LOL 20 miles deep for a deer is serious commitment.
The popularity for backcountry hunting has changed the game. probably better off these days hunting during rut and finding small pieces of public squeezed into private and call and sit. lol
Any Wet Side guys going out for blacktail this weekend? any eastside guys going to chase whitetail in the NE corner ?
I am torn on what I want to do....
I am a firm believer at this time, while the killing portion of the bow hunt is tougher, the seeing elk when they are responsive to rutting horny behaver is ideal. vs rifle seasons in WA.
All this is awesome to see. Just got my 6.5PRC 18" all together.
it shot factory 156's great for me laying in the rain trying to zero as fast as I could to try to get into the woods to chase elk on the wet side of wa.
It also shot the ELDX stuff great but had pressure signs right away, super...
Any westside modern luck or muzzle luck ? Anyone got any insight to share with someone looking to bag the first ever elusive 3pt bull. Rosie’s are tricky to find 🥲
First Elk/ Solo/ Public/ rifle. Also my first attempt at drawing a controlled hunt in Idaho Bull! 1/1 all around for year 1.
Lady Luck was on my side !
I just used it for 3 weeks in Idaho. didn't even pull out the Garmin. used it in my truck, and in my truck tent fine.
worth upgrading your iPhone for if you are on the fence, and if you aren't an ultra remote hunter, but spend a day or 2 with no service, I see no need for a Garmin for those...
Solo and First time Elk hunt success story.
I drew a good Idaho controlled hunt tag on my first-ever try—dumb luck, right? I ended up spending three weeks out there, solo, except for a weekend break for my anniversary (gotta keep the wife happy). I checked every pin drop someone gave me, every...
My items come in today, got Gene on the phone due to a payment issue, and we worked it out to get them here before I leave for a hunt friday. Wife can't WFH so I have to time my days to sign....
I ordered 11/27, considered most of December a wash with all the holidays and such. Arriving almost...