I do the majority of my deer hunting in the Highpeaks region of the Adirondacks. Gun and ammo is a given, but I double check for map, compass, knife, dragrope,flashlight, license, pen, and foam pad. If I don't have it all, my day, historically is F#@%ED.

One of my cardinal rules: Majority of my hunting method is still hunting, sneaking around slowly. After sitting abit, ALWAYS look back at the spot you were sitting before leaving the area. Many times I have left gloves, hat, or map on the ground.