805Bowhunter
WKR
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I have an awesome wife who's always been supportive of allowing me liberal amounts of time in the woods. She's day hunted deer and turkey with me (she hasn't really had the bug to hunt herself but loves tagging along). This year however, she asked to tag along on my elk hunt in Wy. She's very in shape (has been hiking 3-5 miles/4-5x week with 25lbs in her pack) and damn tough as far as "roughing it"/backpacking goes. Definitely not high maintenance. That being said, I want to make it as enjoyable as possible as she is talking of picking up a bow/rifle this winter. Any tips on making hunting with the spouse as fun for them as possible? She knows what I am there to do and am thinking some days she will hunt by my side, others she will be at the tent. Its not that I am afraid of her being an anchor...its more that I am hoping she comes out on the other side of the hunt with the bug to hunt herself. We're going to be hunting 10 days in mid-September using the truck as a basecamp but have the backpacking potential if need to be further in on elk.
A close friend has allowed the wife to use her entire Sitka kit (which is extensive). I have both a tent and a tarp plus all the comforts to go with it. Got her a new 20 degree slickbag this year and she has loved it so far. She should be warm and dry the whole time. My biggest goal was to have her warm and comfortable. Any big tips from people that hunt with their spouse?
Any input would be greatly appreciated and best of luck to everyone in their hunts this fall!
A close friend has allowed the wife to use her entire Sitka kit (which is extensive). I have both a tent and a tarp plus all the comforts to go with it. Got her a new 20 degree slickbag this year and she has loved it so far. She should be warm and dry the whole time. My biggest goal was to have her warm and comfortable. Any big tips from people that hunt with their spouse?
Any input would be greatly appreciated and best of luck to everyone in their hunts this fall!