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Early season Elk Hunting Gear List (Archery/Muzzy/ 1st Rifle)
Expectations: The following gear list is relevant to our early season fully guided hunt which takes place September to mid October with temperatures ranging from 10 degrees to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Your guide will be prepared and have the gear and training to support you should an emergency occur, however pack any additional gear you feel is necessary.
- *Hunting License*
- Binoculars w/ harness
- Angle compensating rangefinder
- Glassing Tripod
- Headlamp (1-2) w/ extra batteries
- Waterproof/ windbreaker jacket
- 1-2 Insulated jackets (down jacket/ fleece jacket)
- Softshell jacket
- Sweatshirt
- Base layers (top and bottom, merino wool recommended)
- Insulated gloves/ mittens
- Base/Mid layer gloves
- Beanie/ Earmuffs
- Hunting pants (2 pairs)
- Waterproof leather hiking boots
- Wool hiking socks (5 pair)
- Sunglasses
- Chapstick
- Sunscreen
- Sleeping bag (rated at least 15 degrees or below)
- Pillow
- Toilet paper
- Firestarter
- Dude wipes (wet wipes)
- Knife
- Small backpack (daypack 3200 cubic inches or less)
- Water bottle (32 oz)
- Hydration bladder 2-3L
- Personal snacks
Rifle Hunting Specific Gear
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Late Rifle Hunting Gear List (2nd, 3rd, and 4th Rifle)
Expectations: The following gear list is relevant to our fully guided late rifle elk hunt which takes place in late October to late November with temperatures ranging from -10 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Your guide will be prepared and have the gear and training to support you should an emergency occur, however pack any additional gear you feel is necessary.
- *Hunting License*
- Hunting rifle with optic and sling (24 caliber or better legally required, sighted in and capable of shooting at least 300 yards)
- Sufficient hunting ammo (20+ rounds)
- Binoculars w/ harness
- Glassing Tripod
- Headlamp (1-2) w/ extra batteries
- Angle compensating rangefinder
- Waterproof/ windbreaker jacket
- 1-2 Insulated jackets (down jacket/ fleece jacket)
- Softshell jacket
- Sweatshirt
- Base layers (top and bottom, wool recommended)
- Insulated gloves/ mittens
- Base/Mid layer gloves
- Beanie/ Earmuffs
- Neck gaiter
- Hunting pants (2 pairs)
- Waterproof leather hiking boots (insulated if desired)
- Hand Warmers/ Toe Warmers
- Wool hiking socks (5 pair)
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Chapstick
- Sleeping bag (rated at least 0 degrees or below)
- Pillow
- Toilet paper
- Firestarter
- Dude wipes (wet wipes)
- Knife
- Small backpack (daypack 3200 cubic inches or less)
- Insulated Water bottle (32 oz)
- Blaze Orange Vest
- Blaze Orange Hat
- Personal snacks
Backpack Hunt Gear List
- 4500 cubic inch pack w/ frame
- Pack rainfly
- 2-3L Hydration Bladder in pack (Recommended – Platypus)
- Gravity Water Filter (Recommended – Platypus)
- Jet boil/MSR lightweight backpack stove
- 2 lighters
- Matches
- Small lightweight water bottle (recommended – Nalgene 16oz wide mouth)
- Backpacking sleeping bag (15-30 degree rating) (3 lb or less)
- Backpacking Pillow (recommended – Sea to Summit or Nemo)
- Backpacking pad R value <3 (recommended – Sea to Summit Ether LT)
- 1-2 person backpacking tent (recommended – MSR Hubba Hubba, Big Agnes Cooper
Spur) - Backpacking tent stakes (recommended – MSR groundhog)
- 3000-4000 calories per day of backpacking food. Varies by hunter
- Electrolytes
- Backpacking spork
- 2 Headlamps w/ extra batteries (recommended – Black Diamond)
- Power bank w/ charging cable for phone/ InReach
- Solar panel (Recommended – Goal Zero)
- Ultralight drybag for clothes
- Toilet paper
- Dude wipes (wet wipes)
- Lightweight tent light (optional)
- Lightweight tripod
- Lightweight trekking poles
- Packable down insulation
First Aid
- Blister treatment
- Bandages
- Athletic tape
- Ibuprofen
- Acetaminophen
- Antihistamine
- Antidiarrheal
- Antibiotic ointment
- Trauma dressing
- Personal medications
