The best hunting gear storage keeps gear clean, dry, organized by hunt, and away from strong odors, with ammunition and fuel kept at home. At AA Personal Storage in Parowan, Utah, most hunters fit their off-season gear in a 5x10 unit ($40 a month), and a 10x30 outdoor space ($30 a month) holds an ATV or side-by-side trailer (rates as listed in November 2026).
Utah's big game seasons run from mid-August into November, and by the last elk hunt most garages are full of packs, blinds, decoys, and camo. This guide covers how to clean and store each type of gear, how to keep clothes scent free, what never goes in a unit, and which size fits. If you are still deciding on a size, our full storage unit size guide compares every unit we rent.
Put gear away right after your last hunt of the year, once it is cleaned and fully dry. In southern Utah that is usually November, after the general-season rifle and muzzleloader hunts close.
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) publishes season dates each year. In 2026, general-season dates included:
| 2026 general-season hunt | Dates |
|---|---|
| Archery buck deer and archery elk | Starts Aug. 15 |
| Muzzleloader buck deer | Sept. 23 to Oct. 1 |
| Any legal weapon (rifle) any-bull elk | Oct. 3 to 9 (early) and Oct. 10 to 16 (late) |
| Any legal weapon (rifle) spike-bull elk | Oct. 3 to 15 |
| Any legal weapon (rifle) buck deer | Oct. 17 to 25 |
| Muzzleloader elk | Oct. 28 to Nov. 5 |
Dates come from the DWR's 2026 big game guidebook, and they change every year, so check wildlife.utah.gov. Nearby general-season deer units include Panguitch Lake and Southwest Desert. If you still hunt waterfowl or upland birds this winter, keep that gear at the front of your unit.
Wash hunting clothes in a scent-free detergent, dry them outdoors or on a no-scent cycle, and seal them in airtight totes or scent-control bags. Store the sealed totes away from fuel, cleaners, food, and anything with a strong smell.
Scent control is mostly about keeping clothes away from household and garage odors, and a storage unit helps because your camo is not hanging next to the lawn mower or the kitchen:
Clean every item, let it dry, remove batteries, and store it in labeled bins or on shelves, grouped by the hunt you use it for.
| Gear | Before storing | How to store |
|---|---|---|
| Packs and game bags | Empty pockets, wash out blood, dry fully | Hang or lay flat; store game bags only if washed and dry |
| Blinds and tree stands | Brush off dirt and seeds, check straps and hardware | Fold and bag blinds; stand tree stands upright against a wall |
| Decoys | Wipe clean, dry, check for damage | Decoy bags or slotted totes so they do not dent |
| Optics and range finders | Clean lenses with a lens cloth, remove batteries | Padded cases inside a sealed tote |
| Trail cameras | Pull SD cards and batteries | Small labeled bin with the mounting straps |
| Boots and waders | Clean, dry inside and out, hang waders upside down if possible | Boot bin or rack, never folded wet |
| Knives and saws | Clean, dry, light coat of oil | Sheathed, in a drawer-style organizer |
| Coolers | Wash with soap and water, dry with the lid open | Store with the lid cracked so it does not hold odor |
| Archery gear | Inspect strings and cams, wax string | Bow case, kept flat, away from direct heat |
Batteries left in GPS units, headlamps, trail cameras, and range finders can leak and ruin the device, so pull them all before storage.
Use shelving, clear labeled totes, and wall hooks so you can find gear in minutes and get out the door early on opening morning. Put the items you use most at the front.
A few hunting gear storage ideas that work well in a drive-up unit:
Our units have no inside lighting, so keep a headlamp or battery lantern in the grab-and-go bin. Since tenants have access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, a headlamp makes a 4 a.m. stop before a hunt easy. For more layout ideas, see our tips on how to pack your storage unit for easy use.
Do not store ammunition, gunpowder, primers, fuel, propane, or game meat in a storage unit. The AA Personal Storage FAQ lists explosives and ammunition, flammable materials, and perishable food or anything that attracts pests as prohibited.
For hunters, that means:
Firearms are not addressed in our FAQ. Most hunters keep firearms in a locked gun safe at home, and if you have questions about storing anything not listed here, call us at (435) 447-4777 before you move in. See the full prohibited items list on our FAQ page.
Most hunters need a 5x10 unit ($40 a month), which holds shelving, totes, packs, decoys, a blind, and a cooler. Hunters with lots of decoys, a tree stand collection, or a full camp setup often choose a 10x10 ($65 a month).
| Your gear | Suggested size at AAPS | Monthly rate (Nov 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Clothes, packs, optics, a few totes | 5x10 (50 sq ft) | $40 |
| Above plus blinds, decoys, cooler, and shelving | 5x10 or 5x12.5 (62.5 sq ft) | $40 to $50 |
| Full camp: wall tent, cots, stove, chairs, multiple hunters' gear | 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $65 |
| ATV, side-by-side, or utility trailer | 10x30 outdoor parking | $30 |
| Truck camper or camp trailer | 10x30 or 12x40 outdoor parking | $30 or $40 |
A few notes on these sizes:
As of November 3, 2026, the 10x10 showed "Only 1 left!" and the 10x30 showed "Only 3 left!" on our Rent page, so check availability for a 5x10 or 10x10 in Parowan before you plan your move-in.
Keep gear off the floor, sealed in plastic totes, and free of food or odors. Our drive-up units are not climate controlled, so pack items that can be damaged by cold or moisture with extra care.
Parowan sits at about 6,155 feet, and Western Regional Climate Center averages for the Parowan station show lows near 24°F in November and about 16°F to 17°F in December and January. A few precautions help:
Our guide on how to winterize your RV covers cold-weather prep for camp trailers and hunting rigs.
AA Personal Storage in Parowan, Utah is right off I-15, about 20 miles north of Cedar City and 12.7 miles from Brian Head on UT-143, so it sits on the way to a lot of southern Utah hunting country. Tenants can reach their units 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Other reasons hunters choose us:
Live in Cedar City? Our guide to storage for Cedar City residents covers the drive and pricing. If you store expensive optics or a bow, optional tenant protection covers stored goods.
Clean and fully dry every item, remove batteries, and store gear in labeled, sealed totes on shelves, grouped by hunt. Keep it away from fuel, food, and strong odors. At AA Personal Storage in Parowan, Utah, most hunters fit their off-season gear in a 5x10 unit for $40 a month.
Wash hunting clothes in an unscented detergent, skip dryer sheets, and dry them completely. Seal them in airtight totes or scent-control bags, and store the totes away from fuel, cleaners, and food. Some hunters add sagebrush or pine needles as a cover scent. A storage unit keeps camo away from household odors.
No. AA Personal Storage in Parowan, Utah prohibits explosives and ammunition, along with flammable materials like gasoline, propane, and camp fuel. Keep ammunition, gunpowder, and primers at home. Packs, clothes, blinds, decoys, optics, coolers, and other hunting gear can be stored in an enclosed unit.
It can work, but garages often hold gas cans, mowers, and cleaners whose odors soak into clothes and packs. A separate storage unit keeps gear clean and organized. At AA Personal Storage in Parowan, Utah, a 5x10 unit is $40 a month, and tenants have access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Most hunters need a 5x10, which is $40 a month at AA Personal Storage in Parowan, Utah. Choose a 10x10 for $65 a month if you store a wall tent, cots, and gear for several hunters. ATVs, side-by-sides, and trailers go in a 10x30 outdoor space for $30 a month.
Yes. ATVs, side-by-sides, and snowmobiles are welcome in outdoor parking at AA Personal Storage in Parowan, Utah, on a trailer or parked in the space. A 10x30 space is $30 a month as listed in November 2026. Vehicles are not allowed inside enclosed units, and all outdoor parking is uncovered.
AA Personal Storage is at 450 N 600 W in Parowan, Utah, just off I-15 and convenient to Cedar City, Enoch, Paragonah, Summit, and Brian Head. Rent a storage unit online in a few minutes, or call us at (435) 447-4777 to find the right size for your gear. A $50 reservation fee holds a unit for 25 days and is credited to your move-in charges. Still comparing sizes? Use our full storage unit size guide, email hello@aapersonalstorage.com, or check our location and directions.
