Elk must haves.

[rock]

I am putting cabelas cart to get everything i need for elk hunting in early oct. I have so far, gun and all that taken care of. Rain coat. lightweight camo clothes, good boots, knives and skinning equipment. Getting a survival kit, and elk calls and scent cover. Is there anything else you would add to this list? I know there is alot more to be added. Adding blaze orange markers, and my uncle has GPS and maps, also a pack frame. Any other "essential" i should add?
thanks

[wormfood]

yea, a bow, some arrows, an archery elk tag, and change your season date to Sept. Lots less people and lot more relaxed critters.

[fair-chase]

Didn't see bino's on that list.

[wormfood]

game bags,binoculars

[rock]

Ehh. Bow huntings expensive... And Oh yes how could i forget binos. Adding a pair to the cart now.Thanks

[wormfood]

rangefinders are never a bad idea. and a wind indicator(puff bottle) helps out

[Elkrunner]

yea, a bow, some arrows, an archery elk tag, and change your season date to Sept. Lots less people and lot more relaxed critters.

Shhhh don't let everyone know..I love how the archery season is overcrowded and you bump into someones turds everytime you come around the corner.  That's my soul reason that I archery hunt!

[wormfood]

oops what was i thinkin. wont happen again.

[DoubleJ]

Pack frame

[DoubleJ]

Lots of socks

[Elkrunner]

I myself carry a 2 way radio to keep in contact with my hunting partner.

[DoubleJ]

P90X and start doing it now

[DoubleJ]

5 hour energy, at least 3 bottles per day

[DoubleJ]

550 para cord to hang the quarters you can't pack out first and have to come back for

[pianoman9701]

In addition to the above recommendations, packable rain gear and great boots. I just got my new Lowa boots a few weeks ago and have already broken them in. Sweet!