badlander
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- Feb 18, 2014
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I posted here a few weeks back about my unsuccessful guided archery elk hunt that has left me planning on short notice a solo rifle elk hunt. I've spent a ton of time going thru the Job Completion reports, harvest stats, maps etc... and I think I have a decent plan in place for either of these areas.
These are 2 very different hunts between # of hunters, # of elk but my #1 priority is opportunity to harvest a legal elk. My last 2 elk tags/3 elk hunts have gone unfilled/unsuccessful and Id really like a freezer full of elk meat. A bull would be nice but the first adult cow that I have in range is in danger.
There are a few questions that I have regarding each that might help me make a final decision. If you've been in either recently and are willing to share some specifics, please drop me a PM. I can tell you what i'm wondering about either. Tons of basic info online here for one, not much for the other and Im pretty sure i've read it all, which tells me a lot right there. I'd rather not add too many specifics to the online database of info so please PM me if you're willing.
A big part of my decision making process is that I am solo and on foot so I wont be packing in and hunting 5-6miles back. As far as bears go i'm staying under my topper until I find something worth camping on then if necessary I have bear fence etc... If I decide to set up a more comfortable camp. I've got bear spray, a 12ga and a healthy respect for grizz and a clean camp after spending time in SW MT and on Kodiak island.
Thanks in advance for any help you can share!
These are 2 very different hunts between # of hunters, # of elk but my #1 priority is opportunity to harvest a legal elk. My last 2 elk tags/3 elk hunts have gone unfilled/unsuccessful and Id really like a freezer full of elk meat. A bull would be nice but the first adult cow that I have in range is in danger.
There are a few questions that I have regarding each that might help me make a final decision. If you've been in either recently and are willing to share some specifics, please drop me a PM. I can tell you what i'm wondering about either. Tons of basic info online here for one, not much for the other and Im pretty sure i've read it all, which tells me a lot right there. I'd rather not add too many specifics to the online database of info so please PM me if you're willing.
A big part of my decision making process is that I am solo and on foot so I wont be packing in and hunting 5-6miles back. As far as bears go i'm staying under my topper until I find something worth camping on then if necessary I have bear fence etc... If I decide to set up a more comfortable camp. I've got bear spray, a 12ga and a healthy respect for grizz and a clean camp after spending time in SW MT and on Kodiak island.
Thanks in advance for any help you can share!
