RMEF ResourcesGear Lists

Whether you hunt elk every year or every 10 years, we’re here to help you pack. Are you a bowhunter heading out for the weekend? We’ve got a gear list for you. Newbie heading out for a weeklong guided hunt? We’ve got you covered. The following gear checklists are basic guidelines for your next hunt. Each list is based on weapon used and length of hunt. Decide which list you want, and click the button to view a PDF for you to print and that’s it. Good luck!

Bow Gear Lists

Daytripper

Looking to head out into the woods one day at a time during the peak of the September rut? This list will cover all of the basics you may need when you know you will be heading back to camp each night.

MULTI-DAY TRIP

You’ve found the perfect spot, taken your vacation time, and planned it all out. Now you just need to make sure you don’t forget any of the critical gear for a multiple-day long elk hunt.

OUTFITTED TRIP

Getting ready to go on your first outfitted archery hunt? Here’s all of the gear you should probably bring with you to make sure you show up to camp ready to go.


Woman with elk

Rifle Gear Lists

Daytripper

It’s rifle season. You’re a weekend warrior. But you don’t want to leave home without the right gear to bring home a heavy pack. Get what you need to be successful on your next rifle hunt.

MULTI-DAY TRIP

Few things compare to spending multiple days in the elk woods. This list has all of the gear you need to make that next late-October or November trip a success.

OUTFITTED TRIP

So you’ve picked out your state, time of year, and outfitter. Now you just need to know what to bring. Download this list to make sure you’ve got the right gear when you show up in camp.