This is a great thread on a subject I've worried over considerably since adding elk to my hunting schedule. I've hunted solo for most of my hunts, partly out of necessity and partly because I like the freedom of making decisions on the fly. I've had no problems/worries till I added elk to my hunting schedule. I imagine shooting an elk during September archery where the elk is in a steep canyon several miles from the nearest road with temps in the 80's. It's daunting to think about, especially as I approach my mid-50's. I appreciate the comments from HT folks with experience in this arena.
I'm thinking HT might be useful to try and link up with others who draw my unit and are in the same situation. Maybe we would have an understanding to at least team up to help pack out meat.
Don't pack your fears??? I'm not sure how to interpret that. I wouldn't pack a tent, in reach or spot is I had no fear of bad weather, rain, or having some sort of accident. When I was young I packed hardly anything. When I was very young I would go out with no water. Several times I ended up drinking out of cow ponds or creeks when things became desperate. As I got older I packed items based on my experience of suffering and failure. I don't always need a backup lighter or extra batteries, but they have saved the day on some occasions.
I'm thinking HT might be useful to try and link up with others who draw my unit and are in the same situation. Maybe we would have an understanding to at least team up to help pack out meat.
Don't pack your fears??? I'm not sure how to interpret that. I wouldn't pack a tent, in reach or spot is I had no fear of bad weather, rain, or having some sort of accident. When I was young I packed hardly anything. When I was very young I would go out with no water. Several times I ended up drinking out of cow ponds or creeks when things became desperate. As I got older I packed items based on my experience of suffering and failure. I don't always need a backup lighter or extra batteries, but they have saved the day on some occasions.