Is your buddy truly starting from scratch? If he’s not too good to utilize some pre-owned gear I’m sure the fine folks here at the fire can get him functionally equipped with some good stuff for a fraction of what it will set him back wandering into the local sporting goods store.
What size boots and clothes does he wear?
Are you talking Vermont deer hunting or somewhere that would require a little more reach?
Stand hunting? Tracking? Spot and stalk?
A few details could go a long way.
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