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Recently, we were contact by a frequent visitor to this site informing us that they just went hunting for the first time. What an exciting time! It got us thinking about our first hunts and how it can save a ton of time having a checklist to make sure you have all the hunting gear that you need before you head out. It is never a fun experience driving for a few hours to the middle of a field, only to remember that you forgot your safety harness for the tree stand, or another crucial piece of equipment.
So, in remembrance of our first hunt, and for assisting those who are about to go on their first, we compiled this list of hunting gear...
Hunting Equipment Checklist
Identification and Documentation
Passport (if hunting in another country)
Drivers License
Firearms Declaration (if hunting in another country) or Gun License
Hunting Licenses and Animal Tags (if required in your area)
Navigation
Compass or GPS device
Reflective Thumb Tacks or Trail Ribbon
Topo / Aerial Map
Scents / Calls
Calls for whatever game / season you are hunting
Scent free clothing and hunting equipment spray
Bug Spray (unscented or dirt scent)
Scent wicks or spray scents / attractants
Clothing
Boots (depending on the terrain and weather you are hunting in, you may need rubber / winter/ or leather)
Warm socks (good to double up with thin socks to avoid blisters)
Gloves
- Pair of leather camp / work gloves
- at least 2 pair of hunting camo gloves (they can get wet and take a while to dry out)
- waterproof insulated gloves
Rain Gear
Camo Clothing (depending on your area, you may also need to wear blaze orange gear...check your local laws)
Day Pack or back pack
Hand and Toe warmers
Hunting Equipment
Gun / Bow
Ammo (It's kind of hard to hunt without it!)
Gun Sling, bi-pods or shooting sticks (for stability)
Gun Cleaning Kit
Trail Camera
Stand / Blind
Tree Stand or Ground Blind
Tree pegs (if your tree isn't already pegged)
Climbing sticks
Safety Straps and harness
Tow line (to get your equipment into the tree)
Harvesting
Skinning knife
Trail Mark Tape (in case you need to track your animal)
Drag strap / winch
String / Zip Tie to tag carcass
Cheese cloth bags
garbage bags
Utility Saw for Bone
Back Pack with a frame to carry out the meat
Safety
Matches
Heat / emergency blanket
Whistle
Sun Screen
High Energy Bars (great for protein and easy to carry around)
First Aid Kit
Now, this list is by no means exhaustive, but it will definitely give you a good handle on things to bring for your trip. If you have something that you would like to add to this list, feel free to contact us and we will add it to this page. It is a great idea to go with someone who has hunted previously as they will no doubt have insight to the area you are hunting, as well as the gear required for the region. Go out, enjoy your beautiful surroundings, and have fun!
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