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Early season hunting can be painful! Hot, dusty, no water, and maybe a heartbreaking close call or two. After a few weeks of getting your butt kicked in the early season, it is just about time to transition to cooler temperatures and possible snow conditions. Many of us are in the process of swapping out some of our early-season gear and adding in our mid-season kit. Which for most of us means your garage or gear room probably looks like a bomb went off. Along with heavier base layers and more insulation pieces you may want to think about switching boots. It's about time to clean up and condition those lightweight, early-season boots and break out something a bit heavier duty and warm.

A DETAILED LOOKED AT THE BEST SCOPE OPTIONS FOR WESTERN HUNTERS

When looking at optics it can become overwhelming with all the options that companies offer in their line ups. Some of those options you will never use, nor will you need for majority of your hunting or shooting needs. Every year companies come out with the next great thing. But is it?

EARLY SEASON AUGUST TO SEPTEMBER

This time of year can vary from hot 30 degree C in the afternoon to minus 10 degree C overnight. Being prepared for any weather condition can greatly increase your time in the field. Here is our recommended list of items with the back country hunter in mind. Weight, packability and comfort are key things when narrowing down what to bring.

PICKING THE RIGHT HUNTING PACK

I started getting out in the hills at the age of 9 with both of my parents here in British Columbia. I can distinctly remember the first hunt I ever went on. It was a September archery mule deer and whitetail hunt, and I had no idea what to expect. Everything was new to me. The sights, smells, and sounds of all the animals moving about in the distance. I had experienced wildlife encounters before but not like this, once we started seeing deer moving down the trail towards us from there feeding areas and going to their beds we were in the perfect spot for an opportunity. At this point I knew deer hunting every year with my parents was something I would look forward to.