Deer Hunting Checklist will serve as a tool to help you remember important items and improve your deer hunts. Be safe, have fun, and shoot straight!
Deer Hunting Pre-Hunt to do’s
Buy License
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Repair/Replace/Fix/Clean equipment
Sight in archery equipment or firearm
Practice shooting
Practice calling
Get permission or scout public land
Scout treestand locations
Treestands put up
Clear shooting lanes
Pre Plan-choose effective path to stand
Wash clothes
Store clothes
Organize gear
Deer Hunting Gear:
Bow/Crossbow/Firearm
Arrows
Broadheads (sharp)
Ammunition
Flashlight
Climbing Treestand
Treestand Harness
Tree steps/Ladders
Bungee cord
Ratchet strap
Weapon hoist
Bow/Equipment Hanger
Backpack
Water
Snacks
First aid kit
Cell phone (Charged)
Whistle/Signal mirror
Map
Compass/GPS (good batteries)
Knife
Flashlight/Headlamp
Folding saw
Scent masking spray
Optics
Lens Cloth
Range Finder
Wind direction finder (dental floss or powder)
Deer calls
Deer Scents
Deer decoy
Hand warmers
Deer Hunting Clothing:
Shirts
Pants
Thermal underwear
Belt
Socks
Boots
Hat (Blaze Orange or Camouflage)
Gloves
Jacket (Blaze Orange or Camouflage)
Rain Gear
Winter gear
After the Deer Harvest:
Trail tape
Pen/Pencil
String for license
Tag deer
Camera
Disposable gloves
Knife sharpener
Pelvic saw
Baby wipes
Small bag for liver and heart
Small bag for tarsal glands
Game bags
Deer drag
Deer cart