Solo for high hunt

[RockChuck]

I’ll usually just tie some cord between 2 trees and hang it to keep it from the rodents. I keep it low so the bears have a quick easy snack!

[Shawn Ryan]

How many of you go solo for the high hunt? I’m contemplating going solo.

Mostly solo on backpack hunts, though, I have a buddy occasionally. No, I don't hang my food.  Solid advice in the answers posted, thus far.

[Colville]

Older you get, it's a distance/time question.  A really big deer will almost put out 100 lbs meat and antlers on your back.  Most guys kit is near 45 when you draw it down to the minimum.  So 2 trips.  If you have no time limit and can make ferry's of the load you are in fine shape.  If you want to get out in a day, 2 guys for one deer is the deal.  I'm not a kid anymore so I'd want at least 2+ days to exfil if I were out there 10 miles with a deer down alone.  That's a 30 mile round trip with one load at 95 ish, leaving some stuff at the car and the next one is closer to 75 ish.  Wish I had my youthful exuberance and legs.

[RockChuck]

Older you get, it's a distance/time question.  A really big deer will almost put out 100 lbs meat and antlers on your back.  Most guys kit is near 45 when you draw it down to the minimum.  So 2 trips.  If you have no time limit and can make ferry's of the load you are in fine shape.  If you want to get out in a day, 2 guys for one deer is the deal.  I'm not a kid anymore so I'd want at least 2+ days to exfil if I were out there 10 miles with a deer down alone.  That's a 30 mile round trip with one load at 95 ish, leaving some stuff at the car and the next one is closer to 75 ish.  Wish I had my youthful exuberance and legs.

Maybe you should just shoot smaller deer?? 

[jstone]

I shot a spike elk by myself. 4 miles round trip. Shot him at 7am complaining the pack out at 5pm. Up hill pack out down hill empty. Had a few bucks like that also.

My problem is I see them and go after them. Kill him then realize how far I am

[bankwalker]

My problem is I see them and go after them. Kill him then realize how far I am

You too huh? 🤣

[WoolyRunner]

How many sets of clothing do you typically bring? I was thinking 2 pair of socks, 1 t-shirt, & 1 pair of undies

[Dalbec0331]

How many sets of clothing do you typically bring? I was thinking 2 pair of socks, 1 t-shirt, & 1 pair of undies

That’s my norm, no need to change pants, shirt, or undies. I do 2 socks that way I can rotate them and was the dirty pair in water up there. You are only as good as your feet are


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[WoolyRunner]

What do you typically pack for lunch? I was thinking salami, cheese, and tortillas for a wrap type. How long will cheese last?

[pianoman9701]

Consider a satellite device like a Garmin InReach. Even a young dude can take a wrong step and end up staying in place.

[highcountry_hunter]

What do you typically pack for lunch? I was thinking salami, cheese, and tortillas for a wrap type. How long will cheese last?

I buy the individually wrapped tillamook cheeses. They’ll last years as long as they don’t get hot enough to melt. The jalapeño jack ones are fantastic!

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[ElkTacos]

I buy the individually wrapped tillamook cheeses. They’ll last years as long as they don’t get hot enough to melt. The jalapeño jack ones are fantastic!

This is a good idea. I’ve been doing big chunks of hard cheese w/salami but it’s a mess carrying it over to multiple meals. I’m going to switch to your method

[ElkTacos]

How many of you go solo for the high hunt? I’m contemplating going solo.

I’m new to the state but that’s not exactly why I go solo, though it’s a big factor. You get to hunt your own way when solo and there aren’t any miscues or issues. There are advantages to having a partner especially if you are stalking in on something with a bow and they can give you some overwatch but it’s hard to get good chemistry with a hunting partner that has your style and level of effort.

The reality for me is that it’s hard to plan and get schedules with buddies. If you really want to hunt a lot and put in a lot of time scouting or get what you can in there, it seems inevitable to me that you’re going to be solo a lot.

[Bushcraft]

Do you guys hang your food from bears when you’re out hunting away from camp?

If this is a genuine concern of yours I submit that you might not be ready for a solo hunt, and all that it might entail.  Nothing wrong with not being ready to go solo.  One eventually might make the leap and try doing it solo, but hanging food away from camp is simply not an issue worthy of experienced consideration in our designated "high hunt" areas.  Mice will reek far more havoc on your gear and food at night than bears.

I've successfully hunted solo and with partners. Both are fulfilling in their own ways. The older I get the bonds with my friends matter FAR more than being a lonely solo lobo mountain ninja doing my own thing.

Good luck.

[pickardjw]

Do you guys hang your food from bears when you’re out hunting away from camp?

If this is a genuine concern of yours I submit that you might not be ready for a solo hunt, and all that it might entail.  Nothing wrong with not being ready to go solo.  One eventually might make the leap and try doing it solo, but hanging food away from camp is simply not an issue worthy of experienced consideration in our designated "high hunt" areas.  Mice will reek far more havoc on your gear and food at night than bears.

I've successfully hunted solo and with partners. Both are fulfilling in their own ways. The older I get the bonds with my friends matter FAR more than being a lonely solo lobo mountain ninja doing my own thing.

Good luck.

I understand what you're saying, but if it decreases my chances of getting mauled in my tent from 0.01% 0.001% I'm hanging my food. Especially if I'm solo and nowhere near anyone else. At minimum I leave it outside the tent.