Elk/Deer Hunt Gear List
All Hunters
Camo clothing (must be quiet) | Thermal underwear | Raingear |
Gloves | Extra socks | Boots (2 pair, waterproof) |
Camp shoes, one pair | Sleeping bag/pillow | Small day pack |
Sunglasses | Water bottle | Game bags |
Knife | Rangefinder (optional) | Binoculars |
Flashlight/extra batteries | Camera | Flagging tape |
Earplugs (for sleeping) | Personal kit/baby wipes | Medication |
Towel/washcloth/soap | Chapstick | Snacks-anything else you can’t live without |
Rifle Hunters
Rifle (preferably .30-06 or larger) | Ammunition made for elk-sized game | Sling |
Scope covers | Bipod/shooting sticks (optional) |
Archery Hunters
Bow (80% let-off) | 12 arrows | Bow sling |
Release and a spare | Fixed-blade broadheads (NO expandables by Idaho law) | Other bow accessories |
Facemask/paints |