Mountain Hunting gear

Jeff Thomason

Jeff Thomason

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Ok Guys, I am going on my first Real mountain hunt in about 2 weeks. I think I am sitting pretty good as far as gear goes, but I wanted your opinions. Is there anything that you found you really needed on your last hunt? Anything Really important that is a little out of the ordinary? Thanks Jeff

Oh yeah, this is an archery Mule deer hunt.
 
Portable bow vice,
Extra release,
suntan lotion,
sun glasses,
hand full of large sip lock bags,
toilet paper, in zip lock bag
Baby wipes, in zip lock bag
40' parachute cord,, stuff they make the lanyards with.
2 good knifes
good old fashion compass & a map of the area,, even if the guide has his
that list is a must have ,,
you will not need heavy boots i wouldn't think, so,
2 par good light hiking boots sneakers type.
lots of socks , change you socks at lunch every day even if they ant wet..hang them out to air dry at night
small first aid kid,,

if you fly in put all you clothes in a 90 quart cooler with your pack, check it in with you bow case . carry your cameras on board with you foxpro , then on the way home you can use the cooler for your cape and meat
and put you clothes in you pack and bow case

every thing ells I am shore you have
be safe pal and have a good time..

PS
the baby wips are a must have and if the hunt ant guided take what you think you need to keep you deer cape good /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-003.gif
 
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change them even if you think you dont need to /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
trust me /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-003.gif

always good to know we places are, like hospitals /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif the one who know on the trip maybe the one who need it and cant tell yea /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
 
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Something for blisters.

Have the right kind of boots for the weather. You won't want Gore-Tex if it is hot out.

The advice on socks is right on. Good socks that breath are necessary.

Camera.

If you don't have UnderArmor type clothing, get some (there are many brands that do the same these days). It is great for keeping you dry and warm.

Aaron
 
Well you seemed to leave out important info like:

Are you backpacking, packing in on horses, driving to a base camp and day hunting or motoring in on ORV's to hunt?

PW
 
Aveeno Diaper Rash Cream..... I need it after long hikes.

Rain Gear is always good. Also carry game bags for flies etc.

Your guide should have a list of everything needed.
 
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Aveeno Diaper Rash Cream..... I need it after long hikes.




elks, when you're out in the woods you don't need diapers, you can go wherever you want. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Sorry man, I couldn't resist!

BTW, are you hitting Wyoming this year? I'm headed up with whole family on or about October 3 for deer and antelope.
 
A GPS with camp as a waypoint, extra batteries, a compass, 2 flashlights and toilet paper (in a zip-lock bag). I learned the importance of those things the hard way.

Enjoy the hunt and good luck. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-003.gif
 
Cabela's Alaskan Outfitter Frame Pack. We use them when guiding sheep hunts and they are worth it. I will never go on a back country hunt without mine. I also use a rangefinder with angle compensator, duct tape works good to prevent blisters. It probably will be warm and if you kill a trophy way back and want to save the cape, I would salt the hide with regular table salt.
 
well i can't resist.
just drive north and when you see a hill that touches the sky that's a mountain, not hard to hunt they don't run away.
takes a mining company to gut them and pack it out
 
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