| For the newcomer to deer hunting the thought of | | | | handgun is smaller and lighter. If you only want to |
| all the items required for the first hunt can be | | | | carry one though, choose the one you are most |
| overwhelming. There are dozens of things that | | | | accurate with. While a newcomer may think that |
| aren't worth the hunter's time or money, and | | | | the more ammunition the better, it is actually just |
| things that can be useful. There are a few basic | | | | the opposite in deer hunting. A hunter can sit the |
| items though that every hunter should never go | | | | entire day without seeing a single animal, and even |
| into the woods without. | | | | if he does, oftentimes he'll need only a few bullets |
| Camouflage | | | | for the job; plus, the more ammunition, the |
| Obviously you don't want to alert every creature | | | | heavier the haul into the hunting site. Earplugs or |
| in the woods to your presence. Hunters dress | | | | headsets may also be something to consider as |
| head to toe in camouflage to remain hidden from | | | | shooting at close range can do permanent |
| their prey. Hats, socks, gloves, and boots are | | | | damage to your hearing. |
| available in camouflage, but the hunter needs to | | | | Personal Supplies |
| be aware of the law too. Hunting regulations | | | | Another thing to keep in mind when packing for |
| require that every hunter incorporate the | | | | your trip is the personal supplies you might need |
| standard hunter orange into their attire while in | | | | when sitting outside all day. Be sure to dress |
| the woods. A simple hat or vest is enough to be | | | | warm as deer hunting is done in the cooler part |
| seen by other hunters so you're not mistaken for | | | | of late fall, especially in the early morning and late |
| wildlife, and many hunters now opt for the orange | | | | evening. Also don't forget food, sitting and waiting |
| camouflage for a nice compromise of the two. | | | | can be torture when hunger pains strike, so try |
| Firearms | | | | some small snacks or sandwiches to sustain you. |
| A hunter can't step into the woods without a | | | | With these things in mind a newcomer to deer |
| weapon, and in most states hunters may carry a | | | | hunting will be ready to tackle his first hunting |
| handgun of any caliber, or rifles or shotguns at a | | | | season and increase his chances of bringing home |
| low gauge. Many hunters carry both, since the | | | | a trophy. |