New guy from California

[Bankem]

That’s a pretty big tent for yourself. How much is that and the stove weighing? When it’s that cold and I’m by myself I keep to about a miles range to the truck, which I had to do last weekend.

 

[willfrye027]

Went up to D6 a few times this season and saw a few does, but no bucks. I went on my first solo backcountry trip and it dipped into the 20’s overnight. Great experience and I plan to continue getting comfortable with longer solo trips. I know I need to spend a lot of time in an area to nail down the bucks’ habits. Still putting the work in View attachment 787242View attachment 787243

Keep at it! My best d zone hunting spots are places I saw bucks in velvet during July while backpacking. They continue to produce year after year. There is a lot of good looking country that does not hold deer. Do a little scouting this summer and you will be miles ahead for the fall

 

[Trevor_Luescher]

That’s a pretty big tent for yourself. How much is that and the stove weighing? When it’s that cold and I’m by myself I keep to about a miles range to the truck, which I had to do last weekend.

Roughly 6.5 lbs for the tent and stove together. I was about 4 miles from the truck on this one.

 

[STLJake]

welcome!

 

[jonesn3]

Went up to D6 a few times this season and saw a few does, but no bucks. I went on my first solo backcountry trip and it dipped into the 20’s overnight. Great experience and I plan to continue getting comfortable with longer solo trips. I know I need to spend a lot of time in an area to nail down the bucks’ habits. Still putting the work in View attachment 787242View attachment 787243

Welcome from D5 zone! Nice setup, good for you getting out solo! I pitched out overnight the last two weekends in D6 as well, the stove makes a big difference when the snow begins flying

 

[Trevor_Luescher]

Welcome from D5 zone! Nice setup, good for you getting out solo! I pitched out overnight the last two weekends in D6 as well, the stove makes a big difference when the snow begins flying

That’s awesome. I have to get better with the stove and keeping it lit. I gave up on keeping it going overnight, but the 15 degree bag was enough.

 

[Hummybear00]

Greetings from Washington

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

@willfrye027 made the best little hint in this thread. For hunting in the sierras, go backpacking in June July and August. Spend time in the country on dedicated backpacking and camping trips. Kills will eventually follow in the Fall.