Post by: Bearmtn on January 09, 2013, 06:57:09 PM
Goals
250+ miles HIKING before High buck starts, not walking around work or whatever, should be able to do this because i plan on either the the full washington run or possibly just a couple of sections of the PCT.
Gain 15lbs, i'm a skinny dude and it would really help to get some more muscle on my frame if i do get a deer this year.
Work out at least 4 days a week for 1 hour a day minimum.
Gear
-BOOTS!, i'm done with crapbelas boots, i killed 2 pair last year
-Better tent thats still in the 3-4lb range but can fit me and my dog or gear better, screw bivvy body condom tents!
-ultralight sleeping bag, been thinking about the kifaru woobie or doobie whatever they call it.
-*Maybe* if my wallet can handle it build a lighter mountain rifle, something single shot and stainless, the one thing i didn't weigh untill my 2nd trip into the GPW was my 25-06, the damn thing weighs 13.5lbs!
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 09, 2013, 07:32:09 PM
1. Kifaru Timberline
2. stainless/synthetic rifle (not sure which one yet)
3. Leupold VXII from their custom shop
4. better rain gear
5. BEAR MASE!!!!!!!!!
If its a no go on alaska then a kifaru paratipi and a new Bowtech invasion w/spothog 5pin and some new axis arrows.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 09, 2013, 07:35:50 PM
Post by: deerslyr on January 09, 2013, 07:45:28 PM
Kill a spring bear
Kill a bull elk with my bow
Kill a trophy class mule deer bigger than last years
Kill a mule deer doe with my muzzle loader pistol and recurve each
Kill my first antelope.
Gear
New boots-looking like asolos or Meindl
New bag-Big agnes
New pack-best pack I can find used
New rifle-m70 featherweight 7mm wsm topped with a leupy ultra light 3-9x33
New spotter-undecided on which 65mm that fits my budget
Post by: couesbitten on January 09, 2013, 07:58:35 PM
Gear
1. Better backpack - Just ordered a Kifaru Highcountry, can't wait for this thing to get here, was told April 8th ship date.
2. Better boots - Purchased a pair of Hanwag Alaskans, couldn't pass up the sale, I've only tried them on (comfortable, like angels
massaging my feet :chuckle: ) and talked to Steve at Lathrop about the sizing. He says it sounds correct, time to
start putting some miles on them.
3. New tent - Would love to buy a Kifaru or Seek Outside tipi, but instead, I bought all the materials, and I'm going to sew my own,
similar to a Bear Paw Luna 4.
4. Packable wood stove - Am going to build a packable cylinder stove out of supplies that Titanium Goat sells, figure I can build it for
about half the price of buying it.
5. New spotting scope - Looking seriously at the new Vortex Razor 65mm.
Goals
1. Time to start running and lose a solid 10 - 15 lbs.
2. Spend a lot of time in the mountains, getting in shape and looking for those bucks.
3. Sew that tent
4. Build that stove
Post by: fair-chase on January 09, 2013, 08:07:10 PM
Gear
Mid range DSLR with a couple decent lenses
Lightweight spotter
Digiscoping accessories
Quality lightweight tripod
Goals
Get a mountain lion call-in on video
Shoot said mountain lion
Have said mountain lion taxidermied (full with habitat)
That's it. :chuckle:
Post by: jackelope on January 09, 2013, 08:25:46 PM
As far as goals go, I'd like to get my wife and 5 year old daughter out for an overnighter or 2 this summer. Other than that, come hunting season my goal is to spend great times with great friends in the mountains. Killing a big buck would be icing on the cake.
Post by: shootnrun on January 10, 2013, 08:27:36 AM
-A new clothing system. Ive been reading a lot about kuiu and other wool systems, just have to figure out which weight and such.
-A decent sleeping pad!! I have a Light styrofoam one from walmart but I know id sleep a whole lot better and wake up with more energy if I had a more comfy pad.
-Stickng with crossfit and getting more workouts in. I became a crossfitter about 4 months before this last years high hunt, and man could I tell the differenc in my conditioning. Im hoping that next year is even better!
-Do more scouting! Never hurts to spend more time with nature :)
Post by: KevinClimbs on January 10, 2013, 09:10:20 AM
Goal:
1. Scout, scout, scout! I was riding my bike across the country last year so I got zero scouting done - but I can tell you west Texas has a lot of deer, road kill every mile in some places. If I could get 3 solid weekends of scouting done in the high country before Aug 1st I would be a happy camper.
2. Hunt Mule Deer. I have gotten a Blacktail and a Whitey but the Muley has alluded me thus far.
3 and 4. Hunt more grouse - why? Cuz they are freakin' tasty.
Gear:
1. Some good binoculars! I currently have a range finder and that is it!
2. Dry bags for the kayak - a paddle in hunt would be great but not if my stuff is soaked
3. Rifle - have only bow hunted for big game in the past but would like a rifle for bear and a potential Alaska trip.
4. Trail cam. Or more specifically "borrow" my brother's trail cam
Best of luck folks
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on January 10, 2013, 09:32:12 AM
Post by: Bearmtn on January 10, 2013, 03:09:18 PM
Bearmtn, I don't know what kind of coin you are wanting to drop on a tent but check out the kifaru paratipi. Its about as roomy as you can get and about as light as you can get as well. Also the marlin xl7 in 25-06 comes in at 6lbs 3oz and will shoot half inch groups at 100yds all day long! Fully adjustable trigger as well for $300! It also comes in a stainless version for a little more. They aren't pretty but damn good rifles!
looked into the paratipi, really would prefer a tent with a bathtub bottom on it, i've been lucky to not hit much rain in the last few years up there so I think i'm do for a good rainstorm on one of my future trips. if i do build another rifle this year i'm going ULTRAlight, i mean i'm thinking single shot .243 stainless or at least something that can be cleaned in the field in seconds and that can be broken down to fit in my pack or on the back of my packdog
oh and yeah scout scout scout!, I have 4 different areas i am itching to get into this year, i won't have time for all 4 but 2 of them are close enough to get to if i had a 4 day weekend, the other 2 are waaaaaaaaay off and would be a 3 day weekend minimum just to get into the bowl/basin there tucked into.
oh and a big 4x4 muley would be sweet, would love to break this damn 3 point curse i seem to have with muleys
Post by: grundy53 on January 10, 2013, 03:42:38 PM
Get in better shape
Gear: new spotting scope
new binos
snow shoes
possibly a new ultra light rifle
List subject to change (add more stuff :chuckle:)
Post by: Jingles on January 10, 2013, 03:48:51 PM
Post by: fillthefreezer on January 10, 2013, 04:11:06 PM
just picked up a kuiu 230zip and a tigoat bivy, hanwag alaskans.
also gotta get some new early season pants as i only have ascent "shorts" now
Post by: MtnMuley on January 10, 2013, 04:13:57 PM
also gotta get some new early season pants as i only have ascent "shorts" now
:chuckle: Surely going commando for the rest of the trip would have been a better choice!
Post by: fillthefreezer on January 10, 2013, 04:18:10 PM
actually i tore the knee out pretty good so i had my mom make them into shorts as i wore them rolled up 80% of the time anyway but i like the fabric and pocket layout.
Post by: MtnMuley on January 10, 2013, 04:21:22 PM
Post by: actionshooter on January 11, 2013, 05:13:07 PM
GEAR:
I am buying a 16' whitewater raft (already have a down payment on one)
Looking for high quality chest waders, probably SIMMS
New boots, having foot problems so looking at Lathrop & Sons
GOALS:
Learn how to run a whitewater raft....... :chuckle:
Scout 3 new backcountry deer/bear areas
More exercise
Post by: Watimberghost on January 12, 2013, 11:35:29 AM
- Add another trail cam or two
- New spotting scope
- New boots
Goals
- Strategically place game cams on first scouting trip
- Strategically scout/glass high country with 3 other hunting buddies
- Find and shoot bears
- Find and shoot good mature Mulies
July cannot come fast enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: kentrek on January 12, 2013, 04:06:54 PM
build custom pack
new zpack sleeping bag
goals..
200+ days in the field
get old man back into elk shape
complete winter pack raft trip with out injury
Post by: hillbillyhunting on January 21, 2013, 04:49:06 PM
-Get the girlfriend and her son out on a couple of overnight trips
-Scout More!
-BE IN SHAPE THIS YEAR (I have been doing backcountry hunts for the past 7 years and every year I say I should be more prepared physically. We have hiked in between 8-20 miles each year, but last year was only 8 miles and I felt like I was going to fall over dead. I can not let this happen again. I need to loose about 20 lbs and be in shape this year.)
-Become comfortable with a tarp setup for weight loss. If it is nice weather this would not be a problem, but I want to get comfortable using a tarp as a shelter in the nasty weather. I bought a Hubba hubba this year and it is an awesome tent for when my girlfriend and I are taking a hike, but a little too heavy for hunting trips. Very comfortable tent!
-DRAW A SPECIAL PERMIT SO I CAN JUST HELP MY PARTNER DURING THE EARLY SEASON HUNT!
GEAR:
-Dont expect that I can afford more than food, but if possible I would like to purchase some more wool clothing both base and outer layers. I need to have more confidence in my clothing so that I can pack less.
-Instead of going on a 7-9 day trip we are also contemplating taking two 4-5 day trips so that we can pack less and check out multiple locations if necessary. September is so far away :bash:
Post by: Andrew on January 21, 2013, 08:36:34 PM
- Acquire some patience...I can glass from sun up to 10:00, however 10:05 I'm a "junkie" look'n for a fix!
- Return to last years spot and scout for more than a day, set up some game cameras, etc.
- Practice shooting beyond 300 yards.
- Pray that my brother-in-law doesn't bail!
Post by: Jburke on January 22, 2013, 11:38:21 PM
Post by: colockumelk on January 25, 2013, 06:37:54 AM
Alaska is still in the limbo for me this year because I am waiting to see what my little brothers training schedule is for the summer but if it is a green light than its christmas in july for me!
1. Kifaru Timberline
2. stainless/synthetic rifle (not sure which one yet)
3. Leupold VXII from their custom shop
4. better rain gear
5. BEAR MASE!!!!!!!!!
If its a no go on alaska then a kifaru paratipi and a new Bowtech invasion w/spothog 5pin and some new axis arrows.
Brother you don't wan the spot hog 5 pin wrapped. It costs $230. You want the Black Gold Surge. It adjusts just like a scope does. 1 click equals an inch at 20yds. No more estimating how much you need to adjust your sight. And it only costs $159. Made in Montana with a better warranty. Check it out!!!!
http://www.mountain-archery.com/Black-Gold-Surge-Sight.aspx (http://www.mountain-archery.com/Black-Gold-Surge-Sight.aspx)
Post by: deerslyr on January 25, 2013, 10:28:56 AM
Alaska is still in the limbo for me this year because I am waiting to see what my little brothers training schedule is for the summer but if it is a green light than its christmas in july for me!
1. Kifaru Timberline
2. stainless/synthetic rifle (not sure which one yet)
3. Leupold VXII from their custom shop
4. better rain gear
5. BEAR MASE!!!!!!!!!
If its a no go on alaska then a kifaru paratipi and a new Bowtech invasion w/spothog 5pin and some new axis arrows.
Brother you don't wan the spot hog 5 pin wrapped. It costs $230. You want the Black Gold Surge. It adjusts just like a scope does. 1 click equals an inch at 20yds. No more estimating how much you need to adjust your sight. And it only costs $159. Made in Montana with a better warranty. Check it out!!!!
http://www.mountain-archery.com/Black-Gold-Surge-Sight.aspx (http://www.mountain-archery.com/Black-Gold-Surge-Sight.aspx)
Thats a kick *ss site. I was gunna go with the accent till I saw this.
Post by: SkookumHntr on January 25, 2013, 10:40:31 AM
2 Start new Taxidermy bill! :chuckle:
Gear- Spotting scope
- New tires for the truck!
Post by: Quicksilver on January 27, 2013, 01:22:51 PM
goals -shoot my first deer...whatever it is
-shoot my first bear
-spend as much time up high as i can...scouting...hunting...hiking...etc.
-shoot a whitetail in texas next december
-get in shape during august before september starts. work doesn't allow me the time in june/july/early august so i want
to work hard for 2-3 weeks and get somewhat in shape for hunting.
gear - spotting scope
range finder
large frame pack
snow shoes
Post by: washelkhunter on January 27, 2013, 01:32:28 PM
Post by: Mudman on January 27, 2013, 01:37:30 PM
Post by: earlmarne on January 27, 2013, 01:47:00 PM
i want to hold out for a nice buck this year
log more time in the woods elk hunting
show a turkey that i am above it in the food chain.those birds made a fool out of me last year
gear
i need to get some good glass
better late season layers
i need to get with the program n get in a tree stand
gps
either trade out my badlands2200 for a smaller day pack or just find a smaller day pack
early season boots
scent control of some sort
Post by: timberghost72 on January 28, 2013, 10:24:58 PM
2. Get my wife and 4 year old daughter out on an overnighter or two.
3. Hoping for spring bear.
4. Try not to read everyone's gear lists wants and needs. My wallet can't take that :chuckle: