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Checklist
Every hunter will have his/her personal
requirements for gear, but listed below is a basic list to serve as a
reminder.
Deer ?? Turkey ?? Hog ?? Varmint Hunters
- Camoflage Clothing (pants, shirts, jacket, etc.)
- Face Mask (Bow and Turkey Hunters)
- Camoflage cap (stocking, baseball, etc...)
- Gloves (heavy and light)
- Cold/Wet weather boots
- Lightweight boots for warmer days
- Wet weather gear
- Day Pack (For taking snacks, water, gear to stand)
- Sharp knife with stone
- Binoculars (highly recommended)
- Weapon of choice:
- Rifle-Preferably .270 or larger (shots may vary from 50 to 300 yards). Two boxes of ammo, with rifle presighted
- Bow- 40 Plus draw weight (State law), arrows
- Shotgun of choice: 12 Gauge, preferably 3 to 31/2 magnum with 4,5 or 6 shot for Turkey
- Calls (Deer grunt, slates, predator, etc..)
- Camcorder/camera with film
Quail Hunters
- Shotgun of choice, 12 Gauge, with improved/modified chokes
- Fluorescent orange hat, shirt and or vest
- Vest for shell/bird storage
- Comfortable walking boots
Dove Hunters
- Shotgun of choice, one case of shells
- Tan/Camo shirt
- Vest for bird/shell storage
- Camoflage stool/chair for sitting
Meat and Trophy Care
Meat Processing and Taxidermy work are the responsibility of the hunter.
Walk-in coolers and freezers are located at the lodge for storage of your
trophy until you depart. Skinning, caping and quartering are availble for a
nominal fee by experienced guides on site. For your trophy and meat care,
Salt Fork recommends the following:
Meat Processing
| Klemke's Sausage Haus |
| 255 West Garza |
| Slaton, Texas 79364 |
| 806-828-5394 |
Located about an hour from the ranch, Klemke's is reknowned in the area for quality meats and sausages. Delivery of your game to the plant is available, and they ship anywhere in the United States.
Taxidermy
| Myrick Taxidermy |
P.O. Box 161
106 South 4th Street |
| Lometa, TX 76853 |
| 512-752-DEER |
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