Identification & License
- Government Issued I.D.
- Hunting License
- Gun Permit if required at location
Guns & Ammo
- Shotgun or Rifle
- Ammo
- Scope
- Gun Case recommended in camouflage
- Gun Hanger or Rest
- Gun Hoist
- Bipod to help stabilize gun
- Field Bag or Back Pack
- Gun Tools
Muzzleloader Equipment
- Breech Plug Grease
- Breach Plugs
- Bullets
- Bullet Starter
- Cleaning Jags
- Cleaning Solvents
- Patches
- Powder/Pellets
- Primers 209/#11/Flints
- Quick Loads
- Range Rod
- Rust Preventative
What to Wear
- Hunting Shirt in camouflage
- Safety Vest with blaze orange *
- Windproof Jacket in camouflage
- Hat, Cap or Stocking Hat with blaze orange *
- Face Paint or Mask
- Gloves with insulation or without it, depending on weather
- Hand Muff
- Long Underwear or Layers with moisture wicking and insulation, depending on weather
- Pants or Overalls in camouflage
- Socks made of alpaca or wool— thickness of socks depends on weather
- Long Boots with Scent Blocking, and with insulation if weather calls for it
- Gaiters
- Protective Eyewear
- Protective Earmuffs or Earplugs
- Scent Eliminator Spray
Tools to Track Game
- Scent Attractant
- Deer Calls (e.g. Grunt call, rattle bag, fawn bleat can, estrus bleat can)
- Seat
- Harness which is very important
- Binoculars
- Game Cameras
- Rangefinder
- Game Ear to amplify sounds
Clean & Carry Game
- Pocket Knife
- Knife Sharpener
- Processing Kit with knives and folding saw
- Cut-proof Gloves that are wrist or shoulder length
- Deer Drag
- Gambrel
- Cooler
What else to bring - Better be safe than sorry!
- Rain Gear
- Sunscreen
- Flashlight and/or Headlamp
- Map, Compass and GPS
- Glass or Lens Cleaner
- Hand Warmers
- Foot Warmers
- ThermaCell Insect Repellent
- First-Aid Kit
- Snacks
- Water
- Scent Reduction Detergent to clean clothing, especially before going hunting