Looking for healthy HIGH HUNT hunter that is retired UPDATE

[Jingles]

Subject could be misleading but I am looking for a hunter that is retired or has plenty of time and wants to get into an area for hunting during the high hunt, that would be willing to assist me in clearing a trail to an area that hasn't been hunted since at least 1988. The area is in the Paysayten wilderness approximately 22 miles in, the trail hasn't been cleared since 1988, when the forest service rolled a string of mules off the trail. I'll be working on the trail every week Weds through Sun, so I'll be operating out of a moving camp every week going in and out on horseback with minimal pack animals taking in supplies for the days I'm in with camp being left in until finished. Hunting will have to be during the high hunt because elevation is in the 7000'  range at the pass and the threat of snow in Sept would preclude a later hunt .  I have all the camping gear and trail clearing equipment that will be needed this will be a no money paying adventure, payment will be a place to hunt that you won't have to worry about every Tom Dick and Harry stumbling into camp.

If interested drop me a PM and I can explain in more details and give specific location of the area.

[hollymaster]

I wish I was retired.  Sounds like a good deal. 

[splitshot]

where do u live?   mike w

[stevemiller]

I did this myself about 25 years ago on horseback,turned out to be an awsome hunt.Didn't have to clear much we just mapped it to the easiest route to get where we wanted to get when season opened.

[pd]

What a great opportunity!

[steen]

I would if I was retired, didn't have a broken arm, lived closer and wasn't a woman.  It would be a little uncomfortable. I love the Pasayten area.  Been there 3 times now on horseback in the summer! I like clearing trail also, we do it alot in the winter where we ride. I'm out for a while due to taking a tumble off my horse, thus the broken arm. 

[Jingles]

I would if I was retired, didn't have a broken arm, lived closer and wasn't a woman.  It would be a little uncomfortable. I love the Pasayten area.  Been there 3 times now on horseback in the summer! I like clearing trail also, we do it alot in the winter where we ride. I'm out for a while due to taking a tumble off my horse, thus the broken arm. 

I'll try to answer several questions in one post

Live in Winthrop.

Cleared numerous trails while working as a guide for local outfitters when the snow cleared and took folks in on horseback pack trips

 Let me clarify something this won't start until the snow leaves where I am going to start, Probably mid to late June, I understand the living closer that could be a drawback for quite a few folks, After all I am 30 miles past nowhere, and as far as the gender thing that would not be a problem as while working as a guide for the local outfitters I got used to being in a camp with more estrogen than testosterone plus for some reason women felt they needed to work harder than the guys to prove themselves and all I'd be looking for is someone that understands the concept of sharing the workload.

This is something that is going to get done this summer with or with out help. If I do it alone the area shall remain more or less a honey hole, just be one less head of stock I need to use to haul supplies in and out. Because everyone here knows not many folks willing to hike 22 miles into the wilderness for an area they haven't scouted and without good mountain stock not gonna make the 22 miles and 6500 foot gain in elevation in one day so will be pretty much left alone to hunt an area that would almost be a private hunting area on public land

[mossback91]

Sounds like a good time!

[xXLojackXx]

How about late 20's, in shape and free on the weekends? 

[6x6in6]

Sounds like fun and a great opportunity/offer for someone!!
Not retired (I should be at 50 though) and really do not have any interest in participating in the end goal - the hunt.  But if you get in a bind to achieve your goal to make it to where you want to be hunting, I could probably swing using up some vacation time to pitch in on a Wed to Sun trail clearing trip.
My saddle horse or yours? 
Shoot me a PM if you want and if you don't get any takers when your go time gets near.

[fair-chase]

Jingles, I love this idea even though I doubt I will be able to participate. Just have a few questions for you to satisfy my curiosity.

1. Are you planning on taking any other hunters to this area after the trail is cleared, or will it just be you and your helper?

2. Have you been on the trail, and do you have an estimate on how long it would take to clear?

3. Is the clearing work mainly consisting of blowdowns, shrubs, scratching, or a combination?

4. Are you a good cook? 

[Jingles]

Jingles, I love this idea even though I doubt I will be able to participate. Just have a few questions for you to satisfy my curiosity.

1. Are you planning on taking any other hunters to this area after the trail is cleared, or will it just be you and your helper?


2. Have you been on the trail, and do you have an estimate on how long it would take to clear?

3. Is the clearing work mainly consisting of blowdowns, shrubs, scratching, or a combination?

4. Are you a good cook? 

Sorry for taking so long to get back and reply but been out of state for 6 weeks with family emergency

1.Other hunters may be invited but this WILL NOT be a camp where any fees are charged to hunt I am Not an outfitter and will not become one not try to be one.

2.Yes I have been on a large portion of the trail but not all of it, what I have been on I am setting a goal of 3/4 to 1 mile per day by myself working 8 to 10 hours per.  AS of last November during the end of bear season there were 12 blow downs in the first 3 miles then nothing but brush for the next 2 miles

3.  The first 8 to 12 miles is going to be pretty much just blow downs and cutting back some brush with a about 1 mile of rock clearing through some switchbacks. beyond the 12 mile mark I can't really say as I haven't been beyond that.

4.  Good enough that I'm not gonna starve and don't rely on MRE's for my meals.

[TheHunt]

I will be retired in 5 years... 

Waiting for that day.

[Axle]

If'n I was a retired fella, my granddaughter and I would be happy to join you 

So many dream hunts, so little time! 

[CAMPMEAT]

Geeze Vern, nice offer. I'd do it, but my knees and back injuries won't let me..............

[Jingles]

First 3 miles done 19 more to go.
Now comes the fun stuff moving some VW bug sized boulders, some shovel work in the rock slides and clearing lots and lots of blowdowns anywhere from 6 inches to 36 inches in diameter. One thing is for sure won't run out of seasoned firewood while out there.
Dayum this working for someone else only 2 days a week is GR8.  Gives me plenty of time for things I want to do.

[CAMPMEAT]

I still can't do it.......... Take some pictures of your progress for us old farts...............

[Jingles]

Have decided to look at another area that have hunted before just not as far back as far as my original destination. Elevation at camp site 5815. Spent the last 2 days picking rocks off of 2 of 8 rock slides
Will still be pretty much a secluded area as from mile 2 to mile 3 is all UP HILL with to many switchbacks to count then another 3 miles to the hunting area.  One good thing about this new area is it is extremely scenic  Plenty of good cold water that is fast moving so won't be any need to carry in water or filter and  found lots of sign for both deer and bear.

Attached are a couple of pictures of the area and what the trail looked like before I started picking rocks (Picture 4) and after (Picture 5).. Sorry pictures aren't better but taken with a dinosaur flip phone.

[grizzlyadams]

Nice pictures. I love the Pasayten. I myself will be going in deep this year again. I hike in by myself but have always entertained the idea of going in on a pack animal and with a partner to save my aging legs for the hunt. Don't have the animals so I'm stuck with these legs for a few years and don't know anyone else who wants to go past 5 or 6 miles.  Good luck to you this year and be safe :-)

[blazenfish]

Hey all well I'm 36 and retired, if you need some help I miss being up in them hills I live in the marysville area. I'm just getting back into hunting this year... but have hunted most my younger years then joined the service so haven't been critter hunting in some time... and I don't think the hunting in the army counts granted more of a challenge.  Ha ha they shot back lol. I'm am always looking for others to hunt with as of right now I have just leather express to get in wherever... and a truck....