What he said.
I think this is because the weight on your hips actually stretches the spine as if in traction. Its not the pack so much as how much weight and how you move. But seriously talk to a Physical Therapist as suggested by rideold or a GOOD chiropractor.
I don't know off the top of my head but I think that it is the 3000. It holds all we need it to and we even stuffed a gutted but un-quartered antelope inside several times. I'll confirm size for you this afternoon.
Vanishe187,
I have had a lower back injury that required surgery and I do back pack hunt and pack out my animals on my back. I can't agree more with Rockchucker. You need to talk to your doctor about it, but understand that most people (smart doctors included) don't have a clue as to what...
My two cents..
Learn the regulations and draw system for your new state first, unless you are on the border with another state that has better hunting closer. Then begin driving, hiking, backpacking, fishing, scouting the nearest area to you where you can most easily get an elk tag (bull or...
I believe that one of the best way to increase your odds of success is pre-planning and learning all you can about your quarry (The art of war if you will).
So are there any unique weaknesses that you are aware of that can be exploited?
Thanks again guys and naturebob.
Naturebob,
The only part of your post that I didn't take seriously was the reference to Pros and big name hunters. There are so few for whom I truly have any respect and I thought your comment was poking a little fun at them as well.
Thanks guys for all the feed-back. I agree glassing will be the difficult. Glassing up javalina is hard enough. What I didn't have any appreciation for is what to expect once I've found them. If they are no more difficult than Muleys than I have confidence, and there is no tool in the bag...
I'm guessing this comment is tongue in cheek? I appreciate the humor.
In my opinion most "Pros and big name hunters" are a bunch of blow-hards. I have much more respect and confidence in the average Joe on this forum.
Thanks Bigjay.
It sounds like you have hunted them in January when they are up more?
I haven't selected a unit yet, though I suspect that it will be one of the Southern units where the trophy size deer are less common but the opportunities more plentiful (at least per what I read). I just...
I've hunted mule deer, but never coues or Eastern whitetail.
I hope to make an AZ archery coues deer hunt soon.
For those of you who have hunted coues and mule deer, my question is: Do these coues whitetail behave more like the mule deer that they share habitat with or more like sketchy...
I'm not sure about the actual weight of the bags. But they weigh about as much as a pillow case of the same size.
I hung them with cow elk quarters; the heaviest being a hind quarter of course. No problems there but I imagine a hind bull is something entirely different.
The Black Ovis lite...
I've been using the Black Ovis as well and am impressed with them. The reflective strip definitely saved me some time trying to find the hung bags when I returned in the dark for a second load of elk. They are currently on sale. https://www.blackovis.com/ovis-sacks-lightweight-game-bags
This.
I did the same with G5 Montecs and Rage Hypos. I thought I was going to have a 60 yard shot with strong cross wind so I pulled out the Rage. The cow elk popped up at 37 and the Rage put a gaping hole in her. It was a bit high and back but she didn't go far. The next day my hunting...