Hunt Planning Worksheet
We have designed this to help you plan and organize the details of your Alaska hunting trip. Complete this outline and keep it for reference as you develop your trip plans: GENERAL HUNT INFORMATION
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Species to be hunted: _______________________ Sex: _______ GMU: _____ Regulation book page: ________ Hunt dates: __________ to __________ Location(s) where I will be hunting: ____________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Special considerations for this hunt (restrictions on methods & means, antler size, access, etc.) : ______________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Other species that may be taken legally:____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ FIREARMS & AMMUNITION/BOW & ARROWS Rifle: _________________ Caliber: _____ Bullet weight & type: ________ Ammunition brand: ____________ Bow: ___________________ Weight of pull: _________ Arrow weight: ________ Tip weight: ____________ How I will prepare for the hunt (sighting in, practice, etc.): ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ PRE-HUNT CONDITIONING AND HEALTH CARE How I will get in shape: ________________________________________________________________________ Medical supplies (first aid kit prescriptions, extra glasses, etc.): ________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ TRAVEL & LOGISTICS IN THE HUNTING AREA How I will travel within Alaska to the hunting area—who/how: ________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Departure date: __________ Scheduled pick up date: ___________ Area maps (1:63,360 topo): _____________ Emergency communications (cell phone, flare gun, signal mirror, etc.): __________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Any special hazards (mud flats, cliffs, etc.): ________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Back up plan in case I cannot hunt in the specific area originally planned: ________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Who knows EXACTLY where we will be hunting and when we will return in case of trouble: ________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________
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EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES CHECKLIST (You may require other items; use this list as a starting point) Sleeping ___ Ground Pad ___ Sleeping Bag ___ Tent Traveling ___ Compass ___ Maps (waterproofed) ___ Pack & cover ___ Climbing pole Hunting ___ Alaska Hunting Regulations ___ Hunting license ___ Harvest tickets/permits/tags ___ Big game tags ___ Binoculars ___ Flagging tape ___ Game call ___ Knife & sharpener ___ Sturdy meat bags ___ Fly poison ___ Plastic bags ___ Rifle & cartridges ___ Bow & arrows ___ Sturdy pack Comfort ___ Aspirin ___ Books for bad weather ___ Insect repellent ___ Head net ___ Candle ___Lip balm ___Personal hygiene items ___Field notebook & pencil ___Fire starting aids ___Flashlight & extra batteries ___Hand warmer & fuel ___Bandanna ___Small lantern & extra mantles ___Waterproof matches ___Lightweight stool ___Sun screen ___Toilet paper ___Towel & wash cloth Eating & drinking ___Cup ___Cooking & eating utensils ___Roll paper ___Salt & pepper ___Cooking pans ___Dish soap ___Extra light-weight food ___Stove & extra fuel ___Canteen ___Water container ___Water purification system Clothes ___Boots ___Long sleeve shirts (no cotton) ___Camp shoes ___Cap with ear covers ___Extra clothes ___Gloves ___Long underwear (not cotton) ___Rain coat & rain pants ___Sweater (not cotton) ___Wind pants ___Hunting coat Safety ___Life jackets ___Rope ___Signal mirror ___First aid kit ___Space Blanket Miscellaneous ___Band-Aids ___Camera & extra film ___Cord ___Duct tape ___Knife ___Multi-purpose tool ___Small saw Other ___ ________________________ ___ ________________________ ___ ________________________ ___ ________________________ ___ ________________________ ___ ________________________ ___ ________________________ ___ ________________________ ___ ________________________
TRIP On a separate page, list what food is needed for each individual meal. COMING HOME What will we do if we are not picked up on schedule: ________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ What paperwork is needed to transport meat or other game parts from Alaska to my home: ___________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Is there a requirement that my game must be sealed within the GMU I am hunting? _________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ How must I report to ADF&G on my hunt: ________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ By when? __________________ What special transportation arrangements will I need for my meat and/or trophies? _________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Hunt Planning Worksheet
COSTS Transportation To Alaska To hunt area Freight home Lodging Totals Licensing License Tags Permit applic. Food En route In hunt area Emergency Fees Guide Gratuities Misc.
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Equipment Hunting Camping Personal Misc.