i'm not allowed to use those on hunts anymore because i cannot drink properly from the hose. i always end up inhaling the water and coughing and choking. My hunting partner forbids it now.
I did have a couple camelbak's that leaked. one had a bad seal on the fitting to the hose and the...
I've spent some time in that area, and i can definitely give a few pointers -
Research Elk Habits
Study Maps
Scout the Area
Use Binoculars and Spotting Scopes
Listen for calls
Be Patient and Persistent
Follow Regulations
This may be somewhat controversial, but in my advanced age i've found that certain freeze dried meals work better than others. When hiking in the wildnerness, i will put upwards of 1-2 freeze dried meals per day out in my game cart. Although i'm a fair weather hunter, i'm more inclined to eat...
i've kept a list of dates that elk/pronghorn draw has come out in the last four years. don't know when credit cards get hit, because i don't have to worry about that. for your reference-
2023 - 3/15
2022 - 3/4
2021 - 3/20
2020 - 3/5
i'd hike in to the backcountry for a couple days. bring a game cart. Make sure you have ammo, as hunting without ammo when youre an older hunter can be detrimental.
i'm going on my hunt in august. northern brooks caribou w/ my dad, and a couple buddies.
My new list is
1a) AZ mule deer super tag, hunt the strip all season no guides.
1b) that idaho super tag combo - that looked fun
2) MT Bighorn
3) Dall sheep (fingers crossed it works out for 2025)
4) AZ...
could you be a little more specific? folks nowadays use waypoints instead of grids. and if you could also just set up a few stands for me in the highest elk-trafficked areas that would be appreciated.
A bad fart in the night is going to put out more odor than a granola bar enclosed in a wrapper. i think people overthink the scent issue sometimes. we use a bear fence and hang food, but i don't worry if i forget a little granola bar, or chapstick, or a toothbrush, or whiskey. all of which...