high hunt expenses

[muleyslayer]

Yeah im still young but that sounds like a lot of work considering the fact that it would probably take a couple hours to get to were the animals are.

[7mag.]

I would recommend trying it at least once before spending a bunch of money. It's not for everyone. I've taken a few guys that started out gung ho for back country hunting, but after taking them on a trip or two, they never went again.

If you decide you like it, spend the big money on a pack, boots, and optics. I can't stress this enough.

[SilkOnTheDrySide]

I would recommend trying it at least once before spending a bunch of money. It's not for everyone. I've taken a few guys that started out gung ho for back country hunting, but after taking them on a trip or two, they never went again.

If you decide you like it, spend the big money on a pack, boots, and optics. I can't stress this enough.

I was going to post something similar to this as well.  Why do you suddenly want to start backpack hunting?  I'm not going to lie, it's phenomenal.  But it's really **&*()(* hard. 

FTF and I train pretty much year round, and scout as much as well.  Think about having to take a 125+ pound load out over miles of rough country.  Then do it again for your partners animal. 

Not trying to dissuade you, just trying to save you some cash if it isn't for you

[paytonma]

while i havent gone hunting in the backcountry, i have gone backpacking a lot and i used to buy all the new modern equipment, but now ive gone more traditional. i only really take a tarp to make shelter, food, a day worth of water, and tools (hatchet, knife, etc.) and ive stayed up to a week no problem. it might be a whole different thing hunting though

[SilkOnTheDrySide]

Well then you already know the basics!

Use the search function and search "pack list" there you will find the answers you seek.


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[muleyslayer]

I want to start backcountry hunting , because I believe I have a greater chance of seeing mature mule deer. I understand that the country is rough and the pack out can suck. Im pretty sure this type of hunting is for me, but I guess there's only one way to find out!

[haugenna]

I want to start backcountry hunting , because I believe I have a greater chance of seeing mature mule deer. I understand that the country is rough and the pack out can suck. Im pretty sure this type of hunting is for me, but I guess there's only one way to find out!

Yeah im still young but that sounds like a lot of work considering the fact that it would probably take a couple hours to get to were the animals are.

You could win the lottery and find a mature deer a couple hours away but not likely.  You will find a bunch of peopl though a couple hours away from the vehicle. 

Nobody mentioned this but read the regs on the boundaries and buy some maps. 

[WaltAlpine]

Well then you already know the basics!

Use the search function and search "pack list" there you will find the answers you seek.


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What he said...check the pack list thread under this topic and you'll find a variety to evaluate from.

[Andrew]

I'd definitely try it once utilizing borrowed gear as much as possible or rent (google rentable hiking gear pretty much can rent anything these days).  Then make the big purchases based on what you have experienced.  I had the opposite experience in that I had all the backcountry hiking gear but not the big game hunting gear.  Packs are key as somebody posted, the only thing that I swapped out was my pack, although it wasn't all that necessary, I found that there are design features just not found in regular backpacks that hunting requires.

Not sure if you find yourself in Bellingham much but there is a great store called "Backcountry Essentials" and they sell both new and used gear (might be consignment)...I've found good stuff at the end of summer when the gearheads trade in and trade up like hiking poles, sleeping bags, etc.

[Crook]

Try gearTrader.com for some great deals on new and used back packing gear, also Campsaver has breat prices on all back packing gear with great return or exchange policy. I've had good luck with both, also try REI they have garage sales that have great prices too