I moved to Reno around '06 and pulled my first big game tag from the States this year. I've spent a lot of time in the Sierras with rock crawlers since I moved here, but this will be a huge learning experience for me. I figured this was a good of a place as any to start researching.
Tag is for 071-079, 091 Oct 5-20. Also bought a lion tag to go with it, per recommendations from local friends.
I am considering documenting some of the process, sans detailed locations, for my friends/family to see. I will probably parallel that with another thread here and/or on other forums for future reference to people in my shoes.
A brief rundown of where I'm at so far:
-Little to no familiarity with that area of NV.
-Never hunted deer. Seen plenty out fourwheeling, so at least I know what they look like.
-I'm in decent shape and backpack semi-regularly; active in 4x4 camping such as the Rubicon, Fordyce, King of the Hammers, etc.
-Have a 4x4 truck and utility ATV. Leaning towards a backpack in preference simply due to the thought of getting away from people easier and I'm young. Also, my 4x4s are old and I'll be alone, so this may simplify things for me if I don't have to worry about tools and spare parts. I'm very proficient at fixing broken things in remote areas (build custom desert race trucks for fun), but I'd rather spend my time hunting than driving or fixing.
-Have a general class radio license and 2m/70cm radio (not sure what cell coverage is out there but it'd be nice to keep someone updated on my whereabouts and living status. Not sure if there are any repeaters out there though).
-Just getting in to fly fishing. Would probably have just as good of a time getting skunked on the hunt if I had a good fishing trip. haha
-Should have plenty of gear for whatever conditions I encounter out there (spent a lot of time outdoors in AK and brought most of my stuff down), but really don't know what to plan for other than looking at weather averages online.
-I once suffered heat stroke at 67* F, so hopefully it won't be too hot for me haha. I am a bit concerned about meat spoilage due to my inexperience hunting in a hot climate if I end up going the backpack route. If working off my truck, I'll obviously have access to coolers.
-Not really sure how much cooler volume I'm going to need.
Tag is for 071-079, 091 Oct 5-20. Also bought a lion tag to go with it, per recommendations from local friends.
I am considering documenting some of the process, sans detailed locations, for my friends/family to see. I will probably parallel that with another thread here and/or on other forums for future reference to people in my shoes.
A brief rundown of where I'm at so far:
-Little to no familiarity with that area of NV.
-Never hunted deer. Seen plenty out fourwheeling, so at least I know what they look like.
-I'm in decent shape and backpack semi-regularly; active in 4x4 camping such as the Rubicon, Fordyce, King of the Hammers, etc.
-Have a 4x4 truck and utility ATV. Leaning towards a backpack in preference simply due to the thought of getting away from people easier and I'm young. Also, my 4x4s are old and I'll be alone, so this may simplify things for me if I don't have to worry about tools and spare parts. I'm very proficient at fixing broken things in remote areas (build custom desert race trucks for fun), but I'd rather spend my time hunting than driving or fixing.
-Have a general class radio license and 2m/70cm radio (not sure what cell coverage is out there but it'd be nice to keep someone updated on my whereabouts and living status. Not sure if there are any repeaters out there though).
-Just getting in to fly fishing. Would probably have just as good of a time getting skunked on the hunt if I had a good fishing trip. haha
-Should have plenty of gear for whatever conditions I encounter out there (spent a lot of time outdoors in AK and brought most of my stuff down), but really don't know what to plan for other than looking at weather averages online.
-I once suffered heat stroke at 67* F, so hopefully it won't be too hot for me haha. I am a bit concerned about meat spoilage due to my inexperience hunting in a hot climate if I end up going the backpack route. If working off my truck, I'll obviously have access to coolers.
-Not really sure how much cooler volume I'm going to need.
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