Elk hunting beginner

[Deerhunter6250]

You can good quality gear and clothing in the hunting forum classifieds, Facebook, even on craigs list, but you need to know your size of clothing and your boots and if need be try different boots on at any outdoor store till you find one you like. I use JanSport external frame backpack I bought off ebay for around 60.00 I've warn three of them out out over the last thirty years.

 

[Tobe_B]

Like others have said, good boots are a must. The rest is not as necessary to start, go hit up some used sporting goods places and you can find a lot of decent equipment for a better than new price. That’ll save you from buying expensive gear you end up not liking and needing to replace.

Decide if you want to pack in or camp at the truck. Then go to the woods and have a good time. If you’re in it just to kill elk you’re missing more than half the enjoyment anyway. It’s supposed to be fun. Then when you do kill something, embrace the suck.

 

[COJoe]

We all live in the front range and plan on doing some hiking/rucking this summer to get cardio ready. Thanks for the advice!

What part of the front range do you live in? There may be some items I have extras of that you can borrow for this year to help you get out there. I'm in Southern Co.

 

[qboss]

Boulder area. That would be awesome. I really appreciate it!

 

[qboss]

Appreciate everyone’s advice! Sounds like a good pair of boots is a good place to start and use this year as a learning opportunity. Thanks again!

 

[Tbonespop]

Boulder area. That would be awesome. I really appreciate it!

Midway USA often has killer deals on Crispi boots where you can get up to 40% off. Keep an eye out for deals. I have bought a ton of gear off of Ebay and FB marketplace. I'm a thrifty SOB except for my boots (I do love a good deal on good boots) guns, and optics. The rest I buy second hand.

 

[dusky]

Keep it cheap at the start. Just get out there with the basics covered. Experience is the best gear. As the addiction takes root, you will be upgrading your gear.