Good advice above - as for optics on your budget, I’d consider the Vortex Viper HD line for both binos and spotter, or Stiener HX for binos. If I had it to do again, I’d put more money into binos right away - 10x42s and get a tripod adapter for them. It’s amazing how much of a difference the tripod and quality binos can make. I tend to use my spotter less - more for judging or picking apart things that I can’t quite make out. Don’t get me wrong - all glass is super important, but if my budget was tight I’d put the first money into the binos and try to catch up with the spotter later.
Get some time living out of your pack behind you before the season starts - get comfortable out there if you’re not already.
And lastly - pick an area and get to know it. I “wasted” a bunch of seasons chasing the special spot instead of really figuring one out.
Good luck!
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