Turkey Hunting Gear List

Turkey Hunting Gear List

Having the right gear on your turkey hunt is critical to your success. Especially good camo that covers everything but your eyes. Wild turkeys see exceptionally well. You don’t need everything on this list before you go turkey hunting, but the right gear will sure help.

Clothing and Apparel for a Turkey Hunt

  • ID, hunting license, and tags
  • Shotgun
  • Turkey loads
  • Turkey choke tube
  • Patterning targets
  • Camo blind (where legal)
  • Seat, cushioned stool
  • Shotgun sling
  • Turkey decoys
  • Camera
  • Video Camera and/or GoPro
  • Extra Batteries for all electronics
  • Monopod gun rest
  • ThermaCELL
  • Compass
  • Maps (onX, or BaseMAP)
  • Knife and sharpener
  • Ratchet cutters
  • Insect Repellent
  • Flashlight and headlamp
  • Trail ribbon
  • Binoculars
  • Anti-fog, lens cleaning pen and cleaning cloths
  • Camo tape
  • Cooler
  • Water bottle
  • First aid kit
  • Camo gloves
  • Camo face net
  • Camo paint
  • Camo make-up
  • Camo turkey vest or pack
  • Lightweight Camo Shirt (3 – 5 per week)
  • Lightweight Camo Pants (1-2 pair per week)
  • Midweight Camo Jacket
  • Windstopper Camo Jacket
  • Base Layer Top and Bottom (2 – 3 pairs per week) *we suggest merino wool
  • Lightweight Camo Jacket
  • Camo Stocking Cap or Beanie
  • Camo cap
  • Good pair of boots.
  • Gaiters
  • Underwear (1 pair per day)
  • Wool socks
  • Camo Balaclava and/or Neck Gaiter
  • Hand Warmer Packets
  • Waterproof and/or Snake proof boots
  • Rain suit

Turkey Calls and Call Accessories

  • Box call
  • Diaphragm calls
  • Slate or glass pot and peg call
  • Glass call
  • Tube call
  • Push-pin call
  • Turpin/wingbone call
  • Crow/locator call
  • Owl hooter call
  • Other locator calls (coyote calls can work well)
  • Box call chalk
  • Sandpaper
  • Call lanyard
  • Box call holster

Bow Hunting Gear

  • 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

Personal and Misc. Items

  • Passport (if needed)
  • Lip Balm
  • Towel
  • Insect Repellent
  • Sunscreen
  • Moleskin for blisters
  • Super Glue
  • Prescription Medication
  • WD-40
  • Duct Tape
  • Pain Reliever
  • Extra Glasses and/or Contacts
  • Quality Polarized Sunglasses
  • Personal Toiletries

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*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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One thought on “Turkey Hunting Gear List

  1. Almo Gregor says:

    I think the optics tip was right on. You really get what you pay for when it comes to optics.

    My top recommendation for choosing a good optic is taking time and reading review sites. There are a lot of them nowadays and they not only have buying information, but also reviews. Plus some even review brands: https://outdoorempire.com/finding-best-binocular-reviews/

    So if you do your research it is almost impossible to go wrong with your optics choice.

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