Binoculars deliver exceptional clarity and quality. The 4.9mm exit pupils produce bright, vivid images — even in poor light conditions. <br> <br> • Fluorid...
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Range Finder
Leupold Optics Leupold RX-FullDraw 5 Rangefinder (Early Season Staff Picks)The new RX-FullDraw® 5 is the most ballistically advanced archery rangefinder available. It uses your bow’s velocity, peep height, arrow weight, and shot angles to calculate super-accurate ranges based on your gear setup, with input velocities as low...
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Tool Belt
Sitka GearSitka Tool Belt (Early Season Staff Picks)The Sitka Tool Belt boasts low-profile efficiency for minimalist hunters in a hip pack with a removable Sitka Gear Jacket and bib shoulder harness system. <br> <br> • 600 cubic inches<br> • Hip pack: 34oz.<br> • Shoulder strap: 7.5oz.<br> • Pack & st...
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Bug Repellent
ThermacellThermacell MR300 Portable Mosquito Repeller (Early Season Staff Picks)In addition to being super easy to use, the MR300 Portable Mosquito Repeller from Thermacell delivers hours of odorless, mess-free mosquito protection from up to 15 feet away. No batteries or cords are needed. This repeller is perfect for hunters fro...
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Camera
GoProGoPro Hero12 Black Specialty Bundle (Early Season Staff Picks)Never miss a moment of your hunting highlight reel with the GoPro Hero12 Black Specialty Bundle. With a stunning 5.3K resolution, the Hero12 delivers best-in-class image quality and can also capture in 4K, 2.7K, and 1080p video resolutions. The Hero1...
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Water Bottle
YetiYeti Yonder 34oz Water Bottle (Early Season Staff Picks)The Yonder 1L / 34oz. Water Bottle was engineered to be both lightweight and shatter-resistant, so your water bottle can go anywhere you do. Made from safe, durable, BPA-free material. <br> <br> The 100% leakproof Yonder Cap is a two-part system tha...
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Flashlight
StreamlightStreamlight Micro Stream Pen Flashlight (Early Season Staff Picks)The small light that packs a punch — the Micro Stream Pen Flashlight fits in the palm of your hand without compromising on power. Clip it to your hat or stick it in your pocket and take it with you anywhere. <br> <br> • IPX4 water-resistant<br> • Pus...
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Baselayer Top
Sitka Gear Sitka Core Merino 120 LS Crew (Early Season Staff Picks)Early-season pursuits call for Sitka’s lightest Merino baselayer. This super-comfy crew features an ultra-light merino wool blend that regulates temperature to help you stay comfortable in any condition or activity level, plus it’s naturally odor-res...
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Outerwear
Sitka GearSitka Heavyweight Hoodie (Early Season Staff Picks)Wear it as a comfy mid-layer for cold weather or as an outer layer for active days in the mid-season — the Heavyweight Hoodie offers next-level versatility and comfort. The channeled comfort-stretch fleece insulation helps you retain warmth while all...
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Pants
Sitka GearSitka Intercept Pant (Early Season Staff Picks)The Intercept Pant is focused on keeping you unseen, unheard, and unscented — so you can get closer while maintaining stealth. Moisture is no match for the bonded merino wool-blend lining, and it helps you regulate your body temp for comfort through ...
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