Elk Hunting Gear - what can’t you live without?

[WestTexasBestTexas]

When it comes to elk hunting, what are the top three items that you can’t you live without? Bonus points if there are pieces of gear that you think are particularly unique!


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[jmez]

Binos, good boots that fit, comfortable sleeping pad.

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[Huntnnw]

comfortable boots! you wont be doing anything if you start blistering

 

[Bl704]

Comfortable boots, good sleeping pad, Leukotape.

 

[Fridaythe13th]

Weapon (bow older Matthew's)....boots (crispi Nevada) and a knife. (Beanchmade).....close 4th, backpack -frame pack, my wildcard is hydro bladder. Digging in my pack for a water bottle sucks.

 

[Seamaster]

Boots, rifle, ammo

 

[journeyman713]

License, Weapon, Sun glasses

 

[Indian Summer]

Boots, a good every day pack, and a weapon you’re comfortable with are obvious. My next thing would be my 10x42 binoculars. They find elk!

Once there’s an elk on the ground a good knife and synthetic game bags are obvious but my unique item is a Clip-Shot for great pictures.

Clip-Shot Compact Camera Mount

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[5MilesBack]

Bugle tube, diaphragm reeds, and my bow. I would be fine without the bow, but for me no sense in even going out without the first two. With the first two I'm at least hunting, without the bow I'm still hunting.......just not shooting.

 

[trophyhill]

My bow, my pack and my calls. Sounds like I’m doing truck camp if that’s all I’m taking

 

[scooter25]

The gear I have come to appreciate most is my Mystery Ranch beartooth pack and Kifaru universal gun bearer. Bein able to carry all my gear comfortably and have my rifle easily accessible and hands free while moving has been a game changer for me. Another honorable mention is my Kuiu down coat. Being able to stay warm while sitting long periods of time is a another big advantage

 

[nphunter]

Reeds, Bugle tube, Bow, everything else is optional.

 

[elkbowhuntr]

Good boots #1, pack, and calls.

 

[DmrbigEshotT]

Lifesaver candy in an easy to access pocket for when I have cotton mouth and don't feel like stopping to take a water bottle out of my pack.

 

[ElkArcher918]

Top three elk hunting must items in my book; good broken in boots, comfortable backpack, and smooth shooting bow/accurate lightweight rifle.

If backcountry overnighting, add a good lightweight tent/shelter, warm sleeping bag, durable sleeping pad, water filter, and Garmin mini inReach.

 

[deerhunt1988]

Boots, a good every day pack, and a weapon you’re comfortable with are obvious. My next thing would be my 10x42 binoculars. They find elk!

Once there’s an elk on the ground a good knife and synthetic game bags are obvious but my unique item is a Clip-Shot for great pictures.

Clip-Shot Compact Camera Mount

clip-shot.com

Well, you just sold a Clip-Shot. I normally carry one of the small, flexible tripods to bend around saplings and such. But if this can save space, I'm all for it!!

 

[sagebuster]

The usual stuff mentioned by those above, plus 5 ways to make a fire. Never head out into the woods without that. Saved my butt more than once. I also carry a light-weight tarp.

 

[CAElkhunter]

My Binos. Can't shoot them if you can't find them or see them.

 

[Duck-Slayer]

1. Pack Goats
2. Beer/real food
3. Chair
Matt

 

[nobody]

Cosmic brownies. Won't catch me dead in the hills without 3 or 4 in my pack.