what to bring

[halflife65]

thanks for the advice, I jsut got back from shopping and wish I read this bevfore I drove out to burlington.  I bought a folding saw, and some elk calls.

Well, no big deal.  Most of the stuff you can get at the store or make a trip to REI.

[rasbo]

thanks for the advice, I jsut got back from shopping and wish I read this bevfore I drove out to burlington.  I bought a folding saw, and some elk calls.

good luck hunting,that folding saw can get ya outta some shatty situations..

[seth30]

yeah its better to have it and not need it.

[Elknut1]

 Agreed! If guys do not feel the need for a saw they must not be hunting far from roads or camp. There are many cases that your elk will die in a tangled up mess of tree branches or antlers jammed under downfall trees & such. We have used our WY Saws countless times to get us & our elk out of a pickle! Too, we use saws to remove all four legs quickly & cleanly, sure you can knife the joint & remove legs but it's slow, the saw is fast & efficient! We also use the saws for antler removal by cutting behind & in front of rack & discard head, no need to pack a 30# elk head & neck off the mtn you have no intentions of mounting.

  The Saw is a plus, you'll be glad you have it when you need it & they do not weigh that much to be concerned with, make sure you have your game bags with you as well. Good Luck!

  ElkNut1

[seth30]

Glad I bought one elknut, I never did think of the branches. 

[woodswalker]

Its also possible to cut your way back out of your camp with a small saw...when the snow brings down a tree across the road...and THIS trip you packed light...No Stihl.   

[seth30]

 

[halflife65]

 Agreed! If guys do not feel the need for a saw they must not be hunting far from roads or camp. There are many cases that your elk will die in a tangled up mess of tree branches or antlers jammed under downfall trees & such. We have used our WY Saws countless times to get us & our elk out of a pickle! Too, we use saws to remove all four legs quickly & cleanly, sure you can knife the joint & remove legs but it's slow, the saw is fast & efficient! We also use the saws for antler removal by cutting behind & in front of rack & discard head, no need to pack a 30# elk head & neck off the mtn you have no intentions of mounting.

  The Saw is a plus, you'll be glad you have it when you need it & they do not weigh that much to be concerned with, make sure you have your game bags with you as well. Good Luck!

  ElkNut1

   pretty far, normally.

[JackOfAllTrades]

While I love my Puma White Hunter knife as one of the most versital chopping and skinning knives as the backside is the chopping edge with enough weight to be useful, but there's also always a very light plastic handled folding saw in the depths of my daypack. Many uses for that saw.

-Steve

[seth30]

Got the rope, the calls, and the folding saw.  Already have the game bags, and the knives, and sharpener.  I will be using either my 30.06 or 300 Savage for the hunt.  Now I just have to get up off my butt and drive south to do some scouting.

[dreamingbig]

A good pack frame will come in handy as well.

[seth30]

yeah they can get kinda of pricey but worth it in the long run. 

[Deer slayer]

Pack boards are life savers. I use them every year deer and elk hunting. Get a decent one. One of the best things I have ever used to tie meet on the frame is a bungie cord. I use about three a load and the meat never moves. They have hooks to attach to the frame. Once I started using them I will never stop. Another great thing is a bottle of hydrogen peroxide. Little bit in a small spray bottle sprayed on blood helps great for tracking. It works best to take the blood off your hands to clean up after your done processing an animal.

[Elknut1]

 Here's what we've used for years, light-weight & comfortable & best of all no ropes or bungees needed. All buckling & straps are right there, you can secure any meat in seconds & walk away!

  ElkNut1

[Elknut1]

 Here's the front of same pack-frame!

  ElkNut1