08/27/2026
EAGLE EYE HUNTING
ELK HUNTER CHECKLIST
HUNT DOCUMENTS & PLANNING
•Valid Hunting License
•Elk Tag
•Government ID
•Unit Boundaries Checked
•Emergency contact has hunt plan
•Camping plan
ARCHERY HUNTING GEAR
•Bow
•Bow sight checked
•Bow tuned
•Release
•Backup release
•Arrows
•Broad-heads
•Practice points
•Quiver
•Extra nocks
•Bow repair kit
•Archery practice block
•Allen wrenches/tools
•String wax
•Rangefinder
•Elk diaphragm calls
•Cow call
•Bugle tube
•Wind checker
RIFLE HUNTING GEAR
•Rifle
•Rifle sighted in
•Ammunition
•Extra ammunition
•Scope checked
•Scope covers
•Rifle sling
•Shooting sticks / tripod
•Rifle cleaning kit
•Small tools
OPTICS & NAVIGATION
•Binoculars
•Binocular harness
•Spotting scopeTripod
•Rangefinder
•GPS
•Phone with offline maps
•Extra batteries
•Power bank
•Charging cords
•Satellite communicator / emergency device
DAY PACK ESSENTIALS
•Water
•Water bottles
•Electrolytes
•Food/snacks
•Headlamp
•Backup headlamp
•Extra batteries
•First-aid kit
•Emergency blanket
•Fire starter
•Lighter
•Waterproof matches
•Knife
•Knife sharpener
•Paracord / rope
•Prescription Medications
•Toilet paper
•Unscented wipes
•Trash bags (pack out your trash)
•Unscented Sunscreen
•Unscented Lip balm
•Rain gear
•Extra layer
•Wind checker
•Whistle
CLOTHING
•Broken-in hunting boots
•Backup boots
•Extra boot laces
•Hunting pants
•Shirts
•Base layers
•Warm mid-layer
•Insulated jacket
•Rain jacket
•Rain pants
•Hunting socks
•Extra socks
•Underwear
•Gloves
•Warm hat/beanie
•Sun hat
•Gaiters
CAMP GEAR
•Tent / camper / shelter •Sleeping bag
•Sleeping pad or cot
•Pillow
•Camp stove
•Fuel
•Cooking equipment
•Eating utensils
•Food
•Drinking water
•Water container
•Cooler
•Ice
•Camp chairs
•Lantern
•Camp first-aid kit
•Trash bags
•Toilet supplies
ELK RECOVERY / KILL KIT
•Hunting knife
•Backup knife
•Knife sharpener
•Game bags
•Disposable gloves
•Paracord
•Tarp or clean meat surface
•Flagging material
•Headlamp
•Extra batteries
•Pack frame / meat-hauling pack
•Cooler ready at vehicle
•Ice plan
•Meat processor contact information
TRUCK / UTV / ATV GEAR
•Full fuel tank
•Extra fuel, if needed
•Spare tire
•Tire repair kit
•Air compressor
•Jumper cables or jump pack
•Tow strap
•Basic tools
•Flashlight
•Emergency supplies
•Extra water
•Road map
•Cooler
•Ice
•ATV / UTV secured and ready, if used
Good luck, be safe, hunt hard, hunt smart, enjoy the experience, and make amazing memories you will never forget!
Eagle Eye Hunting
Lesa Marie Pantenburg
