Hunting is challenging, but good gear can be a difference maker. The right equipment can create fantastic food plots, proper clothing can keep bugs off and warmth in, and a good scent can draw in deer for a shot. There are so many products to choose from as a deer hunter it can be overwhelming to find which gear is right for you. The D+DH team has rounded up the top 50 deer hunting products of 2021. Here are the first 10 on our list. Stay tuned for Part 2 on June 11, Part 3 on June 18, Part 4 on June 25 and Part 5 on July 2.
50. Bohning Pocket Quiver
You’ve got this in your pocket! The new Bohning Pocket Quiver provides a safe, convenient and secure way to carry field-tipped arrows. The versatile Pocket Quiver holds six arrows of any diameter and can be slipped into a back pocket or hip pocket, or attached to a belt or pack strap. With the integrated anchoring clip, it stays securely attached and gives you quick and easy access to your arrows.
MSRP: $24.98 Info: bohning.com
49. Wildlife Research Center Pro-Drag
The Pro-Drag® is made with a special synthetic felt for maximum scent absorption and dispersal. It will not react with and change the scent. Designed with tails that easily dip into your scent bottle without making a mess. Super Charged® Trails End® #307® with Scent Reflex® Technology is an improved version of the company’s very first product and is one of the hottest pre-rut and rut buck lures available. This complex lure contains doe urine with estrus secretions and incorporates additional strong attraction qualities to pique many of a buck’s interests all at once. Then lure him all of the way to the end of your scent trail for that perfect shot! Package includes 1 fl. oz. bottle of Trails End® #307® and two Pro-Drag® scent dispensers, and one drag rope. 100% money-back guarantee.
MSRP: $12.99 Info: wildlife.com
48. Swhacker Levi Morgan #263
The Levi Morgan #263 by Swhacker is a great option for spot-and-stalk hunts, as well as long-distance shooting. The strength and rigidity of the solid, one-piece ferrule, and the cut-on-contact chisel tip, pair together to deliver bone-crushing kinetic energy and increased penetration. The surgically-sharp steel blades make short work of vitals, while delivering larger exit wounds and unmatched blood trails. The 125-grain model features an ultra-compact, closed-blade position for field point accuracy, yet delivers a devastating 1.75-inch cutting diameter upon entry. With 420 stainless steel, a .031-inch blade thickness, and a .325-inch ferrule diameter at the insert, this thing is built tough and ready for the field.
MSRP: $49.95 Info: swhacker.com
47. Huskemaw Optics 10×42 HD Binoculars
Huskemaw Optics recently added Huskemaw 10×42 HD binoculars to its lineup. The new binoculars were born from three years of rigorous field testing from sea level to 12,000 feet in elevation. The result is a compact and lightweight package that’s big on performance. The new 10×42 HD Binoculars leverage the same high-density Blue Diamond lens coatings found on Huskemaw’s Blue Diamond Series long-range riflescopes. The multi-coated lenses are made from the highest quality German glass and deliver extreme clarity and light transmission. These binoculars deliver premium performance with stunning resolution, color fidelity and edge-to-edge clarity. Construction is from aluminum with stainless steel ocular pieces. The binos are waterproof, fog-proof and shock-proof. The optics also feature fully adjustable eyepieces. Weight: 24.6 ounces.
MSRP: $1,250 Info: huskemawoptics.com
46. Prime Nexus 2
The Nexus 2 from Prime offers 50% less vibration, and it’s faster and smoother than its predecessors. This bow is 32 inches axle to axle, weighs 4.25 pounds, and clocks in at 341 fps. It offers a 6-inch brace height, 23–30-inch draw length range, and 40–80-pound draw weight ranges (in 10-pound increments). It features the all-new NanoGrip, which is designed from a NASA-developed aerospace technology called AeroGel. It creates an insulated barrier between the aluminum riser and the composite grip, effectively combatting the undesirable feeling of holding a bow in colder weather. All things considered, this is a phenomenal piece of equipment, and it definitely gets high marks.
MSRP: $999 Info: g5prime.com/
45. GameHide ElimiTick Women’s Clothing
Gamehide now offers ElimiTick garments, designed and cut specifically for women, that protect from harmful ticks that can cause Lyme and other diseases. Plus, the technology protects from chiggers, mosquitoes and other biting insects. It’s odorless and lasts the life of the garment. The Women’s Lightweight Full Zip Hoodie features light, breathable and soft Birdseye mesh fabric, a dual-layer hood for added comfort and protection, full front zipper with chin guard, two side zip pockets and a small wrist pocket to secure personal items.
The Women’s 5-Pocket Pant is light and durable, made of CleverCloth fabric, with elastic in the rear waist for enhanced comfort. It also features two side slash pockets, two cargo pockets and a bonus leg pocket for phones or other small items.
MSRP: Hoodie or Pant $69.99–$79.99 Info: gamehide.com
44. Summit Dual Axis Hang-On Treestand
Adding to a long line of legacy, Summit introduces the Dual Axis Hang-On treestand for hunters. This lightweight, aluminum stand features technologies to keep you comfortable. Its patented seat silently locks into two positions, sports textilene mesh, giving you comfort and security. The unique seat design even folds up to offer the standing hunter a comfortable pommel seat while waiting to take the shot. Regarding the platform, this stand incorporates a dual-post design that spreads the cables out farther, affording the hunter plenty of room on the large 34- by 24-inch platform. It also features DeadMetal Sound Dampening Technology. And hunters will also appreciate the quick-attach straps for fast, easy installation in the tree. Finally, the Dual Axis is 16 pounds, holds up to 300 pounds, and will fit on trees from 8 to 20 inches in diameter.
MSRP: $249.99 Info: summitstands.com
43. HuntStand App
HuntStand hunting and land management mobile device app combines advanced mapping tools with powerful map layers to allow users to create and share the best hunting maps possible. View your hunt areas in its revolutionary real 3D mode. All of your markers, lines and shapes will conform perfectly to the 3D base map, allowing you to understand the topography of your hunt area like never before. The app also provides unlimited nationwide property info including boundaries, owner names, property size and property perimeter. Best of all, you can add these boundaries to your custom maps with the touch of a button. Ditch the GPS with HuntStand’s full offline mapping. With the tap of a button save your hunt area to your phone for uninterrupted use, even without cell phone coverage. Next, expand your awareness of huntable land everywhere with the nationwide database of publicly accessible hunting land of all kinds. HuntStand offers other features such as waypoints, weather, solunar information, community sharing and much more.
MSRP: HuntStand Pro $24.99/year. Info: huntstand.com
42. Barnett Hypertac 420
The HyperTac 420 by Barnett offers a newly-designed and ultra-compact riser assembly that’s paired with a tactical-style adjustable butt stock, which makes it very maneuverable in tight places. It’s only 9.1875 inches. Once launched, arrows soar at up to 420 fps (with a 380-grain bolt). The bow also shoots the small-diameter, deep-penetrating HyperFlite .204 diameter projectiles. The TriggerTech trigger increases accuracy and precision with a 3-pound, zero-creep trigger. The draw weight for this bow is 215 pounds, power stroke is 15.5 inches, and kinetic energy is 149 ft. pounds. The bow weighs 7.9 pounds, and the package comes complete with a rope cocking device, lightweight side-mounted quiver, and HyperFlite bolts. It only needs a single bolt to assemble.
MSRP: $799.99 Info: barnettcrossbows.com
41. Thermacell E55 Rechargeable Mosquito Repeller
Bug season is here, and with more people recreating outside this year than ever before, the brand new E55 Rechargeable Mosquito Repeller from Thermacell provides 80% more mosquito protection area than any other repeller on the market. It’s perfect to keep mosquitoes away from your hunting or fishing spot, campsite, patio or backyard. The repeller creates a 20-foot zone of mosquito protection, ensuring that your entire area is bug-free. With a size that’s smaller than a softball, it offers more than 5.5 hours of runtime per charge and is easy to use with a simple one-button interface. EPA-approved repellent technology.
MSRP: $39.99 Info: thermacell.com
