Hunter's Check List

Big Game Hunt

Firearm Season Include on Above
___ Firearm Hunts
___Spare Firearm ___Binoculars
___Rifle Cases ___Compass
___ ___Sheath Knife and
Ammunition Belt
___Rifle Cleaning Kit ___Pocket Knife
___Whetstone
___Hunting ___Map of Hunt Area
Regulations ___Block and Tackle
___Hunting License ___Bone Saw
___Game Tags ___Meat Sacks
___Spotting Scope ___Bulk Salt
___Plastic Bags
___Rope and Wire
___Packboard

Upland Game &
Waterfowl Hunt
___Shotgun Personal Gear
___Shotgun Case Clothing
___ ___Duffle Bag
Shotshells ___Inner Socks
___Cleaning Kit ___Wool Socks
___Pocket Knife ___Boots
___Hunting ___Camp Shoes
Regulations ___Long Underwear
___Hunting License ___Wool Shirt
___Decoys ___Sweater
___Calls ___Trousers
___Waders or Hip ___Hunting Jacket
Boots ___Vest
___Cap
___Gloves or Mitts
___Rain Gear
___Silicone Boot
Dressing
___Spare Boot Laces

Toilet Articles
___Comb Other
___Hand Soap ___Camera and Film
___Razor ___Sunglasses
___Shaving Cream ___Pencil and
___Toothbrush & Notebook
Toothpaste ___Alarm Clock
___Towel and ___Sewing Kit
Washcloth ___First Aid Kit
___Survival Kit

Camping Gear
Shelter Cooking
___Tent ___Camp Stove and
___Tarp Fuel
___Sleeping Bag ___Cooking Utensils
___Foam Pad or Air ___Matches
Mattress ___Cooler
___Water Cans
___Food

Lighting
___Lantern & Fuel Tools
___Extra Mantles ___Axe
___Flashlight ___Buckets
___Flare Gun & Flares ___Hammer and Nails
___Rope and Wire
___Shovel
___Tool Kit

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Hunter Safety Tips

There is nothing more important in hunting
than safety. Of course, this is no
revolutionary new idea, but a common-sense
fact proven over years of in-the-field
experience. During this time, hunters have
established their own "Ten Commandments."
The following list of safety rules was
designed to make hunting a safe and
rewarding experience. They could save your
life.

1. Every Gun is A Loaded One. You can never
guarantee the rifle or shotgun you're
cradling is empty, so give it the respect
you'd give a loaded firearm.

2. Watch Your Muzzle. Know and control your
muzzle direction at all times. A loaded gun
can accidentally fire with a single,
unexpected jar, so watch your step and your
muzzle.

3. Check It All Out. Before you load, make
sure your barrel is free of obstructions.
Also double check your ammunition to make
sure its specifications match those of your
gun.

4. Know Your Target! Before you consider
squeezing off a round make sure you select
and identify your target! Prepare yourself
by studying identifying features of your
game before heading outdoors.

5. Don't Load Before You're Ready. Why take
chances before your hunt? When traveling,
take down or have all actions open, and
always carry firearms unloaded in their
cases.

6. Remember It's Real. Avoid horseplay, and
never point a firearm where you don't want
to shoot.

7. Don't Press Your Luck. Never leap
fences, jump ditches or make awkward or
unbalanced moves while holding a loaded
firearm. Never pull a gun toward you by the
muzzle!

8. Watch Your Target Practice. When
shooting for practice, avoid targeting
hard, flat surfaces or shooting on water.
Make sure your backdrop is more than
adequate to protect unseen bystanders, and
control your line of fire.

9. Store Guns Safely. When not in use,
unloaded firearms should be stored
separately from ammunition. All should be
kept out of reach of children and
inexperienced users.

10. No "Hunters Happy Hour"! Never consume
alcoholic beverages or other mood altering
drugs before or during hunting. The game
you bag just might be yourself!