Equipment needed for a successful deer hunt:
a small, bright flashlight for entering and exiting the blind at dark;
pocket knife;
extra ammo to go with that great rifle you chose; and a cushion to sit on in case the seat is too low. Water,
snacks and
gloves: latex gloves for cleaning the animal and work gloves to handle the hide of a deer with cactus in it.
One needs good binoculars, not necessarily the most expensive.
Use a back pack, rather than a duffle, to keep hands free for safe gun handling.
Check with the outfitter or rancher to see if the “rut” is on, and make use of those
rattling horns and grunt calls.
A cell phone is good to have, as well as
a camera.
Take a compass to get out of the woods and, most important, toilet paper.
Have a great hunt!