2016 Blacktail - It's on!

[hendog]

Phil 4:13

[JakeLand]

We're expecting another good one !!!

[Bow tech hunter]

Nice goodluck already looking forward to the story and pics

[jgeorgio]

Looking forward to hearing about your adventure later today or tomorrow.

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[davk]

Awesome! Enjoy the rain...

It was miserable for me.  Was pouring water out of my boots on the way in, along with finding out my waterproof pants leaked on both knees. 4 days of hiking around in soaking wet boots and wet pants was a blast  .  Had stars one night when got out of the tent to take a piss.  I was pumped for the next day ... only to wake up to the sound of rain.

[pd]

It was miserable for me.  Was pouring water out of my boots on the way in, along with finding out my waterproof pants leaked on both knees. 4 days of hiking around in soaking wet boots and wet pants was a blast  .  Had stars one night when got out of the tent to take a piss.  I was pumped for the next day ... only to wake up to the sound of rain.

I have been there before.   I know exactly where that is----Mount Miserable!

[Kit Carson]

Good luck man!! 

[Natures Way]

good luck!

[Buckewe]

Good luck hope to hear a great report as always

[JDhunting_Aus]

Beautiful looking country, all the best mate

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[shanevg]

Awesome! Enjoy the rain...

It was miserable for me.  Was pouring water out of my boots on the way in, along with finding out my waterproof pants leaked on both knees. 4 days of hiking around in soaking wet boots and wet pants was a blast  .  Had stars one night when got out of the tent to take a piss.  I was pumped for the next day ... only to wake up to the sound of rain.

LOL, it was miserable weather but good for stalking.  I didn't get a buck this weekend but had a great time.  Was 37 yards from a bear waiting for him to step out from behind a tree when the wind switched on me.  Saw 2 different 120+ bucks.  Got within 20 yards of one of them in thick brush but never did see him.  My brother was glassing from across the canyon and saw the buck scoot out of there without ever even giving me a glimpse.

All said I spotted 6 different bucks (3.5 shooters... I would have had a really time passing on one really heavy 3 point I saw thus the 0.5).  Got within 110 yards of 4 different bucks but was never able to seal the deal.  I'll be out again for high buck and then again for modern rifle so it's not done yet! 

I'll try to post some photos and video later tonight. 

[X-Force]

Thanks for the update. Can't wait for the photos.

[shanevg]

Well like I said earlier, I had a good time but no arrows released.  Saw 6 different bucks, at least 2 of which were shooters.  (There was a small 4 point and a big 3 point I would have considered as well, but two in particular that were definite shooters.

I got within 100 yards of 4 different bucks, and 20 feet of the biggest one.  Unfortunately it was so brushy I didn't even see him.  My brother just watched him sneak out below me from across the canyon. 

I'll let the pictures tell the rest of the story.  You'll notice that the story is dominated by rain and fog! 















A few notes:
-Caching a tarp earlier this summer was a lifesaver!
-Packable crampons are an absolute must!!!  I use these ones: https://www.amazon.com/Hillsound-Cypress-6-Crampons/dp/B0096PFSFC
-Absolutely LOVE my Z-Packs pack cover

Can't wait to get back out there!

[saylean]

Looks awesome man. Thanks for posting. Also looks nasty, but fun!

[fishnfur]

Great photos.  Looks like a blast!  Just curious, what's your approximate elevation?