I think the only essential that's not actually essential is the maps. Everything else is spot on, for daytime hunting. Night hunting is a little bit different, this is our night time list.
Essentials:
Rifle
Shotgun
Ammo for both
Spotlight
Call
Knife
1 or 2 hunting buddies
These are the bare necessities
The nice to have:
Truck
High rack
Foxpro
Red lens
Gloves (winter time)
The luxury items
Red bull
Beef jerky
Heater