Absolute minimum is a scoped rifle and ammo. Scope will work as a substitute for binocs.
All other extras will fit in a lightweight backpack..
1.Knife (Or on your belt)
2.Camera
3.Flashlight
4.Snacks/Drinks
5.Rattlebox
6.T.P.
7.Cellphone (Turned Off of course)
8.Map
9.Rangefinder
10.Puzzles/Book/Porno magazine

Every time I leave the drive way I double check I have my:

1. license
2. gun
3. ammo
4. Leatherman

Anything else I find I forgot when I pull to the gate…oh well…

This all goes in my backpack and most of it stays in there all year round:
license, pen, couple of knifes, water, pee bottle, ammo, tablet, phone, camera, zip ties, puzzle book, 9mm handgun, snake bite kit, small first aid kit, latex gloves

when we get to the lease, we usually pre-stage the following in our blind:
binoc's, sleeping bag, blanket, extra pee bottles, flashlights

Since our lease is pretty secure and I only hunt one place on it, my rifle goes with me the first outing, and then I usually leave it unloaded in the blind when we head back to camp. If I hunted more places on our lease, I'd probably drag it back and forth between the blind and my trailer.

Pen, to fill out tag.
Small zip tie, to attach tag.

Most guys who are used to hanging deer to gut them split deer too far up the belly when they start doing it on the ground. Thus allowing dirt and debris to get in the body cavity. I've seen guys split them almost to the neck. I laughed and walked on.

I must have gun, ammo, license and water. Everything else is optional to some degree. But, for the record, I HAVE forgot my gun. When I was younger and had to load up dads stuff as well as mine. Lol.

For me the gloves are more of a safety issue. The blood doesn't scare me, but the diseases shared on forums here scare the crap out of me.

Don't forget the phone. Now days its your flashlight, camera, and something to keep you occupied.

Are there better instructions for gutting a deer on the ground? I slice them down the middle and drag out everything that I don't want. If it gets dirty, it'll hose off.

I don't know about y'all but I bring tp and baby wipes.

Binocs and beer cooler. Gun is optional.

My favorite Swiss army knife! Now I have everything I need!!!!

Must have items are (assuming I am hunting without my kids)....

Rifle/Ammo if gun hunting or Barnett Crossbow if bow hunting
.45 Glock ACP on the hip
Bino's
Cell Phone


These items are usually in my bag.....

License
Ink Pen
Water
Tie wraps
Knife
Rope
Latex Gloves and thick insulated gloves for cold weather
at least on flash light
Grunt tube
Turkey call box
Electronic predator call
Rattling bag
Several types of face mask, thin mesh style for warm days and thick wool style for cold days
SD cards for TC's
Camera (not so much anymore since cell phone camera's are good


Hunting with my youngest two kids (ages 4&6) is a whole different story. But most of this stuf oes in a separate bag they carry. All the above and......

Snacks
Juice boxes
Game boy thingy's
Coloring books
Extra cheap pair of bino's they like to play with
Mr Heater if its cold enough


Me and my son headed to the stand, he had to bring his toy sword with him!!!

That is awesome! Great picture!

I usually take a trailgun (22 mag) with snakeshot and vmax shells, water jug, 8x21 binocs, a hat, and a skinning knife.

Really, for most hunting, you really only need a gun and ammo but accessorization is the true key to happiness.

hunting license

Here's my kit:

License / Weapons Permit
Cell phone
Ammo
Rifle w/ sling
8x56 Binos
SureFire flashlight
Range finder (if in a new area)
knife
gerber tool
Gallon Zip Lock (heart, kidneys, liver)
latex gloves (protect against swine pest or to handle a fox)
extra trash bags (in case I find trash)
small 1st aid kit (bandages, quick clot, neosporin)

All other items stay in the truck, like ratchet straps, or a gambrel and tackle

Blow up doll. That movie "Deliverance" scared the bejabbers out of me, figured one of the dolls would keep them hillbillies distracted while I made my getaway. Extras include knife, water, food, matches, alcohol gel and duct tape.

gun and ammo, flashlight, knife

gun and case pocket knife.

cold beer

Weapon. ammo for it
knives
Hat
binos

yup

dont forget the deer jerky.

Most days I just take a rifle & camera...if its raining a rifle & binocs

I hunt a lot in unfamiliar areas so I always bring a map, compass, and my new GPS. I love that thing!

But a must have!!