Equipment List of What to Bring Hunting:

Please limit equipment to two large (18″x36″) duffel bags: Excluding rifle, ammo, day pack, and sleeping bag. No extra large duffel bags. Two bags not to exceed 60 pounds total.

Required: Optional:
  • Rifle with sling
  • 2 boxes of ammunition
  • Shell Holder (bullet band)
  • 2 Knives
  • Binoculars
  • GPS-(Bushnell Backtracker, $59.99 or better) know how to use it
  • 2 Water containers  (plastic water bottles from a convenience store work good)
  • Rain suit (good quality)
  • 2 pair of waterproof boots & gloves
  • 2 Lighters, candles or waterproof containers of matches
  • Orange vest or cap (cap recommended)
  • Toilet Paper in Zip-Lock bag
  • 1/2 roll toilet paper in waterproof container for day pack (backpack)
  • SMALL day pack (backpack) preferably with hydration system.
    www.rockymountainpacks.com
  • GOOD Sleeping Bag – Rated to 0 degrees or below
  • Fleece liner for sleeping bag
  • Personals
  • 2 head lamps
  • Watch/Alarm
  • Batteries (try to use same size for everything)
  • Tags, license and stamps
  • Proof of Hunters Safety course
  • 1/4 inch rope or parachute cord, 50 feet long
  • Small amount of duct tape
  • Flagging tape
  • Pain killer/medicine
  • Survival Kit / Emergency blanket
  • Small First Aid kit
  • Water purification tablets or filter system
  • Small battery alarm clock
  • GPS and/or Motorola hand held radio
  • Hand and foot warmers
  • Leatherman
  • Camera/or video
  • Small bone saw
  • Range finder
  • Gun cleaning cloth
  • Lip balm
  • Six Zip-Lock bags
  • Hand lotion
  • Shooting sticks
  • Energy bars
  • Some large, strong, plastic garbage bags
  • Good, strong, game bags (cloth or canvas) www.elknut.com – 4 game bags, $13.95

 

Helpful Hints:

  • Dress in layers
  • Wool and Polartec are best
  • Glove & sock liners are a plus
  • Use the same size battery for everything, if possible
  • Full face mask and/or ear muffs are nice when it’s cold & windy
  • Neck strap works better for binoculars than harness system
  • Pack clothes/equipment in medium to large Duffle Bags, (preferably weather resistant)
  • Small, cheap tarp, 8’x10′ or similar can be handy
  • Vitamins, Emergen-C, flavored powder for water works well