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Eastern Montana Mule Deer Hunt
raydog:
--- Quote from: Karl Blanchard on October 23, 2024, 03:25:33 PM ---Just fyi for everyone, it's illegal to transport firewood into MT from a different state.
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Thanks Karl, I wasn't aware. I'm really surprised the game warden that stopped in camp didn't write a ticket for that. Let's just say I don't think he like us Wa guys :chuckle:
timberhunter:
I’ve Taken a Cabela’s Alaskan guide tent over there a few times. I run an electric heater off of a 2000 W generator that is hooked up to a 5 gallon can. I always take the big buddy heater for a back up and needed to run it also the last year I went, but it was extremely cold. This year I’m taking a 10 by 12 Canvas Tent with the same set up. I’m taking an extra tarp to divide off the end of the tent we are sleeping in if the electric heater isn’t quite enough at night.
Dansk:
In November 600s can be single digits and snow drifts... and can get super windy if the Chinook blows from the north. We have hunted in 10-15 degrees in 12+" of snow from a motel in ag land multiple times in the past 15 years- cannot imagine that even car-camping on BLM in a wall tent, but to each his own. There's little to no protection on the prairie, unless you hunt more towards the breaks where there are some trees. Also, the gumbo factor (muddy roads) may limit you if your camp site is off a dirt road on BLM and it rains.
Motels are super cheap over there, and many mom/pops places are 50s era but clean and comfy, some have kitchenettes. Air bnb / VRBOs can be had for minimal $. I mean you are spending a whack of cash on your tags and gas alone... another couple hundred for a hot shower, warm bed, etc, is small compared to the total cost of that hunt. (not to mention the extra gear you can leave at home)
Either way you go, prepare for all conditions... bring CHAINS, your cold(est) weather clothes, toe/hand warmers, etc.
300rum:
Been over there many times and slept in various places from tent to cowboy summer line cabin to hotel. It's been 50 plus degrees and it has been 24 below zero in mid November. No snow, and a couple of blizzards were you just don't go out at all. The cold isn't what's bad out there, its the wind. You are going to hate your life decision if you are in the prairie sub zero with that wind coming out of the north. You might stay warm but the wind will beat that tent and you won't be able to sleep anyway.
What someone said about the hotels is true, I went back with no reservations and was able to get a room every night, I just had to call in every morning to check if they had a cancelation. Guys get bucks and head out early. I had to change rooms almost everynight, that was a pain, but it is better than being outside. Also, the hotels typically have plugins outside for your truck's block heater, a necessity if you have a diesel.
Don't worry about the gumbo unless its unusually warm and wet. As long as it freezes up at night, you just need to wait it out for the road to firm up. The guys who get into trouble are the road hunters who are driving roads they shouldn't be in the afternoon.
You'll find out pretty quick why the pioneers burned buffalo chips, it wasn't for the extra flavor.
mburrows:
Looking for wood in some of the 600's is going to be a chore. 670 depending where you are in the unit can be near impossible to find a good spot to camp with wind break and enough wood for a wall tent stove.
The gumbo can make life miserable always err on the side of caution. When the wind blows, it freaking blows and can make turning up critters very challenging.
I love that country up there but make sure you are prepared to handle anything on your own. Service and help are limited up there. Take shovels, chains and tow straps.
That being said, a lot of guys hunt it so don't let the challenges of the country scare ya. Just be prepared.
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