British Columbia Black Bear Hunt- Gear List

Three weeks in the backcountry of Canada in pursuit of black bears is a lot of consecutive days in the field. To be sure that I am ready for all that Mother Nature throws at me, I have a very specific list of items that I am sure to bring along. Now keep in mind that I am driving to Canada with virtually unlimited space in my vehicle to store items that I will not be packing in with.  This list will vary depending on where I am going but this is a great place to start.

Under Armour Clothing:

UA Socks

UA Base Layer Tops & Pants; 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 or 4.0 depending on weather and hunting conditions

UA Evo Hoody

UA Evo Henley

UA Evo Pant

UA Zip Up Hoody

UA Quest Jacket & Pant

UA Gators

UA Gloves Insulated & Un-Insulated

UA Beanie

UA Baseball Hat

 

UA Speed Freek Boots

Swarovski Optik:

Swarovski Binoculars w/ Carrying Case, Cover & Bino Harness

Swarovski Spotting Scope w/ Camera Attachment

Swarovski Range Finder

Tri-Pod

Lens Wipes or Cleaner

Rifle:

Remington Model 700 300 Win Mag w/ Sling

Swarovski Rifle Scope

Nosler Custom Trophy Grade 180 Grain AccuBond Ammunition

*Shooting Sticks

*Rest

*Shoot & See Targets

*Ear Protection

Bow:

Elite Hunter 26” draw, 51#

Victory VAP Arrows

Shuttle T-Lock 100 Grain Brodhead’s

Ripcord Arrow Rest

Spot-Hogg Sight

Tight Spot Quiver

2 Releases

Allen Wrench

String Wax

*Target

General Gear:

Flashlight & Headlamp

*Lantern w/ extra Mantles

Roll TP in Zip lock Bag

Eberlestock X1A1 Backpack with Hydration System

*Thermos

Baby Wipes Un-Scented

*Un-Scented Laundry Soap

Butt Cushion

Game Bags

Sleeping Bag

GPS

Garbage Bags

Small First Aid Kit

 Mole Skin

Basic Medicine such as Aleve, Neosporin, Imodium, Throat Lozenges

Mosquito Repellant

Bear Spray

Wind Checker

Camera

Calls

Extra Batteries

Tags

Cloth Tape Measure

Flagging Tape

Nutrition:

Wilderness Athlete Performance Bars

Wilderness Athlete Energy Gel

Wilderness Athlete Protein Plus

Wilderness Athlete Energy & Focus Drink Formula

Mixed Nuts

Jerky

Low Fat or Wild Game Pepperoni

Water or filter

Horse Tack:

This basic horse tack list is based off of my outfitter providing most of the needed equipment. 

Saddle/Blanket

Saddle Bag

Decker Pack Saddle with Sling Ropes

Canvas Manties with Rope

Spurs

Bow & Gun Scabbard

*Truck Equipment:

*400 Watt Inverter

*Power Strip

*Items that I use upon arrival buy may or may not pack into the backcountry