Hunting Checklist

• SCOPED RIFLE
  (.243 Win min sheep / caribou or 30.06 min for moose / black bear, .338 Win. Mag. min. for brown bear / grizzly)
• AMMUNITION 40 RDS
• GUN CLEANING KIT
• HARD GUN CASE (for airline travel)
• Bow with extra assorted parts e.g. string, clips, etc
• 2 Dozen hunting arrows
• Case, hard and soft
• BINOCULARS (8X30 or 10X40) WATERPROOF (LEUPOLD, LEICA, ZEISS OR SWAROVSKI)
• CAMERA AND SPARE BATTERY
• FILM (3 ROLLS)
• HEADLAMP - FLASHLIGHT (SPARE BULB AND BATTERIES)
• SLEEPING BAG RATED TO ì0î DEGREES (SYNTHETIC FILL) & SLEEPING PAD
• KNIFE WITH SHARPENING STONE
• PERSONAL GEAR
• SUNSCREEN, & LIP BALM
• SHAVING KIT
• WATCH & ALARM CLOCK
• INSECT REPELLENT (100% DEET)
• SUNGLASSES
• PRESCRIPTION GLASSES OR CONTACTS (two pair)
• HEAD NET
• BOOKS OR MAGAZINES (for bad weather days)
• DRINKING WATER BOTTLE (1 LITER)
• DAY PACK
• DUFFEL BAG (1 extra to transport capes home)
• BACKPACK 3500 - 4500 cubic inches (big enough for 2-3 days may replace daypack to save on baggage in and out of camp)
• CLOTHING
• POLYPROPYLENE OR THERMAX LONG UNDERWEAR (2 SETS)
• PANTS, 3 PAIR (1 WOOL or FLEECE for in the field)
• SHIRTS, 4 (2 heavyweight - 2 lightweight)
• WOOL SWEATER or CARDIGAN
• SOCKS 6-8 PAIR (2 pair heavy wool)
• VEST
• DOWN COAT or LAYERING JACKET SYSTEM
• 3/4 LENGTH RAINCOAT & RAIN PANTS (Helly Hansen Impertech other 100% waterproof fabric)
• WARM HAT (WITH EAR FLAPS)
• GLOVES OR MITTENS 2 PAIR (1 pair NEOPRENE or RUBBER)
• FOOT WEAR - Fall and May bear huntsHodgeman wadelite hipboots Available from Cabela's with Hiking boots sized to wear over the wadelites and a pair of gaiters we use Outdoor research crocodiles, THIS SYSTEM WORKS!
• APRIL Bear hunts and winter trips:
  Military Bunny Boots or Mickey mouse boots work best. If you are bringing any other type of footwear be aware the ratings are for MOVING persons. You will also be advised to bring boots that have removable liners and at least 2 sets if not 3 and vapor barrier liner socks or you WILL have cold wet feet.
• CAMP SHOES
• GAITERS, all hunts if using wadelites or in the snow

DUE TO THE DISTANCE OFF OF THE ROAD SYSTEM ALL GOODS AND BAGGAGE MUST BE BROUGHT TO CAMP BY SMALL AIRCRAFT. SUIT CASES, RIGID CAMERA CASES & HARD GUN CASES WILL NOT BE FLOWN OUT TO CAMP. IF YOU ARE TAKING MEDICATION PLEASE BRING 2-3 TIMES THE AMOUNT YOU NORMALLY TAKE. (ie. 2 TABLES PER WEEK TAKEN BRING 6 TABLETS

RAIN GEAR & OPTICS SHOULD BE OF THE BEST QUALITY.