Clothing o Brush chaps o Boots o Insulating layer (fleece or wool) o Hat/cap o Gloves o Hunter orange (as required by law) Basic Hunting Equipment o Hunting license and permits o Windshield card (if applicable) o Shotgun o Ammo o Choke tubes o Gun case o Gun care/cleaning kit o Choke tube wrench o Water bottle o Maps o Shooting glasses o Hearing protection o Basic first aid kit o Flashlight/headlamp o Hunting knife o Game shears (optional) Optional Hunting Accessories o Handsaw o GPS unit o Hatchet o Hunting blind & chairs o Treestand & safety harness o Range finder (extremely useful for bowhunting) o Scent control/cover scent o Basic firearm/bow maintenance kit o Deer cart/sled o Handwarmers o Snacks Lottery Permit Application Deadlines (2017) o Free upland game Aug 1 – Aug 31 o Dove first lottery June 1 – June 30 o Dove second lottery July 7 – July 21 o Dove third lottery July 28 – August 25