Well done! I am enjoying the stories, like yours, of those finally getting their first elk after multiple attempts. I head north on Saturday for my NV bull elk hunt and hope that I have a great "first elk" story to share before my season ends. Thanks for sharing and getting me amped up!
Thank you for sharing. I'll be chasing my first elk here in Nevada at the end of this week and I take your observations to heart.
Great to hear that you met some helpful people on your trip, who appear to have gone above and beyond!
You've done the prep - now map out the big box & sporting goods stores on your travel route. You'll remember things you've forgotten 1 at a time - usually as soon as you get on the road after stopping to buy something...