A man with a buck and hunting gear.
A man with a buck and hunting gear.

Best Gear for Your Velvet Buck Hunt

One of the most exciting ways to kick off bow season each year is the pursuit of a velvet buck in one of the handful of states that make it possible. Velvet buck hunting opportunities are growing each year as more and more states add a specific weekend to the calendar allowing hunters to capitalize on the chance at a velvet buck.

But despite what you may have heard, the opportunity at a velvet buck won’t come easy. Whether you’re glassing bachelor groups in open country, slipping through timber, or saddled to a tree, preparation is key. You need the right tools for success to make it happen.

Continue reading to learn more about the best gear for your hunt, written by Brodie Swisher.

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Cnoc’s ThruBottle also features a 28mm thread, allowing you to use it with filters such as the Sawyer Squeeze.

Mac
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Sawyer Squeeze + Cnoc VectoX 2L 28mm is widely considered to be the most reliable filter-bladder combo in existence, and we agree 100% with that sentiment.

杰格-肖
Owner & Managing Editor

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I carry the Sawyer Squeeze in my day pack in case of emergencies and as a backup to my larger water filter on backpacking trips where I know I’ll be relying on streams.

Mikaela Ruland
Editor in Chief