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10 categories and 60 models side by side, from budget to high end.
Photo: Maslowski, Steve, USFWS (Public domain)
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CompareTrail Cameras6 models, $90 to $110 and upCompareClimbing Tree Stands6 models, $200 to $250 and upCompareLadder Stands6 models, $130 to $150 and upCompareHunting Ground Blinds6 models, $140 to $160 and upCompareCrossbows6 models, $300 to $350 and upCompareCompound Bows6 models, $370 to $460 and upCompareHunting Rangefinders6 models, $180 to $200 and upCompareHunting Binoculars6 models, $170 to $200 and upCompareDeer Feeders6 models, $140 to $160 and upCompareRubber and Insulated Hunting Boots6 models, $150 to $185 and up
Gear checklists by hunt
ChecklistDeer Bowhunting14 itemsChecklistDeer Rifle Hunting14 itemsChecklistTurkey Hunting13 itemsChecklistDuck Hunting12 itemsChecklistDove Hunting11 itemsChecklistSquirrel and Small Game12 itemsChecklistBlack Bear Hunting14 itemsChecklistWild Hog Hunting13 itemsChecklistCoyote and Predator Hunting12 items
Gear comparison questions
How were these models chosen?
Current models from major brands, spread from budget to high end.
Are prices current?
Typical street prices from October 2026; the Amazon button shows the current price.
Do you test gear?
No. Specs come from makers and retailer listings.
Are these affiliate links?
Yes. They do not change the price.
Are deer feeders legal in Tennessee?
Not in CWD counties or on WMAs, and only under the Deer Bait Privilege License on other private land.
Are crossbows legal?
Yes, in every deer, bear, elk and turkey season.
Do I need a safety harness?
Not by law, but use one in any elevated stand.
Where can I buy locally?
See the archery and sporting goods directory.