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Published: October 2, 2006
If you are going deer hunting, it is necessary to take the proper supplies along for the trip. The worst thing in the world is to be stranded in the middle of nowhere when deer hunting and then realize you aren't sufficiently prepared. Bringing these standard supplies will help you prepare for deer hunting, but think about additional gear that you might need particular to your deer hunting expedition.
First off, most obviously you will need a rifle or a bow–some sort of weapon that is accurate to at least 100 yards for deer hunting. Some hunters like to hunt with handguns, but this is more preference than necessity. There is no need to over-pack and bring both, but regardless of the type of gun you bring it should have an attachable scope that has been calibrated for accuracy on a specific gun.
Bring enough ammunition when deer hunting. If you are going out for the day, two or three magazines should be more than enough to bring down a deer or two. Don't over-pack with too much ammunition, but remember that there is nothing worse than running out of ammo when deer hunting, so don't let that happen to you.
As far as clothing is concerned, you should wear boots that are comfortable for hunting and hiking. The clothes you wear should not make a lot of noise when you move–you don't want a slight movement to scare off a deer when you are positioning yourself for a shot. Camouflage is not necessary, but many hunters use camouflage to break up the human outline so they can get even closer to deer without being detected. Deer are colorblind, and that is why blaze orange is popular to wear by those who are deer hunting. A few places mandate by law that hunters wear blaze orange, if this is not the case - since it reflects light like nothing else in nature - blaze orange is not the best to wear.
A knife is necessary in order to field dress a deer at the end of a successful deer hunting trip. It will also come in handy for numerous unforeseen events along the way, so make sure you have a sharp knife and a sheath when you go hunting–it makes the job quite a bit easier.
Deer hunting involves either staking out a point in the woods and waiting or trekking around and stalking deer. A small, battery-powered GPS unit works well, otherwise you should always have (and know how to use) a compass.
Smaller deer hunting supplies that should be kept in a backpack or knapsack include:
All of this stuff together should weigh less than or around one pound. It shouldn't be too much of a burden to carry.
The aforementioned deer hunting gear should be kept in a separate bag in your knapsack or backpack. Other larger supplies that should be brought and put in your knapsack or backpack include:
All together these deer hunting supplies should weigh only about 8.5 pounds, with the most heavy being the water. Have enough fresh water at your base camp or in your car and then decide how much you want to bring when you go out deer hunting. Of course, all of this might be missing something particular you might decide later is important for deer hunting trips, so put a list together of your own important items and pack accordingly. The list will make it so your supplies are easy to replace in the event that some of them are used while deer hunting (and they should be).
Always remember - better safe than sorry and when hunting, bring a cell phone in case you get yourself into a predicament. Have a safe and happy deer hunting season!
Deer Hunting. 2006. ArkansasDuckHunter.Com. 26 Sept. 2006 http://www.arkansasduckhunter.com/deerhuntingsuppl ies.asp.
Hawks, Chuck. Deer Hunting Gear: A minimalist approach. 2002. Chuck Hawks. 26 Sept. 2006 http://www.chuckhawks.com/deer_gear.htm.
First off, most obviously you will need a rifle or a bow–some sort of weapon that is accurate to at least 100 yards for deer hunting. Some hunters like to hunt with handguns, but this is more preference than necessity. There is no need to over-pack and bring both, but regardless of the type of gun you bring it should have an attachable scope that has been calibrated for accuracy on a specific gun.
Bring enough ammunition when deer hunting. If you are going out for the day, two or three magazines should be more than enough to bring down a deer or two. Don't over-pack with too much ammunition, but remember that there is nothing worse than running out of ammo when deer hunting, so don't let that happen to you.
As far as clothing is concerned, you should wear boots that are comfortable for hunting and hiking. The clothes you wear should not make a lot of noise when you move–you don't want a slight movement to scare off a deer when you are positioning yourself for a shot. Camouflage is not necessary, but many hunters use camouflage to break up the human outline so they can get even closer to deer without being detected. Deer are colorblind, and that is why blaze orange is popular to wear by those who are deer hunting. A few places mandate by law that hunters wear blaze orange, if this is not the case - since it reflects light like nothing else in nature - blaze orange is not the best to wear.
A knife is necessary in order to field dress a deer at the end of a successful deer hunting trip. It will also come in handy for numerous unforeseen events along the way, so make sure you have a sharp knife and a sheath when you go hunting–it makes the job quite a bit easier.
Deer hunting involves either staking out a point in the woods and waiting or trekking around and stalking deer. A small, battery-powered GPS unit works well, otherwise you should always have (and know how to use) a compass.
Smaller deer hunting supplies that should be kept in a backpack or knapsack include:
- a compass
- a pair of binoculars
- a small sharpening stone for your knife
- insect repellent
- extra shoe laces
- a small flashlight and extra battery
- a book of matches
- a small first aid kit (perhaps with a snake bite kit)
- a small Leatherman or Gerber tool
- a disposable butane lighter
- an emergency thermal blanket
- small zip-lock freezer bags (to keep this stuff dry in, but also some extra empty)
- around 15-30 feet of thin nylon cord
- spare cartridges for the gun you are carrying
- your hunting license
- a deer tag and a pen to fill out the tag if you plan on being successful
All of this stuff together should weigh less than or around one pound. It shouldn't be too much of a burden to carry.
The aforementioned deer hunting gear should be kept in a separate bag in your knapsack or backpack. Other larger supplies that should be brought and put in your knapsack or backpack include:
- folding shooting sticks
- gloves
- a light plastic tarp
- something to sit on if you want it
- a small square of aluminum foil
- some snack food
- a bottle of water
- water filtration tablets
- an Accu Filter water filtering straw
- some fire sticks
- a utility candle
- a small wooden box of matches
- an official map of the area you are hunting in
- 50 feet of parachute cord (to hang a deer)
- a few small paper targets (to make sure your gun is still sighted-in)
- some disposable ear plugs
All together these deer hunting supplies should weigh only about 8.5 pounds, with the most heavy being the water. Have enough fresh water at your base camp or in your car and then decide how much you want to bring when you go out deer hunting. Of course, all of this might be missing something particular you might decide later is important for deer hunting trips, so put a list together of your own important items and pack accordingly. The list will make it so your supplies are easy to replace in the event that some of them are used while deer hunting (and they should be).
Always remember - better safe than sorry and when hunting, bring a cell phone in case you get yourself into a predicament. Have a safe and happy deer hunting season!
Deer Hunting. 2006. ArkansasDuckHunter.Com. 26 Sept. 2006 http://www.arkansasduckhunter.com/deerhuntingsuppl ies.asp.
Hawks, Chuck. Deer Hunting Gear: A minimalist approach. 2002. Chuck Hawks. 26 Sept. 2006 http://www.chuckhawks.com/deer_gear.htm.
