Historically used cheap Allen bags but was gifted some TAGS bags. They are alot less volume and weight in pack but they were a little small for elk quarters. I used one bag for bstraps and got the Allen bags on return trip with frame pack. Will save them for backcountry deer hunts.
Big Agnes copper spur 1p with footprint and stakes is at 3#. Newer Tiger Wall 2 or 3p is right at 3 #. Just what I have experience with. Would recommend either for backpacking hunting
I think it's a cool idea and will mention that toms strut all the time on tree limbs before flying down. Maybe look for a cottonwood trunk with a stout limb for turkey to be on. Good luck and post pics if u get it done!
Good God Reburn! Send me coordinates and I ll be over....
Anybody tried the Boone and Crockett club whiskey? There was an 80 proof and 86 proof bourbon ($30) and 86 proof rye ($35) in Glenwood springs store. Cool but I couldn't bring myself to buy it. Cool bottle with elk skull and "tag"...
Football is a bit painful this year for this Jaguars fan... I can't quit watching though. Thought it would free up my Sundays . Even if they are winning I am waiting for the wheels to fall off. Penalties, etc...
Good excuse to eat some fried foodstuff
1. Good boots and socks. Around $200, $35
2. Decent binos. Vortex diamondbacks 10x42 are around $235
3. Baselayer of smart wool or merino wool. Light outer rain jacket for $40 at bass pro
4. About $250 worth of rifle scope. Vortex, Nikon, Burris, etc
5. Cheaper frame pack. Freighter style, about...
Liqua-tan from Bess Maid products out of Louisiana. My bro used on velvet buck a couple years ago and his taxi said it was best/ most well-preserved velvet he had seen
Your vortex binos will be adequate for your first elk hunt. You don't need a spotting scope for your first elk hunt. Don't use your rifle scope as a monocular. As many have pointed out, hunters safety courses impore that you only point your rifle at things you want to destroy or kill. Don't take...
This is the first big buck I got. First solo and backpacking hunt. After several scouting trips I found him and watched him about 5 times/ days before hunt started. Got him at 10am opening day. So many cool memories with this great buck.