Below is a list of recommended items to take with you in the field. However, individual needs and preferences may require an individual to take more than the recommended items below. Use good judgment and more importantly — Have Fun!
| License / Tags / Permits | Hunter Education Certification | ||
| Personal Identification | Passport / Airline Tickets (if hunting out of country) | ||
| Personal Medications / Allergies List | Emergency Contact Information | ||
| Hunting Regulations Handbook | Bow and Arrows | ||
| Firearm(s) / Firearm cleaning kit | Proper Ammunition | ||
| Riflescope / Scope Cover | Range Finder | Knives / Leatherman Tool | Shooting Sticks / Tripods |
| Small hand saw / Machete | Food for no less than 1 day | ||
| 50 ft. of thin nylon rope (550 cord) | Orange flagging ribbon | ||
| Water (2 quarts) | Cash for Guides and Tips | ||
| Flashlight / Flashlight Batteries | First Aid Kit / Snake Bite Kit | ||
| Camera / Camera Batteries | Emergency blanket | ||
| Matches / Fire Starter | Cell Phone / Satellite Phone | ||
| GPS Unit / Compass / Map | Mechanical alarm clock | ||
| Duct Tape | Tell someone your hunting itinerary, and when to expect you back. | ||
| Whistle / Air Horn | Binoculars / Spotting Scope | ||
| Camouflage Clothing / Coveralls | Heavy Waterproof Coat / Lightweight Jacket | ||
| Waterproof Boots and Foot Care Gear | Hunting - Shooting Gloves (2 pair - One Wool) | ||
| Long Johns / Boot Socks | Layering Clothing i.e. Sweaters / Sweat Shirts / Long Sleeve Shirts | ||
| Brimmed Hat / Ball Cap / Scull Cap | Shell Bag / Game Bag / Cartridge Belt | ||
| Rain Gear Set | Tent / Sleeping Bag / Pillow / Towels | ||
| Camp Gear (Propane Lamp, Stove etc.) | Pen and Paper / Hunting Journal | ||
| Insect Repellant | Game Scent / Odor Masking Spray |