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As 3D season winds down, I decided to start getting ready for spots.

Equipment:
Athens Ascent 50#/28.5"
Hamskea Target Pro Micro
Black Eagle PS27
Conquest Smacdown .625
Surlock 9" Target sight
Xtreme Archery scope w/ 4X lens and orange dot

The bow when it was configured for 3D.

A little Vegas 450 practice Wednesday night. I still need to make some work… my dot would sit rock solid around the 1 O’clock in the 10 ring. I struggled to get it to settle anywhere else. Still, a personal best 448/29x

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Got a little extra cash for some new gear. For late treestand hunting, and I carry all my outer clothes in and get dressed in my stand, which do you think?? Kuiu Axis Hybrid or the Sitka Fanatic??

Assuming the same core layers. And I don’t hunt in the rain.

I found a few other threads on this but they are older. I’m feeling kind of lucky, it was my first time applying in New Mexico and was able to draw the tag. Once in a lifetime for me. I really am having a hard time deciding if I want to hire a guide …..as I have never done this and always DIY my own hunts. With that said never setting foot in this area has me wondering if it worth the money or not?

If you have any advice I would appreciate it, If you send me a PM to keep your info off the thread I would respect that 100%.

Im set up with a camper if needed, I have a Wall Tent, Atv, Spike Camp. My Elk calling is average if not a bit above. I have my little brother who is also going to help with calling on this hunt.

Thanks in Advance!

I made contact with the first deer of the 2020 season. Got a good solid broadside hit on a doe this morning. I was disappointed in the Buick’s performance. I got zero penetration and no blood trail. I am thinking I need to increase my feet per second to get better results. 58.6 feet per second/40 mph wasn’t enough. I could also put more weight up front to increase the FOC.
(I had dodged this same deer 4 times in the same spot this winter. Today her and I finally made contact. After the impact the deer was nowhere to be found).

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I’m interested in buying some more ASAT for next season but was wondering what/if there’s any options for late season? I’m talking Illinois in late December early January cold. Is the only option to hopefully find some used first lite for sale?

there is a bill in MI to change the firearm season in MI from the traditional Nov 15th to Nov 5th. Insane! What is the earliest firearm opener in other states around MI?

I want to wish everyone a safe and happy hunting season.
Fellowship and the great outdoors……simply AWESOME!!

I’m new to Sitka gear. Looking to upgrade my whitetail archery clothing. My question is for cold weather November archery hunts. I currently have the lightweight merino and heavyweight core for my base layers. Next I plan on purchasing the fanatic hoodie for my mid layer on cold days with the fanatic bibs for my outer shell. Here’s were I’m a little undecided. I know I’ll be fine with the fanatic jacket as an outer shell but I just feel it’s too bulky. What other option could possibly cut down on the bulkiness but would be equal in warm and wind protection? Stratus jacket/vest maybe? Fanatic vest/combo? Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!