Your hunting trip does not begin when you lift up your rifle to take a shot. No, it starts long before that with proper planning.
So then, if you are planning a hunting trip and you have that uneasy feeling that you might forget something, don’t stress, we have you covered. Therefore, we have compiled the ultimate hunting checklist, whether you are going for a one-day hunting expedition or planning a multiple-day hunt.
Although it is true that you might not need, or want, every single item on this hunting checklist, we included everything just to make sure that you don’t forget that one important item.
This checklist will be useful whether you are hunting deer, turkeys, waterfowl, or even small game.
Hunting Gear
- Hunting RIfle
- Rifle Scope / Bow and Arrow
- Rifle Bag or Storage Box
- Ammunition
- Hunting Arrows
- Range Finder
- Binoculars
- Water Bottle
Hunting Equipment
- Backpack
- Hunting Knife
- Field Dressing Tarp
- Game Bags
- Skinning Knife
Clothing
- Shirt
- Jacket
- Hunting Vest
- Pants
- Socks
- Shoes / Hunting Boots
- Gloves
- Hat
- Belt
- Bandana
- Buff
- Orange Vest (If Required)
Food / Drinks
- Snacks
- Water
- Coffee
Personal Items
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Prescription Medication
- Toilet Paper
Optional Extras
- Cellphone
- Map
- GPS
- Compass
- Game Calls
- Decoys
- Scent Eliminators
- Scent Attractors
- Tree Stand
- Ground Blind
- Game Carrier
- Cooler
- Insect Repellent (Odorless)
Emergency Equipment
- First Aid Kit
- Survival Blanket
- Rope
- Flashlight
- Water Purification Tablets
- Matches / Lighter / Fire Steel
- Portable Saw
- Pain Killer
Overnight Gear
- Tent
- Sleeping Bag
- Pillow
- Mattress (Camping Mattress or Inflatable Mattress)
- Camping Chair
- Meals
- Camping Stove
- Pot
- Pan
- Spoon
- Fork
- Knife
- Plate
- Coffee Cup
- Tarp (Ground Cloth)
- Cleaning Products
- Sponge
- Towel
- Garbage Bags
- Rope & Bells (If you prefer setting up an intruder alarm)
And with that you are all set and ready to hunt. Enjoy your trip and remember to stay safe.
