Mountain lion hunting is a game of covering country until you find a track, then you try to keep up with the hounds. If’ you’ve never hunted behind hounds, you should try it at least once in your hunting career. The hunting guides and outfitters that we represent will all work hard for you on your hunt and run well trained hounds. Weather can be a HUGE factor for success with mountain lion hunting, so be sure to ask us about on-call hunts.
The outfitter did an outstanding job on the entire hunt, and took the most excellent care of us during the entire hunt. Both of us getting a mountain lion was just icing on the cake.
They took me on the hunt of a lifetime. We went through some of the most beautiful terrain there is. They has great hounds and top of the line equipment. John really knows lion hunting. It was a “fair chase” hunt I will remember for a lifetime!
We’ll help you choose the best hunt for your budget and goals.
The weather on a mountain lion hunt can range widely from rain, sleet, snow and wind to warm and sunny. Packing accordingly can be a challenge, so a good layering system is the way to go. If you’re hunting mountain lions on dry ground your gear will be different. The weather will probably be warm as this is typically an Arizona thing. Also, you will probably be riding horses, so dress accordingly, but be prepared for a cold front to move in, or rain.
The case could be made that you don’t really need a spotting scope on a mountain lion hunt, and I would have to agree. But you will usually be hunting winter range and it sure is nice to get a close up look at that big bull on the opposite ridge.
❏ Underwear (1 pair per day)
❏ Base Layer Top and Bottom (2 – 3 pairs per week)
*we suggest merino wool
❏ Lightweight Camo Jacket
❏ Windstopper Camo Jacket
❏ Midweight Camo Jacket
❏ Lightweight Camo Vest
❏ Lightweight Camo Shirt (3 – 5 per week)
❏ Lightweight Camo Pants (1-2 pair per week)
❏ Midweight Camo Pants (1 pair per week)
❏ Rain Gear
❏ Blaze Orange (rifle hunts)
*check Regulations in the state you are hunting
❏ Lightweight Gloves
❏ Midweight Gloves
❏ Camo Cap
❏ Camo Stocking Cap or Camo Beanie
❏ Heavy Shirt
❏ Cold Weather Pants
❏ Insulated Parka (with hood)
❏ Insulated Bibs
❏ Balaclava and/or Neck Gaiter
❏ Wool Gloves
❏ Insulated Waterproof Gloves
❏ Hand Muff
❏ Gaiters
❏ Hand Warmer Packets
❏ Hunting Boots
❏ Socks (1 pair per day)
❏ Liner Socks (1 pair per day)
❏ Boot Grease
❏ Extra Laces
❏ Camp Shoes
❏ Stalking Shoes
❏ Knee Pads
❏ Antelope Decoy
❏ Ground Blind
❏ Folding Chair
❏ Bow Holder
❏ Day Pack
❏ Water Bottle
❏ Large Backpack
❏ Wind Direction Indicator
❏ Flashlight
❏ Headlamp
❏ Hunting Knife
❏ Multi-Tool
❏ Topo Maps or Mobile Mapping Software
❏ GPS
❏ Scent Elimination Spray
❏ Water Bladder (2L)
❏ Fire Starter Kit
❏ Game Bags
❏ Caping Salt
❏ Dry Bag
❏ Game Cart
❏ Binoculars (Quality 8’s or 10’s)
❏ Spotting Scope
❏ Tripod
❏ Rangefinder
❏ Bino Harness
❏ Phone Skope – Mount your phone to your optics
❏ Lens Cloth and Cleaning Equipment
❏ De-fogger
RIFLE HUNTS
❏ Rifle (appropriate size for the game you are hunting)
❏ Shells (at least one box)
❏ Scope (with rain cover)
❏ Sling
❏ Shooting Sticks
❏ Soft Rifle Case
❏ Hard Rifle Case
❏ Gun Cleaning Kit
BOWHUNTS
❏ Bow
*check Regulations in the state you are hunting
❏ Arrows (at least one doz.)
❏ Broadheads
*check Regulations in the state you are hunting
❏ Release
*an extra release is recommended
❏ Soft Bow Case
❏ Hard Bow Case
CAMPING GEAR
❏ Tent/Bivy (appropriate for the trip)
❏ Large Duffel Bag
❏ Sleeping Bag (appropriate for the season/region)
❏ Sleeping Pad
❏ Camp Pillow
❏ Cot
❏ Compression Bag
❏ 5 gal. Collapsible Water Container
❏ Water Filtration
❏ Pot
❏ Bowls
❏ Eating Utensils
❏ Lighter
❏ Large Fuel Container(s)
❏ Camp Stove
❏ Lantern
❏ Folding Table
❏ Paper Towels
❏ TP/Wet Wipes
❏ Ziploc Bags
❏ Heavy Garbage Bags
❏ Dry Bag
❏ First Aid Kit
PERSONAL AND MISC. ITEMS
❏ Lip Balm
❏ Towel
❏ Insect Repellant
❏ Sunscreen
❏ Moleskin for blisters
❏ Super Glue
❏ Prescription Medication
❏ WD-40
❏ Duct Tape
❏ Pain Reliever
❏ Extra Glasses and/or Contacts
❏ Quality Polarized Sunglasses
❏ Personal Toiletries
❏ Camera
❏ Video Camera and/or GoPro
❏ Extra Batteries for all Electronics
*This is a sample/generic gear list. For more specific details for the time of year you are traveling to, we recommend checking with your outfitter, consultant or your destination’s local Wildlife Management Agency.
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