General Hunting Checklist
(what every hunter needs)

• License/Tag/Permit
• Hunting regulations
• Rifle/Shotgun/Bow
• Ammo/Arrows
• Gun case
• Hat (with a wide brim for good sun protection)
• Jacket
• Shirts/Sweaters
• Gloves

• Pants/Bibs
• Long underwear top
• Long underwear bottoms
• Extra socks
• Hunting boots
• Headlamp/Flashlight (with extra batteries)
• Knife
• Daypack
• Canteen/Water bottle/Hydration system
• First aid kit
• Camera

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Hunt-Specific Lists
(add these items to your general list)

For Big Game: 

• Binoculars/Rangefinders/Spotting Scope
• Game call
• Waterproof jacket
• Camo mask
• Hiking boots (work better than hunting boots for some hunts)
• GPS/Map and compass
• Trash bags
• Zip-close baggies
• Surveyor's tape
• High-energy snacks
• Knife sharpener
• Bone saw
• Bug repellent
• Scent neutralizing spray
• Survival extras (Space blanket, lighter/waterproof matches, fire sticks/steel wool, signal mirror, whistle, water purifier/tablets)
• Parachute cord or dense rope (12')
• Pen/Pencil

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For Small Game:

• Work jacket (canvas or other tough material)
• Hunting vest (with game pouch)
• Work boots
• Game call
• Sunglasses
• Map and compass
• Trash bags
• Snacks
• Suntan lotion

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For Waterfowl:

• Waders
• Game call
• Decoys
• Sunglasses
• Face mask
• Dog gear: Food, whistle, leash, booties, etc.
• Trash bags
• Suntan lotion 

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For Upland Birds:

• Work jacket (canvas or other tough material)
• Hunting vest (with game pouch)
• Work boots
• Sunglasses
• Canteen or water container
• Dog gear: Food, whistle, leash, booties, etc.
• Suntan lotion 

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