Equipment List

  • Weapon: Gun, bow

  • Ammo (at least 40 rounds).

    • Matching grain and manufacturer

  • Ammo pouch/holder to keep extra ammunition from rattling

  • Arrows and broadheads

  • Rifle/bow sling

  • Rifle scope cover

  • Practice shooting at 300 yards from a shooting position (i.e. sitting and using shooting sticks)

  • Hunting tag/license

  • Clothing (ensure you can layer). Temperatures can range from the 20’s in the mornings to the 60’s in the afternoon. The terrain is rocky and cedar country with a lot of thorns and cactus. Bring clothes/boots that will accommodate this landscape. The snakes should not be out this time of year so snake boots are not required, but they do help against the thorns and cactus.

    • Orange hat and vest

    • Thermal underwear (Top and bottom 2 Sets)

    • Two pair quiet hunting pants

    • Rain pants, coat, rain gear (highly recommend hunting style since they are quiet and breathe, not plastic/rubber fishing style as they are noisy and don’t breathe)

    • Insulated pants

    • Two pair of boots

    • Hunting shirts

    • Headgear (hat/beanie/gator)

    • Hunting gloves (light and heavy)

    • Coats, sweaters, vests (light and heavy)

    • Hunting boot gaitors (quiet type)

    • Neck gaitor/buff

    • Casual clothing

    • Non-hunting shoes/slippers/sandals

    • Multiple pair of socks (merino wool preferred in light and heavy weight)

  • Electronics/Optics

    • Binoculars

    • Phone charging cord(s) as applicable

    • Rangefinder (with new batteries) Shooting rest(s) (bipod, tripod, etc.)

    • Headlamp (with extra batteries or charger as applicable)

    • Glass cleaning pad (for binoculars, rifle scope, and sunglasses)

  • Hunting day pack

  • Water bladder or reusable water bottles

  • Hand/toe warmers

  • Sunglasses

  • Ear protection and/or ear plugs

  • Toiletries

    • soap, personal medications, corrective lenses and contacts (backup is smart too), toothpaste, tooth brush, chapstick, sunscreen, deodorant, fingernail clippers

  • Noise machine or noise machine app on a smart phone

  • Snacks, personal drinks, and/or alcoholic beverages (we have a great assortment at the lodge, but if you want something specific bring it)