Rather than type a few paragraphs I put together a video. I think this is helpful for the beginner and even those who may have flown out a few times. Not sure it'll offer much to those who drive out for a hunt.
I'm wondering if the Winter kill was maybe a little higher than anticipated. I can see elk not bugling, but when I'm not cutting tracks in the snow it's pretty telling.
Okay, here are my top 10 gear items under $20. What am I leaving out? I always like to reassess my gear. I've simplified some items over the years.
*I forgot to add rope/string*
We were just in Playa Del Carmen back in April. I charter fish wherever I go, however I intentionally held off here as the fishing is not that good. I considered it as I was able to find 1/2 day trips for ~ $3-400, but that's a lot to maybe catch a dolphin or barracuda.
What I would recommend...
Fortunately, we're a two bird state, but I'm not sure I'll be able to get out much more this season with kids sports schedules. Either way, I've already had a great season with some son getting a bird this past Saturday.
Mikwat, did you buy these? I'm very interested in the federal loads. My son inherited a 6.5x55 this past year. The federal rounds shoot great out of his gun, but we can't find them. He killed his first bull with that round this past Dec.
I do it every year. Biggest factor is getting the meat frozen. After that just grab a cheap Wal-mart cooler(s) and you should be good to go. I have a 24-can soft-sided cooler that will hold both backstraps and loins and some trim that I use as a carry-on. Remember, no weight limits on carry-ons.