Nameless Range
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You’re tough Sytes. Though you didn’t hunt much, the trip definitely wasn’t short on adventure. The Hunting Gods ought to reward you. Hope your daughter heals up! Thanks for sharing your story.
The Bob '20 Elk / Wolf Hunt
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Charles you're definitely hardheaded & determined! Glad you stayed upright throughout that trip.
And the video..... great evidence you can sled me into some spots bear hunting come spring! I may even be able to nap along the way.... are we there yet?
And the video..... great evidence you can sled me into some spots bear hunting come spring! I may even be able to nap along the way.... are we there yet?
I wasn't sure about the tent choice. Had I taken the bivy or my small pack tent, it would have essentially been an empty sled.
Aside from the 15#'s for the tent/stove, the other items you see are a sleep pad, the 6'x9' blue tarp, my hip/shoulder-strap pack, and I dont think it's visible though it's Scout's dog pack. It holds his daily rations. (Individual tuna packs and dried dog food ziplocks). His pack was shifting too much.
I've managed with a cheaper black sled and the poly runners of this new sled helped immensely! One foot in front of the other.
All that said, I occasionally re-read @Ben Long drop camp hunt and wow! Makes me drool thinking of an enjoyable backcountry Bob hunt that holds every essence of the rugged wilderness hunt w/o the arduous to/from activity.
Bull of a lifetime, hunt of a lifetime
I'll be writing more about this elsewhere, but I thought you might be interested. This was my 40th Elk Tag (most of which have gone into tag soup.) This year, my childhood hunting buddy and I had a reunion hunt. To make it special, we hired Wilderness Lodge Outfitter to haul us into the Bob...
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After this trek, I may prep the sled for firewood duty and set aside $ for a similar hunt.
Thanks everyone for your well wishes towards our daughter.
Ben Long
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Stytes, my 2019 Bob hunt was guided, 2-1, not a drop-hunt. It was the first time I've ever had a guided hunt and well worth every penny. Probably the only guided hunt I'll ever do (unless my fortunes change) but one I'll never forget. That's big tough country.
Duck-Slayer
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Looks like a great adventure, sucky deal about your daughter getting sick, get well wishes for her! Pulling that sled made me hurt just watching you pull it....
Matt
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