What Gear Should I Bring?

SPRING BLACK BEAR HUNTS
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Passport
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Leather, waterproof hiking boots with good ankle support
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Quite rain gear, pants and jacket with hood
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Light gloves
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Daypack big enough to carry extra clothes, lunch, flashlight, and other hunting gear you may need.
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Gun and two extra boxes of shells
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Binoculars
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Any camouflage will work
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Camera. If digital, bring extra batteries, charger and memory cards
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Shooting sticks
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Sunglasses
Personal Items:
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Medication
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Tooth Brush and Tooth Paste
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Soap
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Shampoo
EARLY SEASON TENT CAMP HUNTS
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Passport
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Sleeping bag and Thermarest,
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Internal backpack (approx. 4500-5500 cubic inches)
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Small day pack
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Enough clothes for entire hunt
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Crocs (to wear while boots are drying or crossing rivers)
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Lightweight headlamp
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Binoculars (Brian uses the Swarovski 10x42 ELs which are nice and light)
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Plastic water bottle (1 litre soda bottle works)
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Pocket knife (light weight)
Personal Items:
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Shampoo (travel size)
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Soap (travel size)
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Deodorant (travel size)
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Medication
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Tooth Brush and Toothpaste
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Chap stick
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Sunscreen
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Small first aid kit
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Aspirin
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Rolaids
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Moleskin (excellent for blisters)
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Wet Wipes
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Camp towel (small and light weight)
EARLY SEASON FALL HUNTS
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Passport
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Leather, waterproof hiking boots with good ankle support and some thinsulate.
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Warmer felt lined boots in case of early snow fall
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Quite rain gear, pants and jacket hood.
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Warm clothing to cover you head, ears, neck and hands.
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Quite comfortable warm clothes such as wool or fleece for colder temperatures
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Daypack with enough space to carry extra clothes, lunch, flashlight and other hunting gear you may need. And possibly meat if you harvest your animal while hiking.
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Gun and two boxes of shells
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Binoculars
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Any camouflage will work
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Camera. If digital, bring extra batteries, charger, and memory cards
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Shooting sticks
Personal Items:
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Medication
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Tooth Brush and Tooth Paste
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Soap
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Shampoo
LATE SEASON FALL HUNTS
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Passport
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Safety Harness for Tree Stands
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Leather, waterproof hiking boots with good ankle support and thinsulate.
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Warm boots with removable liners
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Socks (cotton and wool)
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Gloves ( good warm gloves)
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Wool hat
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Long underwear
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Warm outer wear (Cabela’s Outfitter Wool is good)
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Cellular Phone (if you own one)
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Knife
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Flashlight
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Day Pack
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Matches/lighter
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Camera
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Hand Warmer
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Screw in Tree Hooks
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Foam Seat Cushion
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Rifle (that you have practiced with)
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2 Boxes of Ammo
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Scope Lens Covers
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Lubrication and Cloth (to wipe down gun)
Personal Items:
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Medication
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Tooth Brush and Tooth Paste
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Soap
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Shampoo