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Pro Tips for Deer Hunting
We can help you prepare for deer hunting season. Learn how to find and attract deer, and how to dress warmly for your deer hunting trip.
Read More August 17, 2023 | Blain's Farm & FleetPrepare for the 2020 Deer Hunt
We are over one week into the month of September, which means deer hunting season is quickly approaching. At Blain’s Farm & Fleet, we sell everything you need to have a successful hunt. Find hunting apparel, hunting accessories, bows, and even purchase your hunting license. Providing you with everything you need for the hunt is only part of our mission. We also want to inform you when you can get out into the woods and what supplies work best. Learn more about the Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, and Michigan hunting seasons and what hunting supplies will help you bag your trophy buck!
2020 Michigan Deer Hunting Seasons:
| Type of Hunt | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Early Archery Late Archery | Oct. 1 Dec. 1 | Nov. 14 Jan. 1 |
| Regular Firearm | Nov. 15 | Nov. 30 |
| Muzzleloader | Dec. 4 | Dec. 13 |
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2020 Wisconsin Deer Hunting Seasons
| Type of Hunt | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Archery | Sept. 12 | Jan. 3 |
| Regular Firearm | Nov. 21 | Nov. 29 |
| Muzzleloader | Nov. 30 | Dec. 9 |
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2020 Iowa Deer Hunting Seasons
| Type of Hunt | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Early Archery Late Archery | Oct. 1 Dec. 21 | Dec. 4 Jan. 10 |
| Regular Firearm 1 Regular Firearm 2 | Dec. 5 Dec. 12 | Dec. 9 Dec. 20 |
| Muzzleloader | Dec. 21 | Jan. 10 |
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2020 Illinois Deer Hunting Seasons
| Type of Hunt | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Archery | Oct. 1 | Jan. 17 |
| Regular Firearm 1 Regular Firearm 2 | Nov. 20 Dec. 3 | Nov. 22 Dec. 6 |
| Muzzleloader | Dec. 11 | Dec. 13 |
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Essential Hunting Supplies
Knowing when your hunting season begins is a big step towards preparing for the hunt, but it’s critical you have all the supplies that you need. At Blain’s Farm & Fleet, we have the hunting apparel, hunting accessories, and equipment that will help you succeed in the field this year. Make sure you have the following hunting items before your season begins:
Hunting Apparel/Clothing
- Camoflauge and Blaze Orange Jackets
- Bib Overalls
- Hunting Hats and Facemasks
- Hunting Gloves
- Wool Socks
- Rain Gear
- Field Dressing Gloves
- Hunting Boots
Hunting Supplies
- Trail camera
- Tree Stand
- Safety Harness
- Hunting Blind
- Hunting Backpack
- Binoculars
- Flashlight
- Hunting Knife
- Rangefinder
- Scent Killers
- Doe Bleat Call
- Grunt Call
- Hand and Foot Warmers
- Drag Rope
- Bow
- Arrows
- Bow Sling
- Bow Holders
- Broadheads
- Bow Release
- Quiver
- Bow Pull-Up Rope
- Ammunition
- Gun Sling
- Gun Case
- Shooting Target
Now that you know when each deer hunting season begins, and what supplies are needed, you are ready for the hunt. Keep in mind that hunting is an art that requires patience, scouting, time, and commitment. Learn more about various deer hunting tactics and skills in additional Blain’s hunting blog posts.
