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Taking the Hunter's Safety Course for my state and this is legit the list they give for a day hunt. Is this shit all necessary on a DAY hunt?
Day Pack-Survival Kit and Equipment
In addition to your hunting gear, which includes your firearm—or bow—and field-dressing equipment, you also should prepare a day pack that includes emergency supplies. Although the contents will vary based on conditions and personal preference, an emergency day pack could include:
-Blades and ropes for a survival kit
-Base plate compass with signal mirror
-Candle
-Emergency high-energy food
-Extra boot laces
-Extra pair of glasses
-Extra two-day supply of prescription medicine
-Fire starters—waterproof matches, butane lighter, etc.
-First-aid kit
-Fishing line and hooks
-Flashlight with spare batteries and bulbs
-Folding saw
-Knives
-Map
-Metal, waterproof carrying case that can double as a cooking pot
-Nylon rope
-Plastic sheet or large garbage bag
-Poncho
-Signal flares
-Single-edged razor blade
-Small can of lighter fluid
-Snare wire or twine
-Thermal foil blanket
-Tissues
-Water
-Water purification tablets
-Whistle (plastic)
Additional Equipment
-Binoculars or spotting scope
-Biodegradable trail markers
-Duct tape
-Hatchet or ax
-Pencil and paper pad
-Shovel
-Sleeping bag appropriate for climate
