Never used to worry much in black bear country until 2 years ago,no food in the tent just a propane tank that just happened to have a few drips of grease on the side from the grill.
I hear you,I'm in Sheridan, property taxes have increased my fixed rate mortgage $100 per month this year compared to last. This keeps up I'm selling to the first out of stater who is willing to pay a ridiculous price for a house just to live in a small( not for long) western town. I'm not going...
Used to enjoy getting out and hiking around with the dog and maybe find an antler or 2,......now I just go hike with dog.
Too many idiot social media clowns on the landscape anymore.
Sedona is beautiful, you can go just a little further to Montezuma well and castle,kids might dig it. I ride mtb down there few times a year, heading down in a week!
If the fasteners are hidden,you may want to consider a finish stapler,less chance of splitting. I use air tools,can't go wrong with dewalt for the cost.
Sometimes it doesn't matter where you decide to camp. In 2022 I spike camped just 1.5 miles from the truck to save a little time in the morning. Hunted all day seeing elk in the area. That evening at sunset a bull started raking a tree and bugling 200 yards away,30 minutes later cows were...
Footwear makes a huge difference in my opinion. I've been a Carpenter for over 25 years,I pay good money for quality leather boots and ditch the cheap insoles for some quality insoles.
No experience in CO. Wyoming archery is a toss up. I've been up on opening day and had elk bugling,other years dead silent until 3rd week. Also depends on pressure.