Separation Lake Lodge - Recommended Hunting Gear

When registering your firearm you will need proper identification. A driver's licence will not be enough. Make sure you have a birth certificate and/or passport.

Clothing

1. Hunting Boots - A good set of well broken-in waterproof, and breathable hunting boots.

2. Camp Shoes - For lounging around the lodge after the day's excursion a comfortable set of camp shoes will be welcomed by your tired feet.

3. Socks - In order to keep your feet warm, comfortable and blister free, a combination of quality socks (standard and wool) should be worn. For a normal weeklong hunt, six pairs of each should be brought.

4. Underlayer - Since weather in Canada is often unpredictable, plan on hunting conditions that range from 0 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Layering is the key to meeting these ever changing conditions. Avoid cotton items next to your skin and start with a good, perspiration underlayer.

5. Insulation - After a good base of moisture resistance long underwear, an insulating layer that can be removed or added depending upon the conditions should follow.

6. Shirt - A warm, quick drying shirt is perfect for layering over your thermals.

7. Pants - Comfortable, windproof pants are great for layering or wearing around the lodge.

8. Outerwear - To top everything off, you will need an outer shell that is warm, waterproof, breathable and quiet.

9. Rainwear - For an extra measure of protection against the weather, bring along rubber rainwear.

10. Headwear - Since the human body losses over 30% of its heat through the head, a hat or stocking cap is useful for regulating your body temperature as well as staying warm in frigid conditions.

11. Insulated Gloves - Keeping your hands dry and warm is a must while sitting in a stand when the days can be cold and wet.

Hunting

1. Gun Recommendations - Many cartridges will work for Bear, Moose, or Deer. For most a .30-06 and 7mm Rem Mags will do the job, we recommend .300 Win Mags and the .338 Win Mag.

2. Bow Recommendations - We recommend bows with at least a 65-pound pull, and arrows with a total weight of at least 450 grains. While expandable broadheads, can and do work, we prefer fixed heads for these heavy boned animals.

3. Muzzleloader Recommendations - Muzzleloaders should be a minimum of .50 caliber and fire a conical bullet or sabot. Many of the hunts are conducted in rain or snow, so proper precautions (nipple and muzzle cover should be used). A take down tool and necessary cleaning supplies should also be included as it is recommended to clean and dry the gun each night.

4. Rifle Optics Hunting in Canada varies from open grasslands to dense wooded areas, a variable powered scope is perfect for changing hunting conditions.

5. Cartridge Selection - Black bears have a thick layer of fat and are tough to track if they get into heavy cover. For this reason, ONLY premium controlled expanding bullets should be used. We have found that bullets such as Swift A-frames, Barnes X, and Trophy Bonded Bear Claws work very well.

Misc. Items

1. Knife - From gutting to skinning to caping, a sharp, well-designed knife is mandatory.

2. Knife Sharpener - In order to keep your knife sharp while afield, a pack sized sharpener is ideal.

3. Flashlight - Every hunter should have a "mini" flashlight in their pack for emergencies.

4. Binoculars - A good set of binoculars that won't fog or induce eye fatigue.

5. GPS - For finding camp or relocating a downed animal a GPS unit should be included in every pack.

6. Rifle Cleaning Kit - A week of wet hunting can do irreversible damage to your firearm if it is not properly cleaned at the end of each day.

7. Dry Bag - For wet weather, a large Dry Bag is a must.

8. Water Bottles - Drinking water while afield is always a concern, a collapsible or hard water bottle should be included in your pack.

9. Fire Starting Material - Like any outdoors trip, having a reliable means to start a fire is an absolute necessity to have in your pack. Magnesium fire starters will even work when completely wet.

10. Electrical and Duct Tape Your pack should always contain tape for field repairs and improvisations.

11. Extra Duffle Bag For the trip back home, place your hide and skull into an extra duffle bag.

12. Personal Gear Every hunter should include his own personal gear such as toothbrush, lip balm, eyeglasses, sunglasses, tissues, sunscreen, pain relievers, and any necessary medication.

BLAZE ORANGE hats and vests are required by law and are to be worn by all hunting guests including archery hunters!

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