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Posted: 8/26/2024 12:50:17 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Why split the sternum anyway? Gutless method FTW. Gutless is best method... |
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Posted: 8/26/2024 12:51:51 PM EST
[#2]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Nope...too many telling me I am taking too much and the other half telling me I am taking too little...  My list is something similar to this one. License Waterproof matches Toilet paper or scent free wipes Knives 20' of rope or strong nylon twine (useful for tying a leg or two to a tree during field dressing) Roll of fluorescent orange tape or ribbon (use this for marking a trail back to your elk after you have one down) Compass ElkTracker Maps of the area Water or purifier Food Knife sharpener Any medication you may need on a daily basis Headlamp and batteries Emergency blanket/cover GPS unit Rangefinder Two-way radio Game bags Hand warmers Field dressing gloves Game calls First aid kit Check your batteries before leaving camp Elk Hunters Checklist–Basic Cooking Supplies Coffee pot Coffee Salt and pepper Spices Butter Cooking oil Milk Bread Forks, knives, spoons Plates Bowls Spatula Tongs Can opener Bottle/wine opener Aluminum foil Paper towels Dish towels Napkins Dutch oven and tripod Cast iron skillet Large bowl or pan (hand washing and dirty dishes) Pots/pans Griddle Ziploc bags Propane stove Tent and frame Tent spikes Wood stove Propane or lantern fuel First aid kit Duct tape Table Folding chairs Cot Sleeping bag Sleeping pads Pillow Waterproof tarps Rope (to hang game, tie down tarps, clothesline to dry clothes) Axe Hammer Shovel Game hoist Water proof matches Towels Wash cloths Dish soap Trash bags Coolers Water containers Toilet paper Toothbrush/paste Soap Mole skin Floss Lip balm Hunting Gear Large backpack (for hauling out game or hiking into a spike camp) Spotting scope Binoculars Game saw Extra batteries Flashlight Cell phone/camera and charger Clothing Heavy coat Light coat Solid fluorescent orange coat/vest/head cover Gloves Hat Sunglasses Face shield Sweatshirts Shirts Pants Socks Boots (Heavy insulated and light weight hiking) Underwear Belt Shoes rain gear Shoe laces Lot of shit. Hope the vast majority is staying in the vehicle |
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Posted: 8/26/2024 1:00:02 PM EST
[#3]
Butt pad for glassing.
Thermarest makes one that works well but it's not super cheap. I usually buy a full-length generic foam sleeping pad and cut it into 3 parts. Give the other 2 to my hunting partners. |
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Posted: 8/26/2024 1:00:59 PM EST
[#4]
Make sure you have zeroed your bow with the broad heads you'll be using.
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Posted: 8/26/2024 1:31:59 PM EST
[#5]
Quote HistoryQuoted: To remove weight. I had to get as much weight out of the bull as possible last year to maneuver it solo to a safe place on a steep hillside to work on him. Plus I like to see what the bullet did! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/333906/IMG_9193_jpeg-3305316.JPG Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: A small hatchet. Makes it easier to split the sternum so you can reach up in there. That’s a lot of fucking weight for zero reason. www.amazon.com/dp/B001U9X5FW Why split the sternum anyway? Gutless method FTW. To remove weight. I had to get as much weight out of the bull as possible last year to maneuver it solo to a safe place on a steep hillside to work on him. Plus I like to see what the bullet did! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/333906/IMG_9193_jpeg-3305316.JPG Ha! I gotcha. Years ago we shot two cows on a scree field. Somehow in our mildly hypoxic logic we thought it would be easier to gut the cows and drag them to the bottom of the scree and then quarter them, rather than hike up and down a bunch to get the quarters. How the hell we didn’t break an ankle dragging them down is beyond me. In hindsight, it would’ve been much easier to quarter in place and walk back up and down the scree a few times. |
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Posted: 8/26/2024 1:33:20 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Butt pad for glassing. Thermarest makes one that works well but it's not super cheap. I usually buy a full-length generic foam sleeping pad and cut it into 3 parts. Give the other 2 to my hunting partners. I forget this all the time. Usually as sit down thinking damn I wish I had a butt pad |
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Posted: 8/26/2024 1:35:27 PM EST
[#7]
A hooker?
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Posted: 8/26/2024 1:41:04 PM EST
[#8]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Why split the sternum anyway? Gutless method FTW. Cools 'em down faster, and easier to get all the upper intestines out without getting your hunting clothing bloody. |
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Posted: 8/26/2024 1:42:46 PM EST
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RELEASE. and a spare.
Ask me how I know. I can take you to a 100 yard square of sage brush in MT where my $250.00 thumb release is. Can I find it? nope. |
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Posted: 8/26/2024 1:58:43 PM EST
[#10]
Something I didn't realize is handy is hiking gaiters. Short length for brush, knee length if you think snow is an option.
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Posted: 8/26/2024 2:02:04 PM EST
[#11]
Quoted: Please and Thank you! I have made my list and checked and checked. But I bet there is something I have forgotten. Let me learn from your mistakes. Once in a life time bow hunt in Valle Vidal Nice! I forgot my habitat improvement stamp and didn't find out until I talked to a NM Game and Fish officer. He told me to head straight to town and buy one and I wouldn't get a ticket. |
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Posted: 8/26/2024 2:30:00 PM EST
[#12]
Broadhead wrench.
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Posted: 8/26/2024 2:33:18 PM EST
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My cousin forgot ammo once.
Seriously, take your week long backpacking list, and add ammo and a rifle. |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 7:09:04 PM EST
[#14]
Quote HistoryQuoted: My cousin forgot ammo once. Seriously, take your week long backpacking list, and add ammo and a rifle. Absolutely. Much easier than the bow op is packing! |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 7:11:36 PM EST
[#15]
Chapstick for wind blown chapped lips. Cat crap for fogged lenses.
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Posted: 8/27/2024 7:24:01 PM EST
[#16]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Nope...too many telling me I am taking too much and the other half telling me I am taking too little... My list is something similar to this one. License Waterproof matches Toilet paper or scent free wipes Knives 20' of rope or strong nylon twine (useful for tying a leg or two to a tree during field dressing) Roll of fluorescent orange tape or ribbon (use this for marking a trail back to your elk after you have one down) Compass ElkTracker Maps of the area Water or purifier Food Knife sharpener Any medication you may need on a daily basis Headlamp and batteries Emergency blanket/cover GPS unit Rangefinder Two-way radio Game bags Hand warmers Field dressing gloves Game calls First aid kit Check your batteries before leaving camp Elk Hunters Checklist–Basic Cooking Supplies Coffee pot Coffee Salt and pepper Spices Butter Cooking oil Milk Bread Forks, knives, spoons Plates Bowls Spatula Tongs Can opener Bottle/wine opener Aluminum foil Paper towels Dish towels Napkins Dutch oven and tripod Cast iron skillet Large bowl or pan (hand washing and dirty dishes) Pots/pans Griddle Ziploc bags Propane stove Tent and frame Tent spikes Wood stove Propane or lantern fuel First aid kit Duct tape Table Folding chairs Cot Sleeping bag Sleeping pads Pillow Waterproof tarps Rope (to hang game, tie down tarps, clothesline to dry clothes) Axe Hammer Shovel Game hoist Water proof matches Towels Wash cloths Dish soap Trash bags Coolers Water containers Toilet paper Toothbrush/paste Soap Mole skin Floss Lip balm Hunting Gear Large backpack (for hauling out game or hiking into a spike camp) Spotting scope Binoculars Game saw Extra batteries Flashlight Cell phone/camera and charger Clothing Heavy coat Light coat Solid fluorescent orange coat/vest/head cover Gloves Hat Sunglasses Face shield Sweatshirts Shirts Pants Socks Boots (Heavy insulated and light weight hiking) Underwear Belt Shoes rain gear Shoe laces Porter |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 7:31:16 PM EST
[#17]
Laser range finder
I still managed to mil the elk and get a first round hit in the kill zone (and the follow up) at approximately 400 yards. I know, the story would be better if the elk was 800 yards away.... |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 7:31:44 PM EST
[#18]
Chapstick and baby wipes.
Both are a must. |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 7:52:52 PM EST
[#19]
Going on my first in Idaho, Selway region on the 15th. Taking my Tika .338 Federal and my Kinber .325 wsm. If you didn't get torniquets, get some.
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Posted: 8/27/2024 7:56:50 PM EST
[#20]
Forgot tent poles for my wall tent…hand to cut limbs to make it work…
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Posted: 8/27/2024 8:01:41 PM EST
[#21]
Cheap camp whores
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Posted: 8/27/2024 8:03:34 PM EST
[#22]
I forgot my fuckin' sleeping bag one year.
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Posted: 8/27/2024 8:07:52 PM EST
[#23]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Going on my first in Idaho, Selway region on the 15th. Taking my Tika .338 Federal and my Kinber .325 wsm. If you didn't get torniquets, get some. Fine taste in rifles! To the OP. A cheap chest freezer and inverter for your truck or little Honda to run it. Not kidding. Best thing ever for a traveling hunt. Even though you're not going far it's pretty sweet to get things cooling down and be able to relax. |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 8:15:43 PM EST
[#24]
I forgot my sling once. Took.it off my elk rifle for some reason . I think to use on black powder. Regardless I wished I had it constantly.
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Posted: 8/27/2024 8:17:09 PM EST
[#25]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I forgot my sling once. Took.it off my elk rifle for some reason . I think to use on black powder. Regardless I wished I had it constantly. Yep. Easy to overlook too. I've done it.
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Posted: 8/27/2024 8:23:51 PM EST
[#26]
Gun bearers and Sherpas to carry all of that crap.
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Posted: 8/27/2024 8:26:11 PM EST
[#27]
How many coolers you got?
IIRC it took us over 400 quarts of cooler space to get two elk home last year. |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 8:51:55 PM EST
[#28]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Going on my first in Idaho, Selway region on the 15th. Taking my Tika .338 Federal and my Kinber .325 wsm. If you didn't get torniquets, get some. As someone who moved to ID from MN after my first trip/elk hunt in ID, I hope you're in damn good shape or riding a horse for the most part. |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 8:58:43 PM EST
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted: As someone who moved to ID from MN after my first trip/elk hunt in ID, I hope you're in damn good shape or riding a horse for the most part. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Going on my first in Idaho, Selway region on the 15th. Taking my Tika .338 Federal and my Kinber .325 wsm. If you didn't get torniquets, get some. As someone who moved to ID from MN after my first trip/elk hunt in ID, I hope you're in damn good shape or riding a horse for the most part. I've been using my 40lb backpack at work climbing stairs every day and get on average a few miles of walking in at work every day. But I do know the first couple of days will be tough. I am no light weight but am muscular so am confident I've prepared. I can outrun most guys at work that are younger and look in better shape. I appreciate your input. We have a cabin we rented and plan to pack in as long as the weather holds out. I have light weight gear so my pack, rifle, etc are 32 lbs. |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 9:02:52 PM EST
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Fine taste in rifles! To the OP. A cheap chest freezer and inverter for your truck or little Honda to run it. Not kidding. Best thing ever for a traveling hunt. Even though you're not going far it's pretty sweet to get things cooling down and be able to relax. Thanks! I used to use much more powerful overkill rifles when I was younger but got smart and went lighter, shorter, with less recoil. 200 Accubond loaded in each, 2660 fps 338 Federal, 2850 fps .325wsm. they both are sub moa, and kick about like a .30'06 so no flinching from me.
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Posted: 8/27/2024 9:04:42 PM EST
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: As someone who moved to ID from MN after my first trip/elk hunt in ID, I hope you're in damn good shape or riding a horse for the most part. Fn horse might kill you too Rode into hells gate ID with "outfitter" on a mtn goat hunt. 1 no fn way I could walk that steep that far in a day. 2 the horse knew I didn't know Sht about horses. Long story short thrown off dislocated thumb. Put back , hurt like hell, killed a nice goat. Scary but fun |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 9:20:33 PM EST
[#32]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Going on my first in Idaho, Selway region on the 15th. Taking my Tika .338 Federal and my Kinber .325 wsm. If you didn't get torniquets, get some. Don't mean to derail your thread OP, I'm a first timer too and here to see what the pros are saying. @Fuddtrucker How hard to get your Non Resident tag? I've been bird dogging the Idaho Fish and Game site for the past 4 December 1sts for a Salmon area tag and get nothing. In 2019 (for the Fall 2020 Hunt) I logged in and just checked out easy peasy. Of course Fall of 2020 was a clusterfuck to travel and I figured, Hell I'll just grab another next year. Nope. Now I sign in at earliest (30 mins I think) and there are like 50K people in line already.  |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 9:24:05 PM EST
[#33]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Don't mean to derail your thread OP, I'm a first timer too and here to see what the pros are saying. @Fuddtrucker How hard to get your Non Resident tag? I've been bird dogging the Idaho Fish and Game site for the past 4 December 1sts for a Salmon area tag and get nothing. In 2019 (for the Fall 2020 Hunt) I logged in and just checked out easy peasy. Of course Fall of 2020 was a clusterfuck to travel and I figured, Hell I'll just grab another next year. Nope. Now I sign in at earliest (30 mins I think) and there are like 50K people in line already. It's a lottery system. You can sign in first and get last chance or vise versa. I was lucky. |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 9:27:54 PM EST
[#34]
2nd pair of hiking boots (they can/will get wet or blow out and die)
2nd release (easy to lose) 2nd headlamp and plenty of extra batteries (easy to lose) 2nd/backup bow! (Easy to trip over deadfall and smash…)  I’ve needed 2nds of these on elk hunts before… I also strongly suggest wearing light weight liner socks under your normal socks. They stop blistering, which will screw up a hunt in a hurry. Crap in your pack: Baby wipes & TP in your pack! Chap stick… Gatorade/electrolyte powder Lightweight packable rain gear (it always stays in your pack, no matter what) Multiple knives or one of those ones that have replaceable blades… it sucks hard working on an elk with only one knife… trust me. 12” long piece of duct tape rolled up (many uses including blister prevention) |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 9:29:20 PM EST
[#35]
Quote HistoryQuoted: It's a lottery system. You can sign in first and get last chance or vise versa. I was lucky. This is correct |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 9:29:44 PM EST
[#36]
I always brought a toboggan to pack my ell out with.
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Posted: 8/27/2024 9:30:25 PM EST
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I didn't forget it, but my guide did. I went on a deer hunt in OR based out of Medford. The guide arranged for my out-of-state deer tag. I met the guide at the pre-arranged time & place the night before. I said, "Where's my tag?" He looked at me like I had my space helmet on backwards, then said "oops." He had to drive all the way out to the coast to pick up the tag he'd left at home and back that same night. The hunt went downhill from there.
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Posted: 8/27/2024 9:33:06 PM EST
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I've been using my 40lb backpack at work climbing stairs every day and get on average a few miles of walking in at work every day. But I do know the first couple of days will be tough. I am no light weight but am muscular so am confident I've prepared. I can outrun most guys at work that are younger and look in better shape. I appreciate your input. We have a cabin we rented and plan to pack in as long as the weather holds out. I have light weight gear so my pack, rifle, etc are 32 lbs. Excellent! How are your boots? Good luck out there! You'll be hunting a bit north of our area. Steep and rugged doesn't even begin to describe that country. |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 9:36:20 PM EST
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Ive driven 4 hours to deer camp already without my deer rifle. Yes, I felt pretty stupid. Fortunately I was able to get someone to bring it up with them when they came up the next day. Seems like a bad plan on a O I L hunt |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 9:36:23 PM EST
[#40]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Don't mean to derail your thread OP, I'm a first timer too and here to see what the pros are saying. @Fuddtrucker How hard to get your Non Resident tag? I've been bird dogging the Idaho Fish and Game site for the past 4 December 1sts for a Salmon area tag and get nothing. In 2019 (for the Fall 2020 Hunt) I logged in and just checked out easy peasy. Of course Fall of 2020 was a clusterfuck to travel and I figured, Hell I'll just grab another next year. Nope. Now I sign in at earliest (30 mins I think) and there are like 50K people in line already. Tags go on sale Dec 10th for Non Res this year. Are you looking for rifle or Archery? What unit specifically? You'll likely have to do a lottery for a rifle tag. Archery can be OTC. |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 9:37:04 PM EST
[#41]
Quote HistoryQuoted: It's a lottery system. You can sign in first and get last chance or vise versa. I was lucky. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Don't mean to derail your thread OP, I'm a first timer too and here to see what the pros are saying. @Fuddtrucker How hard to get your Non Resident tag? I've been bird dogging the Idaho Fish and Game site for the past 4 December 1sts for a Salmon area tag and get nothing. In 2019 (for the Fall 2020 Hunt) I logged in and just checked out easy peasy. Of course Fall of 2020 was a clusterfuck to travel and I figured, Hell I'll just grab another next year. Nope. Now I sign in at earliest (30 mins I think) and there are like 50K people in line already. It's a lottery system. You can sign in first and get last chance or vise versa. I was lucky. Thanks. Congrats! I was hoping for a super secret cheat code. I'm going this year but as an observer with no tag. I'll still get to experience the hunt as a tagalong and will be back at the damn web site come Dec 1st. |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 9:40:17 PM EST
[#42]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Excellent! How are your boots? Good luck out there! You'll be hunting a bit north of our area. Steep and rugged doesn't even begin to describe that country. I've got good boots, some 350 gram and 850 of it gets cold. Some people don't like Rockie boots but they work great for me. |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 9:41:36 PM EST
[#43]
Woah, Valle hunt!! Good luck, it’s beautiful country.
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Posted: 8/27/2024 9:43:25 PM EST
[#44]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Tags go on sale Dec 10th for Non Res this year. Are you looking for rifle or Archery? What unit specifically? You'll likely have to do a lottery for a rifle tag. Archery can be OTC. Salmon B (28 IIRC?) Looking rifle but my invitation to show me the ropes is getting up in age and not sure how many mountian climbing hunts he has left in him. Thats why I'm going anyway this year. I may have to "settle" for a bow hunt if I don't pull another rifle tag soon. I do a lot of Midwest Whitetail archery but understand it's not in the same ballpark skill and conditioning wise. |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 9:43:52 PM EST
[#45]
Too much heavy cooking stuff. Unless it's a large camp and you have someone who plans to serve as camp cook. Does the meal plan justify the equipment?
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Posted: 8/27/2024 9:44:45 PM EST
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted: 2nd pair of hiking boots (they can/will get wet or blow out and die) 2nd release (easy to lose) 2nd headlamp and plenty of extra batteries (easy to lose) 2nd/backup bow! (Easy to trip over deadfall and smash…) I’ve needed 2nds of these on elk hunts before… I also strongly suggest wearing light weight liner socks under your normal socks. They stop blistering, which will screw up a hunt in a hurry. Crap in your pack: Baby wipes & TP in your pack! Chap stick… Gatorade/electrolyte powder Lightweight packable rain gear (it always stays in your pack, no matter what) Multiple knives or one of those ones that have replaceable blades… it sucks hard working on an elk with only one knife… trust me. 12” long piece of duct tape rolled up (many uses including blister prevention) I have all that... thank you... |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 9:46:52 PM EST
[#47]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Excellent! How are your boots? Good luck out there! You'll be hunting a bit north of our area. Steep and rugged doesn't even begin to describe that country. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I've been using my 40lb backpack at work climbing stairs every day and get on average a few miles of walking in at work every day. But I do know the first couple of days will be tough. I am no light weight but am muscular so am confident I've prepared. I can outrun most guys at work that are younger and look in better shape. I appreciate your input. We have a cabin we rented and plan to pack in as long as the weather holds out. I have light weight gear so my pack, rifle, etc are 32 lbs. Excellent! How are your boots? Good luck out there! You'll be hunting a bit north of our area. Steep and rugged doesn't even begin to describe that country. I do 1-3 miles 4-5 times a week on a 5%-8% incline with a 63lbs ruck as part of my normal work out.
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Posted: 8/27/2024 9:48:35 PM EST
[#48]
Quoted: Please and Thank you! I have made my list and checked and checked. But I bet there is something I have forgotten. Let me learn from your mistakes. Once in a life time bow hunt in Valle Vidal There are so many elk near Loveland Co you could get out of your car and stab them with a knife. |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 9:49:07 PM EST
[#49]
snow gators.
Maybe not necessary during archery. Not always a necessity during rifle season... Until they are. |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 9:50:41 PM EST
[#50]
I don't see suppressed short barreled FN Scar 17 to take the shot anywhere on the list.
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