Shrek's Trek 2014

[mtnwrunner]

No doubt about it. Just trying to be encouraging. I apologize if I came across otherwise.

Don't hesitate to tell me to pound sand, Shrek. I'm married. I can take it.

Now, that's funny.

Randy

 

[Shrek]

Montana guys , I got a pm with a heads up that there is a winter storm warning for Sunday night. Trying to decide if I need to bug out tomorrow or stay put. I really probably need to get out if there is a foot and a half of snow coming as I know when it gets over 8 to 10 inches it wears me out trying to hike. I'm obviously not a strong hiker and don't want to need rescued. So whAt should I expect in the Big Belts ?

 

[AZ Vince]

Saw on the weather report you're looking at lower than normal temps for an extended time with snow.

 

[Jon Boy]

stick it out till Monday morning I'd say. You can suck it up for a the walk out on Monday. If you down an animal the lows are suppose to be in the single digits and the meat should stay good for several days to pack it out. Your going to freeze your nuts off on sunday night though haha

 

[Shrek]

Jon boy , I'm calling you to come help pack out if there's two foot of snow come Monday ! Hahaha !

 

[orionsbrother]

Shrek - You're supposed to get rain starting around 1:00pm tomorrow afternoon, switching to snow around 9:00pm. They're calling for 6-15" in the mountains.

I'm sure that you're aware, but if you've been pushing yourself, hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Eat something and try to drink 'til you piss clear.

You should have a good morning for opportunity. The weather might get rid of some of the crowds.

 

[Jon Boy]

Jon boy , I'm calling you to come help pack out if there's two foot of snow come Monday ! Hahaha !

I have a pile of elk to kill till Wednesday.. 6 hunters in between now and then, bucks are chasing hard and the last thing I want to do is guide hunters lol

 

[Shrek]

So where should I find the elk ? High or low ? Open or timber ? Down in a bowl ? High wind and rain turning to snow and cold.

 

[AZ Vince]

From the sounds of things, and reading between the lines here about your not being prepared for winter conditions, I'd advise you to pull out.
Having been a backcountry rescue due to a cardiac condition I can tell you that waiting for rescue and the subsequent host in to the helicopter is no fun.

 

[AZ Vince]

Hoist*

 

[hobbes]

Don't want to talk you out of the woods but packing up a tent under a foot of snow is a pain. Day hunts can be effective if you aren't prepared for overnights in single digits. Well.......at least they are for a lot of folks, I've yet to prove it here in MT. Hopefully this snow changes that.

 

[Vance in AK]

So where should I find the elk ? High or low ? Open or timber ? Down in a bowl ? High wind and rain turning to snow and cold.

Days like that when I lived in Montana I'd have said bowls out of the wind & the edges of lodge pole. Of course that was rut in Sept. (still had that weather up high at times). Mind you this is the experience(not advice) of someone who never killed an elk... I was shooting a long bow & 30 yds was max for me. Had several in the 40-50yd range but never close enough to loose an arrow. I assume the 2nd rut is over already?
Good luck.

 

[mtluckydan]

The hunting will get really good after the snow and cold arrive. Pull out to town and stay warm, dry and rested if you can afford to stay in a motel. Day hunt until the weather breaks. You have a great advantage by being able to track once the snow gets here. Hunt the whitetails until you get past the storm if that works. Don't forget to use your chains before you get into trouble. I was in a tipi last year in eastern MT with cold and snow. It is doable, but you it was hard to sleep with the snow sliding down the tipi walls all night. If you are not used to the cold, make sure you wear layers and bring enough clothing with you in case you get into a bind. Cold weather is not the time to carry less gear. Good luck and hang in there. The hunting is going to get really good.

 

[Jason Snyder]

If it's snowing and blowing, hunt the pocket meadows in the timber. Really focus on the pockets that are out of the wind.

Looking at the forecast, Wednesday afternoon is your money time. If the storm breaks Tuesday night, they'll be moving like gangbusters Wednesday from mid morning on and particularly so in the afternoon.

 

[Shrek]

I just checked the the weather and I'm bugging out. Too cold for my boots and gloves. I've got some North Branch pants and fl puffy but I don't think it's enough with my boots and gloves. . Saw nothing this morning.

 

[Rucker61]

Stay safe.

 

[Bar]

If nothing else. Move to a lower altitude.

 

[Jason Snyder]

It's your hunt, but I sure wouldn't leave.

 

[Ryan Avery]

It's your hunt, but I sure wouldn't leave.

I agree 100%! You didn't drive all the way across the US to see the scenery. You can do it Dave.

 

[dotman]

I agree 100%! You didn't drive all the way across the US to see the scenery. You can do it Dave.

X3... Never leave early.