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Elk Hunting advice
JEB:
We had lots of grey jays (like blue jays) come into camp and steal food so we tossed chip out for them and shot at them.
Never hit one but had fun shooting so bring some flu flus. The fish pole was just one of the things I brought as some of us did some trout fishing during the day. Make sure you have some good hiking boots. LL Bean rubber bottoms won't cut it.
Pat B:
Clint, I had about 8 months to train for my trips out to Colorado with Kenneth(Little John) in 2006 and 2010. I hiked a lot with with my backpack increasing the weight a little as I went. I was fortunate to live at 2600' and could train up on the Blue ridge Parkway which is at 5000' and up to Black Balsam Knob at 6200'. Not the 9000' to 10,000' we hunted at but it was an advantage. By the time I left for Colorado I was carrying about 60# in my backpack. I think we had about 40# in our backpacks when we went in. Kenneth had hauled in our camping stuff on horseback the 2 weekends before so that was a big help also. I think we hiked in about 4 miles from 10,000' down to 9000' the first trip and 9500' the second trip. Depending on your elevation, weather and temps cane change quickly in the mountains.
Wool is your best bet for comfortable cloths even if it isn't all that cold. We had moderate temps with afternoon showers but our trips were in late August and early September. I bought German Army surplus wool pants cheap from Cabellas or Sportsman's Guild.
Water purification is important if you can't carry potable water. Hand pump water purification is reasonable and easily packed. I have a hand pump you welcome to use. All you'll have to do is replace the filter.
We carried homemade granola that was my mid day(actually all day snack) meal. Lots of calories and tastes good.
On our 2nd trip, Kenneth set up his wall tent with a small wood stove. That helped a lot to dry wet cloths.
If I think of other things I'll let you know.
osage outlaw:
Thanks guys. I've been thinking about packing food and snacks. I planned on making a lot of deer jerkey. Good idea on the flu flu arrows JEB. I have a few pair of Keen hiking boots to take. They are the most comfortable that I've found. I hadn't thought about a water filtration system Pat. I'll look into those.
I've been researching binos, tents, packs, and all kinds of other supplies I'll need. Looks like I better start picking up some overtime to pay for all of these goodies. Hiking equipment is expensive. Some of the back packs I looked at were well over $300.
High-Desert:
Along with all the fitness stuff, learn to call, and practice a lot, and use a diaphram call. Once I started elk hunting with a bow, I don’t even archery deer hunt anymore unless an elk is killed, then the rest of the season can be for deer. Elk hunting is so much more exciting. You are going to have an awesome time, and good luck.
High-Desert:
Don’t skimp on the pack. If it’s not comfortable, your days can be miserable.
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