Last minute Jitters

[Eastkybowhunter]

Well, a week from today me and my hunting buddy will be headed west, I just got through going through and packing everything and making sure I wasn’t forgetting anything, lol.
We have extra gear that will stay at the truck, to resupply on food and if anything fails on us.
Tomorrow, I plan on going through the truck and organizing gear, like toolbox, chains, shovel, jack, gas cans, etc.
Since we’re down to the last week home, what are some last minute checklist or to-do list that you guys have? Any suggestions on getting everything in order, for the hunt and at home? I’m just getting the excited and I’m worried I will forget something that should have been packed/ or should have been done. Thanks for all the advice and suggestions all of you have given me in the year leading up to this trip, and any last minute tips/ suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[BillDoe708]

No compass or paper map?

 

[2rocky]

I wouldn't bother with the bugle tube. Cow calls yes...

Remind us which State?

 

[Eastkybowhunter]

Gonna pick a map up when I get there, hopefully. And don’t have a compass yet, that is something I need to get. Any recommendation on what’s a good compass? I haven’t used one since landnav, but that’s been 12 years ago.

 

[Eastkybowhunter]

I wouldn't bother with the bugle tube. Cow calls yes...

Remind us which State?

Colorado

 

[BillDoe708]

Silva or suunto are the brands I like. I have one that velcro on my wrist like a watch that I really like. Standard flip shut with mirror in my pack.

 

[G. McAlister]

Good luck East. Looks like you have yourself squared away. I’ll be a few days behind you, coming out of Bowling Green.

 

[Eastkybowhunter]

Good luck East. Looks like you have yourself squared away. I’ll be a few days behind you, coming out of Bowling Green.

Thanks and good luck to you too.

 

[Johnny Bravo]

trippod?

 

[Red Fox]

make sure you have your tags

 

[matechakeric]

Gonna pick a map up when I get there, hopefully. And don’t have a compass yet, that is something I need to get. Any recommendation on what’s a good compass? I haven’t used one since landnav, but that’s been 12 years ago.

I've hunted for 8 years in various areas without compass and map? Does it add extra security? Sure but onx and a good external battery for your phone is more than enough, also just having a general idea where the truck is

 

[JoltnJoe]

Your pile of shit looks just like my pile of shit one week out from heading to southern Colorado for 1st rifle elk myself….Adding shovel to my list though, thx!

 

[matechakeric]

After the hunt, you'll realize half of that wasn't even touched and likely won't make future trips. Def happened to me

 

[8andcounting]

I should post a pic of my gear before I leave for montana in 2.5 weeks , most people would laugh … old beat up no name coolers , hunting cloths that are older and well used that don’t say Sitka or kuiu on them , no fancy mountain meals , no fancy anything really . Just a rifle that I can kill and elk with and some good binocs and some pillow cases that will act as game bags in a $40 pack . Pretty sure the elk don’t care .

 

[duckhunter10]

jus got baCK from unit 43 co, no luck

 

[elkduds]

Make one of these in 5 min, use it the rest of your hunting life.

Good luck and be safe.

 

[seeth07]

Make one of these in 5 min, use it the rest of your hunting life.

Good luck and be safe.

I used to use something similar and have now switched to these:


Its so handy to lift carcasses, game bags, food bags, so many uses!

 

[EKYHunter]

Good luck, be safe. Can’t wait to see pictures of the elk you all kill. Enjoy it and have fun.

 

[Eastkybowhunter]

Good luck, be safe. Can’t wait to see pictures of the elk you all kill. Enjoy it and have fun.

Thanks, hopefully will have some pictures to post, lol. Heading out this evening, just got the truck loaded.

 

[Elktrack]

Looks like you’re all ready to step off. Don’t forget the mountain money. Cut off clothing isn’t nearly as nice as Charmin.
Good luck