Gearing up for Hunting, the essentials on a budget (mostly)
Assuming you already have a gun and optics/irons, there's not much more that you HAVE to have to go hunting despite what modern consumer culture would suggest. Other than possible blaze orange requirements for your jurisdiction, there's really nothing to stop you from going hunting in the clothes currently on your back. That might not be the most comfortable or effective option, but it's certainly possible and there's a strong chance that thousands of humans throughout history have hunted in even worse gear. But if you want to make sure that you have the basics covered for at least a comfortable hunt, here are some suggestions (as well as suggestions for things you don't HAVE to have (because modern consumer culture is how I make money...)). Note--this is mostly geared toward everything but bird hunting, which warrants its own discussion later.