My Hunting/Camping Checklist
I just got back from an impromptu deer scouting trip, and right away I’m inspired to share my personal “hunting checklist.” My wife and I were in a hurry to get out-of-town, so naturally we forgot several things. I won’t make this mistake during my actual hunt, believe me!
Since bowhunting deer is the most important thing I do each year, I’m very thorough in preparation. I’ve been compiling this list for more than twenty years and adding new new items each year.
Note: Some items don’t apply for short trips, or every trip, but it is very important to have a checklist handy so you don’t forget anything.
Do I miss anything? Let me know.
Looks good. I do the same thing. I have a comprehensive master list where I just delete whatever is not needed for each particular trip. It’s pretty much the same as your list.
Couple of comments on your list:
-‘Fix-a-Flat’…good one, never know when and ‘anti’ will slash your tires.
-‘Fly swatter’…ha ha, that one’s not on my list, but sounds useful during field dressing of game in Aug-Sept.
-‘Pepper spray’…yeah, that’s on my list, too. I call it ‘hippy spray’. I think they are scarier than predators.
-‘Immodium AD’…I’d add that one to your list. Never know when the filter may not quite do its job 100%, or something else happens, like bad mayo on that burger you ate on the way to the trailhead. Runs in the back country suck!
-‘Whistle’…small and lite, but potentially useful if you break a leg in thick trees and need searchers to find you. I make sure all my kids carry a whistle in the wilderness, just in case i lose them.
-I noticed you included duct tape and super glue. So do I. Great for 1st aid, and multiple other uses.
My checklist is compartmentalized into sections (i.e., “Food-related”, and “Clothing”, and “Game tracking/cleaning”, etc.). Makes it a little easier for me when I am packing and to find things on a long list.
Anyway, great job. Good luck getting that 200+ incher this year!