Bear Hunting Gear list

A bear hunter's guide to never forgetting something at home again. Here is a list of items that you might want to consider bringing along with you for your next bear hunt. These items include but are not limited to:
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the essentials

  • Bow
  • Arrows
  • Bow Case
  • Broadheads
  • Field Points
  • Release Aid
  • Target
OR
  • Firearm
  • Ammo
  • Gun Sling
  • Cleaning Kit
  • Gun Case

Camo... extra is recommended

  • Pants
  • Shirts
  • Jackets
  • Gloves
  • Hats
  • Fleece Beanie
  • Socks
  • Safety Harness
  • Rain Gear
  • HEAD NET (recommended)
  • Orange Vest
  • Boots (rubber and hiking)

Regular/Camp Clothes

  • Underwear
  • Socks
  • Shirts
  • Shorts
  • Jeans
  • Shoes/Boots

Expenses to Consider $$$

  • Food
  • Gas
  • License and Tag
  • Guide
  • Truck Rental

important items that are easy to forget

  • Passport
  • Driver's License
  • Phone Charger
  • Hunter Safety Card
  • Extra Cash
  • Truck GPS

Miscellaneous Hunting Gear

  • THERMACELL (recommended)
  • Extra wafers and cartridges for Thermacell
  • Knife
  • Lights
  • Scent Elimination Field Spray
  • Rangefinder
  • Trail Camera
  • Marking Tape
  • Back Pack
  • GPS
  • Tree Stands
  • Ladder Sticks
  • Bow Hooks
  • Pull Up Ropes
  • Coolers
  • Four-wheelers/Side-by-Sides
  • Gas Cans
  • Trailer/Extra Trailer Tire
  • Ratchet Straps
  • Emergency Tool Kit (better safe than sorry)
  • Emergency Survival Gear (again, better safe than sorry)
    • Waterproof Matches
    • Emergency Blanket
    • Emergency Food
    • Compass
    • First Aid
    • Survival Tools

Toiletries

  • Scent Elimination Hair and Body Wash
  • Toothbrush and Toothpaste
  • Mouthwash
  • Daily Medication
  • Deodorant
  • Razor or Beard Trimmer
  • Comb
  • Q-tips
  • Face Paint (if you don't like a face mask)
  • Scent Elimination Field Wipes
  • Towels
  • Washcloths
  • Extra TP

Camera Gear for You Film Enthusiasts

  • Regular Video Camera
  • DSLR Camera
  • Second-Angle Camera (GoPro)
  • Tree Arm
  • Mounts
  • Tripod/Monopod
  • Lens Cleaner
  • Chargers
  • Laptop
  • Computer Cords