A bolt action or semi-automatic rifle in at least .270 caliber if hunting deer or antelope and preferably a .30 caliber rifle if hunting elk, moose or bear.

A variable power scope on your rifle. Some shots may be 200 yards and a 3-9 power scope is ideal. Also make sure your rifle has a good sling attached to it.

At least one full box of shells, no more than two are necessary.

A quality pair of binoculars. 10x42 power is best, but your guide will also be glassing for you if your binoculars are a lesser power. They will also have a range finder, but you are welcome to bring your own if you like.

Warm clothing. Layering is best. Start with quality poly/cotton long underwear. Next add quality pair of hunting pants that are large enough to give you room to move. Wear a long sleeve shirt and medium weight jacket. For extreme cold weather add another layer of wool. I recommend either Sleeping Indian brand or Columbia brand wool clothing. Bring extra socks; you may want to change during the day to maintain comfort. Compact rain gear.

You will need both a baseball style hat and a warm hat that covers your ears in cold weather. The brim on the baseball style hat will assist you in glassing for animals by deflecting the sun. Cowboy hats are sometimes popular, but not always practical. If you don’t normally wear one, skip it, it will just get in the way.

A very good quality set of waterproof boots, with at least 400 grams of thinsulate. Gore-Tex is preferred, but an all leather boot will work as well. Your boot needs to fit into a stirrup, so don’t bring extremely large boots that you can not slip in and out of a stirrup easily in. Also bring a second pair of camp shoes that are comfortable. Hiking style boots work great.

Warm gloves. I suggest you bring two pair. One leather and one insulted.

Fanny style or small daypack in the event we do any walking. Please do not bring large backpacks; you only need something small to put basic items in.