Steve's Packing List

HUNTER/FISHERMAN EQUIPMENT LIST

CLOTHING

Hunting coat, bibs
Rain gear, rain hat
Light and heavy long johns
Lined jeans or wool pants
Vest
Heavy flannel/wool shirt
Lightweight shirt – turtleneck, if desired
t-shirts/underwear
trapper or other waterproof gloves
warm gloves/shooting mittens
leather shooting gloves
Leather walking boots, camp shoes
Rubber boots, hip boots, waders
Walking socks, warm socks, camp socks
Warm hat, cap

PERSONAL ACCESSORIES
Binoculars/spotting scope
GPS & Maps –
Frame backpack for heavy loads
Game carrier, duck calls
Gun cleaning kit, Gun registration
Guns, shells, gun cases, gun sling
Personal water bottle for everyone
Cellphone booster/Canada service
Advil, Excedrin, Aspirin
Vitamins, other medication
Personal toiletries, contact lens stuff
Glasses, sunglasses, fishing glasses
Flashlight, headlamp
VEHICLE
Coolers – for game, field, trip snacks
Game carrier
Thermos, lunch kit
Pack trailer wheels, check spare tire
Check trailer hook-up & lights
Passport, ID, Birth certificate
Hunting license






DOGS
Field snacks
Neoprene vest fitted to dog
Enough food for your dog
Pre-condition dogs for heavy swimming
Precondition for carrying large birds(geese)
Teach dog to dive
Enteric coated halfprin for dogs
First aid kit
Vet clearance for Canada
GENERAL TIPS
Passion is why we’re here
Let’s have FUN
Pre-plan trip so items do not double up. We only need so many decoys.
Check around vehicle/boat/blind before leaving field
One person is hunt master or guide for each group each day-responsible for scouting and strategy

PREP FOR 2007
Sillosock rack
Remove rear seat from van
Bird box for top of trailer
Rack for back of trailer Sillosocks fit?
Covers for ground blinds
Laptop GPS system
Personal size portions. Bring what you need for you, your dog and assume everyone else will do the same
Personal Rubbermaid bins would allow stacking and limit clothing. Can size to trip
Schedule a game feed(Friday?) for war stories
Thoroughly analyze decoy placement before in the field to minimize emotional discussions and time delays

Fishing: look for moving water
Need heavy snaps & leaders
Good long needle-nosed pliers
Landing net
Tackle boxes
Rods with reels to match
New line for each reel
Sharpen/replace old hooks on lures
Lake maps/GPS coordinates
Check boat batteries
Anchor & rope
Tie downs
Check oars, paddles, life jackets