We pack in 3.5 hours. Set camp on good water at about 9k. And just get western from there.... i like to knock an arrow and run at bugles like a wild indian. Took 8 days last year with archery gear, BEST time of my life. Killing an elk thats screaming, with a bow, has to be like doing meth. Id...
Greenhorn, i cut out a wallet size pic of you and carry it in my pocket all season... the day i finally run into you, ill know im in the big bull mecca!
I think this should be publicly posted on the forum. Each unit, broke down, so we can all chime in........ right.... drop down menu based on ppl who have hunted it, their pictures, kills, where they camped, number of bugles heard(and let out), food eaten, ect....... and if not, i would def be...
Haha... totally talking outa my ass. I havnt killed or ate lope meat since i was in highschool. We ate an 11 yr old bighorn from ND a couple years ago and it was the worst meat ive tasted.
but this whole thread is crazy. Id go sheep huntin over goat hunting anyday of the week.
Do some diggin in your area and give an outfitter a shout. I bet you could find one willing to pack you in and be on speed dial for a pack out.. glad to see you guys planning a cool trip.
Calling can still be good before the first rifles crack. But i would prob utilize spot and stalk and slip in when you can. You will find some bigger bulls in oct. with a lil snow/from my experience. Rut can be pretty intense still also.. lotta variables there.