Do I need a spotter

[ofl0926]

So I’m kinda in a bind. Kowa is have the sale on 773 spotter with wide angle eye piece. I’m thinking of picking it up.
Here is my issue. I live in south florida and travel to hunt. I went out west for the first time last year with a guide to hunt elk. Fell in love. Fast forward and with covid-19, me deploying at the end of the year, I’m not hunting this year. But when I get back, I plan I’m heading west again.
How do I know I need a spotter? I hunted in open country on my first hunt. I plan on mike deer hunting. My binos are swaro slc 10x42. I got a tripod and outdoorsman pan head.
All advice is welcome


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[wildwilderness]

To hunt open country trophy mule deer you should have a spotter. Only way to tell a 165" buck from a 170" buck at a mile. If you are not trophy hunting your binos on a tripod will work just fine.

That being said, You should wait til you are back to buy one. No point to have it sitting for a year. Deals will come and go, and if you sign up for Military discounts (many options) Then you will always have that deal available to you.

 

[Oregonboy]

I went out west for the first time last year with a guide to hunt elk. Fell in love.


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I'm very happy for you two....

Also, the spotter doesn't seem necessary, at least for now. I would wait until you're closer to your trip. Like WildWilderness mentioned, they'll be deals next year too.

 

[Wassid82]

So I’m kinda in a bind. Kowa is have the sale on 773 spotter with wide angle eye piece. I’m thinking of picking it up.
Here is my issue. I live in south florida and travel to hunt. I went out west for the first time last year with a guide to hunt elk. Fell in love. Fast forward and with covid-19, me deploying at the end of the year, I’m not hunting this year. But when I get back, I plan I’m heading west again.
How do I know I need a spotter? I hunted in open country on my first hunt. I plan on mike deer hunting. My binos are swaro slc 10x42. I got a tripod and outdoorsman pan head.
All advice is welcome


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If you hunt elk and want a higher percentage of success then you need a spotter. IF you hunt mule deer and want to judge size....you need a spotter....in short you need a spotter

 

[Chance]

I don’t have a spotter but a good pair of 15s was a game changer for me.

 

[ofl0926]

I appreciate the honesty. Looks like I will get a spotter but later down the road. No point in having it sit for a year


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[idahohikker]

Rent one this year. I agree don’t buy one.