When Upland Bird Hunting one needs to make sure they bring the proper gear for hunting success and emergencies. Along with your standard hunting gear: firearm, bow or muzzle loader below is a list of items that will ensure you have a good hunt every time.

 Standard Equipment

• First-aid kit - an absolute must
• Knives - for field dressing the animal
• Fire starters—waterproof matches, butane lighter, etc.
• Water
• Iodide tablets for water purification or
• Water purifier
• Thermal foil blanket
• Base plate compass with signal mirror
• Nylon rope
• Flashlight with spare batteries and bulbs
• Whistle
• Candle
• Extra pair of glasses
• Extra two-day supply of prescription medicine
• Emergency high-energy food
• Poncho
• Folding saw
• Snare wire or twine
• One-sided razor blade
• Fishing line and hooks
• Plastic sheet or large garbage bag
• Extra boot laces
• Tissue or toilet paper
• Small can of lighter fluid

Additional Equipment

• A sleeping bag appropriate for temperature levels
• Hatchet or ax
• Pencil and paper pad
• Duct tape
• Biodegradable trail markers
• Shovel
• Binoculars or spotting scope