TIPS FOR GEARING UP FOR YOUR HUNTING/FISHING TRIP
It’s very important that you follow the gear list below. Having the correct gear will ensure a more comfortable hunting/ fishing trip.
When you are in Kodiak go visit Big Ray’s sporting shop 117 Lower Mill Road, very good bunch of people and they know Kodiak’s water and weather.
- Grundens Petrus 3/4 length coat or Helly Hansen 3/4 length Guide Coat
- Heavy Shirt, one polyester or polar fleece Jacket Polartec
- Hip boots LaCrosse Big Chief 600 gram insulated fit snugly
- 1 pair of boot socks (one heavy and a medium weight)
- 1 heavy double layer Hunting Jacket preferably thinsulate camouflage with the hood 2 heavy shirt, one wool and a polar fleece
- A complete set of top quality waterproof rain gear.
- 1 pair of good quality insulated Hip Boots, ankle fit
- 3 pair of long underwear
- 5 pair of warm socks
- 2 hats; one stocking style and a cap camouflage is best
- 2 pair of gloves; one in wool fingerless and a polar fleece
- 1 good quality sleeping bag hollofil or similar
- 1 pair of very good quality Binoculars
- 1 head lamp + 1 flash light with spare batteries
- 1 waterproof bag so on the way back you can carry your hide
- 1 space blanket (we use it all the time when you seat for a long time)
- 1 scope cover
- 1 water bottle (LDPE) type
- 1 Terma-rest sleeping pad
- 1 pair camp slipper (Crocs)
- Personal items (medications, biodegradable soap, toiletries, baby wipes, toothbrush, razor, etc.. don’t forget your cigarettes if you smoke, alcohol)
- 1 good day pack camouflage (21-35 liter size, they make them in new material very quiet)
- If you are going to go hunting Mountain or Sheep, (don’t forget your favorite hiking boots, make sure they are not new out of the box, you will get blisters)
Guns and Ammunition Recommendations
Black-Tail Deer. 30-06,7 Rem Mag, 300 Win. Mag.
Brown Bear, Grizzly. 338 Win. Mag. 340 Weatherby. 375 Ruger or 375 H & H. I recommend top quality scopes and mounts.