Howdy,
I've been studying a map of the Pasayten trying to pin-point where I would like to start scouting (late, I know, this is kind of a recent decision) for the High Buck. Here are a few things I have determined:
a) Trailhead to park at and launch from
b) Trail that I will travel
c) Approximate distance I will take this trail, and where I plan to go off of it
In focusing my efforts, and checking out the map, I quickly realized that I know nothing about what topography or features I should even be looking for. I was focusing on either a bowl, ridge line, or a saddle - ridge line and bowl for the vantage points, and saddle because I feel it will like it will be a natural funnel for deer. That's really all I've been going off of. In reading previous posts on the Pasayten, or any other area for that matter, others have said that I should look for a steep, nasty area off of an established trail to eliminate other hunters. This is also one of a few times I've gone after mulies. How critical is a creek, river, lake or other water source? That is the kind of info that I am after. Any help will be greatly appreciated! Thanks
