This list of items will help you prepare for your hunt. We suggest you post it somewhere or put it in a safe place.

- I am getting prepared every day!

- Montana hunting license and personal identification

- Rifle with sling (please do not attach a tri-pod to your rifle, these do not fit into the scabbard).

- One full box of ammunition

- 400 square inches of orange (A vest - but not a plastic one!)

- Archery Hunters: Quiet, Full Camouflage Clothing should be worn

- A warm overcoat. Weather can change drastically and be anywhere from minus zero to minus 70 degrees. This coat should be of a quiet and windproof material. Wool or Gortex are good choices.

- Wool pants or equivalent of above (Quietness is important as well as flexibility)

- A warm vest

- A warm hat that covers the ears (Windy days are not uncommon)

- Enough thermal underwear for the duration of your hunt. Remember "cotton kills". The new "wick away" material has been a big hit and is very inexpensive. Hunters often get cold because they have allowed perspiration to soak into clothing, then while sitting found out what evaporation feels like!

- Socks: Keeping your feet dry and blister free is the key. Bring enough to have several changes and layers.

- Gloves: Wind, waterproof and those that allow some flexibility. Many hunters find that a larger pair, which fit over a small pair, is invaluable when riding or sitting on stand for extended periods of time.

- Boots: This is an important item. Elk hunting is a variety of hard physical activity combined with hours of sitting or walking slowly and quietly. 600 grams of insulation is a minimum, however don't go overboard: Find a pair that offers walking comfort combined with warmth. Also on the market are over shoes, which hunters put on when they are sitting then take off and put them into their packs when they walk or ride. You may also be walking on a variety of terrain, rocks, shell, snow, ice, water, and slippery grass. The average width of a stirrup is about 5 -6 inches. Make sure your boots will fit loosely in this area.

- Rain Gear: An inexpensive poncho should do the trick-if possible stay away from noisy plastics.

- A small daypack. Something that will allow you to take along a camera, lunch, flashlight, matches and other essentials. Don't worry about knives, skinning gear and other tools. The guides will take care of this. Also, do not buy a pack so large that you will be enticed to take along things that will only get in the way. A pack big enough to zip up a basketball, is just about right!

- Binoculars: A good pair of these with ample light gathering abilities in 7 power or higher will certainly add to the enjoyment of your hunt. Make sure they are not so big that they take away from the enjoyment of your hunt and give you a sore neck!

Because you will be staying in a warm cozy cabin, you will have plenty of room for extra items should you wish to bring them along. Your comfort on the hunt should be your main concern. We will provide you with bedding and towels. Other items you may want to bring along are toothbrush, shampoo, etc.