Deer Hunting Checklist

_52B3062Jack’s Sport Shop has all your last minute needs for the firearm deer season that opens 11/15/. Stop at Jack’s Sport in Northern Michigan for everything a deer hunter needs to be ready for the hunt

 

Here is the official Deer Hunting Checklist from Jack’s Sport Shop.  Have you ever climbed into your treestand and reached into your pack for something important and then realized…I forgot the_____!  This is a checklist that was developed over decades of deer hunting.  We hope that the Jack’s Sport Shop 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
  • Continue learning-articles, books, videos
  • 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