Lots of good info. The only thing I would stress is so much depends on their individual personalities and abilities vs their sex.
I have intact males, geldings, and females that I use for packing depending on circumstances.
I don't have a preference based on sex. I have a few females that...
I’ve had mine since last summer but never encountered any extreme weather using it in the field. I set it up in my front yard last week to see how it does. We’ve been having a good mix of rain, snow, and sleet in the Sierras. So far no leaks and the snow was on the side pretty good, but I’ll...
I did not, and a WY gen tag is one of my favorites. I had around 50% odds of drawing in the special, the downside for me is how long they have moved draw results out. It stops me from putting in for Nv, and Nm.
My plan is to hunt an OTC in another state if I don't draw somewhere else.
I’ve looked for something 36” and light and haven’t found it.
I have this for the truck and love it. It is bulky and not light- but it’s amazing to sleep on, especially with the foam pad
https://tetonsports.com/products/outfitter-xxl-camp-cot-with-pivot-arm
Check this style of collapsible cubes. There are several manufactures that make different sizes. They work better than any bucket or hard sided deal because can push them down so the water isn't sloshing around the whole time you're moving. I used them to haul water last summer for volunteers...
Over the years I’ve had bears wreck cams too in some really remote locations. This year I have 3 cams around a vineyard and have gotten a ton of pics. Not a single cams been messed with. There’s multiple bears showing up most nights. One bear sniffed one, and they’re all 4-5’ of the ground...