· Hunting license
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Rifle (.270 minimum),
rifle sling
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Ammunition (two box
minimum)
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Binoculars
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Knife
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Day pack
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Camera & film
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Flashlight & spare
batteries (AA or AAA recommended) * Each hunter is provided with the use of a headlamp.
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Blaze orange vest (400
sq. inch minimum)
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Waterproof hunting boots
(air-grip or air-bob sole recommended) * A medium weight insulated boot is
recommended. The heavy weight boots
make for difficulty in riding and walking.
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Hunting pants (wool recommended,
fleece or saddle cloth will also work)
*
For those of you who have never hunted elk in the mountains before, insulated
hunting pants are not recommended. With
the hiking involved, insulated pants seem to be much too bulky. You sweat, and then when you stop, you
freeze. We have found it quite
necessary to wear a single layer pant (preferably wool) and then depending on
the temperature, vary the weight of long underwear underneath. Some people try to wear blue jeans
underneath, but again, much too bulky for walking.
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Hunting jacket (same as
above) There is an advantage to layering--helps with changing temperatures. (quiet clothing is a must!)
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Polypropylene or Thermax
type underwear tops and bottoms (different weights are nice for changes in temperatures)
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Warm, quiet gloves and mittens
(wool/Thinsulate recommended)
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Stocking cap or
insulated cap
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Water bottle or canteen
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Personal items:
toothbrush, toothpaste, razor, shampoo, soap, lip balm, towels, etc.
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Sleeping bag (warm,
non-bulky recommended)
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Optional equipment: leg
gaiters (quiet),
neck scarf, hand warmers, aspirin, sunglasses
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Slip-on shoes for around
camp
Weather Conditions: Precipitation generally snow, normal morning temperatures: teens-20’s, daytime temperatures: 30-60 degrees. There may be snow or it may be dry (prepare for both), it’s possible to have below zero temperatures, but not common.