So cal newbie

[Kado]

Hey everyone, I look forward to reading your stories, advice, and experiences with the intention of one day being able to contribute myself. I’m 30 years old and I will be getting my hunting lisence next month. I could not be more excited. I have a mountain of knowledge to climb in front of me and I haven’t even made it to the foothills. I want to be a true sportsman. I want to start a legacy I can pass on to my kids. I plan to lean on the folks here and many of my well experienced hunter friends and family to accomplish my
goals. Better late than never right? Thank you for your time.

-Steven K.

 

[J Batt]

Hey Steven. I am a SoCal newbie as well. Started hunting Deer locally 4 seasons ago.
Have you gone on any hunts yet?
My advice for deer around here is having a good field of view with a decent set of binoculars.
I tried to go "ultra light" on my first season with just my scope and rangefinder for magnification. Didn't work too great.

 

[Krim559]

Newbie from Central Cali! I'm just finishing up my rifle build and ha e been buying gear in pieces when I get the chance (Sitka)
Let me know what you guys take with you on a 3-day hunt if you can.

 

[J Batt]

Newbie from Central Cali! I'm just finishing up my rifle build and ha e been buying gear in pieces when I get the chance (Sitka)
Let me know what you guys take with you on a 3-day hunt if you can.

I mainly do solo backpack hunts at least 6 miles deep. So I'm trying to keep it light but I am finding that having some comfort is important to not leaving early.
Are you hunting out of a truck, camp or backpack?

 

[Arloboy7]

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[Catahoula]

Welcome.

 

[Krim559]

As of right now, I plan on hiking back to the truck. There maybe times where we might hike in over night

 

[J Batt]

I would bring whatever will keep you comfortable all day without needing to go back to the truck until night. Everyone seems to take naps and go back to camp for lunch time, but I found two bucks and a doe this weekend at 1:00 in the afternoon and it was about 2 degrees hotter than hell. They were hanging out in a shady canyon near water.
Everyone's gear list is different and mine changes after every trip. Bring a little more than you think you will need, and when the hunt is over, figure out what you didn't need and what you wish you had brought.
I would also say, if you don't have Binoculars with a tripod you are at a major disadvantage. Almost every deer I find in the mountains around here is impossible to find with the naked eye or freehand glance with some Bino's.

 

[Krim559]

I would bring whatever will keep you comfortable all day without needing to go back to the truck until night. Everyone seems to take naps and go back to camp for lunch time, but I found two bucks and a doe this weekend at 1:00 in the afternoon and it was about 2 degrees hotter than hell. They were hanging out in a shady canyon near water.
Everyone's gear list is different and mine changes after every trip. Bring a little more than you think you will need, and when the hunt is over, figure out what you didn't need and what you wish you had brought.
I would also say, if you don't have Binoculars with a tripod you are at a major disadvantage. Almost every deer I find in the mountains around here is impossible to find with the naked eye or freehand glance with some Bino's.

Right on! Those are some good points. I'll for sure be getting me a tripod setup. Thank you for the advice.