I’m reading and taking all this information in, I really appreciate all the info you guys are giving! I’m just a whitetail hunter, new to all this backpacking diy elk stuff! I want to have as much knowledge as I can before I head out!
What’s a pack weight I should expect starting with 0 gear and not a ton of money to spend? Obviously I noticed the lighter the weight the more expensive! I’m planning a 4-6 night backpacking archery hunt in September.
Thats one of the beauties of traditional archery! Extra string that’s already set up and spare tab! But there are times I don’t get to punch a tag because of my limited range!
Pack was used on one hunt in Colorado last year. It’s a Badlands 2200, tons of pockets, big main compartment, pouches and pockets all around. $200 OBO or trade for backcountry gear
(0 degree sleeping bag, R6 value sleeping pad, jet boil, ect.)
My plan is pack in 3-6 miles and have several drainages, mountains, meadows, ect. to hunt for a couple of days, if I can’t find elk pack out and try something else. My expectations are very low because this is new to me. My hunt will be 10 days, that’s two days driving and 8 days hunting. The...
Just trying to make sure I map out more and enough to hunt. I’d hate to map out a 7 mile loop and be back sooner than expected. I know a lot of this is annoying to guys that do these hunts a lot but I’m brand new at this! Appreciate all the help!
I am trying to map out a hunt and my elevation changes from about 9000 to 12000 in about 3.5 miles. It will be my first backcountry hunt to just trying to be realistic with my goals. Everything I’ve read said the elk will probably be high, if not I’m planning other routes in lower elevation to...
What is a realistic goal to cover (miles) in a day when elk hunting for a guy that’s in pretty good shape? I know there are a lot of variables involved but I’m just looking for a general rule of thumb. I’m going in September for an archery hunt and carrying camp on my back. I’m planning on...
I have looked everywhere for a 2023 reg book and I can’t find one, probably just my ignorance!! Anyone have any info on OTC archery either sex tags? I’m trying to find a unit I can kill either a bull or a cow. I’m new to this so I’m not sure that’s even an option.
I decided I would save money on a tent and spend more on sleeping bag and pad. I went with the Meir Lanshan 2P. I appreciate the info guys! Just trying to spend the most money on the most important things!