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This gear list is more geared towards truck/tent camping with a base camp. Backpacking in is a whole different consideration. This is a list of “possible equipment” for your elk hunt. What we consider as “Mandatory” equipment is in BOLD italics.
Also, understand that this list is a guide of possible gear and equipment. You DO NOT need everything on this list to hunt elk. Sure, it helps to make things easier and somewhat more comfortable, but you can hunt elk in running shoes, your college backpack, jeans and a T-shirt, sleeping in your vehicle and eating bologna sandwiches. DO NOT let the lack of gear keep you from hunting elk. As long as you have a solid weapon, your calls, a pack for your water, food, knives, flashlight, rain poncho and you are legally licensed….you CAN elk hunt!
**NOTE – We don’t talk about food as that comes down to personal choice and something no one forgets.
CAMPING GEAR
If using a tent:
- Tent plus 2 tarps / xtra tent poles for tarp (one for ground cover & one for over shelter)
- shovel / hammer / Folding Saw
- Bungees / 100’ non-stretch rope / Rachet tie-downs / extra tent stakes. (Note: bungees are better to use when securing a tarp to stakes. More forgiving in wind.)
With truck camper situation:
- Toilet paper
- Cooler(s)
- Water Containers (5 Gal)
- Parachute cord
- First Aid Kit
- Propane stove
- Paper plates and bowls
- Paper towels
- Propane
- Propane lantern in case and extra mantels
- Propane Shower & Shower tent
- Disposable camp lighters
- Camp chair
- Can opener
- Coffee & Drinking cup
- Dish soap
- Cookware
- Spices & Cooking oil
- Utensils
- Small wash tub, pot scrubber & Dish Towel
- Small white cutting board and camp knife
- Gallon & Quart Ziplocs
- Heavy Duty Garbage bags
- Power converter & rechargeable power bank
- EZ-up shelter
Personal Sleep System
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad
- Pillow
- Sleeping cot
- Earplugs
Personal HUNT System
- Tag, License, ID
- Daypack, FannyPack or BackPack
- Bugle Tube
- Calls
- Communications
- Hydration System
- Person & Gear weather protection
- Kill Kit
- First Aid Kit
- Headlamp
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Personal Care Items
- Towel and washcloth
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- No-Scent soap
- No-Scent spray
- No-Scent deodorant
- Wet Wipes- scent free
- Scent killing towelettes
- Glasses & other aides
- Ibuprofen, Tylenol, Aspirin, Eye drops, Antacid, Allergy meds, Prescriptions
- Charger cables for electronic devices (Smart watch, phone, Zoleo, Walkie-Talkies)
- Rechargeable Power Banks
CLOTHING (May have to adapt for cold weather/snow)
- Underwear for each day (You can get by with Merino wool for 2- 3 days rinse and wear)
- Hiking socks (3 pairs for every 2 days)
- Hunting pants
- Hunting shirts long sleeve
- Hunting jacket (lightweight & quiet)
- Hunting Puffy
- Belt x 2
- Footwear (Joe uses old running shoes and waterproof biking socks most of the time and boots in bad conditions, but he’s a freak)
- Camo Hat x 2
- Stocking Cap (in pack)
- Rain Poncho (in pack)
- Hunting Vest (mandatory to us for layering and freedom of movement)
- Gaiters
- Lightweight Merino wool long sleeve top x 2
- Lightweight Merino wool long underwear x 2
- Neck gaiter to help cover the face or Spandoflage head net (my preference over face paint)
- Hunting shirts short sleeve
- Biking waterproof socks x 3 pair
- Camp clothes – shorts, t-shirts, camp pants
- Camp shoes / flops
- Dirty clothes sack
- Thin Camo Gloves
- Thick gloves for traveling/ATV/UTV
- Safety Glasses for traveling/ATV/UTV
WEAPON
Archery:
- Bow
- Arrows
- Broadheads
- Release or Glove (and an extra for backup)
- Hard Bow case for traveling with ATV/UTV
- Repair parts for rest/peep/D-loop/String wax/Broadhead & Allen wrenches…
Rifle:
- Rifle or Muzzle Loader (with sling)
- Shells
- Scope cover
- Case
- Repair/Maintenance items
- Shooting sticks
- Thin balloons for covering rifle muzzle to keep out mud & debris
game processing
- Freighter frame pack or spike camp pack with meat hauling ability.
- Clean Game Bags if you plan on hanging
- Knives & sharpener
- 2 x 120-160 quart coolers filled with ice. The ice can be used with food coolers. An entire small elk, boned out may fit in one large cooler. If not boned out or a large animal, 2 coolers are most likely needed.
- Small tarp or plastic table
- Bone saw
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