Doctrine // the why
MissionSingle point of admin truth. Every license, tag, stamp, permit, and ID copy lives here. Float plan signed and shared with Elise + one secondary contact before any trip. Cash for emergencies (diesel, towing, motels). State-by-state firearms transport notes (FOPA Peaceable Journey). FCC Technician license card added once issued (target August 2026).
Contents // 18 items
| Item | Qty | |
|---|---|---|
| Identification | ||
| Driver's license | 1 | |
| Spare ID — passport card if border-adjacent | 1 | |
| Hunting + activity permits | ||
| Hunting license + tags + stamps · per state/season | 1 | |
| Federal duck stamp · waterfowl seasons | 1 | |
| FCC Technician license card · post-Aug 2026 | 1 | |
| CCW + reciprocity list · current year | 1 | |
| Insurance | ||
| Health insurance card | 1 | |
| Vehicle insurance copy | 1 | |
| Hunting liability — NRA / USCCA | 1 | |
| AAA / roadside card | 1 | |
| Cash | ||
| Mixed bills · $300–500 | 1 | |
| Backup credit card | 1 | |
| Trip admin | ||
| Trip itinerary + ICE × 2 · printed | 1 | |
| Vehicle registration | 1 | |
| Hunt plan / float plan · signed | 1 | |
| Firearms transport notes — FOPA Peaceable Journey | 1 | |
| Trip log | ||
| Trip log notebook — Rite-in-the-Rain #311 | 1 | |
| Pens + pencil + Sharpie | 4 | |
Expirations // quarterly check
CCW permit
2027-06-00
State-specific renewal
Hunting license
2026-12-31
Annual
Vehicle registration
2027-03-00
Annual
Refill Triggers // what makes you restock
- Pre-trip T-7Verify all licenses + tags + stamps per destination state. Photocopy for spare. Update ICE contacts.
- AnnualRenew CCW. Renew hunting licenses. Update reciprocity list. Refresh Permeable Journey notes.
- Post-tripReplace any cash spent. Refile any tags / harvest reports.
Service Log // chronological
- 2026-04-26Built v1.0 baseline · cash Need, licenses current — MJR
- — · — awaiting next entry