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Check the current status of baggage allowed, and the
weight limitations. Carry on bags should include any medications and
delicate items. Consider taking a travel pillow for the airplane.
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Skin protection: Bring your favorite sun screen and insect
repellent.
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Camera: Video and still cameras "should" be taken.
You will want to capture the sights and sounds of your experiences. Bring
more batteries and film than you think you'll need!
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Toiletries: Bring shampoo, conditioner, tooth brush,
toothpaste, shaver, etc.
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Over the counter medications: You may want to bring some
"just in case" medicine such as Aspirin, Sudafed, Pepto Bismol, etc.
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Bringing a back-up gun is always a good idea, along with
spare parts, tools, and a cleaning kit (NO flammable solvents). Have
a gunsmith give the guns a once over and replace any parts that are close
to being in need of replacement. Rental guns are usually available.
If interested, ask about availability and pricing for your hunt.
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We recommend bringing a small variety of shotgun
chokes: for close distances (cylinder), for intermediate distances
(improved cylinder), and for far distances (light modified).
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FAA requirements: Locked, hard case for your gun(s).
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Gun Sleeve: You'll want to bring a gun sleeve to protect
your gun when traveling to and from the hunting grounds.
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Small backpack or bag for camera, gun items for the field.
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Shooting vest or pouch to hold shells. A padded vest
will give your shoulder some protection from recoil if you will be doing
high volume shooting.
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Items for high volume shooting: If your gun doesn't
have a nice recoil pad, consider having one put on by a gunsmith so the
length of pull won't change. Shooting gloves will protect hands from
barrel heatup and keep you from getting raw fingers.
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Shooting glasses and hearing protection should always be
worn. Bring extras.
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Sun and rain weather protection: Brimmed hats, rain suit,
boots, ankle high shoes, extra pair of sneakers.
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Clothing is casual with hunters usually wearing their
hunting clothes to meals. Bright colors in the field should be
avoided.
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Ask about laundry service availability with your hunting
package.
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A windbreaker for chilly mornings or evenings
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Long sleeved shirts and long pants can protect you from
sun, thorns as well as cooler air.
