1. License and tags.
2. Weapons and "ammo". (Yes, I hunt with multiple weapons.) Game bags, coolers, plenty of ice blocks.
3. Season/weather appropriate clothing.
4. Backpack, knives, rope, fire, first aid, light with extra batteries, water bladder, two-way radios, etc.
5. Boots and shoes for any and all expectd terrains and conditions, including lazing about camp.
6. Shelter. (Trailer, tent tarp ... depending on where I'm going and how I'm getting there.)
7. Extra gas cans with gas, water cans with water, generator (if appropriate), chainsaw, tool kit for truck and trailer, extra spare tires (where I go there are no places to fix flats), plenty of bottled propane, etc.
8. Food, both for in camp and while on the trail or a night or two of bivy.
9. Whatever cast iron skillets and Dutch ovens I can squeeze in.
10. The sure knowledge that, in spite of all my planning, there will be something I missed. Along with that, the conviction that I can get by just fine.
Good luck.
Good Luck!
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* Hunting License
* Florescent orange where required
* Archery stamp if required or bow license from their home state or their card verifying completion of the National Bowhunter Education Foundation course to buy one OTC.
* Proper tools for field dressing, quartering, and hanging of game.
Gun or bow and accessories
Light wool or lightweight breathable jacket & pants
Cold weather coat - wool, fleece or other quiet material Ammunition/Arrows
Cold weather pants-wool, fleece etc. (quiet material)
Waterproof lightweight boots
Duofold or Thermax type underwear
Waterproof cold weather boots (not too bulky)
Wool socks
Good sleeping bag, approx.10F or less
Lightweight gloves (wool preferred)
Toiletries, towel and washcloth
Cold weather gloves
Aspirin, chapstick, moleskin, etc.
Warm weather cap with brim (ball cap)
Cold weather hat with earflaps
Rangefinder
Neck gaiter or scarf
Camera
Rain gear
Bow sling
Leg gaiters
Waterproof binoculars
Other misc. pants, shirts, and underclothes
Knife
Pillow case or pillow (optional)
Lightweight headlamp with extra batteries
Watch
Lighter
GPS & Compass
Hydration Pac or Canteen (2 liters min.)
Frameless or internal frame daypac (backpack)
You will sweat when hunting elk so remember to dress in layers.
