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Recommended Gear

60 lbs MAXIMUM WEIGHT DUFFEL BAG- Over the years we have found that a large percentage of the items hunters bring are never used. Remember everything is packed on the back of a mule. We recommend a 4000-5500 cubic inch duffle bag. No hard back suit cases please. 

Clothing for early season (Sept 15- Oct 15)

  • Light chamois, flannel or wool shirts

  • Light pair of quiet hunting pants  

  • 1 pair of heavier warmer hunting pants 

  • Wool gloves 

  • Long underwear

  • Day pack- no nylon, (quiet)

  • Meat sacks

  • 2 pairs of boots, light pair & one water proof pair

  • first lite wool blend gear is very nice gear 

  • kuiu gear is also a good option 

  • stone glacier is great gear as well

Clothing for late season ( Oct 15- end of season

  • Heavy wool shirt

  • Heavy wool pants/waterproof warm pants (mandatory)

  • Long underwear (wool or cotton insulated

  • Heavy wool jacket

  • Mittens, wool lined

  • Day pack-No nylon

  • Leg gators I recommend first lite as they are tough and quiet

  • BOOTS- two pair leather tops are the best for early season, late season have insulated boots, must be water proof and preferably have air bob soles

  • Winter cat and wolf hunts follow late season list along with the following add ons. 

  • pants and coat that are snow and waterproof. 

  • expect temps to range from upper 30s to -20

  • Fleece face shrowed or neck gator for riding snowmobiles, helmet if possible.

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Other gear for both early and late season

  • Shaving kit

  • Wet ones

  • Towel 

  • Foot powder 

  • wool socks (bring plenty)

  • Hat or wool cap

  • Light stocking cap for night

  • Camp slippers/outdoor compatible

  • Rain gear, pants & jacket (we recommend the Kuiu rain gear)

  • 2 flash lights(extra batteries)

  • Lighters, water proof matches

  • Fire starter (fire paste works the best)

  • Warm sleeping bag rated to 0 degrees preferably, the warmer and smaller the better  

  • 2 boxes of shells

  • Hunting knife 

  • Small binoculars, camera  

  • Snow seal or boot grease

  • Meat sacks 

For all your wool needs call 

Filson Outdoor Clothing 1-800-624-0201

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Wyoming trader makes good inexpensive wool 

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Hoffman boots #1- 1-800-925-1599 call for free catalog. We wear Hoffman's and there is none better

We also wear a lot of  Kuiu and First lite for the early season. 

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If you enjoy an after dinner totty, please bring a bottle of your favorite drink. (preferably plastic)

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If you have any questions about the gear list, don't hesitate to call us. (406) 381-2354

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