What camera for a wilderness elk hunt?

[Ret. Coach]

I am going on a wilderness elk hunt next year. What camera or cameras would be good to take along to record the experience. I know very little about cameras but one thought I did have was some sort of unit like a GoPro to remain hands free because we will be on horseback a lot of the time. However, as I understand it, they are only good for close range. Any suggestions would be welcomed. Thanks.

 

[Justin Crossley]

Do you want stills or videos?

 

[Ret. Coach]

Well, maybe both.

 

[flyfisher117]

Are you wanting to take video/photo straight from camera and use it or do you wanting to edit it?

 

[Ret. Coach]

I would just like to have some decent pics and maybe a little video for my friends and family back home. I am not wanting to make a fancy edited production or anything.